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The most popular methods of traveling while on Eastern Europe tours and vacations are by motorcoach, train, and river cruise. Each of these means of travel provides different vantage points to view the beauty of these amazing travel destinations. Visit castles, cathedrals, museums, and cafes while exploring all of the area's history while on our Eastern Europe tours or river cruises.
Travel through some of the most historic lands throughout the world when you travel to Eastern Europe in 2023 and 2024. Throughout these lands, there is an abundance of history that you can experience alongside a vast amount of modern-day culture. If you are looking for a historic and cultural experience, then Eastern Europe is the perfect place for you.
There are several amazing Eastern Europe tour packages available offering a variety of budget-friendly travel options. River cruises have become a popular way to travel the region. Atlas Cruises and Tours sells a large volume of Eastern Europe tours and Eastern Europe vacations offering you unbeatable service, prices, and unparalleled value.
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There’s no bad time for an Eastern Europe trip, but we love visiting during the off-season , which is between October and March. Off-season travel comes with many perks, including fewer crowds, special events, more comfortable temperatures, and seasonal cuisine.
Eastern Europe is also known for Christmas markets that are so magical, we have a whole tour centered around them .
Most of our Eastern European tour packages are between 9 and 15 days long, and they’re full of things to do! If you like taking your time, we’d recommend a longer tour for your Eastern Europe vacation.
Some of the go-to spots for Eastern Europe travel include the Hungarian Parliament Building, Matthias Church, Bratislava, Belvedere Palace, and the Wawel Cathedral. You can visit each of these sites—all rich in history—on our Highlights of Eastern Europe tour .
Eastern Europe is so full of history, it feels like there’s a landmark around every corner. Here are a few of them:
- Prague Castle, where Charles IV governed the Holy Roman Empire
- Kezmarok’s UNESCO-listed wooden articular church
- St. Stephen’s Basilica, a richly decorated cathedral in Budapest
- Schönbrunn Palace, full of architectural beauty, in Vienna, Austria
You can learn a lot about a place by trying its foods—and Eastern Europe is no exception. So many travelers say their favorite part of our Eastern Europe tours is tasting all the different foods! Here are some to sample:
- Croatian Strukli, This popular cheese pastry is soft, melty, creamy, and crisp all at once.
- Czech Palacinky, Think French crepes, but lighter and sweeter.
- Austrian Wiener Schnitzel, You’ve probably heard of this breaded, fried veal cutlet dish, but it’s too delicious not to mention.
- Serbian Cevapcici, These crisp, juicy sausages can be found all over the Balkans.
- Polish Gołabki, Picture soft cabbage leaves filled with minced meat, swimming in tangy tomato sauce. Now picture eating it.
- Lithuanian Borscht, This traditional beet soup is definitely the prettiest thing you could possibly eat on any of our Eastern Europe trips.
One of the biggest reasons people choose our guided Eastern Europe tours is because it’s so easy. We do all the planning for you, so you don’t have to stress about booking tickets or even finding the best places to visit on our Eastern Europe trips. Tour Directors and local guides will escort you to all the best spots and tell you anything you want to know.
Another benefit of going on group tours of Eastern Europe is that you’ll travel alongside a group of like-minded adventurers, and you might even make some new friends along the way.
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17 Day Eastern Europe Tour of Vienna, Budapest, Kraków, Berlin and Prague
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Shine a spotlight on Prague's colorful medieval streets and good times with a local Hungarian family at their winery. On this exciting eastern Europe trip you’ll get to know all the highlights and hidden gems of eight spellbinding countries.
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Delight your senses on the Highlights of Eastern Europe tour as you travel through Budapest, Warsaw and Vienna alongside Local Experts. In the German capital, a robust Berlin sightseeing itinerary meanders through the leafy Tiergarten of the Reichstag building, to the Brandenburg Gate and along the Unter den Linden to the State Opera House, and Museum Island. In Vienna, see, hear and taste the city from a local perspective at the Mozart & Strauss Concert dinner—with a menu composed of traditional Austrian delicacies and classical music masterpieces. Across the border in the Polish Capital, enjoy the Warsaw Cooking of an expert chef with a demonstration of traditional dumpling making techniques.
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Note Regarding Crossing Borders between non-Schengen Countries: In order to clear customs at the non-Schengen ports, the Reception staff will take your passport during the cruise in order to show local authorities as we pass borders. Occasionally you will need to come to the front desk to have your identify quickly crossed checked with your passport by the authorities. The process is quick and efficient and there is no need for declarations, etc.
