This was my first trip to Europe and I could not imagine experiencing it any better than on the 18 day EX tour. Although we only scratched the surface of many places it gave a wonderful perspective for places I want to come back to for further exploration. We covered a lot of ground in 18 days and made unforgettable memories. I was expecting to see beautiful things and have great experience but the relationships that formed within our group were an unexpected, and delightful, surprise. I'm so thankful I choose to do this tour and have recommended to all of my friends. I will definitely do another Expat tour when I'm able. Disclaimer; This is not a trip for those who want to kick back and relax. It was very active with many early mornings, late night and non-stop adventure days.
Prepare for a scenic road trip filled with fascinating sites and jaw-dropping landscapes in Germany, Austria, Slovakia and the Czech Republic as you head on a self-drive tour through Central Europe! Your fly and drive will begin in Munich, the capital city of the State of Bavaria, one of the most beautiful regions in Germany. This is where the famous Oktoberfest Festival takes place every year! From there you will travel to Salzburg, a gorgeous city situated on the border of Germany and Austria, and the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, one of the most famous composers in the world. Explore the Gardens of Mirabell or take a peek at the Cathedral before you cross the border into Austria and travel to Melk, situated by the Danube River. Your next stop will be in Vienna, the breathtaking Austrian capital, known for its powerful palaces and evergreen gardens. Choose to visit the Hofburg Palace or see the Heroes' Gate before you drive to Budapest in Hungary, known for its outstanding 123 thermal baths. Find out how Buda and Pest were divided in two and take in the spectacular views from Gellert Hill or visit the Heroes’ Square. Next, you will visit the City Center of Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia, and the perfect place to learn about the country's history, culture, and cuisine. Head into the heart of the Czech Republic as you travel to Prague, a magnificent medieval city where you can see the Charles Bridge and visit the Prague Castle. Finally, you will make your way back to Munich before your self-drive tour through Central Europe comes to an end!
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Independent TourTypically a private tour undertaken by one or two travelers
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
8-99 yrs
Operated in
English
Destinations
Salzburg, Prague, Munich, Bratis
Salzburg, Prague, Munich, Bratislava, Vienna, Budapest
This tour was more fast paced than I anticipated. The free time to explore, with someone else doing all the planning and logistics made it so you could turn your brain off, enjoy the sights, the people, the food and beer. There's been more than once I was hung over and only existing, yet still able to travel from point a to be b, see some cool stuff and places. One thing I didn't expect to enjoy so much was the group dynamics. It's like instantly making a bunch of life long friends that come from different places, have different experiences, seeing new things. Honestly the peoplein the group was as good as the trip itself. Would do something like this again.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers
Its very hard to research eating place until we have assigned the hotel was such a last minutes. Wed rather have a option to book hotel near center of the city if we requested the extra days staying before and after the package trip.
Cultural, religious and historic sites
Tour Type
Group Tour
Accommodation
Hotel
Age Range
15-99 yrs
Operated in
english
Destinations
Vienna, Amsterdam, Budapest, Bra
Vienna, Amsterdam, Budapest, Bratislava, Prague, Pilsen, Frankfurt
This trip will give you the pleasure of exploring some of the most amazing destinations Europe in the Czech Republic, Germany, Austria, Switzerland and Italy. Start your journey from Prague where you get to explore the city on a guided tour and enjoy a boat tour on the Vltava River. Then reach Munich and visit the futuristic BMW Welt which has fascinating architecture for multi-use exhibitions of BMW cars. Ahead in your journey to Austria arrive in Innsbruck and visit the Swarovski Museum, the renowned home of crystals. Then cross the border to Switzerland and enjoy an evening in the historic center next to the lake in Zurich. Next, take in the fantastic scenery while you ride up in a cable car in Grindelwald and explore the beautiful Lucern. later continued to Burglen and visited the chapel of the XVI century before reaching Milan in Italy. Next, you will discover the famous city of Pisa and take a little tourist train to the beautiful art complexes of Piazza Dei Miracoli and the well-known Leaning Tower. On your next stop you will reach the Italian Capital of Rome where you will visit St. Peter’s Basilica and the notorious Roman Coliseum among other highlights. Your adventure will continue with a walking tour of magnificent Florence through the historic center, taking in places such as the Ponte Vecchio, the Duomo, and Plaza della Signoria. Your journey will end in Romantic Venice, where you will discover the marvelous St. Mark´s Square and the world-famous Murano Glass Factory.
The treasures of Europe’s best destinations await on a grand tour through Netherlands, Belgium, Luxembourg, France, Switzerland, Germany, and Austria. Cruise Amsterdam’s canals and step into the world’s most beautiful square in Brussels. Explore intertwining cultures and charming old cities, with stops in Luxembourg, Strasbourg, and Basel. Indulge in Bavarian specialties in Münich and soak in Vienna’s storied atmosphere. Discover the history and culture of iconic European cities, from Amsterdam to Vienna.
I had the most amazing experience and time of my life on this tour. Choosing G Adventures and the 'Gotta-See Europe: Germany, Austria and Italy' tour was one of the best decisions of my life. Our tour CEO Filip was incredibly enthusiastic and responsible, and he created the most fun and positive environment. The whole tour was incredibly well organised and I always felt safe, happy and relaxed knowing that someone else was taking care of the tour group. I was very fortunate to have such amazing people on my tour. We were able to bond so quickly as we all shared our love and enthusiasm for travel and these specific places. Every place we went to was so beautiful, rich of history and culture and truly unique. The included activities were so much and full of variety as we relaxed in lakes, went on bike rides, visited museums and much more. This tour was the perfect blend of free time and included activities. Through this I was able to not only have an extremely joyful and relaxing vacation but it also enabled me to achieve so many things including improving my skills for travelling without feeling the stress of having to figure this out alone in a foreign continent and on the other side of the world. I definitely recommend this tour, especially to young, solo and inexperienced travelers but really to anyone who has a passion for travel and who is open to meeting new people and trying new experiences.
City sightseeing
Tour Type
Small Group TourSmall group tours usually have 8-12 participants and maximum up to 18 travelers