The Best of Eastern Europe
Experience Overview
From fairytale Czech towns to Budapest, the Pearl of the Danube, experience the unique culture, food, and history of Eastern Europe. This two-week trip through six Eastern European countries offers an intriguing combination of urban centres, village life, and outdoor pursuits. Visit castles, churches, and romantic town squares, indulging in Berlin’s café culture and Prague’s beer.
Highlights
- Explore historic medieval cities
- Explore world-class museums
- Savour the café culture of Europe
- Opt for a soak in Budapest's famous baths
- Experience Krakow's eastern charm
Trip Details
Product Code: 2130
Tour Type: Small Group
Accommodation: Budget
Transport: Train, long-distance bus, local bus, walking
Guide Language: English
Travel Styles:
Classic
Tour Operator:
G Adventures
Supplier Code: EABE
Starts: Berlin, Germany
Finishes: Budapest, Hungary
Duration: 14 days
Departures: Guaranteed
Physical Rating:
Light
Includes
Activities
- Your G for Good Moment: Magdas Hotel, Vienna Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest Your Welcome Moment: Welcome Moment - Meet Your CEO and Group Your Discover Moment: Berlin Your Discover Moment: Budapest
- Orientation tour of Krakow
- Auschwitz entrance and guided tour (Krakow)
- Orientation walk of Prague
- Vienna walking tour
- All transport between destinations and to/from included activities
Accommodation
- Hotels (13 nts).
- 13 breakfasts
Transport
- Train, long-distance bus, local bus, walking
Group Leader
- CEO (Chief Experience Officer) throughout, local guide in Auschwitz and Vienna.
Price
Price per person: (Double Occupancy) CAD $2849 ($204 /day)
Itinerary
Day 1: Berlin
Arrive at any time.
We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Your opportunity to meet your CEO and fellow travellers, and learn more about your tour. Opt to join the group for a local meal afterwards. Don't forget to see the notice in the lobby (or ask reception) for the official time and place to meet up with the group.Accommodation - AC Hotel by Marriott Berlin Humboldthain Park
Day 2: Berlin
Explore this amazing city. Opt to visit the East Side Gallery, Checkpoint Charlie, world-class museums, or the Berlin Television Tower for a sweeping view of the area.
Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and a melting pot of different cultures and flavours.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this capital city.Accommodation - AC Hotel by Marriott Berlin Humboldthain Park
Day 3: Berlin/Krakow
Travel to Krakow, Poland's cultural hub, stopping at the Pławniowice Palace grounds along the way. Take an orientation walk upon arrival and use the evening to explore this lively city.
Watch the scenery go by as you journey to Krakòw. En route, stop by the Pławniowice Palace grounds, one of the best maintained in Silesia. With free time in Krakòw, opt to explore the different neighbourhoods like the Jewish section and main square. Dip into a local milk bar for a real Polish meal.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Take the evening to explore.Accommodation - Vienna House EASY by Wyndham Cracow
Day 4: Krakow
Visit Auschwitz for a sobering look at the region's history. Spend the rest of the day exploring charming Krakow.
You may want to end your day embracing Polish social traditions in one of Krakow's many cellar restaurants and pubs. Dive into the thriving social scene over a few vodkas in one of these cheerful establishments, Zubrowka (Bison Grass Vodka) is a must!
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend the day any way you want.Activity - Visit the site of one of history's most horrific crimes, Auschwitz-Birkenau. The site of this former Nazi concentration camp embodies terror, tragedy, inhumanity and the survival of will. Today the museum stands testament to the inconceivable atrocities of the Holocaust and the extermination of at least 1.1 million prisoners, most of whom were Jewish, during the Second World War.
Accommodation - Vienna House EASY by Wyndham Cracow
Day 5: Krakow
Take a free day to explore.
Opt to visit Rynek Główny - Europe's largest medieval market square; savour a traditional Polish breakfast (kielbasa, yum), or sit back with a coffee and a slice of Poland's famous cheesecake (sernik babci) at one of the many cafes in the area. Then, walk it off with a stroll uphill to marvel at the impressive Wawel Royal Castle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Get out and explore this lively city.Accommodation - Vienna House EASY by Wyndham Cracow
Day 6: Krakow/Prague
Take a scenic day train into Czech Republic. Soak up the atmosphere of Prague, a unique community where every street, ghetto, inn and theatre tells a story.
