Tour Discover Central & Eastern Europe National Geographic Journe

Guide

Guided historic tour of Budapest Guided visit of Salina Turda Salt Mine Guided tour of Bran Castle

Meals

15 breakfasts, 2 lunches

Transport

Train, bus, private van, local bus, walking.

Others

Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Walk the Berlin Wall with a Historian, Berlin Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Naschmarkt Walk, Vienna Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Transylvanian Foodie Experience, Sighișoara Your Journeys Highlight Moment: Afternoon Tea at Bran Castle, Bran Your G for Good Moment: Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar, Budapest Your Foodie Moment: Sacher Torte Tasting, Vienna. Tour Prague’s old town including the Jewish quarter, clock tower, Charles Bridge, and Wenceslas Square. Visit the historic Hotel Sacher and sample the Sacher Torte. Guided historic tour of Budapest. Visit to the Salt Mine terraces in Egerszalok. Guided visit of Salina Turda Salt Mine. Sighisoara old Town Visit. Black Church visit in Brasov. Guided tour of Bran Castle. Peleș Castle Visit. All transport between destinations and to/from included activities.

Accommodation

Hotel/pensions (15 nts).

Hygieneprotocol

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Not included:

Insurance

Flights

Others

Berlin - East Side Gallery Visit Along Berlin Wall (Free) - Judisches Museum Visit (8EUR per person) - Checkpoint Charlie Museum Visit (13EUR per person) - Television Tower (Fernsehturm) Visit (13-23EUR per person) - The Berlin Wall Memorial (Free) - Brandenburg Gate Visit (Free) Prague - Letná Beer Garden Visit (Free-3EUR per person) - Malá Strana Visit - Petřín Hill Hike (Free-30CZK per person) - Prague Castle (Hradčany) Visit (250-350CZK per person) - Czech Craft Beer & Food Tasting Tour Český Krumlov - State Castle and Chateau Český Krumlov Tour (360CZK per person) Vienna - Vienna State Opera House Visit (8EUR per person) - Belvedere Gallery Visit (19EUR per person) - Schönbrunn Palace Visit/Tour (11-15EUR per person) - View Lipizzaner Horses at Spanish Riding School of Vienna (14EUR per person) - Saint Stephen’s Cathedral Visit (Free) - Vienna Boys’ Choir Visit (35EUR per person) Budapest - Buda Castle Visit (1500HUF per person) - Thermal Baths Visit (4200-5000HUF per person) - Budapest Bike Tour (28EUR per person) - Hungarian National Museum (1600HUF per person) - Hungarian State Opera House (2900HUF per person) - Great Market Hall Visit (Free) - Chain Bridge (Free) - Danube River Cruise - Budapest History Walking Tour - Parliament Building Visit (5200HUF per person) Braşov - Brasov History Museum (7RON per person) Bucharest - Museum of the Romanian Peasant - National Village Museum Visit - Palace of the Parliament Visit - Bucharest Bike Tour (20RON per person) Sighișoara - Museum of Medieval Weapons - Clock Tower Visit (Free) - The Church of the Dominican Monastery Visit (Free)

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Day 1 Day 1: Berlin
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Berlin

Please make your own way to the joining hotel.

We recommend arriving a day or two early to fully explore this world-renowned city.

Accommodation:
- Arcotel Velvet Berlin (or similar).

Included Activities:
- Arrival Day and Welcome Meeting

Additional Notes: Check-in time at hotel is approximately 3:00pm.
Day 2 Day 2: Berlin (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Berlin (1B)

Berlin is an amazing city with tangible historical importance and is a melting pot of different cultures and flavours.

Accommodation:
- Arcotel Velvet Berlin (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- Walk the Berlin Wall with a Historian
Day 3 Day 3: Berlin/Prague (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: Berlin/Prague (1B)

A great way to spend the evening is watching the sunset from the heights of the Letna Beer Garden, where you can sample Czech beer, world-famous for its superb quality and low cost.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Adria Prague (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train: Berlin to Prague

Included Activities:
- Prague Guided City Tour
Day 4 Day 4: Prague (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: Prague (1B)

Charles Bridge by day is packed with vendors and street musicians. At night, it is less crowded, and it’s much easier to appreciate the scenery as well as the ever-so-slightly sinister quality of the statues looming overhead. Cross the bridge and you’ll find yourself in Mala Strana, a far less crowded district that offers the perfect atmosphere for some introspective wandering.

If you’re in the area and want to experience traditional Czech pubs which are guaranteed to be loud, lively, and packed with locals on any night of the week, this is the place for it. You’ll find restaurants serving traditional Czech cuisine like fried pork cutlets, goulash, and dumplings.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Adria Prague (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)

The inclusion of Ceský Krumlov on UNESCO’s List of Natural and Cultural Heritage was undoubtedly a turning point in the modern history of the town. It sent a clear signal to the rest of the cultural world that South Bohemia has something unique to offer.

Accommodation:
- Old Inn Hotel Cesky Krumlov (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Prague to Český Krumlov 03:00 Hr(s)
Day 6 Day 6: Český Krumlov/Vienna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Český Krumlov/Vienna (1B)

Drive across the border into Austria, where we take an orientation walk with our CEO. Stop by a Viennese café for a taste of the world-famous Sacher Torte - an elegant confection historically linked to Vienna’s distinguished coffee houses. Enjoy free time this evening to visit the opera house or simply enjoy a walk around the city.

