Experience splendid eastern Europe at its imperial best, like grand Budapest, fairy-tale Prague, story-book Salzburg and Vienna sparkling on the Danube. Connect to the true soul of 7 countries as we also experience Munich, Budapest, Ljubljana, Krakow, Auschwitz, Banksy Bystrica and Bratislava. History lives and breathes in Eastern Europe like a living museum. Experience the instantly recognisable and our special hidden gems. Discover the tapestry of landscapes, cultures, stories, art, architecture and cuisines. Enter a fairy-tale of dramatic castles and opulent palaces. Discover the real Europe with HolidayMax’s immersive luxury touring. Themes include: Europe, Europe Touring, , Departs from Munich, Luxury Coach, Returns from Salzburg. + Show more

Package Includes

Return international flights to Munich (premium airline)
Travel by modern luxury coach
Tour director and host, with local guides
2 Nights Munich hotel (superior 4 Star)
2 Nights Prague hotel
2 Nights Krakow hotel
2 Nights Budapest hotel
1 Night Vienna hotel
1 Night Ljubljana hotel
10 Breakfasts, 5 Dinners
Meet and Greet Personalised Transfers

Highlights

Budapest (Hungary) Munich (Germany) Prague (Czech Republic) Krakow (Poland) Vienna (Austria) Nuremberg (Germany) Salzburg (Austria) Bavaria Graz (Austria) Bratislava (Slovakia) Auschwitz Concentration Camp Banksa Bystrica (Slovakia) Bratislava Castle Ljubljana (Slovenia)

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Amazing Experiences

• Visit Budapest, Prague, Salzburg, Vienna

• Experience Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia

• Enjoy free flexi-days to explore Budapest, Prague and Krakow your

way

• Walking tours of Prague, Ljubljana and Krakow with local guides

• Driving tours of Munich, Budapest and Vienna

• Dinner in a traditional German beer hall

• Authentic Czech cuisine for dinner in Prague

• River Danube evening cruise (optional)

• Tour the solemn Auschwitz Concentration Camp

• Visit Banksy Bystrica, Slovakia

• Visit Bratislava, Slovakia

• Visit Salzburg, Austria

• Plus more immersive excursions and experiences

DAY 1 Depart Australia for Munich (Germany)

Today we depart for Munich, Germany. Fly on a premium award-winning airline like Singapore Airlines, Cathay Pacific, Etihad Airways, Emirates, Qantas or British Airways (subject to availability). Enjoy the attentive cabin service, regular meals and onboard entertainment system.

DAY 2 Arrive in Munich

You will be personally met at Franz Josef Airport by your HolidayMax representative and transferred to your central Munich hotel. You can relax and use the rest of the day to explore your hotel and its facilities, perhaps take a stroll around this city.

Meet and Greet Personalised Arrival Transfer, Overnight Munich Hotel.

DAY 3 Explore Munich

Today enjoy an escorted walking tour of Munich. A city of apparent stark contrasts between modern and traditional. Where tall beer tankards and Lederhosen shorts sit side by side with high-tech cars and edgy art. Munich has a wealth of cultural hot-spots, smart sophistication a certain charm that you’ll find irresistible.

This evening, experience one of Munich’s traditional beer halls for a traditional Bavarian beer and special dinner.

Dinner, Overnight Munich hotel

DAY 4 Munich to Nuremberg to Prague (Czech Republic)

Today travel through Bavaria to Nuremberg, with incredible architecture, painstakingly restored using original stone after the bombings of the Second World War. Famous for its art, architecture, cobbled lanes and ancient chapels, this is also home to some of Europe’s finest beer.

We continue on through the old iron curtain to the Czech Republic and splendid Prague. Prague is the equal of Paris in terms of beauty. Its history goes back a millennium and is renowned to have the best beer in Europe. It’s well recognised as a beautiful city, boasting elaborate baroque, gothic, art nouveau and cubist architecture. Known for its abundance of art, your exploration of Prague will be a truly rewarding one. Prague will come to life during your walking tour of the city with a local guide. See quirky bars, cobbled lanes and beautiful courtyards.

Tonight, experience authentic Czech cuisine at a special dinner to celebrate your first night in this wonderful imperial city.

Breakfast, luxury coach tour, dinner, overnight Prague hotel

DAY 5 Explore Prague

Choose how you’d like to experience this splendid city with a selection of activities on offer. Perhaps treat yourself to the fairy tale magic of Prague and revisit some of the places you saw yesterday like the majestic Prague Castle, the famous Charles Bridge, the ‘Old Town’ or the Jewish Quarter. Lose yourself in Prague's myriad of twisting lanes. There is also a ‘Secret Garden’, which leads to a man-made grotto (if you can find it). Prague's dramatic history is reflected in the beauty of the architecture of churches, opera houses, concert halls and parks. You could sample the famous local beer or visit the John Lennon tribute - Lennon wall - with its words of peace, which is added to on a daily basis. Your HolidayMax tour leader is full of ideas and local knowledge, so that you can get the best out of your time here.

