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A Week in Eastern Europe: Prague, Kraków & Budapest

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Spend a week tracing the shared history of four distinct nations.

Eastern Europe was at the center of many of the 20th century’s most significant political movements. Travel to Prague, Kraków, Budapest, the rural High Tatras mountains, and the Tokaj wine region to understand how the area’s complex past has shaped each destination’s culture. As you venture from city to countryside, learn about the local traditions from the resilient people who call this region home.

Your tour package includes

• 7 nights in handpicked hotels
• 7 breakfasts
• 3 dinners with beer or wine
• 1 wine tasting

Included highlights

• Prague Castle
• Wawel Cathedral
• Slovakian cheesemaking demonstration
• Tokaj wine tasting

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Day-by-day itinerary

Board your overnight flight to Prague today.

Welcome to the Czech Republic! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Discover why Prague is known as the “City of One Hundred Spires” on a guided tour.

• Visit Prague Castle, from which Charles IV governed the Holy Roman Empire
• Admire the soaring Gothic vaults of St. Vitus Cathedral
• Walk down to the Malá Strana district to sip a coffee at a local cafe
• Cross the elegant Charles Bridge for breathtaking views of the city
• Stroll through Old Town Square to view the 15th-century Astronomical Clock

Enjoy free time in Prague or add an excursion.

Evening in Prague: River Cruise & Dinner

From $99 per person

Travel to Kraków, Poland and spend a free evening in the city or add an excursion.

Polish Cooking Demonstration & Dinner

From $109 per person

Meet your local guide for a tour of Kraków, Poland’s former royal capital.

• Pass Oskar Schindler’s Enamel Factory and visit the old Jewish ghetto
• Discover Wawel Hill, perched high above the Vistula River
• Visit Wawel Cathedral to see where Polish kings were crowned
• Stroll past beautiful Sukiennice Cloth Hall and the Jagiellonian University, arriving in Glowny Square

Enjoy free time in Kraków or add an excursion.

From $65 per person

Travel to the High Tatras region to soak in the mountain views and experience the culture of the Slovakian countryside.

• Stop in the tiny village of Ždiar to view the painted wooden houses the area is known for
• Visit a Slovakian farm to meet a cheesemaker at their workshop and see how they make ornate egg-shaped cheese blocks
• Enjoy a tasting of Salash cheese paired with a glass of wine
• Visit Kežmarok and enter the town’s UNESCO-listed wooden articular church to learn about its fascinating history

Continue on to your hotel in the High Tatras region and sit down for an included dinner this evening.

Please note: The order of today’s activities is subject to change.

Pass through the rolling hills of the Slovakian countryside and cross into Hungary to visit the Tokaj wine region.

• Discover the history of Europe’s first appellation, or controlled wine region
• Learn about the regulations winemakers must follow in order to create a true Tokaj wine and how these rules inspired the designation of other appellations including Champagne, Chianti, and Burgundy
• Tour the vineyard and wine cellar to hear about the characteristics of the wine
• Sample four types of Tokaj wine, including the famous sweet dessert varietal
• Sit down to enjoy a lunch of Hungarian specialties at the winery

After, continue on to Budapest.

Discover the major landmarks of the city that straddles east and west.

• Trace this nation’s stormy history at Heroes' Square
• View the Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building located on the banks of the Danube
• Step inside the recently restored Hungarian State Opera House for a guided tour of the incredible new-Renaissance style masterpiece
• Cross the Danube and ascend Castle Hill and take in the breathtaking views from Fisherman’s Bastion
• Visit the medieval Matthias Church, once the site of Hapsburg coronations

Celebrate your trip at a farewell dinner this evening.

Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

Spend a free day in Budapest or add and excursion.

Budapest: A Walk Behind the Iron Curtain

Enjoy a free day in Budapest or add an excursion.

Raise a glass and toast to your trip with a farewell drink this evening.

Budapest Cooking Class & Lunch

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Overall rating 4.1 out of 5

4 out of 5 stars

Being where so much history happened in my lifetime was surreal. The personal stories from our guides brought history to life.

Each city we visited had so much history The buildings were still beautiful with all the architecture The big clock was so cool when it chimed especially when the blue windows opened A riverboat cruise down the Danube at dusk is a must. The lighting on buildings is beautiful The statues along t...

