Journey through Central Europe

Prague's Charles Bridge at dawn

September 06 - 21, 2025

Length: 16 days

Region(s): Europe

Activity Level: Activity indicator paw

Type: Land, Small Group Tours

Journey through the heart of Europe, starting with the resilient city of Warsaw before delving into Krakow's rich history and poignant visit to Auschwitz. Traverse the landscapes of Slovakia to Budapest's enchanting streets, indulge in Vienna's imperial grandeur, and conclude with the fairy-tale charm of Prague, all while savoring local cuisines and cultural treasures along the way.

Operated by Odysseys Unlimited

Tour Highlights

Experience all that Central Europe has to offer as you travel along the Danube River and through the Tatra Mountains, enjoying four distinctly different nations.
Sightsee in Poland’s dynamic and progressive capital city of Warsaw.
Experience historic Krakow, touring Old Town, Main Market Square, St. Mary’s Church, and Wawel Castle.
Tour Auschwitz and Birkenau concentration camps with a guide.
Take a half-day excursion to the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a UNESCO site and vast underground city that is carved completely from salt.
Enjoy the elegant Hungarian capital Budapest – the “Paris of the East.”
In Budapest, tour both sides of the iconic Danube River, featuring St. Matthias Church and Fisherman’s Bastion on the Buda side, and the Dohany Synagogue on the Pest side.
Experience the ornate Vienna Opera House and majestic Schönbrunn Palace in Austria’s posh capital city of Vienna before enjoying a classical music concert.
Tour the Vienna Woods, the medieval abbey of Heiligenkreuz, and the health spa town of Baden-Baden.
Explore historic Prague’s many sites: St. Vitus’ Cathedral, Old Town Square, the Jewish Quarter, and the Hradcany (castle) district.

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* Cal lecturer’s participation cannot be guaranteed and is contingent upon a minimum number of paying travelers.

Activity Level 3

What to expect: These trips feature long touring days with travel via motor coach, ship, zodiac, all-terrain vehicle, or train. Travelers are required to board transportation without assistance as well as stand and walk over uneven terrain for extended periods of time. Some tours may include optional higher-intensity activities and travel at higher altitudes with steep ascents and descents. Outings last four to six hours most days.

Suitable for: Travelers who are able to comfortably walk four to six miles, or 6,900–9,200 steps, each day.