Trafalgar Tours of Europe are unbeatable. Trafalgar Tours understands really seeing Europe is important, so our tours in Europe are carefully developed to cover as much of Europe as possible. Europe and Trafalgar Tours are the perfect choice. The Trafalgar Tour of Europe below attracts a 12% ACT Discount.
Vienna, Ljublijana, Lake Bled, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow, Auschwitz, Jasna Gora, Warsaw, Poznan, Berlin, Dresden, Prague, Lednice
Promos:
Eastern Europe is still very much untouched by western ways. Trafalgar will take you back in time through 8 Eastern European countries mountain ranges, capital cities and rich history.
Itinerary
Day 1 - Depart USA Overnight flight to Vienna.
Day 2 - Arrive Vienna Welcome to Vienna, capital of Austria. After check-in we learn about the Habsburg dynasties and their enormous empire on our afternoon sightseeing tour which includes a walking tour of Old Vienna featuring St. Stephen’s Cathedral and ‘Am Hof’. Later, we will enjoy a Welcome Drink with our Tour Director and fellow travelling companions.
Hotel: Hilton Danube
Day 3 - Vienna – Ljubljana – Lake Bled (2 nights) This morning we head for the Karawanken Mountains and over the Loiblpass into the green hills of Slovenia. We drive to the capital Ljubljana where sightseeing with a local guide highlights the Opera House, cathedral, National Museum, castle and the numerous parks of this Roman founded city. Then we continue to the place that has been nicknamed an earthly paradise, Lake Bled, where we will enjoy a relaxing two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Park (F) (2 nights)
Day 4 - Lake Bled at leisure Today we have the whole day to relax or perhaps take a boat trip on the lake or visit the incredible maze of underground caves at Postojna. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 5 - Lake Bled – Zagreb (2 nights) After breakfast we make our way to Croatia and its capital, Zagreb. This afternoon our sightseeing tour includes the lower and upper town and shows us the majestic cathedral, the Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's Church, the Opera House and more! (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Westin (2 nights)
Day 6 - Zagreb at leisure Enjoy a full day at leisure. Perhaps visit the museums and art galleries of this culturally rich city. Later, you may wish to take a trip to the very picturesque Croatian hinterland visiting the Plitvice Lakes National Park. (Buffet breakfast)
Day 7 - Zagreb – Budapest (2 nights) Today we cross the border into Hungary pausing on the shores of Lake Balaton which is the largest lake in Central Europe and affectionately known as the ‘Hungarian Sea’! From here we continue to the twin towns of Buda and Pest, where our Tour Director will show us a Hidden Treasure of the city during our stay! (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Novotel Congress (2 nights)
Day 8 - Budapest sightseeing and at leisure After breakfast our morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a walking tour of Old Buda featuring stunning views from the Fishermen's Bastion over the Danube and Parliament, we also view the Great Synagogue and visit Heroes' Square. This evening, we will enjoy an included Hungarian Highlight Dinner, accompanied by local musicians. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 9 - Budapest – Slovakia – Krakow (2 nights) This morning our journey brings us to the Slovakian border and on to Poland and the foothills of the Tatra Mountains. Soon we are in Krakow where we spend the next two nights. Tonight, why not enjoy a Polish polka party? (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Sympozjum (2 nights)
Day 10 - Krakow sightseeing and at leisure The castle and cathedral on Wawel Hill, plus a walking tour through the old town to visit the Cloth Hall and the Mariacki Church all feature on our morning sightseeing tour. This afternoon, there is the chance to visit the unique Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO World Cultural Heritage Monument, where you can see the underground chambers hewn out of the salt rock! This evening, we will enjoy dinner at our hotel. (Buffet breakfast Dinner)
