10 days · 5 countries
Central Europe in Low Season
From AED 5,720per person, twin share
Ten days through five Central European countries in the low season, with fewer crowds and two nights each in Prague, Budapest and Vienna.
- Duration
- 10 Days / 9 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Munich
- 5 countries on this tour
- Germany
- Austria
- Hungary
- Slovakia
- Czech Republic
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A coach tour across five countries, with a city tour most days, a couple of early starts and fewer crowds than the summer departures
- Accommodation
- 9 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Meals
- 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 53
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, with local guides in several cities
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs October, November and March: cool, sometimes cold weather with shorter days, and fewer crowds at the main sights
Tour overview
Across ten days, this Central Europe in Low Season tour explores five countries at a relaxed pace, with free time built into each stop. Regensburg and Brno are among the route’s lesser-known cities, and you spend two nights each in Prague, Budapest and Vienna.
Highlights
- Munich on an orientation tour
- A German meal at one of Munich’s historic restaurants
- The historic town of Regensburg
- Pilsen, home of the original Pilsner
- Czech cuisine at a local Prague spot
- A guided tour of Prague
- A visit to Brno
- Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital city
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- Budapest with an expert local guide
- A traditional Hungarian dinner in Budapest
- The Baroque beauty of Győr
- Two consecutive nights in Vienna
- A walking tour of Austria’s capital, Vienna
- Traditional Austrian cuisine in Vienna
- Melk Abbey and its history
- An orientation tour of Salzburg
- Herrenchiemsee Palace and Monastery in Germany
See the journey come to life
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Munich
1 night · Day 1
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Regensburg
Day 2 · on the way
Pilsen
Day 2 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 2–3
Hotel Duo
Brno
Day 4 · on the way
Bratislava
Day 4 · on the way
Budapest
2 nights · Days 4–5
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Győr
Day 6 · on the way
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Vienna
2 nights · Days 6–7
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Melk
Day 8 · on the way
Salzburg
1 night · Day 8
harry's XL hotel
Herrenchiemsee
Day 9 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 9
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Munich
Dinner included
The Munich hotel is reached in the morning, before heading into the city centre for an orientation tour that takes in Marienplatz, Frauenkirche, Kaufingerstraße and Hofbräuhaus among the top sights. Free time follows, and the optional excursion today goes further into Munich life, culture and food. In the evening, an included three-course dinner is served at a historic restaurant.
Included
- Orientation tour of Munich with your tour leader, taking in Marienplatz
- Welcome dinner of traditional Bavarian dishes at a local restaurant
Optional extras
- Munich Food & City Tour · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day 2
Munich – Regensburg – Pilsen – Prague
Breakfast and dinner included
After breakfast, the route heads to Regensburg, where an orientation tour covers the historic Old Town, then continues to Pilsen for an orientation tour and the optional Pilsen Brewery excursion, a tour and tasting that is popular enough to need booking ahead of the tour. In Prague, dinner brings a taste of local Czech favourites.
Included
- Orientation tour of Regensburg’s old town
- Orientation tour of Pilsen
- Dinner of traditional Czech food at a local restaurant
Optional extras
- Pilsner Brewery Tour · AED 85 per person
- Travel
- Munich → Prague by coach, via Regensburg and Pilsen
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 3
Prague: Free Day
Breakfast included
A locally guided city tour of Prague this morning gives an introduction to this European city, and the rest of the day is then free. The optional Prague+ excursion takes in the top sights, on foot and on the water with a cruise on the Vltava. Tonight’s optional excursion brings traditional Czech folk dancing alongside a meal.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Prague’s Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
Optional extras
- Prague+ · AED 280 per person
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 4
Prague – Brno – Bratislava – Budapest
Breakfast and dinner included
Three countries are visited in one day. The first stop is Brno in Czechia for an orientation tour, followed by Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, for a walking tour. The last country reached is Hungary, with a tour, led by a local guide, through the Buda side of Budapest. In the evening, a traditional Hungarian three-course dinner is served at a local restaurant.
