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Want to see Eastern Europe, but don't have 15 days?
Check out our 11-day Budapest, Vienna & Prague tour!
Our tours afford a remarkable opportunity to travel to some of the most magnificent cities of Eastern and Central Europe. These feature-rich Europe tours include the grand European Capitals of Budapest, Prague, Warsaw, and Vienna. A remarkable Eastern Europe travel adventure at a remarkably affordable price!
Friendly Planet's Europe tours provide a comprehensive exploration of these important areas of the eastern Continent. Your 15-day Eastern Europe travel itinerary takes you through six great cities in five countries at a leisurely but lively pace. Our Eastern Europe tours explore a multicultural arena of complex historic and artistic importance, dating back to the Roman Empire. For centuries, these popular destinations for Europe tours have been centers of culture, science, art, commerce, industry, and politics. For Eastern Europe travel, our Great Cities tours are hard to beat for charm, comfort, and value.
Day 1: Depart New York.
Your fascinating journey to Eastern Europe begins as you depart New York this evening on your overnight flight bound for Warsaw.
Day 2: Arrive Warsaw, Poland. Late morning arrival in Warsaw, Poland's capital and cultural heart. You'll be met and escorted to your centrally located deluxe hotel. This evening your Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner and briefing. Sheraton Hotel & Towers (D)
Day 3: Warsaw. Learn about Warsaw's rich history on a morning tour. Visit both banks of the Vistula River as well as the Old Town with its colorful market square. Drive along the Royal Route lined with beautiful palaces, famous statues and historic churches. See historical sights including the Monument of the Warsaw Ghetto Uprising and Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 4: Warsaw, Auschwitz & Krakow. Drive southbound to Czestochowa where you'll visit the magnificent 14th century monastery at Jasna Gora, known as the home of the Black Madonna icon. This afternoon, a somber visit to the concentration camp at Auschwitz, now a museum honoring the victims of the Holocaust. Later, arrive in ancient Krakow, former Royal capital. Tonight, enjoy a sumptuous dinner at a local restaurant. Holiday Inn Hotel (B,D)
Day 5: Krakow, the residence of Polish kings for centuries, boasts fine medieval architecture, virtually untouched by war. On this morning's tour, see the Royal Wawel Castle and visit St. Mary's Church and splendid Market Square. Balance of the day is at leisure to explore this charming and colorful town on your own. (B)
Day 6: Krakow & Budapest, Hungary. Today enjoy a scenic drive through the wooded mountains of Slovakia, down the Danube River Valley to Budapest, the delightful Hungarian capital. Dinner tonight at your hotel, located in the heart of the city. NH Budapest Hotel or similar (B,D)
Day 7: Budapest is one of Eastern Europe's most lively cities. On your morning tour, your guide will introduce you to the history and sights of the city. Enjoy a panoramic view from Fishermen's Bastion located on Castle Hill. You'll also see the 13th century Matthias Coronation Church and the Citadel on Mount Gellert. Afternoon at leisure. Perhaps take a leisurely cruise on the romantic Danube River. (B)
Day 8: Danube Bend Excursion. Embark on a morning excursion to the scenic Hungarian countryside. Voyage to the charming artist's town of Szentendre, a real gem at the gateway to the picturesque Danube Bend region. Free time to explore before returning to Budapest where you may revel in the fine arts and architecture at your own pace. (B)
Day 9: Budapest & Vienna, Austria. Cross the border into Austria and drive to splendid Vienna, the center of the Hapsburg Empire. Experience the city's glorious past on a panoramic tour taking you along the Ring Boulevard, past Emperor Franz Josef's Hofburg Palace and the ornate State Opera to a masterpiece of Gothic architecture, the Cathedral of St. Stephen's. Hilton Vienna Danube or similar. (B)
Day 10: Vienna. A full day at leisure to explore on your own and relax in a charming Viennese cafe. A must see is the magnificent Schonbrunn Palace, the baroque summer residence built for the Hapsburgs. You may also head to the wine village of Grinzing for a lively dinner complete with local entertainment. (B)
Day 11: Vienna & Prague, Czech Republic. Journey across the Czech border through rich farmlands to Moravia. Visit the quaint towns of Duernstein and Telc en route to Prague, one of Europe's most vibrant and colorful cities. Don Giovanni Hotel or similar (B)
