Treasures of Central Europe
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
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Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Potsdam
Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar administration of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia; see baroque palaces, pavilions and the royal residence’s gardens. Take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof. -
Day 4: Dresden • Prague
Travel to Dresden
Take a guided tour of Dresden
Enjoy free time in Dresden
Travel to Prague
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Day 5: Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
Visit the Golden Lane
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 6: Budapest
Travel to Budapest via Slovakia
Take a Danube River cruise
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Day 7: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:- Heroes Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Visit Matthias Church
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
Visit House of Terror Museum
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Day 8: Vienna
Travel to Vienna
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a Wiener Schnitzel dinner in Vienna
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Day 9: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese waltz dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of this traditional Austrian pastime firsthand during your waltz lesson. Viennese waltzing is the oldest form of ballroom dance, originating at the end of the 18th century—at the time it was considered scandalous! With the help of composer Johann Strauss, the step gained in popularity in dance halls across the country, and the world.
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Day 10: Salzburg • Munich
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Continue on to Munich
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Day 11: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 12: Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg
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Day 13: Heidelberg
Take a guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Add this in-depth excursion:
Neckar Valley
Take in the medieval scenery of rural Germany during an hour-long boat ride along the Neckar River. Then, visit the ruins of the 13th-century Dilsberg Fortress, once the most powerful in the region, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint cobblestoned town that encircles it. Note: Only available between March 25-Oct. 22.
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Colmar • Lucerne
Travel to Colmar
Take a tour of Colmar
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 15: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
- Löwendenkmal
- Kapellbrücke
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Folklore Event
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 16: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
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Day 3: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
Add this in-depth excursion:
Potsdam
Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar administration of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia; see baroque palaces, pavilions and the royal residence’s gardens. Take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof. -
Day 4: Dresden • Prague
Travel to Dresden
Take a guided tour of Dresden
Enjoy free time in Dresden
Travel to Prague
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Day 5: Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
Visit the Golden Lane
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 6: Budapest
Travel to Budapest via Slovakia
Take a Danube River cruise
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Day 7: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
With your expert local guide you will see:- Heroes Square
- Castle Hill
- Gellért Hill
Visit Matthias Church
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
Visit House of Terror Museum
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Day 8: Vienna
Travel to Vienna
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a Wiener Schnitzel dinner in Vienna
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Day 9: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese waltz dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of this traditional Austrian pastime firsthand during your waltz lesson. Viennese waltzing is the oldest form of ballroom dance, originating at the end of the 18th century—at the time it was considered scandalous! With the help of composer Johann Strauss, the step gained in popularity in dance halls across the country, and the world.
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Day 10: Salzburg • Munich
Take a guided tour of Salzburg
With your expert local guide you will see:- Old Town
- Residenz
- Mozart’s birthplace
Continue on to Munich
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Day 11: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 12: Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg
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Day 13: Heidelberg
Take a guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Add this in-depth excursion:
Neckar Valley
Take in the medieval scenery of rural Germany during an hour-long boat ride along the Neckar River. Then, visit the ruins of the 13th-century Dilsberg Fortress, once the most powerful in the region, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint cobblestoned town that encircles it. Note: Only available between March 25-Oct. 22.
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Colmar • Lucerne
Travel to Colmar
Take a tour of Colmar
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 15: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
- Löwendenkmal
- Kapellbrücke
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Folklore Event
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 16: Depart for home
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Everything you get
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Airfare & transportation
Your flights—covered. Buses, trains, cruise ships, ferries and subways—covered. We take care of getting you around so you can enjoy the ride.
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Hotels
Safe, comfortable hotels with private bathrooms will be waiting for you at your destination.
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Meals
Traditional breakfasts and dinners bring local flavours to life as part of your tour experience. Lunches are left for you to discover new favourite dishes of your own.
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Entrances
Topography of Terror Museum; St.Vitus Cathedral; Golden Lane; Matthias Church; Danube Evening Cruise; House of Terror Museum; Schönbrunn Palace; Dachau; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; With extension: Mount Pilatus
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Full-time Tour Director
Your dedicated Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides add cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travellers to planning and managing your tour.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travellers and their families can count on EF’s dedicated emergency service team.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we’re there too.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances.
Pricing that makes travel possible
Payment options
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Program price valid for today. Program price is based on EF’s free place ratio of 8:1 and includes all airline/travel provider surcharges, departure taxes and airport fees. Please call 1-800-387-1460 for more information.
