European Gems

Day 1 – Budapest

Welcome Unitrippers to this Circuit of central Europe!

We start our trip in Budapest. On this first day we will all get to know each other and depending on your arrival time in Budapest, you can take a walk to get to know the city with the rest of the group. Don’t worry if you have a last minute flight as we will be returning to the city at the end of our tour.

Day 3 – Viena

Guten morgen!

Today on this Eastern Europe tour we will have to wake up early to make the most of the day.

You will have the opportunity to choose whether to join an optional bus tour of Vienna or to walk through the center on this part of our Europe for young people tour.

On the bus you will be able to visit all the main sights of Vienna, from the Prater and the old lady the Ferris wheel, to the Danube, then ride along the Ringstrasse, admiring its beautiful 19th century monuments.

*Optional Activity:

• Panoramic Tour of Vienna

Día 5 – Praga (Fiesta Año Nuevo)

Did you know that…

• Prague Castle, from the ninth century, is the largest in the world! And this is where the Bohemian monarchy and the Presidents of the Czech Republic lived. Although it is not a castle as such, it does bring together churches, gardens, the official residence of the president of the Czech Republic and a large number of beautiful streets.
• The Czech Republic is the country where more 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!

The Legend of the City Prague

Day 6 – Prague – Kutna Hora* – Prague

Did you know that…

• One of the most impressive things that can be found in Kutna Hora are its religious temples, which are considered to be among the most incredible in the whole of the Czech Republic, therefore you cannot pass up on the opportunity to visit them!
• Kutna Hora has a bit of a morbid feel to it, a characteristic which is almost certainly due to the fact there is a chapel here that is created from the bones of 40,000 people who wanted to be burried there.

Day 7 – Prague – Frankfurt

Good morning, are your batteries charged? Today will be a day full of new places to discover.

We will continue our tour through Central Europe passing through Amsterdam but not before visiting the last German city of the tour: Cologne. We will see the most important places of this city located at the foot of the Rhine River, characterized by its more than 2,000 years of history, its cultural and architectural heritage, and its events known all over the world. We will see and walk around this city, we will visit its Cathedral, which took more than 600 years to be built and is one of the most visited monuments, when you see it you will know why!

This city is also known for its museums, which house all kinds of art: from the process of making chocolate, to works by Picasso and Dali. In the afternoon we will set off again to reach the free city of Amsterdam.

Upon arrival we will drop our bags and go straight to the city’s famous Red Light District in the evening, the night is young and life is short, so enjoy yourselves friends!

Did you know that…

• Cologne’s Cathedral was the tallest building in the world for many decades!
• In front of the cathedral, there is a statue that stands about three human bodies high and that is exactly the same as the two peaks that reign over the two towers of the cathedral. Don’t miss the opportunity to see them up close!
• Inside the cathedral is a curious stained glass window in the form of colourful pixels.
• At Christmas, a flea market full of fantasy, lights, stalls, singers, skating rinks and hot wine bars make the centre of Cologne a true fairy tale.

Day 9 – Amsterdam

Culture and liberal politics have made Amsterdam a world reference for liberal people, especially those who push for the legalization of soft drugs (marijuana and hashish) and the legalization of prostitution.

But Amsterdam is not just coffee shops and the red light district, there are other beautiful things to do and see! Not sure what to do? Why don’t you take a walk through the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt museum, the Moco or Rijksmuseum or visit the Anne Frank House, and if you fancy a beer, Heineken is your star choice!

*Optional Activities:

• Entrance to Anne Frank museum (skip the line)
• Boat ride through canals of Amsterdam

Did you know that…

• The facade of numerous houses that populate Amsterdam lean forwards. The explanation for this is that its architects built them with the view that, given their narrowness, the best way to get furniture into the house is through the top story windows. Therefore, every house has a hook on its rooftop and furniture can be hoisted to prevent it from crashing into the facade
• Amsterdam is the most liberal city in the world, in our opinion. It was the first city in the world to legalize same sex marriage, marijuana and prostitution
• Most men and women are tall in Amsterdam. The average height of men is 184 cm, whilst for women it is 170 cm

More info regarding the coffee shops:

The Best Coffee Shops in Amsterdam

Day 10 – Amsterdam – Bruges – Brussels

Good morning Unitrippers! New day in this Central Europe Tour.

Today we will visit one of the most beautiful Flemish cities: Bruges, which is the most visited city in Belgium, ahead of the capital. On the way back we will also stop at the Atomium to take some pictures.