Day 12: Prague. The beautiful city of Prague was built on seven hills and served as a former capital of the Roman Empire. On this morning's tour, visit the impressive Hradcany Castle and the Old Royal Palace, former residence of Bohemian kings. See the 14th-century Charles Bridge and explore the charming Old Town. Afternoon at leisure. (B)
Day 13: Prague. A day at leisure to relax at an outdoor cafe, shop the bustling markets or explore the fascinating Jewish Quarter on your own. Tonight, celebrate with your fellow travelers at a festive dinner. (B,D)
Day 14: Prague & Helsinki, Finland. After breakfast, bid farewell to the glorious cities of Eastern Europe and board a short flight to Helsinki, the charming capital of Finland, situated on the Baltic Sea. Orientation tour is included on arrival. Scandic Hotel (B)
Day 15: Helsinki/New York. Enjoy your "bonus" day in Helsinki and explore on your own. Or, try a real Finnish sauna! Early this afternoon, transfer to the airport for your non-stop flight back to the USA. Your exciting journey ends as you touch down in New York. (B)
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Poland, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Hungary, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Austria, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Czech Republic, click here.
For quick answers to Frequently Asked Questions about travel to Finland, click here.
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• Round trip flights from New York via scheduled Finnair wide-bodied jet service (flight schedule)
• All intra-Europe ground transportation
• First class hotels with private bath
• 17 meals include 13 lavish buffet breakfasts plus 4 dinners
• Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees
• Professional English-speaking tour director and local guides
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Rates are per person, double occupancy.
Single occupancy rooms: add $599
Business Class Upgrade: (NY/Helsinki/NY) add $1495 for departures in June through August, add $1895 for all others.
Additional Costs: U.S. & Czech Republic departure taxes ($250) are not included.
Important Note: If you are reserving this tour less than 60 days prior to departure, confirmation is subject to space availability. We will advise you within 48 hours if we can confirm your reservation. In the meantime, no credit cards will be debited for deposits or payments until we are able to confirm your reservations.
Wait-listing on Friendly Planet Sold-Out Departures: If your preferred departure is sold out, you can place yourself on a waitlist by completing the online reservation form and submitting it to us. Just click on the "waitlist" button, complete the form and click "submit". In the comments box at the very bottom of the form, please write any notes regarding your request, especially any flexibility you might have in your dates of travel. This way, if your first choice doesn't clear, we can try for a second or third choice. We will make every effort to clear your space in a timely way so that you can join us on tour. You do not need to send any deposits for waitlists. When we clear your space, we'll contact you immediately by phone or email, and if you still wish to travel, we will arrange for deposits or payments at that time. We regret that we cannot accept waitlists beyond 35 days prior to departure. If you see "sold out" next to the dates you wish to reserve or waitlist, please note that this departure is now closed, including waitlist possibilities.
Important Information About Transfers: Transfers for this tour are provided on a group basis only. For land-only passengers or for passengers deviating in any way from the group program, transfers are not provided.
Flight Schedule: Click here for a full flight schedule.
Fuel Surcharges We are all aware of the escalating cost of fuel, and while we had hoped we would not be adversely effected, we are now receiving fuel surcharge notices from many airlines. Most likely, all airlines will soon follow suit. All present surcharges for this tour are included. We regret having to pass along these additional charges to our passengers; however, we cannot be responsible for these charges when they are levied except to do our best to notify our passengers of the charges and then collect them on behalf of the carriers. Like all taxes associated with your tickets, fuel surcharges and airport fees are subject to change without notice.
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