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Treasures of Central Europe

14 days in Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary & Austria

Optional 2 day extension

Baroque palace and cathedral in a historic German city on Central Europe tours for students.
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OVERVIEW

Explore Central Europe in a sweeping, two-week journey through landmarks, conflicts, and traditions that still echo today

Students have two full weeks to connect the dots between the places where history happened and the world they live in now. They begin in Berlin, where the Brandenburg Gate, Berlin Wall remnants, and Checkpoint Charlie bring 20th-century history to life. From there, students travel through Dresden’s rebuilt historic center to Prague, where well-preserved Gothic landmarks reveal the layers of medieval Europe. In Budapest, they see the city from the Danube River before exploring sites like Castle Hill and learning about revolutionary history at the House of Terror Museum. Vienna brings students into the world of Habsburg power and classical music, while the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site provides students with the opportunity to reflect on the rippling impacts of World War II.

Germany, the Czech Republic, Hungary & Austria route map

What you’ll do

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Day 1: Fly to Germany

Board your international flight to Berlin

Day 2: Berlin

Meet your Tour Director at the destination airport

Take a walking tour of Berlin

Day 3: Berlin

Take a guided tour of Berlin. With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Brandenburg Gate

  • Kurfürstendamm

  • Remains of the Berlin Wall

See Checkpoint Charlie

Visit the Topography of Terror Museum

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Potsdam

Take a half-day excursion to Potsdam, where the postwar fate of Germany was decided at the 1945 Potsdam Conference. Potsdam was also the royal playground of Frederick the Great of Prussia. Explore baroque palaces, pavilions, and the royal residence's gardens, then take a guided visit inside either Sanssouci or Cecilienhof.

Day 4: Berlin • Dresden • Prague

Travel to Dresden

Take a guided tour of Dresden

With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Semper Opera House

  • Zwinger Palace

  • Martin Luther statue

Enjoy time to visit the Zwinger Museum on your own

Travel to Prague

Day 5: Prague

Take a guided tour of Prague. With your expert local guide you will see:

  • St. Vitus Cathedral

  • Golden Lane

  • Charles Bridge

Take a walking tour of Prague

Day 6: Prague • Budapest

Travel to Budapest

Enjoy a boat ride on the Danube River

Day 7: Budapest

Take a guided tour of Budapest. With your expert local guide, you will see:

  • Heroes' Square

  • Castle Hill

  • Gellért Hill

Visit Matthias Church

Take a walking tour of Budapest. With your Tour Director you will see:

  • St. Stephen's Basilica

  • Hungarian Parliament building

Visit the House of Terror Museum

Day 8: Budapest • Vienna

Travel to Vienna

Enjoy a wiener schnitzel dinner

Enjoy an evening of classical music

Day 9: Vienna

Take a guided tour of Vienna. With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Ringstrasse

  • Parliament building

  • Neues Rathaus

  • Hofburg Palace

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

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Viennese waltz dancing

Experience the elegance and grandeur of the traditional Austrian waltz, the world's oldest form of ballroom dance. During an optional two-and-a-half-hour lesson, you'll discover the long and complex relationship between dance and city as you learn to turn and step with the best.

Day 10: Vienna • Salzburg • Munich

Travel to Salzburg 

Enjoy time to explore Salzburg

Travel to Munich

Day 11: Munich • Dachau

Take a guided tour of Munich. With your expert local guide you will see:

  • Olympic Stadium

  • Residenz

  • Marienplatz

  • BMW World

  • Nymphenburg Palace

Visit the Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site

Travel to Munich

Take a walking tour of Munich. With your Tour Director, you will see:

  • Munich Cathedral

  • New Town Hall

  • Hofbräuhaus

Day 12: Munich • Heidelberg

Travel to Heidelberg

Day 13: Heidelberg

Take a guided tour of Heidelberg

Visit Heidelberg Castle. Here you will:

  • Ride the funicular to the castle

  • Visit the castle's famous wine barrel

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Neckar Valley

Take in the medieval scenery of rural Germany during an hour-long boat ride along the Neckar River. Then, visit the ruins of the 13th-century Dilsberg Fortress, once the most powerful in the region, and enjoy free time to explore the quaint cobblestoned town that encircles it. Note: Only available between March 25-Oct. 22.