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Hotels, flights & FAQ

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• This tour visits the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary. In order to enter these countries, U.S. and Canadian citizens need a valid passport with an expiration date extending at least six months beyond the date of reentry.
• We recommend having at least one blank passport page for entry stamps.
• Beginning in 2025, U.S. and Canadian passport holders must register for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to enter many European countries.
• Passport holders from over 60 visa-exempt countries (including the U.S. and Canada) will need to apply for an ETIAS travel authorization in order to visit 30 European countries. That means that even if you’ve previously traveled to any of these European countries without a visa, starting in 2025, you’ll need to get ETIAS authorization to visit them again. If you’re traveling to multiple countries with this requirement, you only need to complete the form once. All Go Ahead travelers are responsible for obtaining their own ETIAS travel authorization before departure. For more details, please visit our Help Center .
• If you are not a U.S. or Canadian citizen, you must contact each country’s consulate for your specific entry requirements.
• You can see the most up-to-date entry requirements for the destination(s) you’ll visit on tour by going to goaheadtours.com/entry-requirements and searching the code WEE.
• You will walk for at least 2.5 hours daily across mostly flat terrain with some cobblestone streets, hills, and stairs.
• Travelers should be healthy enough to participate in all included walks without assistance. Adding optional excursions may increase the total amount of walking on your tour.
• You should feel comfortable managing your own baggage at times.
• Go Ahead Tours and the Tour Director who accompanies your group are unable to provide special, individual mobility assistance to travelers on tour. The responsibility of the Tour Director is to ensure the group as a whole enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing, individualized assistance to any one traveler.
• If you have any mobility concerns or physical restrictions, please contact our Customer Experience Team.
• Round-trip flights booked through Go Ahead Tours arrive in Prague and depart from Budapest. A representative from Go Ahead Tours will meet you at the airport and take you to your hotel. Please remain in the arrival lounge, as the representative might be escorting one of your fellow travelers to the bus at the time of your arrival.
• Transfers to and from the airport at your destination are included for travelers who have purchased their flights through Go Ahead Tours. Travelers who purchase their own flights may request airport transfers with Go Ahead Tours for an additional cost.
• All other included transportation on this tour is by private motor coach.
• Please note that our travelers are limited to one checked bag and one carry-on bag per person due to storage limitations on motor coaches and other transfers, which may include train connections or flights.
• Contact your airline(s) for baggage size and weight restrictions for your flights, which may include on-tour flights in addition to your round-trip flights to and from tour. Please note that your included on-tour flights may have more restrictive baggage limits.
• Some airlines may impose additional charges if you choose to check any baggage or exceed baggage size and weight restrictions. Be advised that you are responsible for any baggage fees incurred on all flights.
• Make sure you label your baggage and keep valuables, medication, and documents in your carry-on bag.
• We recommend packing lightweight, loose-fitting clothing that can be easily layered to accommodate varying temperatures, as well as a light jacket or rainwear.
• A sturdy pair of walking shoes or sneakers is recommended for sightseeing.
• You may want to pack dressier attire if you plan to visit a high-end restaurant or attend a special performance.
• It is preferable not to visit churches or other religious sites with bare legs and shoulders (and entrance may be denied on this basis).
• At least 60 days prior to departure, check with your doctor or healthcare provider for the latest updates and entry requirements, or visit the Center for Disease Control and Prevention website at cdc.gov .
• If you have medication that you take daily, be sure you have enough for each day of the tour as well as any possible delays encountered.
• If you have dietary restrictions and/or food allergies please notify Go Ahead Tours at least 30 days prior to departure by logging in to your account and updating your traveler info. To update this information closer to your departure date, please call our Customer Experience Team.
• Czech food is hearty, and you’ll find large portions of veal, beef, and potato dishes. Some of the world’s finest beers are produced here, including the original Budweiser and Pils.
• When in Poland, fill up on favorites like kielbasa and pierogi. Don’t miss out on trying the bagels—they were born here.
• Slovakian cuisine shares many characteristics with its neighbors. Dishes are rooted in a history where villages had to be self-sufficient, and easy-to-preserve staples like wheat, potatoes, pork, onions, and sauerkraut remain favorites.
• Hungary claims goulash as its national dish, but also is known for excellent salamis, cheeses, nut-flavored pancakes, freshwater fish, and preserved fruits.
• All destinations visited on this tour operate on the European standard 220-240 volts and use Types C, E, or F plugs with two small, round pins.
• We recommend packing a universal adapter, as well as a voltage converter if you plan on using your own hairdryer or other device without a built-in converter.
• The strength of the air conditioning in European hotels is often not as strong or as cool as what you might be used to in the U.S. or Canada. When air conditioning is available, it is usually regulated seasonally and controlled centrally by the hotel.
• Your hotels may provide hairdryers, irons, and other small appliances. However, these amenities cannot be guaranteed.
• Wi-Fi is available in most hotels, though some charges may apply.
• There is no Wi-Fi on any of the motor coaches.
• Please contact your mobile service provider for information on roaming charges.
• All destinations visited on this tour are one hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) and six hours ahead of Eastern Time (ET).
• When it’s noon in New York, it’s 6pm on tour.
• You will use the Czech koruna in the Czech Republic, the Polish złoty in Poland, the euro in Slovakia, and the Hungarian forint in Hungary.
• Better rates of exchange are usually available overseas, although it’s worth ordering some currency from your local bank to use when you first arrive.
• We strongly advise that you take debit/bank cards and credit cards, which can be used to withdraw cash at local banks as needed.
• You can use most debit/credit cards at ATMs on the international networks Cirrus and Plus, but make sure to check with your home bank about withdrawal fees.
• Inform your bank and credit card company of your travel plans so that they won’t confuse your international purchases for fraudulent charges.
• International banks and businesses primarily accept debit and credit cards that work with the EMV chip system. If you do not already have at least one debit or credit card with a chip in it, we strongly recommend requesting one from your bank prior to your tour.
• At the conclusion of your tour, it’s customary to offer your Tour Director and driver a gratuity in local currency or USD. Please keep current exchange rates in mind.
• We recommend tipping the equivalent of $10USD to $12USD per person per day for your Tour Director and the equivalent of $3USD per person per day for your driver.
• If applicable, we also recommend the equivalent of $2USD per local guide.
• Tips can only be paid in cash.
• Most optional excursions will be available for purchase while you are on tour.
• Your Tour Director will only accept cash (in USD only), Visa, or MasterCard as payment for excursions.
• Please be advised that if you pay for an excursion by credit card while on tour, it may take up to three months for your card to be charged.
• Some optional excursions may only be purchased in advance. See page four of your tour itinerary for more information.