If you're in the area and want to experience traditional Czech pubs, which are guaranteed to be loud, lively, and packed with locals on any night of the week, this is the place to find restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine such as fried pork cutlets, goulash, and dumplings.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take your seat, and get around like the locals do.Accommodation - Miss Sophie's Downtown
Day 7-8: Prague
Enjoy an orientation walk with your CEO before exploring all Prague has to offer. Opt to visit the famous Charles Bridge, the clock tower in the main square or a traditional Czech beer hall with serious helpings of meat and potatoes.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Activity - Enjoy a brief walk with your CEO. He/she will give you some tips on finding things like supermarkets, main squares, and ATMs. For more specific or in-depth information, an official guided tour is recommended.Free_time - Leave no stone unturned.Accommodation - Miss Sophie's Downtown
Day 9: Prague/Český Krumlov
Travel to Český Krumlov. Spend time wandering the small city or visiting the small town's castle.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Don't waste a minute—get exploring.Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Accommodation - Pensione Familia
Day 10: Český Krumlov/Vienna
Take private van to Austria in time for a walking tour of Vienna's most beautiful sights, including the Hofburg and St Stephen's Cathedral. Later, check in to your accommodations, a G Adventures supported social enterprise.
There's plenty of time here to visit world-famous museums, the opera house or indulge in typical Austrian desserts like strudel or Sacher Torte.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Settle in and scan the scenery from the convenience of a private vehicle.Activity - Enjoy an orientation walk of the city's beautiful and elegant streets, taking in Vienna's most famous sights. The walk will focus on the Hofburg Palace, residence of the Habsburg dynasty, rulers of the Austro-Hungarian Empire for nearly 650 years, as well as St. Stephen´s Cathedral, the landmark of Vienna. Hear Habsburg family secrets and other tales from Vienna's folklore, then dive in to a Sachertorte coffee house and the oldest cake shop in the city. Yum.Activity - The global refugee and migrant crisis has displaced more than 60 million people around the world, and it's estimated that well over 100,000 refugees have settled in Austria alone. Magdas Hotel is changing the lives of these newcomers and their families by employing a staff consisting almost entirely of refugees. Not only that, but the social enterprise was also decorated by renowned local architects and volunteer artists, who found ways to upcycle materials creatively while making a beautiful hotel. Accommodation - B&B Wien St Marx Vienna
Day 11: Vienna
Wander the elegant streets a little more, take in some of Europe's most distinguished art galleries or just settle yourself on a café terrace, order up a slice of mouthwatering Viennese cake and watch the world go by over coffee.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Spend a day in this magical European city.Accommodation - B&B Wien St Marx Vienna
Day 12: Vienna/Budapest
Travel to Hungary to explore the beautiful city of Budapest. Visit a G Adventures-supported social enterprise café for a welcome drink. Opt to visit Buda Castle, window shop in Pest or soak in the city's famous thermal baths.
With the Danube River dividing old town, Buda, from the newer area, Pest, there is plenty to see and do.
To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Transport - Climb aboard, take a seat, and enjoy the ride.Activity - Stop for a refreshment at Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, whose proceeds help fund a non-profit by the same name, which means "Never Give Up." Most of the employees at this social enterprise café are living with a disability, and the charity advocates for rights for the disabled all over Hungary. Your meal helps this café to invest in the charity's efforts, which also includes supporting rural Roma communities through much-needed social programs.Accommodation - Ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 13: Budapest
Spend a free day exploring this charming and historic city. Opt to take a boat trip down the Danube, or travel further afield to the Etyek wine country.
Meals included: Breakfast
Exclusive inclusions: Free_time - Make the most of your time in charming Budapest.Accommodation - Ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 14: Budapest
Depart at any time.
We recommend staying an extra night or two to experience all this city has to offer.
