New Year’s in Budapest: Highlights of Eastern Europe (Plus)
17 days, 5 cities |
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Why go?
10/10 history buffs agree: the best fuel for New Year's deep dive into the cultures of Eastern Europe is a stream of sausages and Pilsners. So fuel up, ‘cause you’ll be immersed in classical culture, WWII remembrance, and awe-inspiring architecture on this off-the-beaten-path adventure.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book 'em yourself)
- 15 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 16 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- A New Year’s celebration in Budapest
- 5 insider city tours with a local guide
- A guided tour of the Wieliczka Salt Mines
Picture yourself
- Unwinding in a traditional Hungarian thermal spa
- Bar hopping through Budapest’s eclectic watering holes
- Tapdancing your way through the cobblestone streets of Prague
- Snapping selfies in front of the famous John Lennon Wall
- Adding to the famous graffiti of the Berlin Wall
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight Flight
Board your overnight flight, bound for Budapest. Sit back, relax, and try picking up Hungarian, one of the hardest languages to learn (it’s a lot more throaty for starters).
Day 2: Arrive in Budapest + Welcome Dinner
Welcome to Eastern Europe! Your Tour Director will be waiting at the airport when you arrive. Today is the day to adjust, make new friends and start the journey right.
In the evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner of local cuisine and drinks with fellow travelers at an authentic local spot. Afterwards, you’re free to take the party elsewhere!
- Land at the airport and meet a waiting EF representative.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get familiar with the area around your hotel with an introductory walk with your Tour Director.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Special Black Friday Hours:
Thursday, November 14: 9am–7pm ET
Friday–Saturday, November 15–16: 9:30am–5pm ET