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About this tour.

Bask in the splendor, history, and romance of Europe’s regal capital cities of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. Your journey starts in Prague, the noble capital of the Czech Republic. Your adventure continues in Vienna, where you’ll delight in the Baroque marvels of the Schönbrunn Palace, the summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty for more than 200 years. Listen to the lineage of Vienna’s history and indulge in a performance featuring the works of Mozart and Strauss, two former Viennese residents. In Budapest, visit a 14th-century Hungarian castle. Enjoy traditional local cuisine, and a glimpse into this region’s eminent past.

Your Tour Includes

• 3 Handpicked Accommodations
• 3 Choice on Tour Options

Included Highlights

• Prague Castle
• Cesky Krumlov

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9 Breakfasts

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Must-See Inclusions:

• Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.

Discover Budapest’s iconic sights through the eyes of an expert.

Enjoy a stop in the fairy-tale town of Cesky Krumlov.

Cultural Experiences:

Tour the majestic Prague Castle.

Get a glimpse into Hungary’s communist past during an exclusive talk with a local.

• Get to know Bratislava's 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert.

Culinary Inclusions:

Join local residents for a community hosted lunch in Dunaalmas.

Savor a Renaissance-style dinner at a medieval castle restaurant near Budapest.

• Schönbrunn Palace
• Classical Music Performance
• Choice on Tour
• Lunch with Locals
• Matthias Church
• Fisherman's Bastion
• Renaissance Dinner

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Local culinary specialties await as you start a fantastic evening out in Budapest at one of the most popular local restaurants. Sit down to a dinner of creative Hungarian cuisine in a traditional Hungarian setting. After dinner, embark on a romantic evening cruise on the Danube. Discover the beauty of Budapest’s beautiful landmarks illuminated by the evening sky, sipping on a glass of wine as you glide down the river's beautiful waters. A selection of beverages is included on board.

Prague’s Jewish Quarter, the historic Josefov, tells the moving and powerful stories of a community with roots in Prague dating back to the 10th century. This history comes alive on a guided tour of the neighborhood where Jewish residency was confined by law in the 13th century. Hear stories of success, heartbreak, perseverance and persecution. Learn about the golom, the automaton of ancient Jewish legends which protected 16th-century Jews. Visit the Old Jewish Cemetery, where more than 12,000 graves are carefully fit into a tiny space, the oldest dating back to 1439. Explore the Jewish Museum and its synagogues and learn of their significance.

Visit the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, a summer retreat of the Habsburg dynasty.

Get to know Bratislava's 4,000-year-old history on a tour with a local expert.

