Eastern Europe Local Immersion & Homestays Trips & Packages Tours & Trips

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• Enjoy a jaw-droppingly scenic walk along the banks of the river danube in budapest. threaded with bridges and hemmed in by castles and historic city buildings, europe's second longest river is also one of its most beautiful
• Escape to the country and visit lake balaton, where you can sail across emerald waters, try your hand windsurfing, or savour a (very) lazy afternoon wine tasting.
• Eat your way through croatia’s mix of european cuisines in zagreb, with everything from fresh mediterranean seafood to italian-influenced antipasti and heavenly fried fritule doughnuts.
• Escape city life on the chilled-out shores of lake bled in slovenia. visit a church on the tiny island in the centre of the lake and treat yourself to a slice of bled's famous cream cake
• There's more to italy than pasta, romance and old statues (although those are pretty awesome). the cinque terre might just be the most epic stretch of coastline in the world

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• Contrast the booming city of paris with time to see the city's world famous sights - such as the eiffel tower and the louvre - without having to rush
• The beating heart of modern germany, berlin is packed with history, arts and culture. the city's poignant memorials serve not just to recognise the past, but to educate new generations into the future
• Soak up the royal history of krakow's wawel castle and step back in time with a stroll through its medieval main square
• Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the czech republic. soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in prague before stepping right into a fairytale of cesky krumlov
• Escape to the country and visit lake balaton, where you can sail across emerald waters, try your hand windsurfing, or savour a (very) lazy afternoon wine tasting.

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• Travelling in a smaller group of like-minded people (friends!) mostly by trains (that is called a ‘responsible manner’) is the best way to move around europe
• Now one of the world's most artistic and exciting cities, berlin has a complex history. and beer is cheaper than water here. go figure
• Visit mauerpark in berlin, or otherwise called wall park. listen to some interesting stories of post war berlin
• Krakow's wawel castle will blow your mind. walking through its medieval main square is like time travel
• Find out why mariacki hejnal sounds like its cut in half. sample obwarzanki while doing that. what’s obwarzanki? well, find out in krakow!

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• Encounter the legacy of russian tsar peter the great while exploring the enigmatic streets that showcase the many palaces and museums of st petersburg
• Live it local in the lively gorky park in moscow, check out the awesome architecture in moscow metro stations, or get up close with the russian power center red square and kremlin
• Wander the streets in kiev and lviv, two amazing cities showcasing the free and young spirit of ukraine, a country with its troubles – but still knows the importance of a good time
• Enjoy a city escape and chase the romance at the uniquely landscaped tunnel of love – iconic for its awning trees made by nature and passing trains. it's believed that if a couple who are truly in love make a wish here then it will come true
• Be inspired by budapest, one of the largest and most beautiful cities in eastern and central europe. the hospitality scene here is awesome, lively and sometimes hedonistic – no doubt you'll rave about it once you get home

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• Smooth easy bike paths
• Alps as the backdrop for most of the journey
• Scenic, quiet roads without traffic
• Outdoor activities: cycling, river rafting, and hiking
• Premier hotels and historical palaces

Highlights

• Contrast the booming city of paris with time to see the city's world famous sights - such as the eiffel tower and the louvre - without having to rush
• The beating heart of modern germany, berlin is packed with history, arts and culture. the city's poignant memorials serve not just to recognise the past, but to educate new generations into the future
• Soak up the royal history of krakow's wawel castle and step back in time with a stroll through its medieval main square
• Immerse yourself in the history, architecture and bohemian vibes of the czech republic. soak up the smooth sounds of jazz at a low-lit bar in prague before stepping right into a fairytale of cesky krumlov
• Wander through belgrade’s bohemian quarter and grand 19th-century boulevards, before launching yourself into its animated nightlife.

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• Take part in a traditional Polish Pierogi making class
• Sample Czech beer culture on a tour of Prague’s local pubs
• Travel by traditional, wooden rafts through the Dunajec Gorge

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• Explore fascinating monuments of Russia’s imperial and communist past
• Craft your own unique Christmas decorations and traditional church candles
• Experience rural Russian living with an overnight stay at an eco-farm and a traditional shashlik for dinner