Central European Quartet
Take a journey through the cobblestone streets and busy town squares of Central Europe, and you see how the local folkloric traditions still thrive here in the 21st century.
A waltz in Vienna, a Gothic church in Prague, the Glockenspiel in Munich—the evolving cultures of modern Europe are deeply tied to their rich and colorful histories.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Hungary
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Day 2: Budapest
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
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Day 3: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
Visit Matthias Church
Take a cruise on the Danube River
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Day 4: Vienna
Travel to Vienna
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 5: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese Waltz Dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
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Day 6: Prague
Travel to Prague
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 7: Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
Visit the Golden Lane
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Theresienstadt
Opt to tour a somber piece of WWII history today on a half-day excursion to Theresienstadt, a walled ghetto that was used as a transit camp for Jews on their way to extermination camps.
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Day 8: Dachau • Munich
Visit Dachau
Travel to Munich
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Day 9: Munich
Take a walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
Visit Grossmünster
Visit a local business
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Berlin
Visit the Mödlareuth wall museum
Continue on to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
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Day 11: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Photo stop at Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Hungary
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Day 2: Budapest
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
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Day 3: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
Visit Matthias Church
Take a cruise on the Danube River
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Day 4: Vienna
Travel to Vienna
Take a walking tour of Vienna
With your tour director you will see:- Opera House
- Kärntnerstrasse
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 5: Vienna
Take a guided tour of Vienna
With your expert local guide you will see:- Ringstrasse
- Parliament
- Rathaus
- Hofburg
Visit Schönbrunn Palace
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Viennese Waltz Dancing
Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world’s oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you’ll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.
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Day 6: Prague
Travel to Prague
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 7: Prague
Take a guided tour of Prague
With your expert local guide you will see:- Charles Bridge
Visit St. Vitus Cathedral
Visit the Golden Lane
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Theresienstadt
Opt to tour a somber piece of WWII history today on a half-day excursion to Theresienstadt, a walled ghetto that was used as a transit camp for Jews on their way to extermination camps.
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Day 8: Dachau • Munich
Visit Dachau
Travel to Munich
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Day 9: Munich
Take a walking tour of Zurich's Old Town
Visit Grossmünster
Visit a local business
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Day 10: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 10: Berlin
Visit the Mödlareuth wall museum
Continue on to Berlin
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
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Day 11: Berlin
Take a guided tour of Berlin
With your expert local guide you will see:- Brandenburg Gate
- Kurfürstendamm
- Remains of the Berlin Wall
Photo stop at Checkpoint Charlie Museum
Visit the Topography of Terror Museum
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Day 12: Depart for home
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Your experience includes
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Airfare & transportation
Round-trip flights on major carriers; comfortable motorcoach
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Hotels
8 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (10 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
4 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides (5 with extension); 2 walking tours
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Entrances
Matthias Church; Danube evening cruise; Schönbrunn Palace; Dachau; Bavarian castle experience (with extension: cheese-making experience; BearPark; Bern Minster Cathedral)
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Full-time Tour Director
Your culturally connected Tour Director is with your group 24/7, providing deep local insight while handling all on-tour logistics.
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Expert Local Guides
Your expert local guides are natural historians, adding cultural insight and global perspective on your sightseeing tours.
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Continuous Support
Your dedicated EF team helps you every step of the way—from recruiting and enrolling travelers to planning and managing your tour.
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Worldwide Presence
EF has over 500 schools and offices in more than 50 countries worldwide so wherever you go, we're there too.
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24-hour Emergency Service
Travelers and their families can count on EF's dedicated emergency service team.
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Peace of Mind Program
Feel secure knowing your group can change their destination or travel dates due to unforeseen circumstances. Learn more about your flexible options at eftours.com/peaceofmind.
Lowest price
Price is valid for students under the age of 20 at the time of travel that room in triples and quads. Minimum participation is required. Change and cancellation fees of up to the total price will apply. Applicable airline baggage fees are not included and can be found at www.eftours.com/baggage. Program price is valid today only.