Day 14: Depart for home

Travel to the Frankfurt airport

Board your flight home from Frankfurt

What makes this tour special?

Glide along the Danube River and see Budapest’s famous landmarks along the riverbanks

Glide along the Danube River and see Budapest’s famous landmarks along the riverbanks

Walk through Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance ruins north of the Alps, and take in views of the historic town below

Walk through Heidelberg Castle, one of the most important Renaissance ruins north of the Alps, and take in views of the historic town below

Experience an evening of classical music in the city that helped shape Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss

Experience an evening of classical music in the city that helped shape Mozart, Beethoven, and Strauss

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Your experience includes

Airfare & transportation
Hotels
Regional-style meals
Guided sightseeing
Entrances
Full-time Tour Director
Expert Local Guides
Personalized Learning Support
Continuous Support
Worldwide Presence

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Frequently asked questions

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We’ll connect you with your personal Tour Consultant—someone who works with other teachers in your area and specializes in planning EF tours. They’ll walk you through this itinerary (along with other tours in our portfolio that match your curriculum or catch your eye), explain student pricing, and show you just how easy it is to partner with EF.

Once you decide to lead a tour, your Tour Consultant will help you get school administrators on board, students excited, and families ready to enroll. You’ll host an informational meeting to kick off the enrollment period, and we’ll provide everything you need—from a digital presentation to printed handouts, parent resources, and more.

You’ll have a dedicated Tour Director who will guide your group from the moment you land in your first destination until your final goodbye. They:

  • Take all the same transportation and stay in the same hotels as your group

  • Speak the local language (but lead the tour in English!)

  • Support you 24/7 as your right hand

  • Offer deep cultural context to help students feel connected to their destination

  • Handle all the logistics, so you don’t have to

  • Are the secret ingredient that makes your tour truly shine

Yes! You earn a free spot on tour as soon as six paying travelers enroll. For every additional six paying travelers, you earn another free spot for an adult chaperone of your choosing. For example, if 30 students sign up, that’s four free chaperone spots in addition to yours.

All travelers on international EF tours must have a valid passport. When it comes to documentation, every traveler and destination is different, so once your group starts enrolling, we’ll help direct you and your families to relevant resources.
 
Passports should have at least three blank pages and be valid for at least six months after your return date.

EF has set the standard for travel-based learning for over 60 years. Not only do our educational tours amplify the lessons you’re already exploring in your classroom, but they also help build more empathy, open-mindedness, confidence, and cross-cultural understanding.
 
Our educational philosophy, the EF Method, is built into every itinerary, so your students are immersed in a continuous journey of engaging, hands-on learning in real-world situations from the moment they step off the plane.

Yes! Plan to explore each destination primarily on foot, so be sure to pack your comfiest sneakers. You’ll have time to rest on the bus while traveling between cities and activities. If any travelers need accommodations, just let your EF Travel Team know in advance.

Every hotel your group stays in is required to meet EF’s rigorous standards for quality, safety, and cleanliness. (We have an entire team dedicated to ensuring that!) However, it’s important to remember that international hotels designed for student travel may feel a little different from what students are familiar with. For example, some hotels may not have an elevator. Rooms will have multiple single beds or shared double beds, and every room will have a private bathroom.

You’ll receive more detailed meal information closer to your tour, but here’s an overview of what to expect:

  • Daily breakfast is served continental-style at your hotel.

  • Most tours include daily group dinners, which take place at local restaurants (or your hotel) and feature a mix of familiar favorites and local dishes from a set menu.

  • Lunches are usually not included, but this varies by itinerary. If lunch isn’t included, this is the perfect opportunity for students to explore local markets and discover their new favorite food.

Travelers will share allergy or dietary information with EF after signing up, and we’ll help make the necessary accommodations.

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