11 days · 7 countries
Eastern Highlights
From AED 7,327per person, twin share
Explore the highlights of Eastern Europe through Munich, Prague & Vienna. Journey through 7 top Eastern European countries in 11 Days!
- Duration
- 11 Days / 10 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Munich
- Countries
- Germany, Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Austria
- Activity level
- Moderate (3 of 5)
- A coach tour with early starts, daily city walking tours and frequent hotel changes across seven countries: comfortable for most travellers who can keep a steady pace
- Accommodation
- 10 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Meals
- 10 breakfasts and 5 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 May to September, with one December departure: warm, sometimes hot summers, mild spring and autumn, and cold winter weather in December with a chance of snow
Tour overview
Awe-inspiring architecture, fascinating history and lively local culture - this Eastern European tour has it all! Taste traditional Bavarian and Czech cuisine. Tour Auschwitz concentration camp. Walk along the Danube River. Drink in Vienna’s historical splendour. Enjoy free days in Prague, Krakow, and Budapest. Start ticking off your bucket list!
Highlights
- Explore Munich; capital of Bavaria
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg
- Discover Prague on a guided tour
- Taste authentic Czech cuisine in Prague
- Guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp
- Explore Krakow on a walking tour
- Orientation tour of Banska Bystrica
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- Discover Budapest with a local guide
- Explore Bratislava; Slovakia’s capital city
- See the highlights of Vienna on a guided tour
- Experience an orientation tour of Graz
- Discover the magic of Ljubljana on a guided tour
- Experience picture-perfect Salzburg
- Visit beautiful Lake Bled
Route and hotels
Where the tour goes and where you sleep, night by night.
Munich
1 night · Day 1
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Nuremberg
Day 2 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 2–3
Hotel Duo
Auschwitz
Day 4 · on the way
Krakow
2 nights · Days 4–5
TRIBE Krakow Old Town
Banska Bystrica
Day 6 · on the way
Budapest
2 nights · Days 6–7
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Bratislava
Day 8 · on the way
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Vienna
1 night · Day 8
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Graz
Day 9 · on the way
Ljubljana
1 night · Day 9
B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
Lake Bled
Day 10 · on the way
Salzburg
Day 10 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 10
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Start of tour in Munich
Meals included: Dinner
Your tour starts in Munich, where you meet your tour leader, then head into the city on an orientation tour. You can join the optional excursion for a closer look at Munich’s top sights and a taste of Bavarian cooking. In the evening, you and the rest of the group sit down to a three-course dinner at a traditional Bavarian 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
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Nuremberg – Prague
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
The tour heads to Prague, stopping first in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, for an orientation tour. Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is known for its Baroque, Gothic, Art Nouveau and Cubist architecture. A local guide leads a walking tour of the city, and in the evening the group eats authentic Czech dishes for dinner at a local restaurant.
Included
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg with your tour leader
- Guided walking tour of Prague’s Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
- Dinner of traditional Czech food at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Munich → Prague by coach, stopping in Nuremberg
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 3
Prague: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe whole day is free to spend in Prague. You can join the optional Prague+ excursion for a closer look at the city, taking in Prague Castle, the Mala Strana neighbourhood and a cruise on the Vltava River. In the evening, you can opt for a night of Czech food with traditional music and dance.
Included
- Free day in Prague to explore at your own pace
Optional extras
- Prague+ · AED 280 per person
- Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening · AED 255 per person
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Prague – Auschwitz – Krakow
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Leaving Prague, the tour continues towards Krakow, with a stop for a guided tour of Auschwitz concentration camp along the way. For centuries, Krakow was the royal capital of Poland, and it is known today for some of Europe’s finest Gothic and Renaissance buildings. After checking into the hotel, dinner is included this evening.
Included
- Guided tour of the Auschwitz memorial site
- Travel
- Prague → Krakow by coach, visiting the Auschwitz memorial site on the way
- Overnight
- Krakow
- Hotel
- TRIBE Krakow Old Town
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Krakow: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastA guided walking tour opens the day, explaining why Krakow’s top sights matter and how the city came to look the way it does, and the rest of the day is left free for you to spend as you choose. An optional excursion runs to the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mine, where a 2km underground route leads past tunnels, chapels, reliefs and sculptures carved from salt rock.
Included
- Guided walking tour of Krakow’s Old Town, Kazimierz and the Old Synagogue
Optional extras
- The Wieliczka Salt Mine · AED 250 per person
- Overnight
- Krakow
- Hotel
- TRIBE Krakow Old Town
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Banska Bystrica – Budapest
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
Today’s stop is Banska Bystrica in Slovakia, a picturesque town explored on an orientation tour. From there the tour continues to Budapest, the Hungarian capital, for a driving tour that takes in the Houses of Parliament and the riverside. In the evening, the group eats at a restaurant in town, a chance to try local cuisine.
