Tauck's one-week Eastern Europe tour enriches with the best of the region’s acclaimed highlights. In fact, a majority of the sights are part of UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including the historic districts of Vienna, Austria; Prague, Czech Republic; and Budapest, Hungary. From a 1,200-year-old castle to an opulent opera house, a palace rivaling Versailles to a well-preserved medieval town, collections of armor to imperial treasures, this Eastern Europe tour is non-stop amazement. Highlights include Hofburg Palace, Schönbrunn Palace, Prague Castle, and Krumlov Castle. Enjoy a special dinner and concert in Vienna, and a private art and dining event with Czech nobility at a castle.

2008 Itinerary

Day 1: Hello Hungary
Tauck's one-week Eastern Europe tour begins at 5:00 PM at Hilton Budapest Hotel. Your transfer from Budapest Ferihegy International Airport to Hilton Budapest Hotel is included. Meet your fellow travelers and your Tauck Director at the welcome cocktail reception that's followed by a dinner cruise on the beautiful blue Danube River.
Meals: Dinner
Lodging: Hilton Budapest Hotel, Budapest, Hungary

Day 2: Sightsee Budapest
Tour landmarks in Budapest; view Heroes’ Square, bounded by the finest architectural works in Hungary; Chain Bridge; the Parliament building, a Neo-Gothic masterpiece; and get an overview of the city from Gellért Hill; You'll also visit Fishermen’s Bastion, with its Neo-Romanesque design, and the opulent State Opera House. Enjoy free time in the afternoon and evening.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Hilton Budapest Hotel, Budapest, Hungary

Day 3: Legacy of the Habsburgs, Schönbrunn Palace
Travel to Vienna, Austria, where your first stop is Schönbrunn Palace, an Eastern Europe tour highlight. It was built to rival Versailles with 1,400 rooms, including a Hall of Mirrors, and served as the summer residence for Austria’s emperors. Take a guided tour of the State Apartments and formal gardens. Experience a magical evening in Vienna where dinner at your historic five-star hotel (in a perfect location right on the Ringstrasse) is followed by a classical music concert in a private venue.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: Grand Hotel Wien, Vienna, Austria

Day 4: A day in Vienna, an Eastern Europe tour favorite
Sightsee in Vienna’s historic district, an UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a walking tour through the Hofburg Courtyard, and see the Gothic architecture of St. Stephen's Cathedral and medieval Vienna. In the afternoon, choose among many museums, parks or historic sites for your own exploration.
Meals: Breakfast
Lodging: Grand Hotel Wien, Vienna, Austria

Day 5: Eastern Europe travel continues in Historic Cesky Krumlov
Admire vineyards, castles, and monasteries on your journey along Tauck's Yellow Roads from Vienna to the Czech Republic. Arrive in Cesky Krumlov, an outstanding example of a small, central European medieval town, designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take a walking tour of the town, crowned by Krumlov Castle, built in the 13th century with Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque elements; you'll also visit the Baroque Castle Theatre. Continue on to Prague for a three-night stay right in the heart of the Czech Republic's historic capital city.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch, dinner
Lodging: InterContinental Praha, Prague, Czech Republic

Day 6: The best of Prague
Take a walking tour of Prague’s Old Town, linked to the castle district by the ornate Charles Bridge. It’s a UNESCO World Heritage Site. See the astronomical clock. Get a taste of Prague during lunch at a local restaurant, then tour the Jewish Quarter. Highlights include Maisel and Pinkas Synagogues; a visit to the Jewish Cemetery, built in the 15th century; and the Old-New Synagogue, one of Europe's oldest places of worship still in use today. Take in other city sights on your own in the afternoon.
Meals: Breakfast, lunch
Lodging: Intercontinental Praha, Prague, Czech Republic

Day 7: Before your eyes, centuries of history unfold
See the Vltava River and Old Town on your way to Hradcany Castle, one of the largest ancient castles in the world. Built in the 9th century, it is the country’s traditional seat of power, and incorporates palaces, museums, monasteries, and halls for knighthood ceremonies. Visit the Library of Strahov Monastery, as well as the immense Cathedral of St. Vitus, the coronation site for Czech kings and queens. Visit St. Wenceslas Chapel, the most beautiful of the cathedral’s side chapels. In the evening, attend the exclusive farewell evening at Nelahozeves Castle. Join a member of the Lobkowicz family (former Czech nobility) for a wine reception followed by a tour of their private art collection and a gala farewell dinner.
Meals: Breakfast, dinner
Lodging: InterContinental Praha, Czech Republic

Day 8: Check out of the Czech Republic
Tauck's Eastern Europe tour ends in Prague, Czech Republic. A transfer from the InterContinental Prahal to Prague Ruzyne International Airport is included; you should allow a minimum of 2 1/2 hours for flight check-in.
Meals: Breakfast

Castles, palaces, medieval towns, and imperial treasures await on Tauck's one-week Eastern Europe tour – book today!

Departure Dates

Apr 27
May 4, 11
Jun 8, 15, 29
Jul 6, 20, 27
Aug 10, 24, 31
Sep 7, 14, 21, 28
Oct 5, 12, 19

Prices

8 Days from $3,090

Special 2008 departures where the single price is $3237:  May 11; July 20; August 10, 24; and
September 28 – inquire at time of booking.

14 meals included.

International Airfare is additional. Call Tauck for special rates on international air for travel originating in the U.S. (subject to availability).

Please ask at time of booking about additional hotel nights before your tour begins and about our comprehensive Guest Protection Plan.

All prices are per person in U.S. dollars.