Day 11 - Krakow – Auschwitz – Czestochowa – Warsaw (2 nights) This morning we step back into recent history when we visit the concentration Camp at Auschwitz, so chillingly evoked in Schindler's List, reminding us of the World War II Holocaust. Then in contrast, the beautiful Paulite Monastery at Jasna Gora is our next stop with its portrait of Our Lady 'The Black Madonna', supposedly painted by St. Luke the Evangelist. Finally, we make our way to Warsaw for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Westin (2 nights)
Day 12 - Warsaw sightseeing & at leisure Today's morning sightseeing tour with a local guide includes a visit to the old town, the site of the Warsaw ghetto, seeing the sites evoked in Polanski's The Pianist, and viewing the Palace of Culture and Science. Later, don't miss a trip to the Wilanow Palace, the residence of Polish King Sobieski - Victor of Vienna. Tonight after dinner at our hotel, why not attend a Chopin recital? (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Day 13 - Warsaw – Poznan – Berlin (2 nights) Today's drive takes us across the central plains of Poland to Poznan with its charming City Hall and Gothic churches. Then off to the border town of Frankfurt-an-der-Oder and into Germany where we are soon in the re-instated capital, Berlin. (Buffet breakfast)
Hotel: Hilton (2 nights)
Day 14 - Berlin sightseeing and at leisure Today's sightseeing tour features a united Berlin and includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum and views the Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag Building, Unter den Linden Boulevard, and the German State Opera House. The rest of your day is at leisure, perhaps to visit nearby Potsdam or Pergamon on Museum Island. Tonight, why not try out some of this city's lively nightlife? (Buffet breakfast)
Day 15 - Berlin – Dresden – Prague (2 nights) We travel through the Spreewald Forest to 'Florence on the Elbe', beautiful Dresden. On our arrival an orientation tour includes the Saxon Wall, Semper Opera and 18th century cathedral. We will learn about the massive restoration work that has taken place since the extensive bombing of the city in Worl War II. Next we cross into the Czech Republic. From here we make our way to the astonishing city of Prague which has been the political, cultural and economic centre of the Czech state for over 1100 years, for our two-night stay. (Buffet breakfast / Dinner)
Hotel: Crowne Plaza (2 nights)
Day 16 - Prague sightseeing and at leisure Today our Tour Director will show us another Hidden Treasure but first our sightseeing tour shows us the Prague Castle regarded as the largest ancient castle in the world, the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge, the old town square and visits the Cathedral of St. Vitus. This evening, we will enjoy a Highlight Dinner of local specialities at a characteristic restaurant. (Buffet breakfast / Highlight dinner)
Day 17 - Prague – Tabor – Vienna This morning we leave Prague and make our way to Tabor, once the headquaters of the 15th century religious reformer, John Huss. Then we drive through Southern Bohemia passing the town of Schrems. We continue to the Imperial city of Vienna. Tonight we enjoy a Farewell Dinner with our Tour Director and fellow travelers. (Buffet breakfast / Farewell dinner)
Hotel: Hilton Danube
Day 18 - Vienna – USA This morning, it is time to bid farewell to our Tour Director and new-found friends as our vacation comes to an end. Airport transfers are available, conditions apply. (Buffet breakfast)
Free airport transfer Transfers on Day2 at Vienna Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 06.30 and 09.00.
What's Included
Sightseeing Highlights
Vienna: Sightseeing shows us the Hofburg and Imperial Boulevards.
Ljublijana: Sightseeing includes the Opera House, Castle, Cathedral and much more.
Lake Bled: Visit this lake resort.
Zagreb: Sightseeing includes the Cathedral, Archbishop's Palace, St. Mark's church and Opera House.
Budapest: Sightseeing including the Fishermen's Bastion, a visit to Heroes' Square and views of the Great Synagogue.
Krakow: Sightseeing includes the Royal Castle on Wawel Hill.
Auschwitz: Visit the Concentration Camp.
Jasna Gora: See the 14th century Paulite Monastery with its portrait of Our Lady 'The Black Madonna'.
Warsaw: Sightseeing including the Old Town, Warsaw Ghetto evoking Polanski's 'The Pianist' and the Palace of Culture and Science.
Poznan: See the town known as the 'Cradle of the Polish State'.
Berlin: Sightseeing includes a visit to the Checkpoint Charlie Museum, plus views the Reichstag, Tiergarten, Brandenburg Gate and more.
