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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Trip pace

Full schedule

Visits

Bratislava, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Vienna

Highlights

Discover the four distinctive capital cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague
Enjoy a wine tasting in the charming town of Mikulov
Walk through the castle park known as 'the garden of Europe' at Chateau Lednice

Themes

Around the World, Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A fabulous tour program very competently delivered by the guide Irina. The accommodation was generally good with only two hotels didn’t have lifts, requiring bags to be carried. It is difficult for persons travelling across the world for an extensive time in Europe after this tour to pack small bags suitable for just a two week holiday. If you have a restricted diet like gluten free you will be challenged in this country so I suggest you pack food to get you by as most hotels on the tour didn’t have any knowledge. Fortunately Irina assisted me greatly with navigating the menus and staff to a large extent and I did pack my own protein shakes and snack bars. The itinerary at the beginning of the tour needs updating by Explore. Please note the National Historical Museum in Tirana has been closed since the earthquake of 2019! And the BunkArt 1 was closed on the day our itinerary advertised it on the program ( apparently every Monday it is closed). Had I known that it would not be visited I would have gone myself in the few days before the tour started. I had particularly looked forward to these two highlights on the itinerary and was very disappointed. However, the rest of the itinerary was fabulous after a poor start. I might add this had nothing to do with the guide who was extremely professional. Many of us on tour became ill, including myself. DO NOT DRINK the water offered at hotels with cups of tea etc as I believe that the water was not heated to boiling point and therefore contributed to our illness. Fruit juices also had locally sourced water added at some hotels. If you are a tea drinker I highly recommend you bring teabags and a small travel jug and fill with bottled water as jugs are not provided in any hotels in Albanian. Being a coffee drinking culture, they have little knowledge of how tea drinks, other than Luke warm mountain tea. Overall, despite these issues the guide Irina and our driver Faarti were fabulous and made the tour wonderful. Albania is a truly beautiful country with varying landscapes and spectacular mountain views. I felt very safe travelling in this country and found the people welcoming."

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Highlights of Eastern Europe (Vienna, Vienna)

By Trafalgar

preferred

5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

Their travelers enjoy 24/7 travel expertise and dedicated service throughout the trips - everything is taken care of.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Easy

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

1 Welcome Reception (WR)
16 Breakfast (B)
4 Dinner (D)
1 Be My Guest (BMG)
1 Regional Dinner (RD)

Themes

50 plus, Cultural, Education / Learning, Small Ship Cruise

What travelers are saying

"Was great. I had free time options and excursions."

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Krakow to Budapest Adventure

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3.7/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Visits

Auschwitz, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Wawel Castle

Highlights

Explore the maze of streets in the medieval cities of Krakow and Budapest
Raft along the Dunajec River Gorge and go walking in the Tatra Mountains
Discover the medieval town of Banska Stiavnica and learn of its fascinating mining history

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A fabulous tour program very competently delivered by the guide Irina. The accommodation was generally good with only two hotels didn’t have lifts, requiring bags to be carried. It is difficult for persons travelling across the world for an extensive time in Europe after this tour to pack small bags suitable for just a two week holiday. If you have a restricted diet like gluten free you will be challenged in this country so I suggest you pack food to get you by as most hotels on the tour didn’t have any knowledge. Fortunately Irina assisted me greatly with navigating the menus and staff to a large extent and I did pack my own protein shakes and snack bars. The itinerary at the beginning of the tour needs updating by Explore. Please note the National Historical Museum in Tirana has been closed since the earthquake of 2019! And the BunkArt 1 was closed on the day our itinerary advertised it on the program ( apparently every Monday it is closed). Had I known that it would not be visited I would have gone myself in the few days before the tour started. I had particularly looked forward to these two highlights on the itinerary and was very disappointed. However, the rest of the itinerary was fabulous after a poor start. I might add this had nothing to do with the guide who was extremely professional. Many of us on tour became ill, including myself. DO NOT DRINK the water offered at hotels with cups of tea etc as I believe that the water was not heated to boiling point and therefore contributed to our illness. Fruit juices also had locally sourced water added at some hotels. If you are a tea drinker I highly recommend you bring teabags and a small travel jug and fill with bottled water as jugs are not provided in any hotels in Albanian. Being a coffee drinking culture, they have little knowledge of how tea drinks, other than Luke warm mountain tea. Overall, despite these issues the guide Irina and our driver Faarti were fabulous and made the tour wonderful. Albania is a truly beautiful country with varying landscapes and spectacular mountain views. I felt very safe travelling in this country and found the people welcoming."