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Imperial Capitals ( 6 days )

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Scenic Central Europe

• In-depth Cultural
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This is the perfect trip to go on if you’re not looking to meet anyone and enjoy a proper group experience. If you’re not looking for value for money then this is honestly the best trip to pay for. Google is really complicated so paying someone to send you recommendations on how to spend your day is a lifesaver. Sometimes it’s really nice to stay in some really horrible accommodation so don’t you worry. This trip is the bees knees when it comes to horrible accommodation. I honestly couldn’t recommend this trip enough. Personally love it when it’s nothing like you’d expected. It ticks every box when it comes to not enjoying a trip. Will definitely book this again.

Picturesque Central Europe

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Classical Danube (Passau - Budapest - Passau)

Highlights: The locations chosen for the stops were great and so were the activities; the staff were amazing and kind (the restaurant staff was beyond amazing! Special kudos to Ninna and Igor). The cruise was clean, pretty and the overall experience was great! Lowlights: The boat broke down on the last day and left us to figure out ourselves how to return to Passau, the person responsible for our group left us behind, as there was no tour coordinator and this was above his pay grade. At the end, the leader from the front desk (Marya) kindly called/ arranged us cabs and reimbursed us (quite fast) the cost of the trip. Conclusion: It was a lot of fun, the recommendation is that if several travel agencies are going to be working together, there should be someone responsible for each group, so no one is left behind and keep up the good work on the cruise! :)

Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Transport was on time and well organised. Tours were adequate although a bit more detail on what we would be doing and seeing would have been helpful and allowed us to be utilise our time from when we arrived the day before and the tour as some things we ended up doing twice. The only real frustration was the hotel in Vienna. The room air conditioning system could not cope with the warm weather although the public area were fine. There were no coffee or tea facilities unless you used the restaurant. The same was the case in Budapest but we were given a jug and cups when we enquirer. The accommodation in all three cities is away from the major city centres or tourist area. However, public transport was close by in all instances.

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Vienna and Budapest ( 4 days )

Hotel in Vienna Prinz Eugene was so so and Breakfast buffet did not have much choice for vegetarias, but Budapest hotel Novim Cenrum is good. Overall city Tour of Vienna and Budapest with local guides are goid. especially local guide Mario in Budapest was very informative.

Prague & Budapest

Very good overall experience. Some glitches in pick up timing but they were all resolved. Very happy with experience.

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Enchanting Prague

Value was spot on for the quality and location of hotel Lunik. The breakfast buffet was great and so was the staff who services it, we tipped them every morning as it seems most did not. The river cruise was pretty but food was just ok but it was hot and beer was reasonable. We did not go on the river cruise for the food but for the experience! Our bus and walking tour was also very informative and varied and our guide very knowledgeable and pleasant, she even extended it another hour because of all the questions she was asked. We tipped hr as well as others did not and she certainly deserved it. Having the rest of our stay in Prague to ourselves really made the trip our own and were very happy that the tour companies involved arranged transportation to the airport even after our 3 day extension to stay longer. My wife and I were very satisfied with the whole experience and would recommend it to others!

Budapest & Vienna

Thank you so much, Shaun Hoffman, for a wonderful experience. I highly recommend this tour company and our guide for a lifetime experience.

Italy, Central Europe and Germany End Berlin

I was on the Central European Ring , starting and ending in Prague. It was fantastic! Exciting and educational. Good itinerary. Good guides, good hotels and nice bus.

Private Tour: 3 Countries in One Week: Prague - Vienna - Budapest

It was our trip after 20 years from our wedding and it was amazing, Europe is gergeous and we absolutely fell in love with Prague.

Vienna to Bratislava by bike (and back)

We had a great tour but the first day was too long cycling through areas where there were no refreshment options & it was very hot. If we could have had regular stops that would have been more manageable. The cycle track network is excellent & safe. We spent less time by the Danube than anticipated. We did a bus our to make the most of our limited time in Vienna & loved having time to explore Bratislava - much cheaper & more edgy! The bikes were good although one did not have a water bottle carrier which is a must in such hot weather. The hotels were good for what we needed. The BEST breakfast was at the Fruhstick Penion Maria - fabulous! The receptionist at the first stop hotel in Bruck is in the wrong job - she was unhelpful. On our return to the Hotel Ibis we encountered an unpleasant chap who had a real issue with where we left the bikes for collection - we had no such problems when we stayed there - at the beginning of the tour & collected the bikes - again he seemed to have a problem with working in hospitality! Support from Martina was excellent throughout - nothing was too much trouble. The luggage transfers worked seamlessly. Thank you for a memorable trip.

