Grand Tour of Central Europe
15 Days Starting and ending in Frankfurt, Germany
Visiting: Frankfurt, Weimar, Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, Prague, Nuremberg
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Tour code:
948271
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Fully Guided
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Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating 14-night Grand Tour of Central Europe, exploring the rich history and vibrant cultures of Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Austria, and Hungary. Begin and end your journey in Frankfurt, with two-night stays in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Prague, and Vienna. Discover Germany's intellectual heart in Weimar, the eclectic charm of Berlin, and the lively spirit of Munich. In Poland, visit the historic Jasna Góra monastery and the poignant Auschwitz concentration camp. Marvel at the Tatra Mountains en route to Hungary, where Budapest's architectural wonders await. Experience Vienna's elegance and Prague's gothic allure, before returning to Frankfurt via the scenic Romantic Road. Enjoy guided tours, daily breakfasts, and comfortable accommodations throughout this unforgettable European adventure.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Frankfurt, Germany
Location: Frankfurt
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
Upon arrival you will be transferred to check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Overnight: Frankfurt Meals: Not Available
Start point: Pick-up from Frankfurt Ariport, Frankfurt Airport (FRA),
Day 2 : Frankfurt - Weimar - Berlin
Location: Frankfurt, Weimar, Berlin
Accommodation Name: Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Meals Included: Breakfast
Frankfurt - Weimar - BerlinNortheast today using the Autobahn for a stop in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the "Athens of Germany." Journey past Jena, home to the world-famous Zeiss Optics Factory. Over the River Elbe for a few more miles into Germany's capital city, Berlin.
Overnight: Berlin Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 : Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz
Meals Included: Breakfast
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin has developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden; and it has created brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.
Overnight: Berlin Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 : Berlin - Poznan, Poland - Warsaw
Location: Berlin
Accommodation Name: MDM Hotel or the Metropole Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading centers and admire its renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland.
Overnight: Warsaw Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 : Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation Name: MDM Hotel or the Metropole Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section.
Overnight: Warsaw Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 : Warsaw - Jasna Góra - Auschwitz - Kraków
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Hotel Swing
Meals Included: Breakfast
Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Gora near Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna is venerated as the _Queen of Poland_ and has become the country's national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków.
Overnight: Krakow Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 : Kraków
Location: Kraków
Accommodation Name: Hotel Swing
Meals Included: Breakfast
This is, they say, Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital; today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Cathedral. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals. Tonight’s optional folklore dinner might be the way to round off your stay in this city.
Overnight: Krakow Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 : Kraków - Budapest, Hungary
Location: Budapest
Accommodation Name: Novotel Centrum Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the most lively of Eastern European capitals
Overnight: Budapest Meals: Breakfast
Day 9 : Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation Name: Novotel Centrum Hotel
Meals Included: Breakfast
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the guided city tour.
Overnight: Budapest Meals: Breakfast
Day 10 : Budapest - Bratislava, Slovakia - Vienna, Austria
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: Star Inn Schoenbrunn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey northwest and cross the border into neighboring Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna.
Overnight: Vienna Meals: Breakfast
Day 11 : Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation Name: Star Inn Schoenbrunn
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join the included city sightseeing tour for a great introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square.
Vienna features a drive along the Ringstrasse, passing the State Opera House along the way. You'll make a stop at the Hofburg Palace, winter residence of the Austrian imperial family. Marvel at the palace's impressive courtyards, and see the historic Heldenplatz located directly in front of the palace.
Your tour also includes a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, an majestic work of Romanesque and Gothic construction. With its multi-colored roof tiles and spire reaching almost 450 feet, it dominates the cityscape and has become a symbol of Vienna.
Afternoon free at leisure. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own or join our wonderful optional excursions.
Overnight: Vienna Meals: Breakfast
Day 12 : Vienna - Prague, Czechia
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: Hotel Duo Praha
Meals Included: Breakfast
Morning at leisure or join an optional excursion. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague.
Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast
Day 13 : Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation Name: Hotel Duo Praha
Meals Included: Breakfast
The wealth of gothic and baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment.
Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast
Day 14 : Prague - Nuremberg - Germany, Frankfurt Area
Location: Nuremberg, Frankfurt
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
Meals Included: Breakfast
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area.
