Central Europe - 2022
Central Europe - 2022
Central Europe - 2022
15 Days Starting in Frankfurt and ending in Frankfurt, Germany
Visiting: Frankfurt, Weimar, Berlin, Poznań, Warsaw, Jasna Góra, Oswiecim, Kraków, Tatra Mountains, Slovakia, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Czechia, Prague, Nuremberg
Tour operator:
Tour code:
6070-2022
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Physical rating:
Active pace
Age range:
5-99
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians, Please make Cosmos aware at the time of booking what your requirements are and they will endeavour to assist with your request.
Tour operated in:
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Tour Overview
Learn about Central Europe’s rich history and see its historical sites as you travel through the heart of Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic. One of the highlights of this Central Europe tour is a visit to Jasna Góra, the monastery in near Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Its Black Madonna, a painting of the Virgin Mary, is a symbol of the country and venerated as the "Queen of Poland." While in Poland, you'll also stop in Auschwitz to visit what is left of the concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Sightseeing with a Local Guide—a local expert who knows the history, culture, and secrets of the city—is included in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. Sights you’ll see during your city tours include Berlin’s Brandenburg Gate, dating to 1791; Budapest’s Heroes' Square, representing 1,000 years of Hungarian history, Bratislava’s old town center; Prague’s Charles Bridge, dating to 1357 and one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges, and the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410; and the Imperial city center of Vienna, the city of the Hapsburgs.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Frankfurt Area, Germany
Location: Frankfurt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt (or similar)
Meals Included: No Meals
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and fellow travelers.
Day 2 : Frankfurt Area–Weimar–Berlin
Location: Weimar, Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Abba Berlin (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Our first stop today is in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the “Athens of Germany.” Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin.Today’s Distance: 357 mi/ 575 km
Day 3 : Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Abba Berlin (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin has developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its Neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden. This is now complemented by brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities.
Day 4 : Berlin–Poznan, Poland–Warsaw
Location: Poznań, Warsaw
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Moxy Warsaw Praga (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading centers, and admire its Renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland.Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km
Day 5 : Warsaw
Location: Warsaw
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Moxy Warsaw Praga (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section.
Day 6 : Warsaw–Jasna Góra–Auschwitz–Kraków
Location: Jasna Góra, Oswiecim, Kraków
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Swing (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has become the country’s national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków.Today’s Distance: 289 mi/ 465 km
Day 7 : Kraków
Location: Kraków
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Swing (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
This, they say, is Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital, and today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and visit Wawel Cathedral. Free time later to explore this interesting town at your own pace and mingle with the locals.
Day 8 : Kraków–Budapest, Hungary
Location: Tatra Mountains, Slovakia, Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Centrum (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the liveliest Eastern European capital.Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km
Day 9 : Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Novotel Centrum (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the included guided city tour.
Day 10 : Budapest–Bratislava, Slovakia–Vienna, Austria
Location: Bratislava, Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Star Inn Schoenbrunn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Journey northwest and cross the border into neighboring Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna.Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km
Day 11 : Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Star Inn Schoenbrunn (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Join the included city sightseeing tour for an introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own or join our wonderful optional excursions.
Day 12 : Vienna–Prague, Czech Republic
Location: Czechia, Prague
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clarion Congress Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Morning at leisure or join an optional excursion. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague.Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km
Day 13 : Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Clarion Congress Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. Your Tour Director may suggest an optional evening excursion with traditional Czech music and entertainment.
Day 14 : Prague–Nuremberg–Germany, Frankfurt Area
Location: Nuremberg, Frankfurt
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Leonardo Royal Frankfurt (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area.Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km
Day 15 : Frankfurt Area
Location: Frankfurt
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.
What's Included
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Accommodation
It may occasionally be necessary to use alternative hotels of a similar standard to those shown.
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Fully Guided
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Meals
14 breakfasts, 5 dinners
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All Domestic Coach Transportation
What's Not Included
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Tipping and Gratuities
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International Travel
Check out our Q&As
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Yes
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Will passengers from another country be participating in the tour?
Yes
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Are flights included in this tour?
No
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Will I know the names and details of all the accommodation before I depart?
Yes
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1961
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Cosmos is committed to minimizing our impact on the environment and to reducing dependence on non-renewable resources. In this endeavor, we have implemented policies to support this mission and are working carefully to enhance our products with this mission and our values combined. We are committed to complying with all relevant legislation and/or regulations.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Travel documents, including any air tickets, itineraries, and other information, are available approximately two to three weeks prior to departure provided full payment has been received.
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
All guests are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 for travel through February, 2023. Beginning March 1, 2023, while we highly recommend vaccination, we will no longer require it. We ask all guests to comply with airline and destination requirements, which still may apply. To check your destination requirements for your travel dates, view the Latest Travel & Health Restrictions for Travel.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of cosmos charges.
Up to 65 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 64 days before tour starts: Forfeit 20% of booking price.
At 21 days before tour starts: Forfeit 30% of booking price.
At 7 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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