TRAVELING WITH CHILDREN AS A GUARDIAN: If you are traveling as the guardian of a child/children, we strongly suggest that you carry a letter from both parents of the child authorizing emergency treatment in the event of illness or accident. For travel abroad, many foreign countries have specific entry requirements for children under 21 who are traveling internationally without BOTH parents. (These requirements are in response to the increased incidence of children being abducted and taken abroad.) PLEASE NOTE THAT TAUCK IS NOT RESPONSIBLE for the disruption of travel caused by improper documentation for children traveling without both parents.
How to Book a Tour
See your travel advisor, or call Tauck at 800-468-2825 to make a reservation.
At the time of booking, please have the following information ready for all members of your party:
- Tour Name and Departure Date
- Traveler's Name: First and last names as they appear on your passport or driver's license
- Traveler's Address(es)
- Email Address*
- Traveler's Phone Number(s)*
- Emergency Contact Information: Please provide the name and phone number of a relative or friend (not travelling with you) whom we could contact during the tour in the unlikely event of an emergency
- Interest in purchasing a travel protection plan (US and Canada)
- Interest in extending your trip by staying in a Tauck recommended hotel before your trip begins or after it ends
- Interest in our specially negotiated airfares
* Required Fields
Deposits & Final Payment
The deposit and the fees for the optional Protection Plan or Cancel Fee Waiver [CFW] coverage are due at time of booking.
The deposit amount is $900 per person
Final Payments:
Final Payment is due to Tauck 60 days before departure for lands trips, and 120 days before departure for cruises and rail journeys. If your deposit was made by credit card, final payment will be automatic unless you opted out at time of booking. Bookings without full payment at this time may be subject to cancellation without notice. Failure to make payment will be a considered a cancellation by the guest and all applicable cancellation fees will apply.
Cruise Protection Plan
Effective for plans purchased as of July 1, 2021:
Tauck's Cruise and Event Protection
Tauck's Cruise & Event Protection provides you with cancellation protection before your journey begins as well as insurance benefits while you are traveling. It must be purchased within 10 days of your initial deposit. Guest Protection includes the following:
Cancellation Waiver – Provided by Tauck:
Under Tauck's Cancellation Fee Waiver you can cancel your tour for ANY REASON and Tauck will reduce the regular cancellation fees outlined herein, provided we are notified of cancellation before your cruise departs. Certain terms and restrictions apply (see below*).
*Extreme Circumstances: In the event of an act of God, war (whether declared or undeclared), terrorism, accident, natural disaster, outbreak of disease, or other event or circumstance beyond our control that contributes to or results in cancellation rates above our historical cancellation rates in the absence of such event or occurrence, Tauck reserves the right to issue a credit to you in lieu of a money-back refund, applicable to a future Tauck journey. Travel Insurance Benefits – Underwritten by United States Fire Insurance Company.
- Trip Cancellation – Should you cancel for covered reasons, the plan reimburses cancellation fees imposed, up to your total trip cost.
- Trip Interruption – If you have to interrupt your tour for covered reasons, the plan provides reimbursement to catch up to your tour or return home.
- Travel Delay – Provides reimbursement for missed, prepaid travel arrangements if you are delayed by a common carrier, natural disaster, unannounced strike, or other reasons as cited in the plan.
- Medical Expense – Reimburses covered medical expenses incurred in the event you become injured or sick during your trip.
- Baggage / Personal Effects Protection – Provides reimbursement in the event your luggage or personal effects are, lost, stolen, damaged or delayed during your trip.
Worldwide Emergency Assistance Services – Provided by Carefree Travel Assistance; 24-hour emergency telephone assistance hotline for medical and travel related problems.
The cost of Tauck's Cruise and Event Protection is: $799 per person
This plan provides cancellation coverage for your trip and other insurance coverages that apply only during the covered trip. You may have coverage from other sources that provides you with similar benefits but may be subject to different restrictions depending upon your other coverages. You may wish to compare the terms of this policy with your existing life, health, home and automobile policies. If you have any questions about your current coverage, call your insurer, insurance agent or broker.
This optional Cruise and Event Protection must be requested at time of booking and fee must be included in initial payment. Details will be provided with written confirmation of your reservation. Cruise and Event Protection does not protect travel agent commissions. Reimbursements will be made according to original method of payment. The amount of any refund shall be reduced by any recoveries obtained by you from any third parties.
