Treasures of Central Europe
Every city in Central Europe has its own character, its own mood, its own experience to offer.
In Prague and Budapest, it’s the architectural beauty that captures your attention. In Berlin, you’re pulled in by the pivotal history that’s taken place there. In Munich and Vienna, it’s the charm of the cobblestone streets, wide boulevards and bustling town squares.
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
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Day 3: 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
Time to explore on your own or
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Potsdam
Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar administration of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia; see baroque palaces, pavilions and the royal residence’s gardens. Take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof.
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Day 4: Dresden • Prague
Travel to Dresden
Take a guided tour of Dresden
Travel via Dresden to Prague
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Day 5: 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
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 6: Budapest
Travel via Slovakia to Budapest
Take a cruise on the Danube River
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Day 7: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
Visit Matthias Church
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
Visit the House of Terror Museum
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Day 8: Vienna
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 9: 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
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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 10: Salzburg • Munich
Take a walking tour of Salzburg
With your tour director you will see:
- Old Town
- Mozart's Birthplace
Continue on to Munich
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Day 11: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 12: Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg
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Day 13: Heidelberg
Take a guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Time to explore on your own or
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Neckar Valley
Take in the medieval scenery of rural Germany during an hour-long boat ride along the Neckar River. Then, visit the ruins of the 13th-century Dilsberg Fortress, once the most powerful in the region, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint cobblestoned town that encircles it. Note: Only available between March 25-Oct. 22.
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Colmar • Lucerne
Travel to Colmar
Take a tour of Colmar
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 15: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
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Swiss Folklore Event
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 16: Depart for home
Travel to Zurich airport
Depart for home
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Day 1: Fly overnight to Germany
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Day 2: Berlin
Meet your Tour Director at the airport
Take a walking tour of Berlin
With your tour director you will see:- Unter den Linden
- Reichstag
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Day 3: 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
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Potsdam
Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar administration of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia; see baroque palaces, pavilions and the royal residence’s gardens. Take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof.
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Day 4: Dresden • Prague
Travel to Dresden
Take a guided tour of Dresden
Travel via Dresden to Prague
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Day 5: 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
Take a walking tour of Prague
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Day 6: Budapest
Travel via Slovakia to Budapest
Take a cruise on the Danube River
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Day 7: Budapest
Take a guided tour of Budapest
Visit Matthias Church
Take a walking tour of Budapest
With your tour director you will see:- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Parliament
Visit the House of Terror Museum
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Day 8: Vienna
Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner
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Day 9: 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 10: Salzburg • Munich
Take a walking tour of Salzburg
With your tour director you will see:
- Old Town
- Mozart's Birthplace
Continue on to Munich
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Day 11: Munich
Take a guided tour of Munich
With your expert local guide you will see:- Olympic Stadium
- Residenz
- Marienplatz
Visit Dachau
Take a walking tour of Munich
With your tour director you will see:- Frauenkirche
- Neues Rathaus
- Hofbräuhaus
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Day 12: Heidelberg
Travel to Heidelberg
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Day 13: Heidelberg
Take a guided tour of Heidelberg
Visit the Heidelberg Castle wine barrel
Time to explore on your own or
Add this in-depth excursion:
Neckar Valley
Take in the medieval scenery of rural Germany during an hour-long boat ride along the Neckar River. Then, visit the ruins of the 13th-century Dilsberg Fortress, once the most powerful in the region, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint cobblestoned town that encircles it. Note: Only available between March 25-Oct. 22.
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Day 14: Depart for home
Add 2 more days
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Day 14: Colmar • Lucerne
Travel to Colmar
Take a tour of Colmar
Travel to Lucerne
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Day 15: Lucerne
Take a tour of Lucerne
With your tour director you will see:
- Lion Monument
- Kapellbrücke
- Lake Luzern
Take an excursion to Mount Pilatus
Add this in-depth excursion:
Swiss Folklore Event
Opt to join us for a bit of Swiss tradition. You’ll enjoy a delicious meal, including the chance to try fondue—the Swiss National Dish! Afterwards, watch a show, complete with yodeling, traditional dancing, and Alpine horns. Note: Groups traveling from October to mid-April will enjoy Swiss music during their meal instead of the show.
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Day 16: Depart for home
Travel to Zurich airport
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
12 overnight stays in hotels with private bathrooms (14 with extension)
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Regional-style meals
European breakfast and dinner daily
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Guided sightseeing
7 sightseeing tours led by expert, licensed local guides; 4 walking tours; (2 sightseeing tours led by your Tour Director with extension)
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Entrances
Topography of Terror Museum; Matthias Church; Danube evening cruise; House of Terror Museum; Classical concert; Schönbrunn Palace; Dachau; Heidelberg Castle wine barrel; (with extension: Swiss Alps Experience)
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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.