Included
- Orientation tour of Brno
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
- Driving tour of the Buda side of Budapest
- Dinner of traditional Hungarian dishes at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Prague → Budapest by coach, via Brno and Bratislava
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 5
Budapest: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe day in Budapest is free. The optional Budapest+ excursion covers St Stephen’s Basilica and the Central Market Hall among Budapest’s top attractions, or you can choose the thermal waters of the Budapest Baths this afternoon instead. In the evening, an optional dinner cruise takes in views of the city from the Danube.
Included
- Free day in Budapest to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Budapest+ · AED 340 per person
- Budapest Baths · AED 235 per person
- Danube Dinner Cruise · AED 320 per person
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 6
Budapest – Győr – Vienna
Breakfast and dinner included
On the way to Austria, there is a stop in Győr, a Baroque town in Central Europe. From there the route continues to Vienna, with a hotel check-in before a locally guided tour. In the evening, a three-course dinner of traditional Austrian food is served at a local restaurant, and you can end the day at an optional classical music concert in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery.
Included
- Orientation tour of Győr
- Guided tour of Vienna with a local guide
- Dinner of traditional Austrian dishes at a local restaurant
Optional extras
- Vienna Classical Music Concert · AED 365 per person
- Travel
- Budapest → Vienna by coach, stopping in Győr
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 7
Vienna: Free Day
Breakfast includedVienna offers a free day to explore, or the optional Imperial Vienna excursion is one way to get more from the day and the local culture, with a visit to the UNESCO-listed Schönbrunn Palace covering Vienna’s imperial history, and lunch at a local café.
Included
- Free day in Vienna to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Imperial Vienna · AED 405 per person
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 8
Vienna – Melk – Salzburg
Breakfast included
Leaving Vienna, the route heads to Melk, on the Danube and known for its 11th-century Melk Abbey, then on to Salzburg. The city has sights including Salzburg Cathedral, Residenzplatz and the birthplace of Mozart, and you can join the optional excursion to locations associated with The Sound of Music. The hotel check-in follows later in the evening.
Included
- Tour of Melk Abbey overlooking the Danube
- Orientation tour of Salzburg
Optional extras
- Sound of Music Tour · AED 255 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Salzburg by coach, stopping at Melk Abbey
- Overnight
- Salzburg
- Hotel
- harry's XL hotel
Day 9
Salzburg – Herrenchiemsee – Munich
Breakfast includedOn the way back to Munich, there is a stop at Herrenchiemsee Palace and Park, reached by a scenic boat ride to Herreninsel island. The afternoon is spent on the island, at Herrenchiemsee Castle and the Monastery, before the route continues to Munich to check into the evening’s accommodation. The last evening of the tour is free, and you might arrange a group farewell dinner.
