WARSAW, KRAKÓW, BUDAPEST, VIENNA, & PRAGUE
Join us for this escorted Great Cities of Eastern Europe tour package from the U.S. with airfare included. It showcases some of the best Eastern European countries to visit and the most beautiful cities and towns within them. Captivating capitals. Charming towns. Ample opportunities to experience places that are UNESCO World Heritage designated. Questions about where you’re headed and additional sightseeing and dining tips while traveling? Ask away! Your knowledgeable smarTours® guide has the answers and ensures your trip runs smoothly, so that you can just focus on being immersed in these atmospheric destinations.
Itinerary at
a Glance
- Overnight international flight to Warsaw
- 2 nights in Warsaw
- 2 nights in Kraków
- 3 nights in Budapest
- 3 nights in Vienna
- 3 nights in Prague
- Return flight to the U.S.
Tour
Highlights
- Warsaw city tour – Vistula River, Old Town, Royal Route
- Częstochowa – Jasna Góra Monastery
- Auschwitz concentration camp
- Kraków city tour – Wawel Royal Castle, St. Mary’s Church, Market Square
- Budapest city tour – Fisherman’s Bastion, Castle Hill, Matthias Church, Citadel
- Danube Bend river region, Szentendre (Hungary)
- Vienna city tour – Ring Boulevard, Hofburg, Vienna State Opera, Saint Stephen’s Cathedral
- Moravia (Czech Republic)
- Dürnstein (Austria)
- Telč (Czech Republic)
- Prague city tour – Hradčany castle, Old Royal Palace, Charles Bridge, Old Town historic core
Your Tour
Includes
- Round-trip flight from New York (JFK)
- Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
- Accommodations at superior, first-class hotels
- 18 meals: 13 full buffet breakfasts (B), 5 dinners (D)
- Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees
- Experienced English-speaking Tour Director and local guides
- Intra-Europe ground transportation
Tour Itinerary
Guided Tour Pricing
Price includes round-trip airfare from the U.S. (Land-only pricing available on request.)
| Depart | Return | Depart - Return | Best Value Pricing - Reserve by Apr 30, 2021 | Reserve after Apr 30, 2021 |
Select Tour | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 2021 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| August 21 | September 4 | Aug 21 - Sep 4 |
$3,899 | $3,999 | $4,299 |
Book Now: |
| September 18 | October 2 | Sep 18 - Oct 2 |
$3,799 | $3,899 | $4,199 |
Book Now: |
| October 9 | October 23 | Oct 9 - Oct 23 |
$3,699 | $3,799 | $4,099 |
Book Now: |
| 2022 | 2022 | w/ eCheck Discount | Sale | After Sale | ||
| April 16 | April 30 | Apr 16 - Apr 30 |
$3,999 | $4,099 | $4,399 |
Book Now: |
| May 21 | June 4 | May 21 - Jun 4 |
$4,199 | $4,299 | $4,599 |
Book Now: |
| June 11 | June 25 | Jun 11 - Jun 25 |
$4,299 | $4,399 | $4,699 |
Book Now: |
| July 16 | July 30 | Jul 16 - Jul 30 |
$4,399 | $4,499 | $4,799 |
Book Now: |
| August 20 | September 3 | Aug 20 - Sep 3 |
$4,399 | $4,499 | $4,799 |
Book Now: |
| September 17 | October 1 | Sep 17 - Oct 1 |
$4,199 | $4,299 | $4,599 |
Book Now: |
| October 8 | October 22 | Oct 8 - Oct 22 |
$3,999 | $4,099 | $4,399 |
Book Now: |
Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
2021 Departures: Single room supplement is $949.
2022 Departures: Single room supplement is $999.
For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm EST) at 800-337-7773.
Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $99 per person for all 2021 departures, and $300 per person for all 2022 departures. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.
Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.
Pricing is subject to change. Payment (non-refundable) should be made by cash (Euros). Subject to a minimum number of participants and availability.
Featured Accommodations
Before You Depart
FLIGHT INFORMATION
Flights from the U.S. and back are on the following schedules. Please make sure to allow sufficient time for clearing customs and immigration if you are planning a connecting flight. We recommend at least three-and-a-half hours. Please note that flight schedules are subject to change without prior notice.
| Departure Date | Airline | Depart | Return |
| 2021: Jun. 26, Sep. 18, Oct. 9 | Swiss Airlines | 9:00PM | 4:00PM |
| 2021: Aug. 21 | KLM Airlines / Delta Airlines | 6:30PM | 2:30PM |
| 2022: All Dates | TBA | TBA | TBA |
ADVANCE SEAT ASSIGNMENT
The above airlines do not assign seats in advance. Seat assignments can only be arranged at the airport upon check-in. If you have a preferred seating choice, please make sure you check-in for your flight as early as possible.
Please note that smarTours is not involved in either your seat assignment or in the crediting of miles. Also note, mileage accrual eligibility is subject to change without prior notice.
LAND-ONLY TRAVELERS
International flights to/from the U.S. are not included. Land-only travelers are responsible for arranging the entry and exit flights, as well as their arrival and departure transfers. smarTours cannot be held responsible for any damage caused by air schedule changes and delays. Unused land services are non-refundable.
Main Tour: Land-only services start upon independent check-in at your Warsaw hotel on Day 2 of the itinerary and end after breakfast at your Prague hotel on Day 15.
PASSPORT AND VISA INFORMATION
You must possess a passport valid for at least 6 months after the date of travel. No visa is required for U.S. passport holders. Non-U.S. citizens should check with the respective consulates as to the most current visa requirements to all their travel destinations.
Please remember that it is your responsibility to obtain the necessary travel documents before the trip.
TICKETS AND FINAL DOCUMENTS
Your airline tickets, along with final instructions and additional travel tips, will be sent to you 7–10 days before the scheduled departure of your tour. Please make sure to advise us in case your address changes.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS
Immunizations are not currently required; however, you should consult your personal physician, local public health authorities or the Center of Disease Control (CDC) as to their suggestions.
CLIMATE
You may expect daytime temperatures averaging in the 60s in May and September, the 70s from June through August, the 50s in April and October and the 40s in March and November.
CULTURE AND DRESS
Certain religious sites require a dress code—specifically, long-sleeve shirts and long pants or floor-length skirts.
NON-INCLUDED MEALS AND SIGHTSEEING
The hotels used on this tour offer several dining choices, ranging from coffee shops to specialty restaurants. The average cost for dinner (excluding drinks) in the coffee shop is about $20-25 per meal, per person. Optional sightseeing tours and evening activities will be offered. Your hotel will accept credit cards for your non-included meals.
CREDIT CARDS AND LOCAL CURRENCY
Hotels and some stores accept major credit cards. However, for “street shopping,” you will need local currency or U.S. Dollars. Your hotels will be able to exchange cash for local currency. It is recommended that you bring along cash in small denominations.
BAGGAGE
Each passenger may bring one piece of checked-in luggage (suitcase) max. 44 pounds, and one carry-on not exceeding 18″x10″x8″. We recommend that you do not overpack and that you take a variety of separates with climate and comfort in mind.
Multimedia
Check out this video from a smarTours traveler on this trip of a lifetime!