Central European Charms

Close your books and forget about any stress. Start our tour of the central European charms where you will get to meet young people from all over the world. We will start in Berlin, the capital of Germany, so let´s go and enjoy the trip!

Berlin, after being almost completely destroyed throughout World War II, has had to reinvent itself and achieved it mostly from 1989, following the fall of the Berlin Wall and the unification of the west and east side of the city. Since then, because of the low cost of life, it has attracted urban artists from all over Europe, and that is why today it is possible to admire the best graffiti on the continent.

Recharge your batteries, take a walk through the streets of the German capital or have some cold beers in one of the countless breweries the city offers.

“Ich bin ein Berliner”, which means “I am a Berliner” is what JFK said in 1963 to show support to the people who were separated from their families due to the construction of Berlin wall. Today its time for you to repeat the phrase and spend a day as a true Berliner.

You will be able to choose whether you want to spend the day with us learning more about the famous landmarks of Berlin, such as the Reichstag, the German Parliament, the Brandenburg Gate and the famous Holocaust monument, the work of Heisman.

*Optional Activity:

• Walking Tour of Berlin with local professional guide

Did you know…

• The Berlin wall, which divided the city between 13th August of 1961 and 9th November 1989, was 45 km long. This wall separated the western part of Berlin from the communist part. Known as “wall of shame” it was 3,6 metres high.
• One tenth of the Berliners are foreigners, including Turks, Italians, Polish and Russians. Moreover, Berlin has the biggest Turkish community after the Turkey itself, formed by more than 150.000 people. The Kreuzberg district, the most multicultural and is otherwise known as “little Istanbul”.

From here we will continue our central European charms trip, in the direction of Prague, where you be charmed by the elegant streets and old town of the city, and by its dazzling castle.

We hope you didn’t get too tired today, as Prague is known for its parties and beers!

Do you know its legends?

The legends of Prague

Enjoy strolling through the Old Town on this tour of central European charms… We will take you through Wenceslas Square, universally known for being the setting of the “Prague Spring”, we will discover the most famous astronomical clock in the world, and cross the Vltava River by the Bridge of St. Charles. A bridge famous for the 30 Baroque sculptures, we will arrive at the foot of the largest castle in the world, where a world reference in literature was living: Kafka.

Do you still have energy? Well, you have to discover the New Town, also of medieval origin, and the old Jewish Quarter.

We hope you didn’t get too tired today, as Prague is known for its parties and beers!

Did you know…

• Prague Castle is rated as the largest ancient castle on Earth. And this is where the Bohemian monarchy and the Presidents of the Czech Republic lived. Its infrastructure can be admired by the public, the Golden Alley, the Black Tower and the White Tower.
• The Czech Republic is the country where the most beer is drunk each year per capita. Beer is part of their daily culture there are so many different brands available, that it would be impossible to test them all, even drinking 10 a day throughout the trip. Impressive!

We still have half of our trip left! Can you believe it?

We get back on our bus, but we won´t stop here, since another country awaits us, Austria, and its dazzling capital, Vienna.

You will have the opportunity to choose what you feel like doing today on this tour of central European charms. Going on a bus tour with a local guide and visiting all of the most important places of the city, or if you prefer, discovering the city by yourself. On the bus you will be able to visit the main points of Vienna, from the Prater and the old Ferris wheel, to the Danube, and then passing along the Ringstrasse, admiring its precious 19th Century monuments. You will get to know about the Russian Military, and the Beldevere Palace (the museum where you can find the famous painting The Kiss by Klimt)… and also feel like Empress Sissi in the Schönbrunn Gardens.

*Optional Activity:

• Vienna bus tour with local professional guide.

Did you know…

• Vienna was the cultural capital of the 19th Century. The Hapsburgs financed every kind of artist, and thats why Vienna is one of the places that has to be on your bucket list.
• Austria was lucky to leave the Russian Hegemony in 1955 to become a neutral country. Therefore nowadays Austria is a much richer and more developed country than its neighbours.
• Look at the traffic lights in the city and you will notice something very curious.

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Interesting facts about Sissi empeatriz of Austria

Today on our tour of central european charms we will wake up in Budapest, one of the livliest cities in Europe.

The city of Budapest was born by the unification of the two cities, Buda and Pest, through the construction of the Chain Bridge. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall, Hungary and its capital have developed impressively, and every year there are more and more tourists, above all, young people, who are attracted by the festivals and the nightlife of the Ruin Bars. Did you go to one last night? If you didnt, you still have times, but run, tomorrow we are changing countries!

Did you know…

• Legend has it that many centuries ago a dragon lurked around the capital or Ljubljana and Jason, a Greek hero, fought the dragon and finally killed it. Nowadays Dragons are very symbolic in the city.
• In Slovenia all dishes in restaurants are thought to be shared. 

More information about Slovenia:

Things to know before visiting Slovenia

Good morning! Are you prepared for another day of adventure on this central european charms tour?

We still have some time to discover Slovenia before crossing the border. Here the nature is very benevolent and if you join our optional activity today, you will understand why. Amongst these mountains there are some incredible caves that are miles and miles long, and, thanks the the Karst phenomena, stalagmites and stalactites have formed, creating all natural sculptures. Do you dare to discover the most tourisitic caves in Europe, the Postojna Caves?

*Optional Activity:

• Postojna Caves: visit to caves in an old mine train

After eating, we will set off for Italy to see one of the most visited cities in the world: Venice.

Venice had the honour of being one of the most powerful, rich and populated cities over many centuries, dominating the Mediterranean and the eastern trade route of the, and its arte reflects the Byzantine and Asian influence that Marco Polo showed us.

¡Buongiorno! We will wake up in Venice today on this tour of central european charms!

We will dedicate the day to discovering one of the most photographed places in the world, so take the camera out because bridges, Vaporettos and Gondolas waiting are waiting to be snapped.

We will enjoy the Byzantine-influenced art that characterizes the St. Marks Basilica, you can admire the large canal from the Rialto Bridge, but if you really want to enjoy this city get lost in its alleys and you will be amazed by the turn of each corner. Also we give you the opportunity to see two islands that will really surprise you: Murano. famous for the artisanal production of glass known all over the world, and Burano, a small fishing island that you surely will have seen for its famous colourful houses.

*Optional Activity:

• Venice Pack: Visit to Murano and Burano: Visit of these two islands of the Venetian lagoon and trip on a night boat through the Gran Canal.

Did you know…

• The last bridge built in Venice was designed by a Spanish architect: Calatrava.
• Sometimes in Venice there occurs a phenomenon called “Acqua Alta”. This causes a steep rise in water level in the Venice lagoon, usually lasts about 3 – 4 hours. Depending on the intensity with which it occurs, most of the old town can flood, with half a meter of water.
• Venice doesn’t drive cars, not even bicycles because it’s forbidden, you’ll even get fined. The only way to get around the city is on foot or by water.
• Although strolling through Venice, it gives us the impression that there are many canals, there are only two, the Canal Grande and the Giudecca Canal. The rest of the small canals that flow between the narrow streets are called rivers.

Unitrippers- it´s the last day. It´s a shame to end our amazing tour of central European charms but you will be left with memories of the amazing countries and the incredible people you have met.