Included
- Orientation tour of Banska Bystrica with your tour leader
- Driving tour of Budapest, taking in the Parliament building and St Stephen’s Basilica
- Travel
- Krakow → Budapest by coach, stopping in Banska Bystrica
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 7
Budapest: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe day in Budapest is free, and you can join the optional Budapest+ excursion to see architectural highlights such as St Stephen’s Basilica and browse Central Market. An alternative is the thermal waters of the Szechenyi Baths. In the evening there is an optional cruise along the Danube, taking in the city lit up at night.
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 8
Bratislava – Vienna
Meals included: BreakfastDinnerThe route today leads to Vienna, with a stop in Bratislava, Slovakia’s capital, to see the main sights and Bratislava Castle, which overlooks the city. Once in Vienna there is a driving tour, followed by dinner. To close your time in Vienna, you can add an optional classical concert in a venue where Mozart once performed.
Included
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
- Walking and driving tour of Vienna with a local guide
Optional extras
- Vienna Classical Music Concert · AED 365 per person
- Travel
- Budapest → Vienna by coach, stopping in Bratislava
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 9
Vienna – Graz – Ljubljana
Meals included: Breakfast
Leaving Vienna, the tour heads for Ljubljana, stopping in Graz for an orientation tour on the way. A walking tour covers Ljubljana on arrival, and in the evening you can join an optional excursion into local Slovenian culture and food.
Included
- Orientation tour of Graz
- Guided walking tour of Ljubljana’s old town with a local guide
Optional extras
- An Evening in Ljubljana · AED 280 per person
- Taste of Ljubljana · AED 255 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Ljubljana by coach, stopping in Graz
- Overnight
- Ljubljana
- Hotel
- B&B Hotel Ljubljana Park
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 10
Ljubljana – Lake Bled – Salzburg – Munich
Meals included: Breakfast
From Ljubljana the tour travels towards Munich, stopping at Lake Bled, where you can try the Bled Cream Cake. The route continues to Salzburg, Austria, known for its architecture, a cliff-top fortress and mountain views in the distance. The tour then continues to Munich for a free evening.
Included
- Stop at Lake Bled
- Travel
- Ljubljana → Munich by coach, stopping at Lake Bled and in Salzburg
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 11
End of tour in Munich
Meals included: BreakfastThis Eastern European tour ends after breakfast on day 11 of the itinerary. Before the group goes separate ways, it is worth taking a moment to exchange contact details with the travel friends made along the route, so the memories of the trip are easy to share later.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromWed 23 Dec 2026ToSat 2 Jan 2027
Available
AED 8,392
Single room supplement +AED 2,479 single
FromWed 12 May 2027ToSat 22 May 2027
Available
AED 7,988
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromWed 2 Jun 2027ToSat 12 Jun 2027
Available
AED 8,245
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromWed 23 Jun 2027ToSat 3 Jul 2027
Available
AED 7,694
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromWed 21 Jul 2027ToSat 31 Jul 2027
Available
AED 7,694
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromWed 11 Aug 2027ToSat 21 Aug 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 7,327
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromWed 1 Sept 2027ToSat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,694
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromSat 4 Sept 2027ToTue 14 Sept 2027
Sold out
AED 6,997
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
Full
FromSat 18 Sept 2027ToTue 28 Sept 2027
Available
AED 7,327
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
FromWed 22 Sept 2027ToSat 2 Oct 2027
Available
AED 7,988
Single room supplement +AED 3,177 single
What’s included
Included
- 10 nights hotel accommodation in twin rooms with private bathrooms. The majority of our accommodations are of a 3- and 4-star standard, offering excellent value, comfort and convenience
- Single travellers have the option to pay a single supplement to ensure a private room (subject to availability)
- 10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners *Vegetarian options available for all meals on request
- Modern air-conditioned coach with reclining seats and toilet onboard
- Any public transport used as part of the tour (excludes free days)
- Fully-guided tour
Not included
- Flights: Arrange your own flights for the start and end of the tour
- Travel insurance: Purchase a suitable policy that meets your needs
Optional extras
Excursions and upgrades you can add to the tour. Prices are per person.
Munich Food & City Tour
A 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.
AED 255 per person
Prague+
A 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.
AED 280 per person
Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
A three-course Czech dinner with unlimited drinks, followed by a folk show of traditional Czech music and dancing. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
The Wieliczka Salt Mine
A local guide takes you down into the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO site with over 300 kilometres of tunnels and chambers carved from salt rock. There are more than 700 steps down, with a lift back up, so wear comfortable shoes. €58, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 250 per person
Budapest+
A 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.
