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Eastern Highlights Christmas & New Year

11 days
Start and end in Munich
4.7
5 traveler reviews
Eastern Highlights Christmas & New Year - Expat Explore Travel
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Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Guided in English
Group Size 20 - 50
Age range 10 to 75
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Highlights

  • Celebrate Christmas Day in Prague and New Year's Eve in Ljubljana
  • Visit Budapest, Krakow and Prague, with free days to explore
  • Experience Nuremberg, Bratislava, Vienna and Salzburg
  • Dine in an authentic German beer hall and Viennese wine cellar

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Munich
  2. Day 2 Nuremberg - Prague (Christmas Eve)
  3. Day 3 Prague (Christmas Day): Free Day
  4. Day 4 Prague - Krakow
  5. Day 5 Krakow: Free Day
  6. Day 6 Banska Bystrica - Budapest
  7. Day 7 Budapest: Free Day
  8. Day 8 Bratislava - Vienna
  9. Day 9 Graz - Ljubljana (New Year's Eve)
  10. Day 10 Lake Bled - Salzburg - Munich
  11. Day 11 End of tour in Munich
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What's Included

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  • Accommodation
  • Guide
  • Meals
  • Additional Services
  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
  • Additional Services

Number of tours

88

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

80%

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Customer Reviews

  • SP
    · January 4th, 2023
    Roma, our tour guide made the trip for us! Her energy and enthusiasm was infectious. Greater understanding of life behind the Iron Curtain. New Year in Ljubljana was incredible! Such a great group of people. Ages mid 20’s thru 70’s. Came from all over the world. Looking forward to planning another Expat Travel trip!
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    Trip date: December 2022
  • HR
    · January 3rd, 2023
    Roma and our driver was the BEST! I left very impressed with his driving! Not only was he a great driver, but he was an amazing person. His wife made us homemade snacks and they were amazing. Roma was such a great guide. She made my first trip with expat explore travel memorable. However, the BEST part of the trip was the people I got to see new countries with. SUCH AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE. I will travel with Expat again.
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    Trip date: December 2022
  • PK
    · January 13th, 2020
    Overall good, we had good tour leader & tour driver. Just hotel in certain counties were bad, need to upgrade. Thanks.
    Trip date: December 2019
  • SW
    · January 4th, 2020
    Exactly as advertised, no unpleasant surprises.
    Trip date: December 2019
  • Eastern Highlights Christmas & New Year reviewer 5
    · January 18th, 2019
    Excellent tour leader. Strong pace through a lot of stuff to see.
    Trip date: December 2018

Dates & Availability

11 days
Eastern Highlights Christmas & New Year
From Munich to Munich

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    • Are international flights included in the tour price?

      Whilst internal flights are covered for certain itineraries, you will have to make your way to the meeting point for the start of your tour. When booking flights be mindful of departure times and possible delays.
      Tip: We suggest that you start comparing prices the moment your deposit is paid to avoid costly flights.

    • Are young children allowed?

      We have a set minimum age of 10 for our tours, but we're happy to consider younger children on a case-by-case basis. Just let us know your request, and we'll do our best to accommodate it. Expat Explore reserves the right to accept or decline the request at our discretion. We want to ensure everyone has a great time exploring with us!

    • Can you cater for my dietary requirements?

      We make every effort to include local cuisine on our tours to ensure an authentic experience for you. You'll receive an email before the tour begins, where we'll ask for your dietary preferences. We always have a vegetarian option, and we'll work hard to accommodate any other dietary needs or preferences you may have.

    • Do I need to exchange cash before I leave?

      Contactless payment is widely accepted across Europe – it’s best to bring a payment card with no overseas withdrawal fees.
      * Keep in mind that certain optionals are payable in cash to your tour leader whilst on tour. We suggest that you talk to your Tour Leader about when & where to draw cash to pay for the optional excursions.

    • If I wish to stay longer in the start or end destination, will Expat Explore assist with pre/post-tour accommodation?

      While Expat Explore cannot assist with booking pre or post-tour accommodation, we recommend Booking.com for affordable accommodation options prior to and after the tour. If hotel information is available, we can provide you with the details in advance so that you can book accommodation at or nearby the start hotel. Please request this by sending a message through on the conversation page.

    • Can Expat Explore issue me with a visa?

      While Expat Explore endeavours to stay current on all major entry requirements, we are not a registered visa agent. We are, however, able to make things a little easier by providing you with the required supporting documents for a visa application once your tour is paid in full. It is a requirement of the embassies that tours are paid for in full before visa support documentation is requested and applications are made. When you have made the final payment for your booking, simply reach out to our Customer Support Team to request your visa support documents and confirm which embassy you will be applying to.

    • How much spending money do I need for my holiday?

      This is up to you and will vary depending on how much you wish to spend on snacks, drinks, souvenirs etc. We do not include entrance fees to attractions and museums. We do, however, provide you with free time to see everything you want, and our tour leaders will have all the information on pricing and locations so you can manage your own budget. Please refer to your tour-specific pre-departure information and optional excursions guide for further details.

    • Is travel insurance compulsory?

      It's your responsibility to arrange sufficient travel insurance for your trip. When you travel with Expat Explore, both you and your personal belongings do so at your own risk. A comprehensive insurance policy should cover medical expenses for illness or accidents before or during the holiday, as well as reimbursement for lost holiday funds due to cancellation, curtailment, or other insurable events. Make sure there are no exclusions that would limit coverage for the activities included in your tour.

      We generally recommend WorldNomads because they cover a wide variety of nationalities, but you are welcome to use any supplier that offers you the most comprehensive plan.

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    • How fit do I need to be to join and what is the average age range?

      We embrace travelers of all ages and backgrounds, prioritizing attitude and mindset over age restrictions. However, our tours are fast-paced and jam-packed with experiences. Regrettably, individuals with mobility limitations or those using wheelchairs may find this tour challenging. Comfortable walking shoes are essential for exploring quaint towns and navigating cobblestone streets. We want every traveler to fully enjoy their journey, so we encourage reviewing the itinerary carefully before making your booking decision.

    • If I book a tour for two or more people, will we share the same room?

      When you book for more than one person, we will by default group you together in the same room(s), unless you request single supplements or specifically request us not to.

      If there are unequal numbers (3, 5, 7 etc.) then the remaining traveller will be roomed with another passenger of the same gender, unless you opt to add a single supplement (subject to availability) to your booking. Please note that minors under the age of 18 cannot share with another traveller outside of your group's booking.

      If you are making separate bookings and would like to share the same room(s), please send us an email with the booking references for each of the travellers and the details of your preferred rooming allocation.

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      • These are only indications, so please visit your doctor before you travel to be 100% sure.
      • Tick-borne encephalitis - Recommended for Austria, Czech Republic, Germany, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 6 months before travel.
      • Hepatitis A - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 weeks before travel.
      • Hepatitis B - Recommended for Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia. Ideally 2 months before travel.
    • Visa
      • Unfortunately we cannot offer you a visa application service. Whether you need a visa or not depends on your nationality and where you wish to travel. Assuming your home country does not have a visa agreement with the country you're planning to visit, you will need to apply for a visa in advance of your scheduled departure.
      • Here is an indication for which countries you might need a visa. Please contact the local embassy for help applying for visas to these places.
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