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Eastern Highlights

11 days
Start and end in Munich
4.5
76 traveler reviews
Eastern Highlights - Expat Explore Travel
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Highlights

  • Join the locals in a German beer hall in Munich
  • Enjoy free days to explore Prague, Krakow and Budapest
  • Honour history at Auschwitz concentration camp
  • Choose to explore the Wieliczka Salt Mine - one of the oldest in the world!
  • Experience the charm of Ljubljana on a guided tour

Itinerary

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  1. Introduction
  1. Day 1 Start of tour in Munich
  2. Day 2 Nuremberg - Prague
  3. Day 3 Prague: 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
  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
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  • Transport

What's Not Included

  • Flights
  • Insurance
  • Optional
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Number of tours

91

Age Range

10 to 80 years old

Response time

7 hours

Response rate

92%

Expat Explore is one of the industry’s leading coach tour operators. Their core mission is #TravelMadePossible - to make travel fun, convenient and affordable for travellers from all over the world. They offer a selection of more than 60 itineraries that explore destinations across Europe, North...

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  • Eastern Highlights reviewer 1
    · October 9th, 2024
    Wow what a great trip, very fast paced, but extremely informative, definitely got to see the highlights of the main regions of Eastern Europe. Would definitely recommend this trip to get a feel of that part of Europe and identify places you like and return for more in depth adventures Alex, our tour guide and Alex our bus driver went above and beyond to deliver great service and safety to the trip.
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    Trip date: September 2024
  • Eastern Highlights reviewer 2
    · October 3rd, 2024
    The experience was standard. The guide was very nice and welcoming. We would have preferred more information about economics or history.as we stopped in the small cities.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback. We're glad you found the tour leader warm and appreciate your thoughts on the experience. We'll take your comments into consideration as we continue to improve our tours. We hope to have you join us again in the future!
    Trip date: September 2024
  • Eastern Highlights reviewer 3
    · September 25th, 2024
    Great trip. Hans was our guide, he was informative and made the trip fun. George was our driver, smooth ride. We had many local guides along the way and learned so much from each of them.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We're pleased to hear that your tour leader offered great support and fostered a positive experience for everyone. We appreciate you sharing your thoughts!
    Trip date: September 2024
  • JJ
    · September 23rd, 2024
    Organization of the tour was flawless. Our guide Hans knew everything and had been to all the places we went, lots of local knowledge and kept things running on time and on track throughout.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for sharing your experience and granting us a 5-star rating! We're delighted to learn that our on-road team provided exceptional care and that you had a fantastic time. We look forward to welcoming you on another Expat Explore adventure soon!
    Trip date: September 2024
  • WC
    · September 22nd, 2024
    Our tour guide Rachelle Brown was very informative and cheerful. She was always professional and her organisational skills were exceptional. She made everyone feel comfortable and included. Her excellent attributes as a tour guide made our experience enjoyable and memorable.
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled to hear that Rachelle made your experience so enjoyable and memorable. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another life-enriching adventure soon!
    Trip date: June 2024
  • Eastern Highlights reviewer 6
    · September 19th, 2024
    I booked for my husband and I to take an 11 day coach tour of Eastern Europe in June 2024. We had never done a coach tour before and had never "partied" for 11 days with people that we had never met. But this was an amazing trip! Rachelle Brown was our tour leader and she excelled! The absolute thought and organisation she put into the tour was exceptional. I believe there were about 40 on our coach and by the end of the trip we had all made friends and had such a great laugh together- it was memorable as one of the best holidays. Rachelle ensured that everyone knew the itinerary and had pulled together some incredible tour guides in the places that we visited to ensure that we had the best experience. She enthused so much energy into the trip making sure all on board were catered for. And yes, I would do it all again!
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    Trip date: June 2024
  • Eastern Highlights reviewer 7
    · September 15th, 2024
    Lots of new places visited that were on my “ List “. Weather was quite warm and overall a quite hectic pace . A lot of our group were older , myself included. There was very little “ downtime “ and a lot to absorb on a daily basis . “ sleep when you’re dead apparently 🤣 “ This was our first bus tour of any type. Still on holiday atm , will reflect more when we get home . Will we do more ? Not sure atm . The “ pros outweigh the cons “
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    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We’re glad you were able to visit many places on your list and appreciate your insights about the pace of the tour. We understand that a busy itinerary can be intense, and we’ll take your comments into consideration for... Show more
    Trip date: August 2024
  • TH
    · September 1st, 2024
    Excellent tour, thoroughly enjoyed this.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a 5-star review. We look forward to seeing you on tour with us again soon.
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    Trip date: August 2024
  • A
    · August 12th, 2024
    Excellent . Coach was very comfortable with air conditioning and charging ports. Tour leader was very helpful and caring.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    We appreciate you taking the time to share your 5-star review. Your kind words mean a lot to us. We can’t wait to welcome you back for another life-enriching adventure soon!
    Trip date: August 2024
  • HB
    · July 25th, 2024
    Our tour was well organized with clear guidelines, meeting points and expectations. We would have appreciated an extra day in Vienna.
    Expat Explore Travel commented on this review
    Thank you for your feedback! We appreciate your suggestion for an extra day in Vienna and will keep it in mind for future tours. We hope that you will choose us again when you choose to travel next.
    Trip date: July 2024

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Eastern Highlights
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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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      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.

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      • 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.
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