1. Budapest, Hungary
Budapest is gaining popularity as one of Eastern Europe group tours most visited cities and for great
reason. It is a city enhanced with rich culture and history. Offering something
for every age group, Budapest has countless places including parks, fascinating
synagogues, heritage museums, sports halls, churches, serene islands and
thermal baths. Step inside the renowned Budapest baths and the grandiose
Széchenyi Baths. Know more about Budapest with a Danube River sightseeing
cruise.
2. Dubrovnik, Croatia
A prime favorite (both literally and figuratively), Dubrovnik
has become one of Europe’s most popular cities to visit and sailing in on a
yacht is definitely a great idea! This city is situated on the coast of Croatia
is a summer worth watching the ocean for, so from wherever you’re coming from –
make it necessary to give yourself plenty of time to unwind!
3. St Petersburg, Russia
Of all the cities to be explored in Eastern Europe tour packages, St Petersburg is the most interesting
one. For history lovers who studied about Russian history would he keen to see
the legacy of Peter the Great – both in introducing Eastern Europe to Western
culture and customs, and the grand architecture, art and surely a visit to the
palatial summer residence to head to the royal gardens in all their playful
glory.
4. Tallinn, Estonia
The capital of Estonia – Tallinn – has become an
ideal stopover for tourists to Helsinki who want to enjoy the Baltics briefly
in a one or two day stopover. This charming capital city offers one of Europe
has most well-preserved Old Towns.
5. Riga, Latvia
Riga is also another “quick visit” city for
travelers in the Baltics, due to its’ cheap airlines connecting many travel
routes from West to East and vice versa. Riga need at least two entire days to
discover and has a lot of charm on offer, especially during the Spring/Summer
time.
6. Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is blend with a range of architectures (mostly Gothic,
Renaissance and Baroque), this city represents a world in itself. Expect a
handful of fairytale encounters and fancy boutiques selling figurines as
mysterious as the encounters on the colorful street. This is a fun city to
wander around.
7. Krakow, Poland
Krakow is a city many of us include in our Eastern Europe travel packages – not
only for its extreme charm and for beauty, but also the dark historic past of
nearby Auschwitz and Birkenau that allow tourists to show respects, stop and
learn the details of the Holocaust. The city itself is vibrant and happening
with students, giving it an extraordinary appeal for young travelers wanting to
mix in with locals and enjoy all the city has to give.
8. Bratislava, Slovakia
The city is placed on the direct train route between Vienna
and Budapest, Bratislava is another great city to explore for a day or two,
especially if you want something a little more out of the ordinary and away
from the hustle bustle.
9. Brasov, Romania
Brasov is one of Romania’s most renowned tourist cities due
to its easily accessible location and the gateway to the most recognizable
castles in the country: Bran Castle (also called as Dracula’s Castle) and Peles
Castle. The city itself deserves a day or two to explore, and relax in the
colorful balcony for a handful of days to enjoy a slower pace and refresh yourself.
10. Warsaw, Poland
The capital of Poland has a turbulent past, but lot of
efforts are done to preserve the city’s Old Town in maximum of its glory
embraces this one of Eastern Europe’s gorgeous capitals. It remains on the
zloty, being one of the affordable countries to visit in Eastern Europe holiday packages, allowing you to stay a while
longer.
11. Belgrade, Serbia
The capital of Serbia knows how to capture hearts, especially
during the warmer months when diners have their lunches and dinners al fresco,
in pleasant evenings that watch much of the city’s inhabitant surface for an
all round social affair. The city gives a budget trip to visit on the list and
a great destination to stop for a while and enjoy life like a local.
12. Lviv, Ukraine
Heading further East, Lviv is situated a short travel onwards
from the Polish border and is Ukraine’s seventh largest city, giving it the
ideal size to explore over a few days. The architecture is a wonder in itself,
with influences from nearby Poland, Austro-Hungarian heritage and an
extraordinary blend between Eastern, Central and Western European styles.
13. Sibiu, Romania
Romania is considered as one of Europe’s most underrated
countries to visit and captures some of the most epic landscapes you will watch
the world over. Mountains, valleys and finest castles await, with Sibiu being
one of the ideal cities to base yourself to experience the nearby region.
Situated in the region of Transylvania, Sibiu is one of the perfect gateways to
the castles in the nearby areas. Be sure to visit Bran Castle (also called as
Dracula’s castle) as well as Peles Castle (the filming destination for the
recent film A Christmas Prince).
14. Moscow, Russia
The Russian capital is as mesmerising in reality as you could
imagine, even if you have a creative mind. Heading to historic sites, churches
and undoubtedly the Kremlin will need at least four days on the ground to
experience it all. Even if you are staying centrally, make it important to
venture underground to Moscow’s metro stations, as they are known as some of
the most extravagant and opulent in the world.
15. Cesky Krumlov, Czech Republic
Cesky Krumlov is a wonderland and celebrated as one of the
gorgeous small cities in all of Europe. With a short bus ride south of Prague,
there really is no way available to go Czech Republic without stepping by
“Krumlov” as locals fondly know it.
16. Wroclaw, Poland
Another exciting part for Poland is Wroclaw –
the largest city in Western Europe and well connected by road from Germany if
you are moving east from there. With intricate and incredibly presented town
houses, this city is as scenic as a postcard and it is tiny wonder it has
earned its place as one of Poland’s fascinating pit stops.
17. Gdansk, Poland
If you are still not over with Poland yet then head onwards
to Gdansk, a port city on the Baltic coast. The Old Town has been redeveloped
post WWII but has noticeably managed to provide its same appeal and old world
charm.
18. Kiev, Ukraine
The capital of Ukraine would still have to be one of our most
admirable cities in Eastern Europe and still one of the most underrated. There
is never ending history to be known and an ever-changing future for the country
with Kiev at the centre of it. Allow yourself at least four days on the ground
to discover the city of Kiev – the sheer geographic size of the city is full of
surprises!