Included
- Boat ride to Herreninsel and visit to Herrenchiemsee Palace and Monastery
- Travel
- Salzburg → Munich by coach, stopping at Herrenchiemsee Palace
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day 10
End of tour in Munich
Breakfast includedThis 10-day tour of Germany, the Czech Republic, Slovakia, Hungary and Austria finishes today, with one last breakfast before everyone goes their separate ways. It is worth swapping contact details beforehand to keep in touch.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Sat 14 Nov – Mon 23 Nov 2026
Available
AED 7,555
Single room +AED 2,230
Sat 20 Mar – Mon 29 Mar 2027
Available
AED 7,280
Single room +AED 2,920
Sat 23 Oct – Mon 1 Nov 2027
Available
AED 7,280
Single room +AED 2,920
Sat 30 Oct – Mon 8 Nov 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 5,720
Single room +AED 2,920
Tue 2 Nov – Thu 11 Nov 2027
Available
AED 6,910
Single room +AED 2,920
What’s included
Included
- 9 nights in mostly 3-star and 4-star hotels, in twin rooms with a private bathroom
- A room to yourself for a single supplement, subject to availability
- 9 breakfasts and 4 dinners, with a vegetarian option at every meal on request
- A modern coach with air conditioning, reclining seats and a toilet
- Public transport the tour uses, except on free days
- Guided from start to finish
Not included
- Flights to the start of the tour and home from the end: we can book them from Dubai
- Travel insurance: take out a policy that suits your trip
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Munich Food & City Tour
Day 1AED 255per personA local guide walks you through Munich’s old town to Marienplatz, the Hofbräuhaus and the Viktualienmarkt food market, with Bavarian food to taste along the way. €60. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryPilsner Brewery Tour
Day 2AED 85per personA tour of the Pilsner Urquell brewery in Pilsen, finishing with a taste of unfiltered Pilsner straight from the lagering cellars. €20. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 2 in the itineraryPrague+
Day 3AED 280per personA local guide takes you around Prague Castle and the Mala Strana neighbourhood, then a cruise on the Vltava River with a buffet lunch and a drink included. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 3 in the itineraryTraditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Day 3AED 255per personA Czech dinner of three courses with unlimited drinks, followed by a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 3 in the itineraryBudapest+
Day 5AED 340per personA local guide walks you through Budapest’s sights on both sides of the river: the Central Market Hall, St Stephen’s Basilica, Fisherman’s Bastion and the Shoes on the Danube memorial, ending with lunch at a local restaurant. €80, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryBudapest Baths
Day 5AED 235per personSkip-the-line entry to the Széchenyi thermal baths in Budapest’s City Park, with time to soak in the mineral-rich pools. Bring your swimsuit. €55, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryDanube Dinner Cruise
Day 5AED 320per personAn evening cruise along the Danube past the Parliament building, Buda Castle Hill and the Chain Bridge, with a welcome drink and a buffet of Hungarian dishes, vegetarian options included. €75, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 5 in the itineraryVienna Classical Music Concert
Day 6AED 365per personA concert of Mozart and Strauss, held in the Schönbrunn Palace Orangery, with time at the interval to walk through the Orangery Gardens. €85, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 6 in the itineraryImperial Vienna
Day 7AED 405per personA guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace’s staterooms and gardens, lunch at a historic Viennese café, and a VIP visit to the Swarovski store in Vienna. €95, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 7 in the itinerarySound of Music Tour
Day 8AED 255per personA local guide takes you to Salzburg locations from The Sound of Music, including the Mirabell Gardens, the Nonnberg Convent and Hellbrunn Palace. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
See day 8 in the itinerary
To add an extra, mention it in your booking notes, and we confirm it with your seats before you pay. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day instead: their description says so.
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Good to know
Practical details to read before you travel.
Passport & visas
Every country on this tour, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, is in the Schengen area, so one Schengen visa covers the whole trip.
UAE passport holders don’t need a visa for stays of up to 90 days, but will need the EU’s new ETIAS travel authorisation once it starts: we can tell you where it stands when you book. Most other nationalities living in the UAE need a Schengen visa. You can apply up to six months before you travel, and appointments in Dubai fill up before the summer and over Christmas, so start early.
Your passport must be valid for at least three months after you leave the Schengen area, have been issued within the last ten years and have two blank pages, and your UAE residence visa must be valid for at least three months after you return. Our visa team handles Schengen applications: ask us when you book.
Flights and timings
Flights to and from Munich aren’t included.
Day 1 starts at the Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued hotel, where you check in from 10:00. The tour runs entirely by coach, so there are no internal flights or trains to plan around. It ends in Munich after breakfast on day 10, by around 10:00.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Nine breakfasts and four dinners are included, with vegetarian options available on request for every meal.
Tell us about any dietary needs, halal included, when you book, and we pass them on before the tour.
Money
This tour crosses three currencies: the euro in Germany, Austria and Slovakia, the Hungarian forint in Hungary, and the Czech koruna in the Czech Republic. Cards are widely accepted, and a card without foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay.
