7 days · 5 countries
Taste of Eastern Europe
From AED 4,720per person, twin share
Discover vibrant Eastern Europe! Explore iconic cities, historic sights, hidden gems, and stunning architecture from Munich to Prague and beyond.
- Duration
- 7 Days / 6 Nights
- Route
- Starts and ends in Munich
- Countries
- Germany, Austria, Hungary, Slovakia and 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
This Taste of Eastern Europe tour explores vibrant capital cities, historic sights, hidden gems and awe-inspiring architecture. Embark on an unforgettable journey from Munich to Vienna, Budapest, Prague and beyond. Taste authentic German cuisine, be captivated by colourful Bratislava, admire Nuremberg’s architecture, discover the beautiful Melk Abbey and much more.
Highlights
- Discover Munich on an orientation tour
- Enjoy a German meal in one of Munich's historic restaurants
- Visit the lakeside town of Mondsee
- Tour the stunning Melk Abbey
- Enjoy an Austrian lunch in Melk
- Discover the delights of Vienna on a guided tour
- Experience the best of Budapest on a guided tour
- Visit Bratislava; the capital of Slovakia
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- Explore Prague on a guided tour
- Enjoy Czech cuisine at a local spot in Prague
- Visit the historic city of Nuremberg
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
Meals included: Dinner
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
- Meals
- Dinner
Day 2
Munich – Mondsee – Melk – Vienna
Meals included: BreakfastLunch
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and lunch
Day 3
Vienna – Budapest
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 4
Budapest – Bratislava – Prague
Meals included: BreakfastDinner
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
- Meals
- Breakfast and dinner
Day 5
Prague: Free Day
Meals included: BreakfastThe 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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 6
Prague – Nuremberg – Munich
Meals included: Breakfast
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
- Meals
- Breakfast
Day 7
End of tour in Munich
Meals included: BreakfastAfter 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.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Dates & prices
Prices per person, sharing a double or twin room. A single room costs the supplement shown.
FromSun 6 Jun 2027ToSat 12 Jun 2027
Available
AED 5,234
Single room supplement +AED 2,333 single
FromSun 20 Jun 2027ToSat 26 Jun 2027
Available
AED 5,417
Single room supplement +AED 2,333 single
FromSun 22 Aug 2027ToSat 28 Aug 2027
AvailableBest price
AED 4,720
Single room supplement +AED 2,333 single
FromSun 5 Sept 2027ToSat 11 Sept 2027
Available
AED 5,234
Single room supplement +AED 2,333 single
FromSun 19 Sept 2027ToSat 25 Sept 2027
Available
AED 4,720
Single room supplement +AED 2,333 single
FromSun 3 Oct 2027ToSat 9 Oct 2027
Available
AED 4,720
Single room supplement +AED 2,333 single
What’s included
Included
- 6 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)
- 6 Breakfasts, 1 Lunch, 2 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.
Bavarian Bites & Brews
A 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.
AED 280 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
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
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 experiences 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 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 Taste of Eastern Europe?
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
Find your bank’s plan
Credit cards, from AED 1,000
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