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Central Europe

Central Europe

Central Europe

Central Europe

Central Europe is the heart of the European continent, with many treasures to experience, including Germany, Austria and Switzerland at its core, along with surrounding countries of The Netherlands and Belgium, Poland, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Croatia, Slovenia and Hungary. We’ll help you discover what’s special on a land vacation or a river cruise (or both)!

While Central Europe offers much natural beauty, its principal standouts are the fabulous cities of Berlin, Vienna, Prague, Budapest and Amsterdam. The Rhine, Danube and Elbe rivers flow through Central Europe, making this a popular region for European river cruises.
Weather and Climate
Europe is a year-around destination. While winters are cold and many areas in Central Europe experience snow, the off season is still a delightful time to travel. Summer months are the most popular -- and most crowded.
Transportation
Transportation within Europe is well organized and efficient, The train network is exceptional and a desirable way to travel in Europe. Otherwise, car rentals are options, as is flying between cities.

Unique Experiences
In Central Europe

UNESCO site

Experience Museum Hundertwasser

Vienna offers so many incredible viewing pleasures.  Often neglected is the incredible museum and buildings of Friedensreich Hundertwasser, one of the important artists of the 20th...

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Experience Road Trips in Turkey

Immerse yourself in an authentic, off-the-beaten-path curated experience on a full-service multi-day guided road trip in the "real" Turkey. Explore small towns, stay at the best...

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Experience Private Mestrovic Gallery Tour

Ivan Mestrovic is Croatia's most famous 20th century sculptor. In Vienna he was friends with Rodin, and after WWII he came to the United States where...

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Experience Private Rooftop Tour of St. Stephen’s

At the heart of Vienna is historic and magnificent St. Stephens Cathedral with its colored ceramic tile roof.  After a visit of the interior, your guide...

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Experience Swiss Mountain Dining

Near the site of a Neanderthal settlement of Wildkirchli is the Berggasthaus Aescher-Wildkirchli, built into the cliff face of the Appenzeller mountains . It no longer...

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Experience White Water Rafting, Lucerne

An adrenalin-filled adventure on a Class III - Class IV white water rafting trip in the famous Bernese Oberland! Paddle down the Lütschine river just below...

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Hotels & Resorts in Central Europe

Central Europe’s finest accommodations are at our beck and call. Our experts can make your arrangements including with preferred hotels featuring our exclusive amenities, which include:

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Did you know?

The Rhine is one of Europe’s most important trade routes. The river starts in the Swiss Alps and flows northwest for 820 miles (1,320 km) through Germany and France and empties into the North Sea at Rotterdam.

The European continent is comprised of 50 countries. Of these, about half the nations belong to the European Union (EU) which is a political and economic union.

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