To obtain your state-specific Certificate of Insurance that contains the complete terms, conditions, limitations and exclusions of the certificate, visit affinitytravelcert.com/docs/TACCREINTL
If You Have To Cancel
If you cancel within 10 days of initial deposit
Within the first 10 days after you place your initial deposit, you may cancel your reservation for any reason with no cancellation fees.
If you cancel more than 10 days after initial deposit
Regardless of reason, cancellations result in costly charges from our travel and hotel providers covering penalties and fees incurred by canceling confirmed bookings. These fees vary from tour to tour. Therefore, the following fees apply for this tour.
Cancellation Fees with Tauck's Cruise Protection Plan:
120 days or more before departure: Loss of cost of Tauck's Cruise and Event Protection fee per person 119 – 60 days before departure: Loss of 25% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise and Event Protection fee, per person 59 – 1 days before departure: Loss of 50% of the cost of the cruise, not including air (if applicable), plus loss of Cruise and Event Protection fee, per person Cancellation Fees without Tauck's Cruise Protection Plan: 120 days or more before departure: $900 per person 119 – 60 days before departure: Loss of 50% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person 59 - 1 days before departure: Loss of 100% of the cost of cruise, not including air (if applicable), per person Time of cancellation will be when notice is received in our Wilton Woods, CT office.
Tour Interruption Fees
If you have to interrupt your tour en route, you may be entitled to a refund for the unused land portion if it exceeds 24 hours; certain restrictions apply. Such refunds are based upon the number of overnights missed less a fee of $40 per person per day for unused transportation and other fixed expenses.
Partial Room Cancellation
A person who cancels or leaves a tour while a roommate remains constitutes a cancellation of one type of accommodation and rebooking of another type of accommodation. The price charged to the remaining person is the new, higher price for the new accommodation.
In the event of an unforeseen circumstance beyond our control, Tauck reserves the right to amend the cancellation and transfer terms outlined herein. Note: All Guests, regardless of residency, who book a Tauck journey have the option of purchasing the Cancellation Waiver provided by Tauck in the event they need to cancel their trip after making their reservations. Tauck's Cruise & Event Protection, which includes both the Cancellation Fee Waiver and the Travel Insurance Benefits and Assistance Services described above, is not available to residents of Puerto Rico.
Travel Terms and Conditions
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Travel Requirements For This Tour
Health, Safety and Mobility
HEALTH CONSIDERATIONS
Your riverboat is registered in Basel, Switzerland. Please check with your health insurance provider to determine whether you are covered while traveling. If you will not be covered under your current policy, we strongly suggest that you arrange for adequate coverage while on tour.
The water on board the ship is potable, and complimentary bottled water is placed in your cabin each day. We also provide bottled water on the motor coaches.
If you have a medical condition that might limit your participation in activities, please consult your physician for pre-departure health advice and notify us as soon as possible, if you have not already done so. We will advise your Tauck Director accordingly.
VACCINATIONS
If you are a resident of the U.S. , no vaccinations are currently required for travel to the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania or Bulgaria. For complete vaccination and inoculation information, contact your physician, the public health service in your area, or the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) in Atlanta, Georgia. The Travelers' Health Section of the CDC operates a 24-hour "Travelers' Health Hotline" at 800-232-4636 (toll-free in the U.S.). You may also log on to the CDC website by clicking here .
If you are a resident of another country , please contact an embassy or consulate of the Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Slovakia, Hungary, Croatia, Serbia, Romania and Bulgaria to determine what vaccination(s) may be required for you to visit.
While a cruise is very relaxing and the pace leisurely, to enjoy all the tour has to offer, you should be in good health and able to walk reasonable distances, often over unpaved and uneven surfaces. Some of the most memorable sightseeing can only be accomplished on foot. There is a moderate to significant amount of walking during our excursions. Many of the Old Towns of Europe are well preserved and are designated pedestrian zones. However, the cobblestone streets, uneven surfaces, stairs and inclines are challenging to travelers who are used to more modern, flat, paved roadways and sidewalks. Mostly, the amount of walking you do is at your discretion.
Your riverboat has four decks: Diamond, Ruby, Emerald, and Sun. The elevator runs between the Diamond Deck and the Dining room, which includes stops at the Lounge and the Ruby Deck. There is no elevator access to the Emerald Deck. There is no chair lift between any of the decks.
Because you will be cruising on a river and not on the open sea, you are never far from land and, therefore, there is no doctor on board. In case of emergency we can easily dock the boat and call for an ambulance or medical assistance.