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The Bohemian (Summer, Vienna, Classic)

By Insight Vacations

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5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

Vienna: A private, guided exploration of Schönbrunn Palace will have all your senses tingling. Stand beneath frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers and gilded Rococo frames where Mozart performed as a child prodigy.
Vienna: Travel along the Ring Road to see the Hofburg Imperial Residence, Opera House, Parliament Building and Karlskirche.
Cesky Krumlov: Your Travel Director will lead you on an orientation of the city as you explore the medieval streets of this fairy-tale town.
Prague: Stroll through the Jewish Quarter with your Local Expert to hear how the Jewish community has shaped the history of Prague.
Auschwitz: Experience a powerful and moving visit, with a Local Expert. See the Auschwitz memorial and museum, which bears witness to the terrible atrocities of the Holocaust.

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Loved Montserrat, Albaicin, Toledo and the many cathedrals. Saw and learned so much about Spanish history and culture from our guides and while viewing the areas on our bus tour. So much to see and do in Barcelona and Madrid-glad we added extra day to each. Hotels were excellent! Angela Silvestre was a perfect instructional and caring guide!"

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Highlights of Poland (Summer, Classic)

By Insight Vacations

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5/5 Excellent

Group Tour

Why we love them

They really care about everyone's individual needs on each tour and they have an incredible attention to detail.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Trip pace

Balanced schedule

Highlights

4 Dinner with Wine (DW)
9 Breakfast (B)
Choose between two carefully selected activities
Poznan: Meet a resident of Poznań who will share insights into local life on a walk through the Old Town. Visit Ostrow Tumski and Cathedral Island, the birthplace of Polish Catholicism and a fascinating place often overlooked by visitors.
Poznan: Enjoy a tasting of St. Martin's croissant, a local delicacy and learn about how its recipe is protected by European Union law!

Themes

50 plus, Cultural

What travelers are saying

"Loved Montserrat, Albaicin, Toledo and the many cathedrals. Saw and learned so much about Spanish history and culture from our guides and while viewing the areas on our bus tour. So much to see and do in Barcelona and Madrid-glad we added extra day to each. Hotels were excellent! Angela Silvestre was a perfect instructional and caring guide!"

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Highlights of Poland

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4/5 Great

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Auschwitz, Krakow, Venice, Warsaw

Highlights

Explore Poland's three greatest cities: Warsaw, Wroclaw and Krakow
Marvel at the vast subterranean Wieliczka Salt Mines
Opportunity to pay an emotional visit to Auschwitz

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A fabulous tour program very competently delivered by the guide Irina. The accommodation was generally good with only two hotels didn’t have lifts, requiring bags to be carried. It is difficult for persons travelling across the world for an extensive time in Europe after this tour to pack small bags suitable for just a two week holiday. If you have a restricted diet like gluten free you will be challenged in this country so I suggest you pack food to get you by as most hotels on the tour didn’t have any knowledge. Fortunately Irina assisted me greatly with navigating the menus and staff to a large extent and I did pack my own protein shakes and snack bars. The itinerary at the beginning of the tour needs updating by Explore. Please note the National Historical Museum in Tirana has been closed since the earthquake of 2019! And the BunkArt 1 was closed on the day our itinerary advertised it on the program ( apparently every Monday it is closed). Had I known that it would not be visited I would have gone myself in the few days before the tour started. I had particularly looked forward to these two highlights on the itinerary and was very disappointed. However, the rest of the itinerary was fabulous after a poor start. I might add this had nothing to do with the guide who was extremely professional. Many of us on tour became ill, including myself. DO NOT DRINK the water offered at hotels with cups of tea etc as I believe that the water was not heated to boiling point and therefore contributed to our illness. Fruit juices also had locally sourced water added at some hotels. If you are a tea drinker I highly recommend you bring teabags and a small travel jug and fill with bottled water as jugs are not provided in any hotels in Albanian. Being a coffee drinking culture, they have little knowledge of how tea drinks, other than Luke warm mountain tea. Overall, despite these issues the guide Irina and our driver Faarti were fabulous and made the tour wonderful. Albania is a truly beautiful country with varying landscapes and spectacular mountain views. I felt very safe travelling in this country and found the people welcoming."