Today is a free flexi-day so you have the choice of exploring Prague and it’s beautiful attractions yourself at your own pace or join an optional activity like Traditional Czech Folk Music & Dance Evening ($65). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, Overnight Prague hotel

DAY 6 Prague to Auschwitz to Krakow (Poland)

Say farewell to Prague as we head to Poland for a tour of the solemn Auschwitz concentration camp that is sure to leave a lasting impression. Then onto the historic royal capital of Krakow.

Kraków is one of the most stunning and surprising cities in Europe, home to some of Europe’s most impressive Gothic and Renaissance architecture and over 2.3 million artworks. Experience a walking tour of this treasure-trove of a city that effortlessly fuses medieval pomp and pageantry with a modern-day university vibe.

It’s highly cultured and bursting with historic buildings and monuments. The city’s rich cultural and artistic life is inspired by its unique atmosphere. Over thousands of years, all of the great European architectural styles – Romanesque, Gothic, Renaissance, baroque and art nouveau – have left their mark on the incredible small vibrant city. Discover the authentic character of its old streets and little squares lined with restaurants serving local delicacies.

Breakfast, dinner, overnight Krakow hotel

DAY 7 Explore Krakow

Choose how you’d like to experience Kraków with a selection of activities on offer. It’s an easy place to explore, perhaps visit the renaissance cloth hall in the main market square, the World Heritage listed Old Town, Kazimierz and the Wawel Castle, or maybe sample local cuisine such as Zurek (a very traditional Polish soup with a distinctive sour taste that is served in a special hollowed out loaf of bread). Perhaps take an excursion to the remarkable World Heritage listed Krakow Salt Mine, dating back to the Middle Ages. You’ll walk through 2km of underground tunnels, chapels, reliefs and freestanding sculptures carved from salt rock walls; along with underground lakes and archaeological displays.

Today is a free flexi-day so you can choose to explore Krakow and it’s amazing attractions yourself at your own pace or join an optional activity like The Wieliczka Salt Mine ($60). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, Overnight Krakow hotel

DAY 8 Krakow to Banska Bystrica (Slovakia) to Budapest (Hungary)

Today we leave Poland and travel to Slovakia to visit Banska Bystrica, a picturesque town with beautiful buildings dating back to the late Middle Ages.

We continue to Hungary and to its spectacular capital of Budapest – the grand city on the Danube. It has something for everyone – from dramatic history and flamboyant architecture to healing thermal waters and a vibrant cultural scene that is unrivalled in eastern Europe.

Your tour of Budapest starts on the Pest side of the Danube, then head across the river to the Buda side to stop at the Fisherman’s Bastion for spectacular views of the city and the river below. See the Houses of Parliament and drive along the river admiring the city.

Tonight, enjoy a special dinner and the chance to savour some of the local cuisine. Despite its most famous food being medieval goulash, Hungarian food is one of the most sophisticated styles of cooking in Europe.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Budapest hotel

DAY 9 Explore Budapest

Choose how you’d like to experience Budapest with a selection of activities on offer. Your HolidayMax guide can explain how you can discover much of Budapest at your own pace for a personal experience.

The towns of Buda and Pest on either side of the Danube became a single city in 1873 and is now one of Europe's most important cities. Architecturally, the city is a treasure trove, with baroque, neoclassical, Eclectic and art nouveau buildings in abundance. Testament to the city’s cool urban vibe are it’s unique ‘ruin bars’, where dilapidated buildings have been reinvented into quirky watering holes complete with reclaimed furniture mixed with modern local art. Budapest is blessed with an abundance of hot springs and ‘taking the waters’ has been popular here since the time of the Romans, in one of the many bathhouses.

Tonight, take an optional panoramic evening cruise along the River Danube, with incredible views of the famous Hungarian Parliament building, Buda Castle Hill, Fisherman’s Bastion, the Chain Bridge and many more of the city's great sights. Experience this iconic city come alive at night from the river.

Today you’ll have some time to explore Budapest or join an additional optional activity like a Danube Evening Cruise ($35). Make your choice while on the tour.

Overnight Budapest hotel

DAY 10 Budapest to Bratislava (Slovakia) to Vienna (Austria)

Today we leave Hungary and head to Slovakia, for a stop in its capital Bratislava. We take a tour of this medieval and Gothic city, including a visit to famous Bratislava Castle, high on the hill.

We continue to Austria and it’s capital Vienna for a city tour. Few cities can show off such cultural and historical splendour and maintain a profile as an exciting, modern city, but Vienna does it well. Baroque streetscapes and imperial palaces set the stage for Vienna's artistic and musical masterpieces. Complimenting a musical past that includes luminaries like Mozart and Beethoven, Vienna has a buzzing modern culinary scene, rich coffee-house culture and bustling social scene. Enjoy a special dinner tonight.