PLEASE NOTE: We regret that this Tauck itinerary cannot accommodate wheelchairs or motorized scooters. Likewise, we regret that we're unable to provide individual assistance to guests with walking difficulties or other personal needs. The responsibility of the Tauck Director who accompanies your trip is to ensure that the larger group enjoys a relaxing and informative journey, and he or she cannot be relied upon to provide ongoing individual assistance to any one guest. Guests requiring such individualized assistance must be accompanied by an able-bodied companion who can provide it.
Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate service animals on any river cruise for medical and legal reasons.
SPECIAL DIETARY REQUESTS
The restaurants, hotels, caterers and numerous other partners we work with all do their best to accommodate special dietary requests from Tauck guests. However, given the diverse nature of those food providers (from small wineries to grand hotels to world-famous restaurants in more than 70 countries worldwide), some of our partners are better able than others to accommodate such requests. We therefore cannot guarantee that all dietary requests can be accommodated at every meal. Also, please note that where dietary requests can be accommodated, choices will frequently be limited.
On board the riverboat, smoking is permitted in a limited area of the Sun deck. Smoking (including e-Cigarettes) is not permitted in any cabin, the restaurant, the lounge or any other interior space.
Reading List
We have compiled a reading list of recommended books to give you more information about the destinations you will be traveling to on your upcoming journey!
You can view the reading list here.
Air Information and Luggage Restrictions
AIRFARE: Airfare to and from this destination is not included in the journey cost. If purchasing your air elsewhere, it is very important to provide us with your confirmed arriving and departing flight information no later than 3 weeks before your arrival date. Flight information can be submitted to Tauck (or verified, if you've already provided it) in the My Account section of Tauck.com.
TAUCK AIRPORT TRANSFERS are included at the start and end of the journey between the airport and the Tauck hotel. Airport transfers are available for any pre tour or post tour hotel stays immediately consecutive to the tour, providing flight information is received in the Tauck office no later than three weeks in advance. Details on locating your transfer upon arrival to the tour start city will be included in your final documents.
AIRLINES and CHECKED LUGGAGE: Due to space limitations during your Tauck journey, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one average-size suitcase per person. Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and are free to revise luggage policies without notice. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies. PLEASE NOTE that if you are booked on a tour that includes on-tour flights, the checked luggage weight restrictions for these flights may be lower than the weight restrictions for your international flights.
Checked Luggage – General
Due to space restrictions, we ask that you please limit your checked luggage to one suitcase per person weighing no more than 50 pounds (23 kg) and with overall dimensions (length + width + height) not exceeding 62 inches (158 cm).
Besides complying with the Tauck restriction noted above, you should also be sure to research and comply with all airline baggage restrictions relating to your flights to and from your Tauck journey. Airlines have become much more strict in enforcing size and weight limits in recent years, and luggage exceeding airline standards for size or weight may result in expensive overage fees or other consequences.
Airlines are free to revise luggage policies without notice, and certain airlines have different baggage allowances for different classes of service. Researching and complying with airline luggage restrictions is the responsibility of the guest, and Tauck cannot be held responsible for any costs or disruptions to travel caused by the failure to research and comply with airline policies.
Tauck luggage tags will be provided by your Tauck Director on Day 1 of your itinerary. Please do not attach a Tauck luggage tag to any carry-on items, as the Tauck tags designate luggage that is to be handled and transferred by ground operators and hotel staff during your journey.
Carry-on Luggage - General
Although oversize bags and wheeled, carry-on luggage are popular for airline travel, they are often not convenient or appropriate for motor coach travel or for many on-tour flights. Most modern sightseeing motor coaches offer limited space for numerous or larger items. Space under seats or in the overhead rack is typically small, and designed to accommodate items like coats, hats, purses, and small camera bags, etc.
For your day-to-day travel while on tour, we recommend that you limit your hand luggage to a small, soft-sided carry-on piece, and that you bring only those items you need handy during the day such as make-up, medications, cameras, film, etc. Items too large to fit under the motor coach seat or on the overhead rack must be stored in the luggage bays beneath the motor coach, and may be inaccessible during daytime travel.
The most favorable months for riverboat travel in Eastern Europe are in late spring and summer. During those months the temperatures range from highs of 63 to 73 º F in May (17 to 23 º C) and 71 to 83 º F (22 to 28 º C) in July. The overnight temperatures range from 45 to 50 º F (7 to 10 º C) in May and 53 to 60 º F (12 to 16 º C) in July. The temperatures increase as you travel down the Rhine and the Main to the Danube and finally the Black Sea port of Constanta.