Dresden: Orientation includes the Zwinger Palace and Cathedral.
Prague: Sightseeing including a visit to St. Vitus' Cathedral and the Old Town Square.
Tabor Visit one-time headquarters of the Hussites.
Dining Highlights
16 Hot Buffet breakfasts
6 three-course dinners.
2 Local highlight restaurant dinners with wine in Budapest and Prague.
Farewell Dinner with wine in Vienna
25 meals in total (see day-by-day itinerary)
First Class Travel Highlights
First Class hotel accommodation includes twin-bedded rooms with private facilities, all hotel service charges and tips, baggage handling fees and local taxes.
Touring by luxury air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and a washroom onboard
The services of one of Trafalgar's top professional multi-lingual Tour Directors.
A qualified local city guide in Vienna, Ljublijana, Zagreb, Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw, Berlin and Prague.
A stylish wallet, tour documents and map book journal.
Airport transfers are provided on Day 2 and Day 18 (conditions apply)
Airport Transfers
Transfers on Day2 at Vienna Airport will operate at 09.00, 12.00 and 15.00. Passengers arriving later should make their own way to the first hotel. Return transfers on the last touring day will arrive at Vienna Airport at 06.30 and 09.00.
London Gateways: Transfers can be expensive, particularly between the airport and your London hotel. But when you book your Trafalgar tour and take advantage of our land and air packages, we have included a FREE transfer to and from London’s airports and your Trafalgar London hotel. For passengers who have their own flight arrangements we offer you the opportunity to purchase inexpensive transfers to and from London’s Heathrow – Trafalgar has negotiated special rates for the Dot2Dot transfer from London’s Heathr
Important – Please Note: Passengers will only be entitled to transfers to and from London Airports providing the following conditions are met:
For included transfers: Your flights must be booked directly by Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. For chargeable transfers: Your Travel Agent provides detailed flight information to Trafalgar no fewer than 21 days prior to departure. Once transfers are booked they cannot be changed.
For London arrivals, you must stay at a London hotel booked by Trafalgar on the night of arrival and the night prior to your departure date.
Trafalgar only includes one inbound and one outbound transfer.
In the event of flight delays outside of Trafalgar’s control, the transfers will be deemed to be cancelled.
All transfers are based on group transfers. No refund is therefore available for missed transfers, or passengers not using this service.
In the event of unforeseen events (such as road or rail works, strikes or demonstrations), Trafalgar will not be responsible for delayed or cancelled transfers.
Heathrow Airport: National Express Dot2Dot will pick up and drop off in time to meet all flights to/from London’s Heathrow Airport. For guests arriving at the Dot2Dot desk after 22.00 hrs please make use of the courtesy phone to arrange your transfer to your Trafalgar hotel.
Gatwick Airport: Passengers who have booked Trafalgar’s Land and Air packages arriving at London’s Gatwick Airport are provided with a Gatwick Express train voucher. The Gatwick Express train journey from Gatwick Airport to London’s Victoria Station takes 30 minutes. Guests then need to make their way from Victoria Station to their Trafalgar hotel.
European Gateways: With Trafalgar all passengers will receive complimentary arrival and departure transfers on the scheduled arrival and departure day of their tour at the times specified below. Please ensure your Travel Agent reserves your flight to co-ordinate with the transfer times shown.
Trafalgar Bonus - Passengers who book Trafalgar's Land+Air package and who arrive or depart outside of these specified times on the scheduled arrival and departure day of the tour will also be provided with a transfer.
Passengers arriving before or leaving after the scheduled tour days are not entitled to a transfer but may book and purchase one through Trafalgar providing that they also purchase the additional pre and/or post tour hotel night(s) from Trafalgar. Please ask for prices of transfers at the time of booking your extra night accommodation.
Land only passengers arriving or departing on the scheduled tour arrival or departure days but whose flights don't coincide with the listed transfer times below may also book and purchase these transfers. Flight details must be provided to Trafalgar not less than 21 days before the flight departure.