What people love about Vienna Budapest Prague Tours in October

Wonderful cities, well-organised, and great value. Shout out to our guide, Jacob, who was as informative and professional as you'd expect, but also adaptable when things out of his control were going wrong (traffic, weather, etc.) And the driver, Nathan, who was always helpful and reliable - almost like a second tour guide.

Loved the weekend in Prague. My buddy and I did it in December when there was Christmas markets going on. Really cool time to be there and Prague is just a super cool, beautiful city. Guide and tours were good as was the boat cruise and then especially the beer tour they include with pilsner tasting (included). We booked the private hotel room option and it was centrally located and comfortable.

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Imperial capitals and their captivating history are the highlights on this exciting Prague, Vienna and Budapest trip. You’ll also join a local Hungarian family in their winery for a hearty meal and be spellbound by the stunning views of Charles Bridge and Prague’s Old Town.

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Sightseeing highlights.

VIP Admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna

Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest with a Local Specialist

Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, and the old Hungarian capital of Esztergom

View the Castle and Old Town of Bratislava, the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and the Parliament Building in Budapest

See St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera House in Vienna

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On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilised.

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Your tour directly supports local communities by visiting family-run businesses, UNESCO sites and places of cultural significance.

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Budapest, Vienna & Prague

If you're looking for a one-of-a-kind European experience, this trip is packed with all the culture, architecture, and sightseeing you’d expect with just enough castles, thermal spas, and cobblestones to let you know you’re onto something unique.

Picture yourself

Unwinding in a traditional Hungarian thermal spa

Sipping on the finest Austrian wine straight from the vineyard

Bar hopping through Budapests eclectic watering holes

Tapdancing your way through the cobblestone streets of Prague

Snapping selfies in front of the famous John Lennon Wall

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9 nights in handpicked accommodations

8 breakfasts

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3 insider tours with a local guide

Board your overnight flight, bound for Budapest. Sit back, relax, and try picking up Hungarian, one of the hardest languages to learn (it’s a lot more throaty for starters).

Welcome to Eastern Europe! Your Tour Director will be waiting at the airport when you arrive. Today is the day to adjust, make new friends and start the journey right.

In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!

Today's highlights:

• Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
• Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
• Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.

Now that you’re rested from travels and acquainted with your group, shake off the culture shock with an in-depth look at the Pearl of the Danube.

• Tour Buda and Pest with a local guide to show you all the buda-best there is to see.
• Climb the imposing Castle Hill to see the city from the nearly 750-year-old Buda Castle.
• Hit the town like never before in the city’s grungy, eclectic nightlife scene.

Ease blissfully into Europe’s largest medicinal baths housed in one of the city's most ornate buildings. Enjoy the spa facilities, saunas, steam rooms, and 18 indoor and outdoor baths fed by hot springs. Plus, there’s beer. Why wait? Save money by booking this optional excursion before your trip departs.

Hope you’re Hungary for more, because today you have a free day in Budapest. Go for another soak in the thermal spas (or hit one you haven’t been to yet, there’s plenty, and they’re all unique!), chow down on local cuisine, and see the city however you see fit.

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Chimney Cakes : Popular across all of Eastern Europe, these delicious and age-old treats are a Hungarian pastry specialty that’s a bit like American fried dough. Here they call them Kürtöskalács, so keep an eye out and a sweet tooth ready

Dohány Street Synagogue : Budapest is home to Europe’s largest Jewish synagogue. The ornate building represents a somber reminder of the Holocaust, as it stands at the border of the WWII-era Jewish Ghetto in the city.

Marvel at the European landscape as you drive along a canvas of castles, farmlands, villages and mountains on your way to Austria.

• Stop in Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, to check out the city’s castle and take some free time to grab lunch.
• Arrive in Vienna, take a quick walk with your Tour Director, then enjoy an evening in the City of Dreams.

Ahh, Vienna, the home of Classical creators and world-class classiness. This Austrian city is full of grand operas, grandiose architecture, and gardens so pristine, you'll wonder how its visitors are so well-behaved. Today, you'll get to know Vienna in-depth with a local guide.

• Meet your local guide for a sightseeing tour of Vienna.
• Visit the lavish palaces, parks and parliament buildings.
• Learn about the major and minor figures who struck a personal chord with this city.

Continue along the European countryside as you travel to Prague via Krems.

• Take a break from the big city with a tour Krems, a quaint Austrian town in the Wachau Valley, that ends with a tasting of local wines.
• Arrive in the storybook city of Prague.

Rise and shine, time to get that goulash. Put on your most cobblestone-ready shoes, get all the “Czech” puns out of your system, and experience classic Prague sightseeing today with a local guide—an expert who really knows their old buildings from their *very* old buildings.