Rainfall averages during these months range from 2.4 to 2.8 in (61 to 71 mm) in May, 2.8 to 3.6 in (71 to 91 mm) in June, and 2.5 to 3.0 in (64 to 76 mm) in July.
To read about current weather conditions, we suggest you log on to the Internet website, noaa.gov , by clicking here.
What To Pack
Bringing the right clothing for your trip is important – we've partnered with New Headings who provide an "easy-to-use, one-stop shop" for your Tauck travel needs, specifically selected for this trip. Click here to visit their site .
Your journey is designed with leisure in mind. Many days are spent outside or in transit. Dress for comfort and convenience with a wardrobe that is adaptable and allows for layering. Generally, during the day, casual, comfortable, cotton clothing is recommended. Cool weather at higher elevations or at night will require warmer, layered clothing.
During evenings aboard the riverboat, dress is resort casual. Items such as slacks and collared shirts are appropriate for men. For women, slacks, a dress or a skirt and blouse are suitable. For dinner and throughout the evening, guests should refrain from wearing shorts, t-shirts, flip-flops or sneakers. Your journey also includes one or two special occasion dinners, where a sport coat and tie for gentlemen and a dress/pantsuit for ladies are suggested. (Your Tauck Director will advise you prior to those evenings.)
Bathrobes, slippers and hairdryers are provided in each guest room at the hotel and in each cabin on board the riverboat.
Irons and ironing boards are either located in your hotel guest room or are available immediately upon request. Ironing facilities are available on the riverboat by request to the front desk. Category 7 suites feature their own irons and ironing boards. Onboard the riverboat, valet laundry and pressing services are available; there is no dry cleaning on board.
We recommend that you pack an adequate supply of your prescription medication in its original container to last through your entire journey, together with a copy of your doctor's prescription or a letter from your health-care provider on office stationery explaining that the medication has been prescribed for you, a list of the generic names of your medication, your travel documents and a change of clothing in your carry-on bag to avoid any inconvenience in the
event that your flight or luggage is delayed. No medications are sold on board the riverboat.
Following is a list of recommended items to pack for your Grand European Cruise:
- Casual daytime wear – shorts, slacks, long and short-sleeved shirts
- Sport jacket and optional tie for men
- Casually elegant evening wear for ladies
- Sunglasses, sunscreen, hat
- A light sweater or jacket for higher elevations or a breezy night
- Binoculars (7x50 preferably)
- Insect repellent
- Camera, lenses, batteries, memory cards and chargers
- Lightweight, comfortable, sturdy walking shoes that have already been broken-in
- Travel alarm clock/cell phone with alarm function (many hotels do not have clocks in the rooms)
- Rain poncho and collapsible umbrella
- Reusable zipper-lock bags or other waterproof bags
- Daypack for camera equipment
- Sundries and toiletries that may be difficult to find en route
- Copies of your travel documents that should be secured in the safe in your ship cabin while traveling
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What makes eastern europe a historical and cultural marvel.
Located between Western Europe and Asia, Eastern Europe’s beautiful region comprises some of the popular and powerful countries. Eastern Europe is loaded with geographical beauty, historical sites, cultural heritage and modern wonders. Many Eastern Europe tour packages provide delightful tours to countries like Russia, Czech Republic, Croatia, Poland, Hungary, Serbia, Romania and Moldova, and Bulgaria. During your tours in Eastern Europe learn about the enthralling cultures of Slavic, Greek, Ottoman and Byzantine. Explore classical antiquity and renowned places, visit Cathedral churches, grand palaces, beautiful canals and vast shorelines.
Immerse yourself in the ethereal beauty of Eastern European eminent cities like Moscow Budapest, Prague, Saint Petersburg, Vienna, Split and more to enjoy uniquely different holidays in this region. Many Eastern Europe tour packages provide a chance to explore places from Prague Castle to Hermitage Museum to nightlife, which will enthral and revive your spirit.
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Eastern Europe Tourism: Best time to visit
The tourist season in Eastern Europe kicks in May and runs till September, with July and August being the busiest months. During these months the weather remains pleasant and dry, and the Sun is out on almost all days. For holidays in Eastern Mountain ranges and skiing adventures, December to Mid-March are the ideal months.
Eastern Europe Visa for Indians
Tourists from India travelling through Eastern Europe tour packages require Uniform Schengen Visa to enter any European country lying in the Schengen Zone. Make sure to apply for the visa well in advance before your tours in Eastern Europe as it may take time to process and will allow you to stay in any desired territory for a maximum of 90 days.