AED 340 per person
Budapest Baths
Skip-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.
AED 235 per person
Danube Dinner Cruise
An 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.
AED 320 per person
Vienna Classical Music Concert
A Mozart and Strauss concert 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.
AED 365 per person
An Evening in Ljubljana
A funicular ride up to Ljubljana Castle for a guided tour and views over the city, followed by dinner at a local restaurant. Available from May to September. €65, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 280 per person
Taste of Ljubljana
A sommelier-led tasting of four Slovenian wines in Ljubljana’s old town, followed by a three-course dinner of local dishes, including mushroom soup served in a bread bowl. Available from October to April on this tour. €60, booked with your tour leader on the day.
AED 255 per person
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, the Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Slovenia and Austria, 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 quickly before the summer, 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 your hotel in Munich, 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 11, at the same hotel, by around 10:00.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Ten breakfasts and five 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 several currencies: the euro in Germany, Slovakia, Slovenia and Austria, the Czech koruna in the Czech Republic, and the Polish złoty in Poland. Cards are widely accepted, and a card without foreign transaction fees is the easiest way to pay across most of the route.
Optional experiences booked on tour are paid to your tour leader in cash or by card, in the currency shown.
Weather and packing
Departures run from May to September, when days are warm and evenings can turn cool, plus one December date with cold, sometimes snowy weather.
Pack layers you can add and remove, comfortable shoes for the daily walking tours and the steps at the Wieliczka Salt Mine, and a light rain jacket. Modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches such as St Stephen’s Basilica.
Visiting Auschwitz
Day 4 includes a guided visit to the Auschwitz memorial site. It is a solemn, reflective visit rather than a typical sightseeing stop: wear comfortable, modest clothing, allow time to walk around the grounds, and expect a quiet atmosphere. Your tour leader will talk you through what to expect beforehand.
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 online in a few minutes. Your seats are held as soon as you book, and you pay once we have confirmed them.
- Choose your date, travellers and roomsPrices are per person, and the total updates as you choose.
- Name each traveller as in their passportYour seats are held and your booking reference is emailed straight away.
- Pay by secure link once confirmedOur Dubai team confirms the seats with the tour operator, then emails your payment link. Nothing is charged when you book.
Questions before you book? Our support team is on WhatsApp +971 58 582 4488.
Questions about this tour
What will my days actually look like?
Full days, zero filler. Most mornings start with breakfast before heading out to the main sights with your Tour Leader or a local guide. Afternoons often include free time to wander, find a coffee or join an Optional Experience. Expect a good amount of walking too. On some days, you could spend two to three hours on your feet. Comfortable shoes are your best friend.
Who will I be travelling with?
People from all over the world. Different ages, different backgrounds, same instinct to see more. Groups have on average between 35-45 travellers. By day three, you’ll already know everyone's name.
What are the hotels like?
Clean, comfortable and well located. Mostly 3 to 4 star, with private en-suite bathrooms. They're chosen so you can sleep well and feel ready for the next day. They're not the centrepiece. The destinations are. But they're never an afterthought.
How active is this tour?
All travellers carry their own bags, including up hotel stairs where needed. Walking tours can last up to three hours, and some sites involve a fair number of steps. Read through the itinerary to decide if the pace is right for you.
How do Optional Experiences work?
Optional Experiences happen during your tour's free-time slots, and your Tour Leader will tell you about what's on offer during the tour. Most can be booked on the day, but some are pre-sold and must be purchased before your tour begins, so it's worth checking the tour page beforehand to see what's available and get in touch with our team to book anything in advance.
Will I have time to explore on my own?
Yes. Free time is built into the itinerary, giving you space to wander and explore at your own pace. Your Tour Leader can point you towards the places worth your time, so you're never left completely to figure it out yourself.
What support do I have while I'm on tour?
Your Tour Leader is there to look after you during your tour. They know the places most people walk straight past, they'll have a restaurant recommendation ready before you've asked, and they'll sort anything that comes up along the way. All transport and accommodation are arranged for you.
You'll also have a 24-hour emergency contact number and the Holidayys team in Dubai.
How do I book Eastern Highlights?
Press Book now, choose a date and your rooms, and enter each traveller as their passport shows. We hold your seats and email your booking reference straight away. 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
Pay over time, at 0% interest
Every booking qualifies, from holidays and tours to visas. Pay later with a credit card instalment plan or a buy-now-pay-later account; some banks charge a one-time processing fee.
- Credit card plans from AED 1,000
- Tabby and Tamara, no minimum
- Terms from 3 to 12 months
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Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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