Optional extras booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
This tour runs in low season, October, November and March, so expect cool to cold weather, shorter daylight hours and a real chance of rain or snow, especially in November.
Pack warm layers, a waterproof coat, gloves and a hat for the November and March dates, and comfortable, waterproof shoes for the daily walking tours. Modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and abbeys such as Melk.
Travelling in low season
Travelling outside the busy summer months means shorter queues and quieter streets at the main sights. It can also mean shorter opening hours, and outdoor stops such as the boat ride to Herrenchiemsee can run a reduced schedule or close in poor weather. Your tour leader will confirm what is running once you arrive.
Plan your trip
Our Dubai team arranges what goes around the tour, so it is booked in one place.
Visas
One Schengen visa covers the Schengen countries on this route. Our visa team in Dubai applies for UAE residents once the tour is booked.
Flights
Flights are not included. We can book them with the tour: Dubai to Munich and back. Tick “Flights” when you book and we quote them with your confirmation.
Pay in instalments
Split the cost with Tabby or Tamara, or over 3 to 12 months on a UAE bank credit card for bookings from AED 1,000.
Book this tour
Book in a minute. Your seats are held as soon as you book; you name the other travellers and pay once we have confirmed them.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 4 589 0001.
Questions about this tour
What will my days look like?
Days are full. Most start with breakfast, then the main sights with a local guide or your tour leader. Afternoons often leave free time to wander, stop for a coffee or join an optional extra. Expect a fair amount of walking: some days mean two or three hours on your feet, so bring comfortable shoes.
Who will I be travelling with?
Travellers from all over the world, of different ages and backgrounds, who share a wish to see more. Up to 53 people share this tour, and most know each other’s names within a few days.
What are the hotels like?
Mostly 3 and 4 star, all clean, comfortable and well located, with private en-suite bathrooms. They are chosen so you sleep well and are ready for the next day. The destinations come first, but the hotels are never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
You carry your own luggage, sometimes up hotel stairs. Some walking tours run for up to three hours, and a few sites have plenty of steps. The itinerary and the activity level at the top of this page show whether the pace suits you.
How do optional extras work?
Optional extras run in the tour’s free time, and your tour leader tells you what is on offer as the tour goes. Some are booked with your tour leader on the day. Others sell in advance and must be bought before the tour starts: to add one of those, mention it in your booking notes and we confirm it with your seats. Each extra in the Optional extras section says which way it is booked.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. The itinerary builds in free time to wander at your own pace, and your tour leader can point you to the places that suit you, so you are never left to work it all out alone.
What support do I have while I’m on tour?
Your tour leader travels with you from start to finish. They know the places most visitors miss, can suggest a restaurant before you ask, and deal with whatever crops up on the way. Transport and hotels are all arranged for you.
There is also an emergency number staffed 24 hours a day, and our team in Dubai is there to help.
How do I book Central Europe in Low Season?
Press Book now, choose a date, your travellers and rooms, and give your name, email and mobile. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away; you then add each traveller as their passport shows on your booking page. Our Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails you a secure payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
When do I pay?
Once the tour operator confirms your seats. We email you a secure payment link for the total in AED, and your booking is complete when it is paid. To pay in instalments, say so in your booking notes.
Is the price per person?
Yes. Prices are per person sharing a double or twin room. Travelling alone? A single room costs the supplement shown next to each date.
Are flights included?
Only when the tour lists them under what is included. We can book flights from the UAE to the start city and home from the end city with your tour.
Do I need a visa?
That depends on your passport and the countries on the route. Our visa team arranges Schengen and other visas for UAE residents, and can apply for yours once the tour is booked.
Payment plans
Take the trip now. Pay for it in pieces.
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Spread it over 3 to 12 months at 0% on a credit card plan, or with Tabby or Tamara; some banks add a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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