Meals included: Breakfast
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Tour Operator
G Adventures
G Adventures, founded in 1990 by Bruce Poon Tip, is a global adventure travel company specializing in small-group tours that emphasize authentic, sustainable, and culturally immersive experiences. Originally launched as GAP Adventures (“Great Adventure People”), the company pioneered the concept of community-driven travel by offering affordable trips that connect travelers with local communities while minimizing environmental impact. Today, G Adventures operates in more than 100 countries, offering a wide range of itineraries across themes such as active adventures, wildlife, wellness, family, and National Geographic–partnered tours, while maintaining a strong commitment to responsible tourism and social enterprise through its Planeterra Foundation.
In Business Since 1990
Reviews
Simone B. - Traveled, June 2024
The tour was fantastic! The group size was perfect, our CEO was great! The only change would be 1 night in Vienna instead of 2 and add an extra night to Prague or Budapest!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Timothy P. - Traveled, June 2024
Fabulous! Great not having to organize transport and accommodation. Very flexible for those wanting to more of there own thing.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/17/2024
Leigh E. - Traveled, June 2024
I would definitely look to using G Adventures for my next overseas trip. It’s always a good mix of organised activities and time for yourself.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Kate M. - Traveled, June 2024
Overall I had a great experience on the trip. I enjoyed the sequence of countries and the amount of time spent in each. The CEO did an excellent job and I liked that we had a lot of free time to explore mixed with options for group activities and meals.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Marie S. - Traveled, June 2024
I really enjoyed this tour. It covered a lot of ground in 2 weeks. The free time really allowed me to personalize the tour to my interests.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/15/2024
Stephen M. - Traveled, June 2024
This is a good entry point into Eastern European history. There are some very heavy subjects and tours (Auchwitz, etc) but very important to take in. The local guides in Krakow and Prague were amazing, and they should be used as much as possible.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Jane M. - Traveled, June 2024
Glad I did it
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/14/2024
Laura B. - Traveled, June 2024
This was more than just an itinerary or experience checklist. Our guide, Izzy, made our travels so personal and engaging. Our group included all ages, and it was very cool to see how he could bring us all together. It was the right mix of information
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/13/2024
Sally M. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a good tour
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/10/2024
Melanie J. - Traveled, June 2024
Great trip visiting multiple countries with diverse experiences
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Diane S. - Traveled, June 2024
My tour of Southeastern Europe was nothing short of amazing! I enjoyed all of the historic places that we visited and I loved learning about the places that I have always heard and read about in history books.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/08/2024
Brenda S. - Traveled, June 2024
It was a trip full of wonder and new eye opening experiences! The best part is that I am bringing those experiences back to my classroom through photographs, videos, and realia. This journey will help me be a better person as well as a better educator.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 07/01/2024
Tricia T. - Traveled, June 2024
Action packed. Alot to see and do in 14 days. Loved having variety and the option to experience travel solo or with others. Totally worth it.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Anthony M. - Traveled, June 2024
This is a good value trip which allows you to explore places with amazing histories which were out of bounds until the last 2-3 decades. The CEO was friendly, efficient, well organised and always approachable. She felt like one of the group.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/24/2024
Rebecca A. - Traveled, June 2024
Life changing. I've never felt so happy as I do right now and the tour and people is to thank for that.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/19/2024
Mervyn G. - Traveled, May 2024
Great trip, great leader and, fortuitously perhaps, great fellow travellers. A great travel experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/17/2024
Andrew T. - Traveled, May 2024
Your life will be more rich by taking a G Adventures tour. You will be indelibly changed for the better.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Alexander M. - Traveled, May 2024
The fellow travellers, the choice of cities, the pace, and especially the CEO, Linda-Kelly Mortimer, made this trip exceptional. I will be doing another g adventure and will ATTEMPT to keep my expectations reasonable after this life-changing experience.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Jeffrey M. - Traveled, May 2024
Amazing inspirational, meet great people.
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/16/2024
Karen M. - Traveled, May 2024
Amazing 2 weeks in Eastern Europe. A trip I will never forget!
Source: Tour operator Submitted: 06/09/2024
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