Eastern Europe Tourism: Best Places to Visit
The unconventional, romantic cityscape and history of Prague make it one of the best places to travel in Eastern Europe. Being the capital and largest city in the Czech Republic, this exciting city enthrals its visitors with Bohemian architecture, culture and history. Established during the Romanesque era, and flourishing since the Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque periods, this city has many popular attractions displaying imprints of all these eras. Major attractions include Prague Castle, Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, the Jewish Quarter and Petrin Hill. Explore these historic attractions listed in UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites, through Eastern Europe tour packages.
Perched along the Moskva River, Moscow is the capital of Russia, and amongst the largest cities of the world. It is the coldest and northernmost mega-city in the world. The Moscow Kremlin, museums, Cathedral churches here convey a fetching history of culture, wealth and architecture and yesteryears. While touring through Eastern Europe tour packages, visit places like the Kremlin, Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral, The Pushkin State Museum of Fine Arts, Bolshoi Theatre and The State Tretyakov Gallery. Listed among the best places to travel in Eastern Europe, Moscow is also a modern city with striking modern buildings and avenues.
Budapest, whose history dates to the Celtic settlement, is a must-visit place on Eastern Europe tour packages. It has now transformed into a strong global city. Explore this metropolitan having leverage in commerce, entertainment, finance, art, media, technology, education and research. Often referred to as ‘Paris of the East’, explore this stunning city through Eastern Europe tour packages. Look at the glorious history of Budapest by visiting the Hungarian Parliament Building, Buda Castle, St. Stephen’s Basilica, Fisherman’s Bastion and Heroes’ Square.
Saint Petersburg
Plan a trip to Saint Petersburg through Eastern Europe tour packages and marvel at the beautiful architectural wonders of this massive city situated on the Neva River. Celebrated as the ‘Cultural Capital of Russia’, the city is embossed with 18 th and 19 th century Imperial buildings, UNESCO World Heritage Sites, historical monuments, imperial palaces and cathedrals. Tours in Eastern Europe will be imperfect without visiting the State Hermitage Museum, Peter and Paul Fortress, Palace Square, Peterhof Palace, Eliseyev Emporium, Vasilyevsky Island, Church of the Saviour on Spilled Blood and Mariinsky Theatre.
Eastern Europe Tourism: Local Dishes to Try
Pirog is a popular versatile pie of Russia, made in both sweet and salty flavours. A must-try local dish for travellers on Eastern Europe tour packages. This appetizing pie is made from yeast dough or puff pastry and is filled with sweet or salty stuffing. Few of the popular variants of the pie are prepared with fish, meat, cheese, mushrooms, potatoes, plums, apples or berries. Enjoy delicious coffee breaks in Russia with Pirog, during your tours in Eastern Europe.
Chimney Cake
A local favourite in Prague, this delicious, sweet cake can be found at every corner of the city. A perfect way to treat your taste buds while on Eastern Europe tour packages. These sweet treats are made with long strips of sugary dough wrapped around a cone-shaped cast, smothered with butter and roasted over charcoal.
Kureci Kapsa
During your tour in Prague through Eastern Europe tour packages, try this delicious local chicken delicacy. Chicken breast is stuffed with German ham, cheese, mushroom and parsley, and then grilled over charcoal or grill. Relish the firework of flavours and add a delightful gastronomic story to your Eastern Europe tour from India.
Stuffed Cabbage
Make sure to relish the local cuisine on your Eastern Europe tour package. Stuffed Cabbage is one such unmissable treat. The cabbage is first cooked and then stuffed with pork or beef, rice, sauerkraut, and tomatoes, and seasoned generously with paprika. This dish can be enjoyed at any local restaurant in Hungary.
Yorsh is a refreshing mixture of beer and vodka and is quite popular among the people of Russia and tourists alike. Have a ball sipping this reviving golden drink at any of the local restaurants or pubs and give a perfect end to your exciting excursion on Eastern Europe tour packages.
Things to Do on Your Eastern Europe Trip
Visit saint basil’s cathedral.
Located in the Red Square, St. Basil’s Cathedral in Moscow is listed as a must-visit place in most of the Eastern Europe tour packages. This beautiful building is an orthodox church with colourful domes, unique architecture and a bronze statue of Dmitry Pozharsky and Kuzma Minin. It is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
A Tour of the Hermitage
A tour to the Hermitage, during your St. Petersburg tour itinerary through Eastern Europe tour packages, is a must. Visit this Russian museum exhibiting 3,100,000 artworks, including 17000 paintings ranging from ancient Egypt to the Renaissance to the modern era.