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Highlights of Eastern Europe

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4.5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Strenuous

Visits

Auschwitz, Bratislava, Budapest, Krakow, Prague, Vienna, Wawel Castle

Highlights

Discover the four distinctive capital cities of Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna and Prague
Enjoy a wine tasting in the charming town of Mikulov
Walk through the castle park known as 'the garden of Europe' at Chateau Lednice

Themes

Cultural, Hiking & Walking

What travelers are saying

"A fabulous tour program very competently delivered by the guide Irina. The accommodation was generally good with only two hotels didn’t have lifts, requiring bags to be carried. It is difficult for persons travelling across the world for an extensive time in Europe after this tour to pack small bags suitable for just a two week holiday. If you have a restricted diet like gluten free you will be challenged in this country so I suggest you pack food to get you by as most hotels on the tour didn’t have any knowledge. Fortunately Irina assisted me greatly with navigating the menus and staff to a large extent and I did pack my own protein shakes and snack bars. The itinerary at the beginning of the tour needs updating by Explore. Please note the National Historical Museum in Tirana has been closed since the earthquake of 2019! And the BunkArt 1 was closed on the day our itinerary advertised it on the program ( apparently every Monday it is closed). Had I known that it would not be visited I would have gone myself in the few days before the tour started. I had particularly looked forward to these two highlights on the itinerary and was very disappointed. However, the rest of the itinerary was fabulous after a poor start. I might add this had nothing to do with the guide who was extremely professional. Many of us on tour became ill, including myself. DO NOT DRINK the water offered at hotels with cups of tea etc as I believe that the water was not heated to boiling point and therefore contributed to our illness. Fruit juices also had locally sourced water added at some hotels. If you are a tea drinker I highly recommend you bring teabags and a small travel jug and fill with bottled water as jugs are not provided in any hotels in Albanian. Being a coffee drinking culture, they have little knowledge of how tea drinks, other than Luke warm mountain tea. Overall, despite these issues the guide Irina and our driver Faarti were fabulous and made the tour wonderful. Albania is a truly beautiful country with varying landscapes and spectacular mountain views. I felt very safe travelling in this country and found the people welcoming."

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Hiking in the Polish Carpathians

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5/5 Excellent

Small Group Tour

Why we love them

They explore a place beyond the typical tourist traps and offer exciting activities that bring the “wow factor” intrepid travelers want.

Lodging level

Premium - 4 star

Physical level

Moderate

Visits

Krakow

Highlights

Explore the majestic Carpathian mountains
Hike in the stunning Valley of the Five Polish Lakes
Walk through the beautiful Dunjec Gorge

Themes

Trekking & Expeditions

What travelers are saying

"A fabulous tour program very competently delivered by the guide Irina. The accommodation was generally good with only two hotels didn’t have lifts, requiring bags to be carried. It is difficult for persons travelling across the world for an extensive time in Europe after this tour to pack small bags suitable for just a two week holiday. If you have a restricted diet like gluten free you will be challenged in this country so I suggest you pack food to get you by as most hotels on the tour didn’t have any knowledge. Fortunately Irina assisted me greatly with navigating the menus and staff to a large extent and I did pack my own protein shakes and snack bars. The itinerary at the beginning of the tour needs updating by Explore. Please note the National Historical Museum in Tirana has been closed since the earthquake of 2019! And the BunkArt 1 was closed on the day our itinerary advertised it on the program ( apparently every Monday it is closed). Had I known that it would not be visited I would have gone myself in the few days before the tour started. I had particularly looked forward to these two highlights on the itinerary and was very disappointed. However, the rest of the itinerary was fabulous after a poor start. I might add this had nothing to do with the guide who was extremely professional. Many of us on tour became ill, including myself. DO NOT DRINK the water offered at hotels with cups of tea etc as I believe that the water was not heated to boiling point and therefore contributed to our illness. Fruit juices also had locally sourced water added at some hotels. If you are a tea drinker I highly recommend you bring teabags and a small travel jug and fill with bottled water as jugs are not provided in any hotels in Albanian. Being a coffee drinking culture, they have little knowledge of how tea drinks, other than Luke warm mountain tea. Overall, despite these issues the guide Irina and our driver Faarti were fabulous and made the tour wonderful. Albania is a truly beautiful country with varying landscapes and spectacular mountain views. I felt very safe travelling in this country and found the people welcoming."