Overnight: Frankfurt Meals: Breakfast
Day 15 : Depart Frankfurt
Location: Frankfurt
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt or Mercure at Friedrichsdorf
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends this morning. After breakfast you will be transferred to the airport for departure. End of our services
Overnight: Frankfurt Meals: Breakfast
What's Included
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Guided Tours
Guided sightseeing tours in English of Berlin, Warsaw, Jasna Gora monastery, Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague are included.
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Professional Travel Director
Services of an English-speaking professional travel director are included.
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Entrance Fees
All entrance fees to the museums or attractions mentioned in the program are included.
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Hotel Tips, Taxes, and Service Charges
Hotel tips, taxes, and service charges are included.
What's Not Included
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Flights
Flights are not included in the tour package.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as drinks and minibars are not included.
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Tips
Tips to the guide and driver are optional and not included.
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Porterage
Porterage is not offered on this tour. Travelers are responsible for transporting their own luggage.
Mode of Transport
Travel across Central Europe using a combination of autobahns and scenic routes, with transfers included between major cities such as Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague, ensuring a seamless and comfortable journey throughout the tour.
Accommodation
Enjoy comfortable stays in well-appointed hotels across Central Europe, including the Leonardo Royal Frankfurt, Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz, MDM Hotel in Warsaw, Hotel Swing in Kraków, Novotel Centrum Hotel in Budapest, Star Inn Schoenbrunn in Vienna, and Hotel Duo Praha in Prague.
Check out our Q&As
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What type of accommodation is provided during the tour?
The tour provides accommodations in hotels listed or similar, including stays at the Leonardo Royal Frankfurt, Park Inn Berlin Alexanderplatz, MDM Hotel or Metropole Hotel in Warsaw, Hotel Swing in Kraków, Novotel Centrum Hotel in Budapest, Star Inn Schoenbrunn in Vienna, and Hotel Duo Praha in Prague.
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Are meals included in the tour package?
Yes, buffet breakfast is included daily throughout the tour.
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What kind of guided tours are included in the itinerary?
The tour includes guided sightseeing tours in English of Berlin, Warsaw, Jasna Gora monastery, Auschwitz, Krakow, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. It also includes visits to Weimar, Poznan, Bratislava, and Nuremberg.
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Are entrance fees to attractions included in the tour?
Yes, all entrance fees to the museums or attractions mentioned in the program are included.
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Is transportation of luggage provided during the tour?
Porterage is not offered on this tour. Travelers will be responsible for transporting their own luggage for the duration of the tour.
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What is the starting and ending point of the tour?
The tour starts and ends in Frankfurt, Germany.
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Is there a professional guide available throughout the tour?
Yes, the services of an English-speaking professional travel director are included.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
At Eskapas we have a flexible policy. You must change it until 30 days prior to your departure otherwise any changes mean "cancellation".
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Solo travelers must pay single supplement to have a private room due to hygien reasons.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Eskapas has been established in 2000 in Istanbul
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
All hotels used to accommodate our customers are certified by “Hotel Association of Turkey”; they all are committed to use maximum 50 % capacity
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
COVID-19 RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL RULES Eskapas is committed to fulfill the following regulations to protect its customers from the risk of Covid-19 : 1 – Eskapas will fulfill all safety rules mentioned in the “Safe Tourism Certification” prepared by Turkish Ministry of Tourism; that plan covers all aspects of the journey from the aircraft to the airport, transfers, touring and hotels (tga.gov.tr/abou
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
Yes you can.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your timetable - voucher that will show your itinerary with timing and hotels (30 days before prior to your arrival date)
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Free Date Changes
ESKAPAS allows you to make 1 free date changes, as long as the change is made at least 61 days before the start of the tour.
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Transfer as credit to Future Tours
ESKAPAS allows you to transfer existing payments to a future tour to avoid cancellation fees if you can't travel and inform eskapas, 61 days before departure.
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Low Deposit
ESKAPAS requires a minimum deposit of 20% or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 61 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of eskapas charges.
Up to 61 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 45 days before tour starts: Forfeit 25% of booking price.
At 30 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 14 days before tour starts: Forfeit 75% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.