Central Europe & the Balkans – 14 Days
Europe

Central Europe & the Balkans – 14 Days

14 days · 13 nightsFrankfurt round tripGuided group tour
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Highlights

  • ★ Eastern European Ancient Charm & Swiss Scenery Classic Tour
  • ★ Visit the three capitals of Eastern Europe and feel the time travel in the old town: Prague, the capital of literature and art, Budapest, the pearl of the Danube, and Vienna, the capital of music
  • ★ Two characteristic towns: "Postcard from Heaven" Hallstatt & Hot Spring Town Karlovy Vary
  • ★ Visit the stamp country of Liechtenstein and stroll along the Didi Lake in the German Lake District
  • ★ Check in at Lake Zurich, Titlis Snow Mountain, Rhine Falls, and experience the freshness, purity and magnificence of Switzerland
  • ★ Special gift: 1-hour Vienna Citywalk, led by a local tour guide, measure the rustic cobblestone roads with your footsteps, look up at the towering spires, and experience the tranquility and splendor of the city of Vienna over the thousand years of history!

Day-by-day itinerary

B breakfastL lunchD dinner included
D1DAY 1Frankfurt → Karlovy Vary → PragueBLD

Depart from Frankfurt, Germany in the morning and cross the border into the Czech Republic in the afternoon. First, we will arrive at Karlovy Vary, a spa town full of spa corridors and magnificent Baroque buildings. Karlovy Vary was founded by King Charles IV of Bohemia in 1370. It is the most famous and largest spa resort in the Czech Republic. In addition to appreciating the beauty of the architecture, you can also sip the mineral water that heals the body and mind. Then we will go to the capital of the Czech Rep

🏨 Clarion Congress Hotel Prague; Zleep Hotel Prague or similar

D2DAY 2Prague → BratislavaBLD

Today we’ll explore Prague, the capital and largest city of the Czech Republic and a renowned tourist destination. The city boasts a wealth of architecture spanning various historical periods and styles. Prague’s architecture is characterized by its vibrant and vibrant rooftops, creating a striking visual experience. Known as one of Europe’s most beautiful cities, it was also the first city in the world to be designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. After our visit, we’ll drive to Hungary, where we’ll spend the nig

🏨 Hotel Bratislava or similar

D3DAY 3Bratislava → BudapestBLD

Today we will arrive in Budapest, the capital of Hungary, which is known as the "Paris of Eastern Europe" and the "Pearl of the Danube". The city is divided into two by the Danube River, the west bank of the river is called Buda, and the east bank is called Pest. First, we will visit the Heroes’ Square, which celebrates the founding of the country and commemorates the Magyar League, and then come to the Hungarian Parliament Building, the largest building in Hungary, to admire the Gothic Revival style design. Then c

🏨 NEXTO DORMERO Hotel Budapest; TRIBE Budapest Stadium ; ibis Budapest Stadium or similar

D4DAY 4Budapest → Lake Balaton → ZagrebBLD

In the morning, we set off for the picturesque Lake Balaton. With its attractive scenery, Lake Balaton has become an excellent holiday resort in Hungary. It is affectionately called the "Hungarian Sea" by Hungarians and has gradually become the favorite tourist destination for tourists from all over the world. After the tour, we will cross directly into Croatia and head to the capital Zagreb. This is a city with a tradition of resisting invaders. It has been baptized by artillery fire, but its buildings are still w

🏨 Hotel Central or similar

D5DAY 5Zagreb → Plitvice Lakes National Park → ZadarBLD

In the morning, we will set off for Plitvice Lakes National Park, which is known as the Jiuzhaigou of Europe. The national park consists of 16 lakes connected one by one along the mountain trails. Among the dense mountains, countless layers of limestone barriers form natural dams, connecting lakes that are as beautiful as a fairy tale wonderland. The water of the lake has a special color. Calcium forms bronze on the surface of the trees in the water, which is smooth, dazzling and immortal, forming a rare underwater

🏨 Hotel A’mare; Hotel Belveder or similar

D6DAY 6Zadar → Split → DubrovnikBLD

In the morning, visit Zadar, a city with a strong religious atmosphere. The old city still retains the narrow streets and buildings of the Middle Ages, making you feel like traveling through time and space and going back to the past. Modern art installations popular with tourists have been added next to the pier: the Sea Organ and Salute to the Sun – Solar Flashing Lights. Then we went to Split, the second largest city in Croatia. The whole city is full of the charm of the ancient Roman Empire. The towering ancient

🏨 Hotel Adria; Akademis Academia or similar

D7DAY 7Dubrovnik → NeumBLD

In the morning, we will visit Dubrovnik. The Nobel Prize-winning writer George Bernard Shaw once said: Those who want to see the beauty of heaven should come to Dubrovnik. I’m not exaggerating, Dubrovnik is a place that makes you fall in love at first sight. This wealthy city, once a hub for sea and land trade on par with Venice, suffered from bombardment during the Yugoslav period. It was later rebuilt under the supervision of UNESCO and the European Union and developed into a popular tourist destination. Explorin