• Get stoked and stay stoked—a very easy thing to do in Prague—as you follow a local guide around the city’s greatest hits.
• Cross the Vlatava River via King Charles IV’s famous Charles Bridge—don’t worry, there’s still time for you to become an emperor and have your own namesake bridge, too.
• Take a stroll and Czech out more of the city yourself (Sorry, couldn’t help just one).

If you wake up this morning asking yourself “Is this the real life? Is this just fantasy?” it’s probably because 1) “Bohemian Rhapsody” is a great song, 2) you’re in Bohemia, a region of the Czech Republic, and 3) Prague has you feeling some type of way. You’re free today to get to know the city better, maybe take it out for dinner and dancing, or ask it some deep questions about life—whatever floats your boat.

John Lennon Wall : The John Lennon Wall has been a statement of peace, kindness, and tasteful selfies for over 30 years. What started as a protest to Communist rule in the 1980s, has become a colorful conglomerate of pacifist sentiments that you’re welcome to add to yourself. Hmm, Rolling Stones fans, I don’t see a Mick Jagger Wall anywhere, do you?

Petrín Park : Take a stroll through Prague’s Petrín Park (you can’t miss it, it’s the giant hill looming over the city), visit the Hunger Wall built during a famine in the 1300s in exchange for food, then take the Petrín funicular train down the hill into the historic Malá Strana neighborhood for some shopping on Mostecká Street.

Farewell Dinner

Share some last laughs and revisit the best moments of the trip at this included farewell dinner with the group.

Kutna Hora & Bone Church (with lunch) (extra cost)

Tour Kutná Hora, enjoy an included lunch, and visit the iconic Sedlec Ossuary—aka the Bone Church.

Nashledanou, prátele! Translation: Goodbye, friends. Your next destination awaits—home. Before you head to the airport, enjoy your last few moments together. Take one more group photo. Grab that final drink. (Fine, maybe a couple of drinks.) But this isn’t goodbye. It’s, “See you later.” The only question is, where?

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Kick off the holiday season a little differently this year.

Head to Eastern Europe’s popular and festive Christmas markets to peruse stalls of handmade crafts perfect for everyone on your list. When you’re not shopping, you’ll have plenty of time to explore the streets of ancient Buda and modern Pest, get a taste for the Viennese cafe culture, and scan artsy Prague’s spire-studded skyline.

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• 9 nights in handpicked hotels
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• Traditional Christmas markets from Budapest to Prague
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Board your overnight flight to Budapest today.

Welcome to Hungary! Meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers at tonight’s welcome dinner.

Discover the major landmarks of the city that straddles east and west.

• Trace this nation’s stormy history at Heroes' Square
• View the Gothic Hungarian Parliament Building located on the banks of the Danube
• Step inside the recently restored Hungarian State Opera House for a guided tour of the incredible new-Renaissance style masterpiece
• Cross the Danube and ascend Castle Hill and take in the breathtaking views from Fisherman’s Bastion
• Visit the medieval Matthias Church, once the site of Hapsburg coronations

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Travel west through the Danube basin en route to Vienna, Austria where you'll have a free afternoon to visit the Christmas markets and enjoy a tasting of traditional mulled wine and cookies.

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Get transported back to the Age of Empires on a guided tour of Vienna, filled with bright holiday lights and seasonal specialties at its many Christmas markets.

• Step inside Belvedere Palace, home to the world's largest collection of paintings by artist Gustav Klimt, and admire the palace's impressive gardens
• Travel down the Ringstrasse, passing the Parliament building, Vienna State Opera, and Kunsthistorisches Museum
• See the grand Hofburg Palace, the Hapsburg’s preferred winter residence
• Peruse stalls of handmade crafts in search of gifts perfect for everyone on your list

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Traditional Viennese Heurigen Evening

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Drive through the pastoral landscapes of Bohemia on your way to Prague, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities.

Discover why Prague is known as the City of One Hundred Spires on a guided tour.

• Visit Prague Castle, from which Charles IV governed the Holy Roman Empire
• Admire the soaring Gothic vaults of St. Vitus Cathedral
• Walk down to the Malá Strana district to sip a coffee at a local cafe
• Cross the elegant Charles Bridge for breathtaking views of the city
• Stroll through Old Town Square to view the 15th-century Astronomical Clock
• End at the city's Christmas markets, where you'll enjoy traditional mulled wine and cookies

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Brandýs Castle & Concert

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Walking Tour of Prague's Jewish Quarter

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Transfer to the airport for your flight home or extend your stay to visit Salzburg, Austria.

