7 days · 5 countries
Taste of Eastern Europe
From AED 5,440per person, twin share
Historic sights and architecture across Eastern Europe, from Munich to Prague and beyond.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 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 fast week by coach across five countries, with a city tour most days and two early-morning departures
- Accommodation
- 6 nights in 3- and 4-star hotels
- Meals
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 dinners
- Group
- Group tour, up to 36
- Guide
- English-speaking tour leader throughout, with local guides in Prague
- Transport
- Air-conditioned coach
- Best time to go
- Runs June, August, September and October: warm summer weather, turning milder and cooler by October
Tour overview
The Taste of Eastern Europe tour runs from Munich, past the Melk Abbey, to Vienna, Budapest, Prague and beyond, taking in capital cities, historic sights and striking architecture along the way. Expect authentic German cuisine, colourful Bratislava, Nuremberg’s architecture and more besides.
Highlights
- Munich on an orientation tour
- A German meal at one of Munich’s historic restaurants
- The lakeside town of Mondsee
- Melk Abbey
- An Austrian lunch in Melk
- A guided tour of Vienna
- A guided tour of Budapest
- Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia
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- A guided tour of Prague
- Czech cuisine at a local Prague spot
- The historic city of Nuremberg
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
Mondsee
Day 2 · on the way
Melk
Day 2 · on the way
Vienna
1 night · Day 2
B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Budapest
1 night · Day 3
ibis Styles Budapest Center
Bratislava
Day 4 · on the way
Prague
2 nights · Days 4–5
Hotel Duo
Nuremberg
Day 6 · on the way
Munich
1 night · Day 6
Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day-by-day itinerary
Day 1
Arrive in Munich
Dinner included
Arrive in Munich this morning, the start of this tour through Eastern Europe, and meet your tour leader and the rest of the group before heading into the city for an orientation tour around Bavaria’s capital. The afternoon is free, or you can join the optional excursion into Bavarian food and the history of Munich. In the evening, a welcome dinner is served 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
- Bavarian Bites & Brews · AED 280 per person
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day 2
Munich – Mondsee – Melk – Vienna
Breakfast and lunch included
Today the tour crosses into a new country, Austria. Mondsee comes first, a lakeside town and home to Mondsee Abbey, then Melk, where you tour Melk Abbey above the Danube river before lunch. The day ends in Vienna, Austria’s capital, with a driving and walking tour taking in the grandeur of the city.
Included
- Stop in Mondsee, home to Mondsee Abbey
- Tour of Melk Abbey overlooking the Danube, with lunch
- Guided tour of Vienna, including the Hofburg and St Stephen’s Cathedral
- Travel
- Munich → Vienna by coach, via Mondsee and Melk
- Overnight
- Vienna
- Hotel
- B&B HOTEL Wien-St. Marx
Day 3
Vienna – Budapest
Breakfast included
After breakfast, the route continues to Budapest, the Hungarian capital, for a driving tour taking in top attractions including the Hungarian Parliament and St Stephen’s Basilica. In the evening, there is the option of a Danube dinner cruise to see Budapest’s sights lit up at night, among the most popular optional excursions on this tour.
Included
- Driving tour of Budapest, taking in the Hungarian Parliament and St Stephen’s Basilica
Optional extras
- Danube Dinner Cruise · AED 320 per person
- Travel
- Vienna → Budapest by coach
- Overnight
- Budapest
- Hotel
- ibis Styles Budapest Center
Day 4
Budapest – Bratislava – Prague
Breakfast and dinner included
Two new countries are visited today. The first stop is Bratislava, the small capital of Slovakia, before the journey continues to Prague. In the afternoon, a local guide leads a walking tour of the city, and an included group dinner at a local restaurant this evening brings the first taste of Czech cooking.
Included
- Orientation tour of Bratislava, with views of Bratislava Castle
- Guided walking tour of Prague’s Old Town Square, Charles Bridge and Wenceslas Square
- Dinner of traditional Czech food at a local restaurant
- Travel
- Budapest → Prague by coach, stopping in Bratislava
- Overnight
- Prague
- Hotel
- Hotel Duo
Day 5
Prague: Free Day
Breakfast includedThe day is free in the Czech Republic’s capital, to explore on your own or join the optional Prague+ excursion, which tours Prague Castle, visits the Mala Strana neighbourhood and includes a Vltava river cruise. In the evening, there is the option of traditional Czech folk music and culture with a local dinner.
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
Day 6
Prague – Nuremberg – Munich
Breakfast included
The route travels back into Germany, with a stop in Nuremberg, Bavaria’s second-largest city, known for architecture that was rebuilt after being badly damaged in WWII. From there the coach continues on to Munich in the afternoon, where the last evening on the road is left free for you to spend as you choose.
Included
- Orientation tour of Nuremberg with your tour leader
- Travel
- Prague → Munich by coach, stopping in Nuremberg
- Overnight
- Munich
- Hotel
- Mercure Munich Neuperlach Sued
Day 7
End of tour in Munich
Breakfast includedAfter one week, this tour through Eastern Europe comes to an end today, with a last breakfast together. It is worth exchanging contact details with the travel friends made along the way before parting.
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
Sun 6 Jun – Sat 12 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,545
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 20 Jun – Sat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 6,775
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 4 Jul – Sat 10 Jul 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 5,440
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 8 Aug – Sat 14 Aug 2027
Available
AED 5,440
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 22 Aug – Sat 28 Aug 2027
Available
AED 5,900
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 5 Sept – Sat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,545
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 19 Sept – Sat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 6,270
Single room +AED 2,920
Sun 3 Oct – Sat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 5,900
Single room +AED 2,920
What’s included
Included
- 6 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
- 6 breakfasts, 1 lunch and 2 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.
Bavarian Bites & Brews
Day 1AED 280per personA visit to a historic Munich beer hall for a meal of Bavarian specialities, including Weisswurst and a Haxn sandwich, with local beer and a dessert. €65. Book it before the tour: add it to your booking notes.
See day 1 in the itineraryDanube Dinner Cruise
Day 3AED 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 3 in the itineraryPrague+
Day 5AED 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 5 in the itineraryTraditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening
Day 5AED 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 5 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 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 7, at the same hotel, by around 10:00.
Our team can book your flights from Dubai to match.
Meals and dietary needs
Six breakfasts, one lunch and two 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 short tour still 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
Departures run in June, August, September and October: warm summer weather on the earlier dates, turning milder and cooler with a chance of rain by October.
Pack layers, comfortable shoes for the daily walking tours, and a light rain jacket. Modest clothing, shoulders and knees covered, is worth having for visits to churches and abbeys such as Melk.
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 36 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 Taste of Eastern Europe?
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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