Today you’ll have some time to explore Vienna or enjoy an additional optional activity like a Mozart Concert ($105). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, Dinner, Overnight Vienna hotel

DAY 11 Vienna to Graz to Ljubljana (Slovenia)

Today we journey through Austria to the beautiful city of Graz, famous for its Renaissance architecture and vibrant arts.

We continue south leaving Austria for Slovenia and it’s leafy, elegant capital of Ljubljana. Experience a walking tour of this little gem of a city. Despite its small size, you’ll be enchanted by its beauty, which features a wealth of cultures, activities and sights. Ljubljana Castle overlooks the city, and dates back to the 16th Century. Tonight, explore a little more - everything is just a short stroll away in this compact capital city.

Today you’ll have some time to explore Ljubljana or enjoy the additional optional activity like a Slovenian Evening ($60). Make your choice while on the tour.

Breakfast, overnight Ljubljana hotel

DAY 12 Ljubljana to Salzburg (Austria) to Munich (Germany)

Leaving Slovenia behind, we head back to Austria and picture-perfect Salzburg. Featuring gorgeous architecture, a formidable cliff-top fortress and imposing cliffs in the distance, you could be forgiven for thinking that you were in a fairy-tale. It still looks much as it did when Mozart lived here 250 years ago.

We continue back to Munich. The evening is free for you to spend as you wish. Say farewell to your travel companions, go for dinner in a local restaurant or simply relax in your hotel.

Breakfast, overnight Munich hotel

DAY 13 Say goodbye to Munich

Time to say farewell to your fellow travellers and friendly tour hosts as your immersive tour exploring 7 amazing Eastern European countries draws to an end.

You will be personally met at your hotel by your HolidayMax representative and transferred to Munich airport for your flight home.

Breakfast, Meet and Greet Personalised departure transfer

DAY 14 Arrive home

Enjoy the attentive service on your premium airline flight home.

Luxury Coach Touring

You can expect to travel in style on a HolidayMax immersive escorted tour featuring unparalleled sightseeing and enriching cultural experiences. We are passionate about showing you the heart of the destination, enabling you to be truly touched by new experiences and unforgettable moments.

Stay in superior handpicked hotels in the best locations, with great amenities. Savour deliciously authentic local dining in outstanding restaurants with a mouth-watering array of culinary experiences.

Your knowledgeable tour director and host will ensure you get the best personal experience on your journey. Tours feature all the must-see sights along with our little-known exclusive hidden gems and special touches in each destination, with plenty of time for you to take it all in for yourself. Free flexi-days give you a choice of activities to suit your mood during the whole day. You’ll join like-minded fellow travellers from countries like United Kingdom, Australia, Canada, USA and New Zealand for a rewarding and truly enjoyable group adventure.

Travel in state-of-the-art modern coaches with comfortable reclining seats and plenty of legroom. The elegant high-end coaches have large expansive windows for an incredible view, along with on-board toilets, safety belts, air-conditioning and video screens to make this exciting road trip luxurious and very comfortable.

Live life to the full. We’ve taken care of the details; you just need to relax and embrace your sense of adventure. Discover more and enjoy exclusive extra touches with HolidayMax™. Where all surprises are great surprises.

Videos & Images

Parliament building at sunrise in Budapest, Hungary

18th century Alte Hofbug with horse drawn carriage, Vienna, Austria

Salzburg skyline with Festung Hohensalzburg, Austria

Vltava River historical center of Prague, Czech Republic

Ljubljanica River Church, Ljubljana, Slovenia

Medieval fortress Ljubljana Castle, Slovenia

The Cloth Hall with St. Mary's Basilica, Krakow, Poland

Scenic springs sunset old town Pier Charles Bridge, Prague, Czech Republic

Sunset at Gutenberg Castle, Balzers, Liechtenstein

Sunsine at thermal baths, Budapest, Hungary

Snowy rooftops in winter, Prague, Czech Republic

Beautiful view of famous Mirabell Gardens of Hohensalzburg, Salzburg, Austria

Lovely twilight skyline with classic architecture, Vienna, Austria

Parliament building from Fisherman's Bastion, Budapest, Hungary

Main square at Banksa Bystrica, Slovakia

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Eastern Europe Splendour Luxury Tour

14 Day Touring Package

$ 3499 *

* AUD starting holiday costs, per person, for 2 people sharing, on selected travel dates (off-peak). Travel on other dates attracts a surcharge. As prices vary based on travel dates, be flexible with dates to get the best deals! Itinerary and vehicle types subject to change without notice. Subject to limited availability at these prices, after which higher prices apply, book now. See Important Information before booking. © DISCOVER AUSTRALIA Booking Code: mp452

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