On the way to Salzburg, stop in the village of Český Krumlov for a tour of its UNESCO World Heritage-protected medieval quarter.

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• View the University of Salzburg and the churchyard of St. Peter
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• Spend free time visiting the city’s Christmas markets

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Hello everyone,

    Posting this in both Budapest & Vienna forum (my apologies if this is against forum rules)

   We will be landing in Budapest on 2nd June at 5 PM and we will be flying out of Prague on 15th

   June at 1 PM. Basically, we have 12 days / 13 nights to explore.

    Below is our tentative plan (views invited) :

    3 nights Budapest (Looking to experience thermal spa in Budapest and visit Szentendre along

    with other top attractions of Budapest)

    2 nights in and around Lake Balaton area (Tihany, Siofok, Balatonfured, Zamardi or Keszthely

   depending on the hotel availability and/or accessibility by train or bus from Budapest)

    4 nights Vienna (looking to cover Vienna Zoo, City center attractions, museums and parks

    along with a day trip to Bratislava and/or a day trip to BRNO and any kid-friendly activities in

    and around Vienna)

     2 nights Prague (explore the city & visit Kutna Hora OR Karlovy Vary)

     We have 2 more nights left and we would like to explore Melk, Cesky Krumlov and Cesky

     Budejovice too during our trip. 

     So after check-out from Vienna, which would be the most apt location for a 2 night stay so

     that we can leisurely cover the desired spots.

     As per Google maps, it appears that Linz is the centre of all above places, however, not sure

     if Linz calls for a 2 night stay or would we be better off staying in Melk or Cesky Krumlov.

     Few queries :

     1. Since we are landing in Budapest at 5 pm (after a long journey), we will be inclined to first

         stay in Budapest for 3 nights and later move to Lake Balaton to relax a bit.

         Planning to take the direct train to Vienna from Lake balaton area.

         Hope this plan makes sense ?   

     2. Keeping in mind direct train connectivity option to Vienna, which is a good area to stay in

          Lake Balaton area ? 

         Tihany, Siofok, Balatonfured, Zamardi or Keszthely - Kindly suggest based on accessibility

         by train or bus from Budapest

         OR should we skip Lake Balaton altogether and instead add two nights in some other

        destination (lets say, Hallstatt  for example or maybe Dresden for a couple of nights)

We are totally flexible with the above plan and would love to hear your suggestions. Would really appreciate your inputs and feedback on above to proceed with hotel bookings.

Thanks & Regards,

Praveen.     

3 replies to this topic

1. None of the places you mention is in 'Eastern Europe' - be careful of that, as it can cause mild offence to some :)

2. You are trying to fit in far too much, and you are all over the place! There are lots of you, including kids, and they won't thank you for being dragged from one place to another every couple of hours.

https://www.mywanderlust.pl/visit-brno-czech-republic/

https://heretotravel.com/brno/

https://youtu.be/spQwWG0BPHY?si=DD1Hduf1cykloTmJ

Far too ambitious and tiring.

Packing and unpacking, checking in and out of hotels...

Your "holiday" will be remembered as just a blur.

Try and concentrate on fewer places and formulate a plan by looking at maps and researching timetables for transport to get you where you want to go.

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After a two-month break, Taylor Swift is revitalizing her titanic Eras Tour in Paris, and fans believe there are changes coming to the show.

If you are wondering where she's playing, if there will be changes and how to score tickets, here's everything we know.

And if you're new to the Eras Tour party, you can get caught up on the first 83 shows here .

When does the Eras Tour start again?

Swift kicks off the European leg of her tour on Thursday, May 9, in Paris. She will perform Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights, as well, in the City of Light.

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What are Taylor Swift's tour dates in Europe?

There are 69 shows left in the Eras Tour: 51 in Europe, nine in America and nine in Canada.

The European leg stretches from May all the way through a five-night stand at Wembley Stadium in London in mid-August.

See a complete list of international dates here .

After she wraps up in Europe, Swift will stop in Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis before wrapping up in Canada.

See the remaining U.S. dates here .

What is the Eras Tour set list?

The Eras Tour has featured a massive 45-song set list you can check out here . But speculation is swirling it won't look the same when Swift takes the stage in Paris.

Will Taylor Swift add 'The Tortured Poets Department' to her set list?

The tortured poet has been on hiatus keeping her stamina up by releasing a double album of 31 tracks. The 2-hours-and-2-minutes project broke a number of Billboard records as the superstar did zero press to promote it. Fans flocked to stores and streaming services to listen to all the songs from "Fortnight" to "The Manuscript."

