Central Europe 2026 - 15 Day Tour from Frankfurt to Frankfurt

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Central Europe 2026

15 Day Tour from Frankfurt to Frankfurt



Tour Description:

Learn about Central Europe’s rich history and its highlights as you travel through the heart of Germany, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic. Starting from Germany, visit Berlin, the eclectic capital, and Weimar, where culture has been thriving through names like Goethe and Schiller, Bach and Liszt, Modernism and Bauhaus. In Poland, discover Jasna Góra Monastery in Czestochowa, an important pilgrimage spot. Visit Warsaw and Krakow, and stop in Auschwitz to see what is left of the concentration camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Explore the Imperial city of Vienna, Austria, the city of waltz, elegant cafés and the Hapsburg heritage. Get to know Budapest, Hungary, with its predominantly Art Nouveau city center and imposing Parliament building. Prague, in the Czech Republic, boasts Charles Bridge, one of Europe’s oldest stone bridges. Bratislava, Slovakia, built on the bank of the Danube, features a castle and a charming old town. Before returning to your starting point in Germany, spend some time in Nuremberg, the Bavarian city that, in spite of its troubled past, is keeping the best traditions alive, such as brewing beer, grilling sausages and enjoying life. Sightseeing with a Local Guide—a local expert who knows the history, culture, and secrets of the city—is included in Berlin, Warsaw, Kraków, Budapest, Vienna, and Prague. This is a comprehensive Central Europe tour, ideal for smart travelers who want to turn their travel dreams into reality.

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Dates & Pricing

Saturday 11 Apr 26 — Sunday 26 Apr 26Starting at $3,039Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 25 Apr 26 — Sunday 10 May 26Starting at $3,119Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 09 May 26 — Sunday 24 May 26Starting at $3,119Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 23 May 26 — Sunday 07 Jun 26Starting at $3,149Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 06 Jun 26 — Sunday 21 Jun 26Starting at $3,149Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 20 Jun 26 — Sunday 05 Jul 26Starting at $3,149Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 04 Jul 26 — Sunday 19 Jul 26Starting at $3,049Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 18 Jul 26 — Sunday 02 Aug 26Starting at $3,049Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 01 Aug 26 — Sunday 16 Aug 26Starting at $3,079Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 15 Aug 26 — Sunday 30 Aug 26Starting at $3,069Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 29 Aug 26 — Sunday 13 Sep 26Starting at $3,179Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 12 Sep 26 — Sunday 27 Sep 26Starting at $3,179Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 26 Sep 26 — Sunday 11 Oct 26Starting at $3,099Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 10 Oct 26 — Sunday 25 Oct 26Starting at $3,299Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Saturday 05 Dec 26 — Sunday 20 Dec 26Starting at $2,939Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Monday 28 Dec 26 — Tuesday 12 Jan 27Starting at $3,159Check Mark Icon SPECIALGet a Quote
Check Mark Icon Disclaimer: Prices listed are per person, based on double occupancy, and in USD. All promotions are valid for new bookings only, capacity controlled and valid on select dates and departures. Individual Terms and Conditions will apply to all promotions. Any promotion can be withdrawn at any time without notice. Please speak with your Pavlus Travel Planner for complete vendor terms and conditions, including eligible tour and cruise dates.


Destination & Sightseeing

The world is within reach with everything you need for perfectly affordable touring. Cosmos includes hand-selected accommodations, guided sightseeing, and seamless transportation between destinations—with value-minded travel lovers in mind. Explore with expert Cosmos Tour Directors and Local Guides, complimentary headsets, and private, first-class, air-conditioned motorcoach with free Wi-Fi. Enhance your free time to explore like a local with your CosmosGO mobile app!

Special departures:
Departure December 6 2026 - includes visit to Berlin, Budapest, and Prague Christmas markets.
Departure December 29 2026: - New Year’s Eve in Berlin including festive dinner.

