Eastern Road – Hungary | Poland | Austria | Germany | Czechia Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Eastern Road Tours for Young Adults

The one that gives the ultimate Eastern European experience with 6 countries in 13 days

The ultimate collision of history and modernity happen here in the arms of Eastern Europe. Commencing in Berlin with the option to loop back around or end in Warsaw, you will flutter from traditional meals and royal castles, to eclectic clubs filled with well-dressed locals.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.6 out of 5 stars (113 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

13 days, 6 countries from about $ 2183* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > Hungary | Poland | Austria | Germany | Czechia

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Berlin

Day 2: Berlin

Day 3: Berlin

Dresden

Prague

Day 4: Prague

Day 5: Prague

Kutna Hora

Vienna

Day 6: Vienna

Day 7: Vienna

Bratislava

Budapest

Day 8: Budapest

Day 9: Budapest

Banská Bystrica

Kraków

Day 10: Kraków

Day 11: Kraków

Auschwitz

Warsaw

Day 12: Warsaw

Day 13: Warsaw

Berlin

Day 1: Start Berlin

Berlin

Here we are in the arms of Germany, the first of 6 incredible countries we’re going to get very familiar with over the next 13 days. Settle in to your new digs before we head out to start the exploring. This city is one of the world’s most historical spots, where history and modern Europe come together. And let us tell you, it is seriously cool. We will dive right in with an A to Z of the city with your Trip Manager, and with all this knowledge to hand you’re sure to be hungry, so we’ll down some traditional German food at a local restaurant to start the trip right. This is happening!

Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerIncluded ExperienceTour BerlinGet your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.

Day 2: Berlin

Berlin

Make today a perfectly blended affair of old meets new. Opt onto an historical walking tour & see where many East Berliners tried to escape to the West at Checkpoint Charlie, the Berlin Wall, the Holocaust Memorial and Brandenburg Gate, to name but a few. Your Local Guide takes the charge on this one, nothing like an inside angle on a destination. Then follow this up by shopping small boutiques and perusing the street art and pokey galleries symbolic of Berlin’s creative scene, stopping to re-fuel on a beer or two. We know you won’t want to leave.

Ibis Berlin Messe (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Historical Walking TourDiscover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
Additional costs apply

Alternative BerlinYou can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Berlin to Prague

Berlin

Finishing Berlin off on an important note we see the longest remaining section of the Berlin Wall known as East Side Gallery and one of the city’s symbols, covered in grafitti from head to toe. Next up, we head to the border and stop at a town called Dresden.

Dresden

A drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirthed beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence.

Prague

By the afternoon we’ll be Czech side, heading to the buzzing capital city of Prague. Always down to explore, we’ll waste no time getting acquainted with castles, bridges, gothic cathedrals & general prettiness galore on an included Locally Guided tour of the city on foot. You’ll be feeling like a local in no time at all.

B&B Hotel Prague (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceBrowse East Side Gallery Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.Included ExperienceSee Dresden highlights See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
Included Experience Tour Prague on foot Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
Traditional Czech EveningIn the heart of Prague, you’ll get up close to Czech culture with a live music performance & traditional dancing. Try out the hearty local dishes, like different dumplings, as you sample the local wine & beer. This is the perfect chance for a festive night out with the group, so make sure you get some pointers from your Trip Manager & keep it going with a night out, Prague style.
Additional costs apply

Day 4: Prague

Prague

Prague is yours to uncover, one ovocné knedlíky traditional fruit dumpling at a time. Grab a push bike and follow yet another Local Guide around, your knowledged up guide who will reveal the secrets of another side of the city, from the John Lennon wall to the ‘Dancing Houses’. Use your free time to shop for some famous Bohemian beads and amber jewellery or dive a little deeper into the lanes and courtyards of the Old Town, and sus out a roof bar for a cocktail overlooking the city.

B&B Hotel Prague (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included ExperienceTour Prague on Two WheelsCycle through the historic streets to see the landmarks and gothic architecture of this beautiful Bohemian city.

Day 5: Prague to ViennaMake Travel Matter®

Prague

Just remember, with every great city we leave behind we find another one, and today we have Vienna in our vision.

Kutna Hora

Out of Prague, our first stop is the World Heritage-listed Kutná Hora. Make the local Sedlec Ossuary chapel high priority, it’s decked out and furnished in the bones of over 40,000 … humans. And trust us it’s a must see in this part of the world.