Trip to Split, Croatia
This seaside Croatian city is a mix of natural sceneries and old-world charm. One of the liveliest and best places to travel in eastern Europe, it is filled with glistening waters, medieval buildings, stunning islands and vibrant nightlife. Select an Eastern Europe tour package that includes this fabulous destination.
Explore Buda Castle
An action-packed centre during the times of Hungarian emperors, Transylvanian princes, Ottoman rulers and Austrian emperors. Through this castle learn about the culture and history of Budapest and Hungary and enjoy the mesmerising view of Fisherman’s Bastion from here.
Souvenirs to Look out For
Bring home memories of your international tour to Eastern Europe by getting traditional Samovar, lacquer boxes, Zhostovo toys, Russian nested dolls, marionettes, garnet, spa wafers, wooden toys and homemade soaps. Many elaborate Eastern Europe tour packages provide plenty of opportunities to get these souvenirs for self and loved ones.
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Today Is the Longest Day of the Year in the Northern Hemisphere
We have Earth’s off-kilter tilt to thank for the summer solstice, as well as the different seasons.
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On Thursday, everyone in the northern half of our planet will experience the summer solstice. It’ll be the longest day of the year north of the Equator, and it is the scientific start of summer.
Earth has a solstice every six months, in June and in December. Leading up to the summer solstice, the sun appears in a higher spot in the sky at the same time each day until it reaches its maximum point.
After the summer solstice, the days will get shorter. The sun will appear lower in the sky each day until the winter solstice, on Dec. 21.
What time is the summer solstice this year?
According to the National Weather Service , the summer solstice will occur on Thursday at 4:51 p.m. Eastern time. This is the moment during the day when the sun reaches its most northern point in the sky during the year.
Why do we have solstices?
The sun’s height in the sky each day changes because Earth spins on an axis that is tilted 23.5 degrees away from vertical. This means that depending on the time of year the hemispheres lean either toward or away from the sun.
This is what gives Earth its seasons: When the northern half of the planet leans toward the sun, it experiences summer; at the same time, the southern half of the planet leans away from the sun, and is in winter. It is a mystery why Earth is angled this way, though some astronomers believe that its tilt paved the way for life to exist .
In the Northern Hemisphere, the summer solstice happens when Earth’s tilt toward the sun is greatest. Despite this, the hottest temperatures of the year usually occur a few weeks later , in July or August, because it takes time for the sun’s rays to warm our planet.
Do other planets in our solar system have solstices?
Any planet that is tilted will have solstices. According to NASA , every planet in our solar system has an axial tilt, but some are more pronounced than others.
Venus and Jupiter have only slight leans, around 3 degrees, while Mercury, at 0.03 degrees, is barely slanted at all. On the other hand, Uranus is oriented a whopping 97.8 degrees from vertical, causing one of its poles to point directly at the sun at times. That extreme tilt causes it to have some of the most dramatic seasons in our solar system.
Saturn and Neptune both have tilts close to Earth’s. So does Mars, at 25.2 degrees, although the red planet’s tilt has shifted dramatically over millions of years .
How do people celebrate the summer solstice?
Every year, people around the world ring in the June solstice with midsummer bonfires, festivals and — for those living above the Arctic Circle — midnight sun celebrations . At the other end of the world, scientists living in Antarctica throw their annual midwinter feast to commemorate the longest, darkest night on the continent.
Others travel to ancient ruins, like Stonehenge in England or the Temple of the Sun in Peru, to greet the solstice sun the way ancient peoples once did.
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We're pausing our live coverage of the war in Ukraine for this evening.
Scroll through below to catch up on the latest developments.
Two people have been killed and two more are wounded as a result of Russian shelling in Ukraine's eastern Donetsk region, an official has said.
Vadym Filashkin, head of the regional military administration, said Russian forces struck the centre of Kurakhove city, killing a woman and a 40-year-old man.
Two injured people were taken to hospital, he said.
He added that the extent of the damage in the attack was being assessed.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy and Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban had a seemingly lively chat ahead of a meeting of European leaders in Brussels today.
It's not known what that the two men discussed - but relations between Budapest and Kyiv have become more strained since the Russian invasion in 2022.
Hungary is Russia's closest ally in the EU and Mr Orban has maintained a friendship with Vladimir Putin while criticising the EU's strategy on Ukraine.
In December, Mr Orban blocked a €50bn aid package for Ukraine in a move that frustrated other EU leaders. He lifted the veto several months later.