Although the singer has not confirmed whether her 11th era album will be added to her Eras Tour set list, she did post a YouTube shorts video with two scenes that sent Easter egg decoders into a frenzy. In one of the shots, the singer is next to a railing where a "TTPD" logo appears to be (at 0:11). In the succeeding shot, her back-up dancers perform holding canes and wearing top hats, something they have not worn previously.

Swift's dancers and bandmates posted to their Instagram stories as they left for France last week. The singer did not appear at two media events with her boyfriend Travis Kelce: the Kentucky Derby and a Formula 1 race in Miami , Florida. Patrick Mahomes, Kelce's friend and Kansas City's quarterback, attended the car racing spectacular with his wife, Brittany.

Can I still get Eras Tour tickets?

Swift's show is completely sold out in Europe and North America. There are resale sites with tickets, but be wary of scams. The best way to avoid getting swindled is continuously checking links on Swift's website . There are some for resale on the sites verified by her camp.

Singapore was a hotbed for fans who traveled thousands of miles only to get turned away at the venue. In Tokyo and Australia, last-minute ticket drops happened a few days — without announcement — ahead of the shows.

Miami, New Orleans and Indianapolis — the three U.S. cities Swift is visiting in the fall — have some of the heftiest price tags with Canada closely behind. In may be cheaper to travel to Warsaw, Poland, or Gelsenkirchen, Germany. Here's a list of cities with the cheapest resale tickets, according to travel website  Islands.com .

10. Vienna, Austria — total average cost: $1,089, safety score: 69.72

9. Cardiff, U.K. — total average cost: $1,061, safety score: 61.83

8. Lyon, France — total average cost: $1,047, safety score: 44.3

7. Lisbon, Portugal — total average cost: $1,028, safety score: 70.15

6. Munich, Germany — total average cost: $1,000, safety score: 78.88

5. Paris, France — total average cost: $971, safety score: 41.83

4. Stockholm, Sweden — total average cost: $935, safety score: 53.86

3. Hamburg, Germany — total average cost: $903, safety score: 57.51

2. Gelsenkirchen, Germany — total average cost: $749, safety score: 51.33

1. Warsaw, Poland — total average cost: $712, safety score: 72.98

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Who are the opening acts?

Paramore launched the Eras Tour in Glendale, Arizona, in March 2023, so it's fitting the American rock band is opening the tour's second year. The act will open for Swift for 51 shows across Europe . The band was dubbed the 2024 Record Store Day global ambassador and surprised fans in Nashville the weekend following the release of "The Tortured Poets Department."

When the tour comes back to North America in October , Swift's opening act will be Gracie Abrams.

Where can I watch if I don't have tickets?

The Eras Tour is one of the first tours that has been followed, globally, by thousands of fans on digital platforms. Fans dedicate part of their concert experience to livestreaming as Swift performs. A few Swifties have learned how to host their own shows over social media including Tess Bohne , known as the livestream queen. Bohne goes live for (almost) every show pulling streams from Instagram and TikTok. When a livestream goes down, she fills the time with banter.

On YouTube, user @TaylorSwiftHockeyBro also livestreams the three-hour show, and on Twitch, @folkleric , is a host fans follow.

There is also an app, Swift Alert , that notifies fans who only want to watch certain eras like the acoustic, surprise set. The app sends out push alerts if there are any major announcements.

What secret songs are left?

For the past 83 shows, Swift has played an acoustic set she customizes at each stop with a guitar and piano performance. In 2024, the Eras Tour star added mashups of her songs for each stop. Here are the songs she has yet to perform:

• "Taylor Swift" (debut album): "Mary's Song" and "A Perfectly Good Heart"
• "Fearless": "The Way I Loved You," "Change," "Superstar," "We Were Happy," "That's When," "Don't You" and "Bye Bye Baby"
• "Red": "Girl At Home," "Ronan," "Forever Winter" and "Run"
• "1989": "Sweeter Than Fiction"
• "Reputation": "I Did Something Bad"
• "Lover": "London Boy," "Soon You'll Get Better" and "It's Nice to Have a Friend"
• "Folklore": "Hoax"
• "Evermore": "Happiness" and "Closure"
• "Midnights": "Paris" and "Glitch"
• "The Tortured Poets Department": all 31 tracks

Will Taylor Swift perform in 2025?

There have been many rumors that Swift will continue her show in 2025, but they are only rumors. Nothing has been announced for next year, and as of now, the tour will end in Vancouver, British Columbia, on Dec. 8.

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