Vienna

Here in Vienna, we’ll be greeted by Baroque streetscapes and trendy coffee shops, it’ll be pretty hard not to fall in love instantly. With so much to do and see, we’ll take a city tour, seeing the grandeur of Hofburg Palace, the uber elegant State Opera House and the gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen’s Cathedral.

Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceVisit Kutná Hora (Home of the Bone Church)We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies).
Included ExperienceGet to know Vienna Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.
Make Travel Matter®Habibi & Hawara Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)Dine at Habibi & Hawara, a private initiative in the city of Vienna for a diverse and colourful meal. Their mission is to hire staff with refugee and migrant backgrounds to train them with the relevant skills to become successful entrepreneurs of their own.
Additional costs apply

Day 6: Vienna

Vienna

Let’s make one thing very clear: if you want to make your whole day about full-bodied Viennese coffee & warm apple strudel with whipped cream, we’re not going to judge. Those who can drag themselves away from this heavenly situation may wish to pop by the Vienna Museum of Art or roam the streets on architectural observation. Tonight you have the chance to please your sense of sound with the classical music this city is famous for at a traditional concert in a real life PALACE. Mum would be so proud!

Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

A Classic Night Out Experience Austria’s cultural heritage with a Mozart & Strauss concert
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Vienna to Budapest

Vienna

Vielen dank, Vienna! We are officially in love with everything you are. We’d stay for another strudel but we’ve heard about these famous Hungarian chimney cakes dusted in cinnamon and we’re a little bit intrigued…

Bratislava

There’s nothing like stopping for lunch in an entirely new country before moving onto another, this is Europe after all. We’ll stretch our legs in the Slovakian capital with a stroll in the Old Town and come across it’s famous statues. They all have a story behind them, and you’ll learn about them all.

Budapest

Fun fact #1: Buda and Pest are two different cities separated by a river, together they make Budapest. Fun fact #2: You’re going to be head over heels with both of them by the time we scoot outta here. After a satisfying day of sightseeing of both sides of the city, and all the sights you’ve seen or read about, down goulash and cabbage rolls on tonight’s Danube cruise; you’ll be completely in the Hungarian spirit of things by the time we dock.

Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceTour Budapest with a local An expert walking tour that’ll take you past the Royal Palace, Chain Bridge and Fisherman’s Bastion.Budapest River Cruise with DinnerTake in a different view of the “Paris of the East” from the river Danube while cruising past night-time Budapest. Our Local Guide tells you about Hungary’s heyday when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dominant & points out the city’s important buildings from this period, which are lit up for the night. Try some Hungarian specialities like goulash & enjoy some drinks.
Additional costs apply

Day 8: Budapest

Budapest

Those still keen to explore can jump on the Budapest Past and Present Tour and continue learning about this incredible city. The House of Terror, the Parliament Building, and some blissful buildings, this will take you on a journey of old and new. After all the beauty and knowledge you soaked up yesterday at the church of St. Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge, you’ll probably be feeling like a day soaking in the cities famous outdoor thermal pools set amongst Art Nouveau architecture while getting a bargain-priced massage – because why not. Blissed out in Budapest – there’s an Insta caption for you.

Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Széchenyi Baths & Walking TourWith a local guide take a walk through the downtown area of Budapest & hear the stories of this area; You will see Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty square, House of Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube Bank before relaxing in Szechenyi Baths. Szechenyi Baths thermal spring is one of the deepest & warmest in the city.

Additional costs apply

Day 9: Budapest to Krakow

Budapest3 countries in one day – we can and we will! In no great hurry we will float out of Hungary with a sojourn through Slovakia (oh hello again) before we head into Poland for dinner. Ah, the life of a traveller.

Banská Bystrica

Pastel painted and manicured to perfection, Banska Bystrica is a lunch break that will charm you to no end. Make this a real box ticker by tucking into an item of Slovakia’s traditional creamy, dumpling filled cuisine.

Kraków

Once the capital of Poland, Krakow is now known for its silver mining heritage and tales of mythical dragons. Tonight we take you to one of our favourite restaurants for a traditional feed, then you can rest up knowing we have all day tomorrow to get our Polish on.

Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 10: Krakow

Kraków

A Jewish Quarter, a jaw-dropping castle & museums aplenty are just some of the relics found in the relatively untouched Krakow. The UNESCO World Heritage-listed centre should occupy your time with an included sightseeing tour with our Local Guide. You’ll even see a fire breathing dragon, very Game of Thrones might we add. Beautiful old town square will leave you charmed and packed full of knowledge once the tour wraps up. What else? We recommend you also conserve some energy for the option to get involved with a traditional Polish Pierogi (dumpling) evening, consisting of, well, dumplings. Collective YUM at these sweet and savoury treats.

Vienna House Easy Cracow (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included Experience Guided tour of Kraków A local expert will take you around the UNESCO-listed Old Town, show you Wawel Castle and tell you the best place to taste some pierogi.
Traditional Polish Pierogi EveningHungry? Take a step back in time this evening by indulging in traditional Polish favourites. Stroll to Europe’s largest Medieval town square, Rynek Glowny, where we settle in for the night at a centuries-old restaurant. This isn’t a meal for the faint-hearted so make sure you’ve got an empty stomach! You’ll indulge in all the delicious specialities that the Polish are famous for, including scrumptious pierogi, all washed down with a few drinks.
Additional costs apply

Day 11: Krakow to Warsaw

Kraków

This morning we change our tune and take a moving stop at Auschwitz, the most infamous former Nazi concentration camp and a very sobering experience.

AuschwitzWe will change pace as we drop to an unfamiliar level by visiting the concentration camp memorials of Auschwitz & Birkenau. Learning and growing is what we travellers do.WarsawPerogies Polish dumplings and a glass of compote somewhere within Warsaw’s lively cafe scene should be your introduction to this emerging European capital. As we pull into the city, just ask your Trip Manager for the best local hangs. We have all day tomorrow to explore, so there’s no need to start whipping through the to-do list just yet.

Moxy Warsaw Praga (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Included ExperienceSee Auschwitz Concentration Camp Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II.

Day 12: Warsaw

Warsaw

You didn’t think we were winding down now, did you? Gosh no. Not when we have an old Jewish Ghetto to explore and an authentic Polish feast to devour, and both are included. Tragic bombings after the war have seen this city experience a re-birth, and it’s packed with museums, a buzzing street art scene, and cool vibes dotted with a dose of random to keep us on our toes. Your Local guide will give you the insider track as we take it all in on foot. A renowned musical city, keep your ears open day long and see what sound pleasures you also stumble upon. We’ll treat you to dinner tonight, as, wait for it, it’s our last night on tour. And oh what a tour it has been. We’ve eaten, strolled and learnt more than we thought possible, and no doubt made some unbreakable bonds along the way. Over dinner we’ll reminisce on the good times!

Moxy Warsaw Praga (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Included Experience Tour Warsaw with a guide Stroll around the Polish capital, listening to pearls of wisdom from your expert guide. You’ll see the Old Town, Royal Castle and more.
Included ExperienceEat a Polish dinner in Warsaw Fill up on Polish food in an authentic Warsaw restaurant with 20 of your new BFFs.

Day 13: End Warsaw/Berlin

WarsawWhether you choose to hitch a free ride back to Berlin or you end your festivities here in Warsaw, the pain will be equally unbearable. We have just two words: Reunion Trip.Berlin

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Included Experience
Tour Prague on foot

Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.

INCLUDED

Included Experience
Visit Kutná Hora (Home of the Bone Church)

We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies).

INCLUDED

Included Experience
See Auschwitz Concentration Camp

Reflect on the tragedies of the past with a solemn visit to the largest concentration camp in World War II.

INCLUDED

Alternative Berlin

You can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Make Travel Matter®
Habibi & Hawara Dinner (MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience)

Dine at Habibi & Hawara, a private initiative in the city of Vienna for a diverse and colourful meal. Their mission is to hire staff with refugee and migrant backgrounds to train them with the relevant skills to become successful entrepreneurs of their own.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Széchenyi Baths & Walking Tour

With a local guide take a walk through the downtown area of Budapest & hear the stories of this area; You will see Saint Stephen’s Basilica, Liberty square, House of Parliament, the Shoes on the Danube Bank before relaxing in Szechenyi Baths. Szechenyi Baths thermal spring is one of the deepest & warmest in the city.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

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FAQs:

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Included Meals:

12 Breakfasts, 4 Dinners

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Team:

Expert Trip Manager, Driver and Local Guides

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Group Size:

Average 35 people

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Transfers:

Coach

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