Accommodation:
- Fleming’s Conference Hotel Wien (Westbahnhof) (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Český Krumlov to Vienna 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- Sacher Torte Tasting
Day 7 Day 7: Vienna (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Vienna (1B)

This morning, visit the famed Naschmarkt with a culinary expert, exploring the stalls and lanes to sample some of Vienna’s finest treats. This afternoon is free to wander the elegant streets. Take in some of Europe’s most distinguished art galleries, visit the stunning Lipizzaner horses of the renowned Vienna Riding School, experience mass with the Vienna Boys Choir, or settle into a café.

Accommodation:
- Fleming’s Conference Hotel Wien (Westbahnhof) (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Naschmarkt Walk
Day 8 Day 8: Vienna/Budapest (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Vienna/Budapest (1B)

You might like to have an optional dinner at a local restaurant on Váci Utca, which is the bustling main street of Budapest.

To gain deeper insight on local history, opt to pre-book the "Budapest History Walking Tour" on the checkout page ahead of time, to include this optional on your tour.

Accommodation:
- Mercure Budapest Korona (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Train 04:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Orientation Walk
- Nem Adom Fel Café and Bar

Optional Extras to chose from:
- Budapest History Walking Tour
Day 9 Day 9: Budapest (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Budapest (1B)

Today, new travellers may join you for the rest of your adventure. You are welcome to join them at a group meeting this evening, followed by an optional dinner.

Accommodation:
- Mercure Budapest Korona (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
Day 10 Day 10: Budapest (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 10: Budapest (1B, 1L)

Explore Budapest by embarking on a guided historic tour of the city. Start at Heroes Square and hop on the metro to learn the history of Europe’s second oldest underground transportation system. Discover the Opera House, Liberty Square and Chain Bridge, ending at the Great Market Hall with a typical Hungarian lunch. The afternoon is free to explore.

Accommodation:
- Mercure Budapest Korona (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Included Activities:
- Budapest City Tour
Day 11 Day 11: Budapest/Cluj-Napoca (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 11: Budapest/Cluj-Napoca (1B)

Embark on a full-day transfer from Budapest to Cluj-Napoca. Along the way, stop in Egerszalók to visit the Salt Hill terraces. These rare salt springs and water terraces are a great place to stretch our legs or enjoy a picnic.

Accommodation:
- Hotel Ramada Cluj Napoca (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 04:30 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Salt Hill Terraces
Day 12 Day 12: Cluj-Napoca/Sighișoara (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 12: Cluj-Napoca/Sighișoara (1B)

Visit Salina Turda Salt Mine, the world’s deepest underground salt museum and marvel at 2,000 years of history and highly preserved galleries. Learn about all the purposes of the mine over the years, from being used as a World War II bomb shelter to becoming a warehouse for storing cheese. From here, head to Sighișoara and enjoy an orientation walk of the old town on arrival.

Accommodation:
- Mercure Sighisoara Binderbubi Hotel & Spa (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 02:00 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Salina Turda Salt Mine Visit
- Sighișoara Old Town Visit
Day 13 Day 13: Sighișoara/Braşov (1B, 1L)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 13: Sighișoara/Braşov (1B, 1L)

Transfer to the small medieval village of Medias. Together with a local chef, visit the market to pick out fresh ingredients for your Transylvanian cooking class and learn about the cultural and gastronomical influences found in Transylvanian cuisine. In the afternoon, head to the town of Brasov to visit the famous Black Church.

Accommodation:
- Kronwell Brasov Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast
- Lunch

Transport:
- Private Vehicle 01:36 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Transylvanian Foodie Experience
- Black Church (Biserica Neagră) Visit
Day 14 Day 14: Braşov (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 14: Braşov (1B)

Enjoy a free morning to explore Brasov’s baroque architecture and beautiful squares. Later, visit the haunting Bran Castle, also known as Dracula’s castle, for a guided visit. Afterwards, head to the castle’s tea house for an afternoon tea accompanied by the on-site historian and learn about the castle’s eerie past and connection with Dracula.

Accommodation:
- Kronwell Brasov Hotel (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Included Activities:
- Bran Castle Visit
- Afternoon Tea at Bran Castle
Day 15 Day 15: Braşov/Bucharest (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 15: Braşov/Bucharest (1B)

Travel to Bucharest, stopping to visit Snagov Monastery and its intricately painted walls. Dating back to the 14th century, the monastery is believed to hold the remains of Vlad the Impaler. Once in Bucharest, enjoy a walking tour. Opt for a final night out on the town.

Accommodation:
- Novotel Bucharest City Centre (or similar).

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

Transport:
- Private Vehicle: Bran to Bucharest 02:45 Hr(s)

Included Activities:
- Snagov Monastery
- Bucharest Walking Tour
Day 16 Day 16: Bucharest (1B)
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 16: Bucharest (1B)

Depart at any time.

Meals Included:
- Breakfast

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Itinerary of your trip Discover Central & Eastern Europe National Geographic Journe

Day 1: Berlin

Day 2: Berlin (1B)

Day 3: Berlin/Prague (1B)

Day 4: Prague (1B)

Day 5: Prague/Český Krumlov (1B)

Day 6: Český Krumlov/Vienna (1B)

Day 7: Vienna (1B)

Day 8: Vienna/Budapest (1B)

Day 9: Budapest (1B)

Day 10: Budapest (1B, 1L)

Day 11: Budapest/Cluj-Napoca (1B)

Day 12: Cluj-Napoca/Sighișoara (1B)

Day 13: Sighișoara/Braşov (1B, 1L)

Day 14: Braşov (1B)

Day 15: Braşov/Bucharest (1B)

Day 16: Bucharest (1B)

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