Two people have been injured in a Russian drone attack on southern Ukraine, an official has said.
The Kherson regional administration said Russian forces launched an attack on the village of Novodmytrivka, leaving a 66-year-old man and 71-year-old woman hurt.
Both have blast injuries and have been taken to hospital for treatment, it said on Telegram.
The US, Israel and Ukraine are all in talks to provide Ukraine with up to eight Patriot air defence systems, according to the Financial Times.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has repeatedly called for NATO members to send his country the US-made Patriot systems as it battles intensifying Russian attacks.
The FT said the deal would likely involve Israel first sending the systems it plans to retire to the US, before they are handed over to Kyiv.
Sources with knowledge of the negotiations told the paper the outlines of the deal have been discussed between ministers and senior officials from each of the three countries.
Mr Zelenskyy said in May that Kyiv urgently needed at least seven more Patriot missile systems to ward off Russian strikes against its power grid, civilian areas and military targets.
Pictures have emerged this evening of the aftermath of Russia's latest airstrike on the northeastern Ukrainian region of Kharkiv.
Emergency services said earlier that five people were injured and buildings were damaged in the attack (see 17.55 post).
Russian forces launched an assault on a new front in Kharkiv in May, after months of fighting focused on the east.
Ukrainian troops have repelled Russian forces from a neighbourhood in the frontline town of Chasiv Yar, a Ukrainian military official has said.
Nazar Voloshin, a spokesman for the Khortytsia operational-strategic group, told the Interfax-Ukraine news agency that Russian forces had been pushed out of the Kanal neighborhood in the east of the town.
Mr Voloshin claimed Moscow's forces were not slowing down in their push to break through in Chasiv Yar, and said two assault operations were ongoing.
"Ukrainian defenders reliably hold the defence in this area and give a decent rebuff to the Russian aggressor," he told the agency.
For context: Chasiv Yar, a strategically-important town in the eastern Donetsk region, has long been a Russian target.
It has been pummelled by Russian air, artillery and drone strikes for months now, as Moscow views the town as a gateway to launch direct offensives against several Ukrainian "fortress cities".
Chasiv Yar had a pre-war population of more than 12,000, but now only a few hundred residents remain.
Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged EU leaders to make good on their promises to provide his country with military aid after the bloc signed a security agreement underlining its support for Kyiv in the long term.
"Fulfilment of every promise is important, not only in terms of protecting lives but also to destroy the Russian illusion that they will achieve something by war," he said at the summit in Brussels today.
The Ukrainian president thanked countries that have so far promised equipment and arms aid, but pointed out that they were "needed urgently on the battlefield".
He also urged more help on "the urgent things - air defence, that is one".
The EU-Ukraine security agreement entrenches the EU's commitment to help Ukraine in nine areas of security and defence policy - including arms deliveries, military training, defence industry cooperation and demining,
In essence, it encapsulates what the 27-nation bloc has been doing for the country since the start of the war.
But the EU has made a specific commitment to the "predictable, efficient, sustainable and long-term provision of military equipment" for Ukraine.
Kyiv in return has promised to uphold European values and continue on its reform path in preparation to join the EU.
Five people have been injured in Russian airstrikes in Ukraine's northeastern Kharkiv region, according to emergency services.
The State Emergency Service of Ukraine said the strikes hit a residential area of the region, partially destroying one building and damaging others - including a school - as well as cars.
Crews at the scene said five people were hurt.
The windows and gates of the local fire station were also damaged, the emergency service said.
While the apparent gains made by Russia during its spring offensive in Kharkiv were the focus of much of the news coverage of the way in May, a new report indicates any progress made by Vladimir Putin's troops came at a significant cost.
According to UK and other Western intelligence agency sources cited by the New York Times, more than 1,000 Russian soldiers were injured or killed each day last month.
However, the newspaper also cites US officials as saying Moscow is continuing to recruit between 25,000 and 30,000 new soldiers a month - roughly as many as it is losing from the battlefield.
American officials told the outlet that Russia achieved a critical objective of Mr Putin in creating a buffer zone along the border to make it more difficult for the Ukrainians to strike into the country.
But, the Western officials said, this did not threaten Kharkiv and was ultimately stopped by Ukrainian forces.
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4 Countries of Eastern Europe in 9 Days - Prague, Vienna, Bratislava and Budapest. 5.0 (2 traveler reviews) "The itinerary was a great mix of yourself time and suggested ideas and skip the line adventures." Sandra, traveled in May 2024. Destinations.
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