Here you will be delighted to see how well preserved this medieval city is, where the Northern European architectural style has remained intact!

Day 11 – Brussels – Paris

After getting to know Brussels on our guided tour we will continue our tour through Central Europe – Pearls of Europe.

We get back on our Unitrips bus and head for one of the most awaited destinations, Paris, “The City of Love”.

There is always a reason to visit Paris, whether it is your first time or your fifteenth.

It is a city that throughout history has accumulated so many artistic and architectural works that you never end up discovering something new. There is a reason why it is the capital that receives more tourists in the world.

We will start visiting the monumental area, starting with the most famous Gothic cathedral in the world, Notre Dame. Unfortunately, you will not see it in its best shape, having recently burned down during its structural renovation.

We will follow the Seine River to see the wonders of this city, visiting the area of the Louvre, the largest and most famous museum in the world, and after passing the “Jardin des Tulleries” we will be guided to the top of the Eiffel Tower to reach its feet.

Did you know that…

• The Eiffel Tower is 18 cm taller in summer due to the dilation of iron.
• Do you know why Paris is the so-called City of Light? Because there were many thefts in it, then its mayor had candles put in the windows until the gas lamps were placed, being the first city illuminated in this way.
• There is a so-called “Paris Syndrome” that affects the Japanese who arrive in the city and are disappointed by not reaching their expectations. There is even a 24-hour telephone line for those affected.

Day 12 – Paris

An intense day in this tour of Central Europe, in the “Ville Lumiere” awaits us, so wear comfortable shoes because today we have to walk, as always happens to us in Unitrips trips.

Today you can admire other areas of Paris, such as the Opera or the Lafayette galleries, or the famous Pigalle area with its Moulin Rouge, to finish at the Sacre Coeur… let’s see if you can climb all the steps leading to the basilica running, at the end a breathtaking view of Paris awaits you.

In the evening we offer you the opportunity to tour the whole center of Paris by bus to enjoy all the most emblematic corners, where you can stop to take some pictures while discovering something more about the magical city.

*Optional Activities:

• Paris by Night Excursion
• Farewell dinner

Day 13 – Paris – Bus

Today on our Central Europe tour will be your free day in Paris, as we are in everything, we will give you the time you need to see some of the places you left out. Of course, we will give you some tips on what to do.

Now it’s time to go to the Louvre and enjoy its kilometers-long exhibitions and of course wink at the Mona Lisa. If you prefer, you can enjoy the modern architecture and its futuristic skyscrapers in the neighborhood of La Defénse.

If you want to see a piece of Italy in Paris, do not miss the Luxembourg Gardens, commissioned by Maria dei Medici, and on the way appreciate the Pantheon, or the Sorbonne (the best university in France) and stroll through the Latin Quarter and its thousands of bars. a perfect plan for this Central Europe Tour!

Enjoy because in the afternoon/evening we will be back on the bus to Madrid.

 

Day 14 – Bye Bye Madrid

In the morning we will cross the Pyrenees, pass near San Sebastian, Vitoria and Burgos to finish this tour through Central Europe. Now unfortunately our trip is over… But you will have memories in the most beautiful corners of the old continent with your new friends from half the world.

 

Included:

• Travel by comfortable private bus to the destinations mentioned in the program.
• 14 Days and 13 Nights of travel
• Accommodation in the best hotels and hostels in Europe:
• 1 Night in Budapest
• 2 Nights in Vienna
• 3 Nights in Prague
• 1 Night in Frankfurt
• 2 Nights in Amsterdam
• 1 Night in Brussels
• 2 Nights in Paris
• 1 Night in Unitrips bus (Paris – Madrid)
• 12 breakfasts
• Multiple rooms (double or single on request)
• All transportation costs
• Parking and tolls expenses
• Group leader during the whole trip
• Assistance throughout the trip
• Guided tours in the cities mentioned above
• And more surprises….

Not included:

• Everything that is not mentioned in “Included”
• Transport to the starting point
• Travel insurance and cancellation insurance
• Flight tickets
• Entrance fees for monuments and attractions
• Visa fees or other administrative costs
• Transport within the cities (metro, taxi etc.)
• Optional activities

Optional Activities, extras:

• Vienna bus tour guide
• Excursion to Kutna Hora
• Boat trip on the canals of Amsterdam
• Anne Frank’s house
• Paris by Night
• And much more

(You will be able to book your extras once you have booked your trip, through an App which we will give you access to).

Each optional activity requires a minimum of 30 participants.