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Vienna's Ringstrasse and St. Stephen's spire at dusk

The Best of Central Europe

10 days · with Kompas · from $2,450

Ten days, five countries — Berlin to Budapest through Dresden, Prague, Vienna and Bratislava with a Kompas coach and guide.

The grand Central European sweep, escorted end-to-end by a Kompas tour director. From Berlin's boulevards through baroque Dresden to Prague, then down the Danube corridor — Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest — with guided sightseeing in every city, hotels done for you, and luggage that moves itself. The easiest possible way to see five countries in one trip.

  • Escorted throughout by a Kompas tour director
  • Guided sightseeing in Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest
  • First-class hotels with daily breakfast
  • One suitcase, five countries — logistics all handled
Dresden's Frauenkirche across the Elbe
Dresden's Frauenkirche across the Elbe

Day by day

  1. 1

    Arrival in BerlinBerlin

    Meet your tour director; welcome dinner with the group.

  2. 2

    Berlin sightseeingBerlin

    Brandenburg Gate, the Reichstag and remnants of the Wall with a local guide.

  3. 3

    Baroque DresdenDresden

    The rebuilt Frauenkirche and Zwinger palace en route to Bohemia.

  4. 4

    PraguePrague

    Guided old town and castle; evening free on the riverbank.

  5. 5

    Prague at leisurePrague

    A free day for museums, beer halls or Český Krumlov.

  6. 6

    To ViennaVienna

    South through Moravia; evening arrival and Ringstrasse orientation drive.

  7. 7

    Imperial ViennaVienna

    Schönbrunn and the Hofburg with a local guide; optional concert evening.

  8. 8

    BratislavaBratislava

    The compact old town and castle above the Danube, en route to Hungary.

  9. 9

    BudapestBudapest

    Guided city tour and a farewell dinner cruise on the Danube.

  10. 10

    DepartureBudapest

    Transfer to the airport for your flight home.

The route

Route map — The Best of Central Europe

What’s included

  • Flights. Round-trip Manila–Berlin / Budapest–Manila
  • Hotels. 9 nights, first-class hotels, breakfast daily
  • Tour director. Kompas escort + local guides throughout
  • Coach. Modern coach between all cities
  • Dining. Welcome dinner + farewell Danube cruise dinner
  • Schengen visa assistance. Full documentation support

Good to know

  • Group size is capped around 40; solo travellers welcome with a supplement.
  • A moderate amount of walking on guided mornings.

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