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This tour encompasses the big 4 of eastern Europe - Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Having two or three nights in each city will mean you have a chance to really discover the cities in depth. You'll also pop in to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia, for lunch!
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| Tour Operator: | Contiki |
| Duration: | 11 nights |
| Pickup: | Berlin at 0:00AM |
| Drop-off: | Budapest |
| Meals Included: | Breakfasts - 10
Lunches - 0
Dinners - 4 |
| Age Restriction: | Between 18 and 35 years |
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| Itinerary | Accommodation | Attractions |  |
Berlin
3 nights |  Berlin is the centre of one of the most interesting cultural regions of Europe and is home to an estimated 2,300 cultural institutions, 11 symphony orchestras, 150 theatres, 300 cinemas, over 170 museums plus a lively nightlife of clubs, bars, cafes and restaurants. A renowned university city with o... |
| Dresden |  Dresden is the capital and largest city in the State of Saxony in the Federal Republic of Germany. The city is one of Germany’s major cities and is a must see tourist attraction. It is located on the banks of the River Elbe, approximately 200 kilometres south of Berlin and just 40 kilometres from ... |
Prague
3 nights |  Prague is the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic with a metropolitan population of approximately 2.3 million residents. It is a beautiful and magical city, a city of bridges that stretch over the Vltava River, a city of cathedrals, gold tipped towers, church spires and home to a maze of... |
| Kutna Hora |  Kutna Hora is a small city of just over 21,000 residents that is located 65 kilometres east of Prague in the Region of Central Bohemia. During the 13th century Kutna Hora was a rich and important centre due to the mining of silver, gradually developing its economic prosperity and eventually becomin... |
Vienna
2 nights |  The charming and historic city of Vienna, the capital of the Republic of Austria, lies within the Federal State of Vienna in the eastern regions of the country. It is the largest city in Austria and the administrative, political, economic and cultural centre of the country. Located on the banks of... |
| Bratislava |  Dominated by the 17th century hilltop Bratislava Castle, the historic city of Bratislava is located in the heart of Europe at the crossroads of the ancient north-south and east-west trade routes. The city is the capital of Slovakia and is located in the south-west of the country where it straddles ... |
Budapest
2 nights |  Budapest is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Hungary. The city is located on the banks of the River Danube and is backed by the leafy hills of Buda, and historically has been considered to be one of Europe’s major cultural centres. It lies in the Region of Central Hungary, and was fo... |
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| St Martin's Cathedral |  The biggest, oldest and finest church in Bratislava, St. Martin's Cathedral was built in the gothic style in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was here, during the time when Bratislava was the capital of the Kingdom of Hungary, that a series of Hungarian Kings and Queens, including Marie Theresa, wer... |
| Matthias Church |  The ornately decorated Matthias Church (Matyas Templom) of Budapest is officially known as the Church of Our Lady, and is one of the prominent landmarks of this historic city. The church is located in the heart of the Castle District, and was initially founded by King Bela IV and built in the mid 1... |
| Fishermans Bastion | The Fisherman’s Bastion (Halaszbastya) is located directly behind the Matthias Church in the Castle district of Budapest, and overlooks the River Danube. It was designed by Frigyes Schulek to complement the Matthias Church, which he also designed, and was built between 1895 and 1902 in the Neo-Goth... |
| Buda Royal Palace or Buda Castle |  Buda Royal Palace, or Buda Castle, stands prominently on Castle Hill which rises 48 meters above the River Danube, and dominates the city of Budapest with its 300 metre long facade. This rocky outcrop is the place where Budapest was founded and where the castle complex of the Hungarian kings has st... |
| Zwinger - Der Dresdner Zwiner |  The Zwinger Palace is Dresden's most famous landmark and one of the city’s popular tourist destinations. This beautiful complex of pavilions, galleries, inner courtyards and water features is recognised as one of Germany’s finest examples of Late Baroque architecture and was initiated by Augustus t... |
| Frauenkirche - Church of Our Lady |  The reconstructed Frauenkirche, or the Church of Our Lady, once more graces the historic riverside city of Dresden with its unique silhouette. This beautiful Baroque styled, Lutheran church was originally built in the 18th century by architect George Bahr, and unfortunately was completely destroyed... |
| Brandenburg Gate | The Brandenburg Gate is one of the iconic landmarks, not just of Berlin, but of Germany. It is located west of the city centre and stands at the end of the grand boulevard known as the Unter den Linden. The Brandenburg Gate was originally part of the early 18th century excise wall (akzisermauer) w... |
| St Vitus Cathedral |  Towering above the city skyline, the Cathedral of St Vitus is the seat of the Archbishop of Prague and is the largest and most important church in the country being recognised as the most significant symbol of Czech spirituality. A church has stood on this site since 925 with the present Gothic mas... |
| Prague Castle |  Prague Castle is a large complex of buildings which house over 700 rooms and is considered to be the largest medieval castle in Europe and a ‘must see’ for any visitor to Prague. Forming part of the U.N.E.S.C.O. World Heritage Site known as ‘Historic Centre of Prague’ the castle dates from the 9th ... |
| Old Town Hall Tower and Astronomical Clock |  Located at the very heart of historic Prague, the Old Town Square is considered to be one of the most picturesque places in the city. Full of Baroque and Gothic architecture the Old Town Square has served the city as a marketplace since the 12th century when medieval Prague used to be one the major... |
| St. Stephen's Cathedral |  The Stephansdom, or Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, is the mother church of the Archdiocese of Vienna and the seat of the Archbishop of Vienna. This beautiful church is located in the Stephansplatz, at the heart of historic Vienna of which it is known as a major landmark. The Saint Stephen’s Cathedral ... |
| Vienna State Opera |  The Vienna State Opera, or the Wiener Staatsoper, is one of the most important opera houses, and opera companies in the world. The repertoire of the Vienna State Opera covers an impressive cross-section of the full spectrum of operatic literature, and provides a different program every day of the s... |
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