🏨 Grand Hotel Neum or similar

D8DAY 8Neum → Pochitli → Blagaj → Mostar → SarajevoBLD

Today we will start our journey in Bosnia, which was one of the six socialist republics of the former Yugoslavia. Our first stop will be the Stone City built in Rome, now listed as a World Heritage Site. Next we will go to the holy land of Medjugorje. Stormedjugorje has become an important pilgrimage site for Catholics and the third most visited revolutionary site in Europe. Every year, more than a hundred pilgrims go to the ancient city of Mostar, which is full of historical traces, and stand on the top of the exq

🏨 Hotel Radon Plaza; Hotel Grand or similar

D9DAY 9Sarajevo → BelgradeBLD

In the morning, we will visit Sarajevo, which was reborn after the fire. It was once an important gateway to the Eastern world in history. It is a city that brings together different religions and cultures and has a different European style. Sarajevo was rated by Lonely Planet as one of the top ten cities in the world worth traveling. Its profound historical marks, such as the Latin Bridge assassination that triggered the First World War and the encounter line between Eastern and Western cultures on the ground, hav

🏨 Putnik Inn Belgrade; IN Hotel Beograd or similar

D10DAY 10Belgrade → BudapestBLD

In the morning, we will visit Belgrade, which is located in the core of the Balkan Peninsula. Belgrade, with the title of Balkan Peninsula, was the capital of the Yugoslav Federation. We will admire famous landmarks such as Belgrade Fortress, Church of Saint Sava, House of Flowers and St. Mark’s Church, Serbian Parliament Building. In the afternoon, drive to Budapest, the capital of Hungary. [Friday] Itinerary: Belgrade → Belgrade Fortress (30 mins) → Temple of Saint Sava (exterior, 30 mins) → House of Flowers (ext

🏨 NEXTO DORMERO Hotel Budapest; TRIBE Budapest Stadium ; ibis Budapest Stadium or similar

D11DAY 11Budapest → ViennaBLD

After breakfast at the hotel, we will depart for Vienna, the capital of Austria and a famous metropolis in Europe. The atmosphere of classical music and art is strong here, and it is known as the "World Music Capital". When you stop by the streets of this city full of vibrant notes, you will always encounter romantic scenes, and it is easy to fall in love without any precautions. [Thursday/Saturday] Itinerary: Budapest → Vienna (2 hours) → Ring Road: Austrian Parliament Building (Outside visit), Hofburg (Outside vi

🏨 DORMERO HoHo Wien; B&B HOTEL Wien-Heiligenstadt or similar

D12DAY 12Vienna → Hallstatt → MünchenBLD

In the morning, we will set off for Hallstatt, which is known as one of the most beautiful towns in the world. The town is surrounded by the Alps, and the clear lake is rippling, like a dreamlike fairyland, a fairy tale world, and is a postcard attraction in Austria. Then we will head towards Munich, Germany, and after arriving, we will visit the center of Munich’s old town – Marienplatz. [Friday/Sunday] Itinerary: Vienna → Hallstatt (60 mins) → Munich → Marienplatz (30 mins)

🏨 Holiday Inn Munich Unterhaching by IHG or similar

D13DAY 13Munich → Vaduz → Titlis → Luzern → Zurich or nearby citiesBLD

After breakfast, we will head to Switzerland, known as the Garden of the World, passing through Vaduz, the capital of the small European country of Liechtenstein. Vaduz is famous for its Alpine landscape, hiking trails and stamps. Then we will cross the mountains to the Engelberg Mountains in central Switzerland to visit the Titlis Snow Mountain. Take the rotating mountain cable car to the Titlis Peak, which is 3,000 meters above sea level and covered with snow all year round. After 45 minutes, we will reach the to

🏨 B&B HOTEL Rothrist Olten; B&B HOTEL Oftringen or similar

D14DAY 14Zurich → Rheinfall → Titisee → FrankfurtBLD

Today, we’ll begin by visiting Lake Zurich and taking souvenir photos by the lake. We’ll then travel to Innohausen to admire the mighty Rhine Falls, resembling a galloping horse. The cascading waterfalls are truly breathtaking and breathtaking. We’ll then travel through the Swiss mountains into Germany’s Black Forest, admiring the renowned mountain lake of Dietzensee, the largest natural lake in the Black Forest. Dietzensee’s azure waters contrast beautifully with the azure sky, white clouds, and lush trees, creati

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What’s included

  • Transportation: Vehicles for the projects included in the itinerary (the type of vehicle used is determined by the actual number of applicants, and vehicles with 9 seats or less may be assigned a driver who also serves as a guide)
  • Hotel: accommodation in three to four-star hotels
  • Meals: Continental breakfast in the hotel
  • Professional tour guide service

Not included

  • Full-trip air tickets, taxes, visa fees, and passport processing fees
  • Tickets to attractions and self-funded items in the itinerary (Prices are subject to change without prior notice; Tickets should be purchased from the tour guide)
  • Lunch and dinner during the trip
  • Service fee (8 Euros/person/day)
  • City tour tax and accommodation tax (please specify the items to be paid in the self-funded items)
  • Personal expenses abroad (laundry, haircuts, telephone calls, faxes, pay TV, drinks, alcohol, cigarettes, tips, etc.)
  • Other fees not mentioned in the above service contents.

Departure dates

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07/15/2026-10/21/2026: Wednesday 04/01/2027-10/21/2027: Wednesday

Seats and seasonal surcharges are confirmed when we send your quote.

Optional extras

Schonbrunn Palace Ticket Booking Service$55 pp

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Visa & travel documents

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