ITINERARY

Day 1
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions

Day 2
Our first stop today is in Weimar, one-time intellectual heart of Germany and host to such luminaries as Martin Luther, Cranach, Bach, Liszt, Schiller, and, of course, Goethe himself. It was at one time rightly known as the “Athens of Germany.” Continue through Thuringia and Saxony-Anhalt all the way to Germany’s capital city, Berlin. Today’s Distance: 357 mi/ 575 km

Day 3
On this morning’s included guided tour, learn how the city is no longer divided but every bit as fascinating. Once the city of contrasts with its West and East side separated into two different worlds by a wall, Berlin developed into a harmonious blend of old and new. It has preserved the old buildings, such as the State Opera House and Brandenburg Gate; its Neoclassic-style boulevards, such as the Kurfürstendamm and Unter den Linden. This is now complemented by brand new buildings in the most daring, contemporary architectural styles. It is once again Germany’s capital and one of Europe’s most lively and interesting cities

Day 4
Drive east to Poznan, one of Poland’s oldest trading districts, and admire its Renaissance market square. Continue to Warsaw, capital of Poland. Today’s Distance: 367 mi/ 590 km

Day 5
The included sightseeing tour is an excellent introduction to Warsaw, magnificently reconstructed after wartime destruction. Today, its wide avenues contrast strikingly with the narrow lanes of the old section

Day 6
Two encounters with history on your southbound journey today. First, Jasna Góra in Czestochowa, the monastery that withstood the repeated onslaught of overwhelming Swedish forces during the religious wars of the 17th century. Since then, its Black Madonna has become the country’s national symbol. In the afternoon, visit what is left of the Auschwitz Concentration Camp, a chilling reminder of the Holocaust. Evening arrival in Kraków. Today’s Distance: 289 mi/ 465 km

Day 7
This, they say, is Poland’s most beautiful city. For almost 500 years it was the country’s capital, and today, it is without a doubt its cultural capital. Join the included morning sightseeing in ancient Kraków, for centuries the residence of Polish kings. See the Market Square, the Jewish Quarter, St. Mary’s Church, and visit Wawel Cathedral. Enjoy free time later to explore this fascinating town on your own or go underground with an optional excursion to the Wieliczka salt mines. Descend to the first level of the mine for a sensory experience of beauty, color, and sound, and taste of salt on your lips

Day 8
Travel through three countries today. First, south to the Tatra Mountains of Poland, then through scenic Slovakia, and finally into Hungary. Your destination is Budapest, the liveliest Eastern European capital. Today’s Distance: 245 mi/ 395 km

Day 9
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital, and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the included guided city tour. Or discover a new perspective on an optional cruise on the Danube River with a drink to toast the timeless views of the Parliament, Fishermen’s Bastion, and Castle Hill

Day 10
Journey northwest and cross the border into nearby Slovakia. Stop in Bratislava, its intriguing capital on the banks of the Danube, to explore the medieval Old Town. Continue west and enter Austria, arriving in magical Vienna. Today’s Distance: 174 mi/ 280 km

Day 11
Join the included city sightseeing tour for an introduction to the major sights: the State Opera, Parliament, the ornate Rathaus (Town Hall), and views of the Hofburg Imperial Palace from Heroes’ Square. You’ll have plenty of time to discover Vienna on your own

Day 12
Morning at leisure. This afternoon, cross the Czech border into Moravia, then through the rich farmlands of Bohemia to Prague. Today’s Distance: 208 mi/ 335 km

Day 13
The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. The included guided sightseeing features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the astronomical clock. If you wish to delve deeper into Czech history and culture, join the optional walking tour through Prague's Castle District

Day 14
This morning visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square and Our Lady’s Church before heading towards the Frankfurt Area. Today’s Distance: 323 mi/ 520 km

Day 15
Your vacation ends with breakfast this morning.

Accommodations

Frankfurt AreaBerlinWarsawKrakowBudapestViennaPragueFrankfurt Area
Hotel Frankfurt Messe Affiliated by Meliá
First-Class

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