Added: 02/21/2006 |
An Eastern Europe travel is rapidly catching up with the West, opening the former "Iron Curtain" countries to the western tourism. Some of these countries like the Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, etc. are already a part of the European Union Community. These powerful larger and smaller culturally and linguistically distinctive countries present you majestic sceneries, bustling capital cities, charming old towns, medieval castles, monasteries and other beautifully preserved architectural treasures of a long and eventful history. An Eastern Europe travel grants tourists a great value for money with affordable prices, sophisticated cultures, especially in the field of classical music. Superb orchestras, popular spas, fiery folk music, great wine and beer and delicious culinary delights will compliment to your travel experience.
Eastern Europe sightseeing tours cover all the highlights and experiences, for which this fascinating historical region is known for. Start in the lush green heart of Germany, visiting Frankfurt and Dresden. Then, visit historic Warsaw with its fascinating Old Town and notorious Ghetto. Enjoy a concert of Chopin and see the Black Madonna, revered as the "Queen of Poland" in Czestochowa. Continue west toward Vienna, visiting the Roman town of Gyor along the way. During the relaxing stay in imperial Vienna, view the Hofburg Palace, the Cathedral of St. Stephen and the State Opera, and enjoy a visit to the magnificent Schoenbrunn Palace.
However, it is true that a majority of Eastern European destinations and Eastern Europe travel itself are not for every traveler. Those, who seek comfort and luxury, should probably not venture far beyond capital cities like Prague, Budapest, Berlin, Tallinn and Warsaw. However, for those, wishing to travel beyond the tourist zone and seek real off-the-beaten path places, people and experiences, Eastern Europe has countless options.
Choosing a destination depends on your interests. For the first-time travelers, it can be less isolating and still very rewarding to visit vacation destinations that are popular with Eastern Europeans, but fairly untouched by native English-speakers. Places like the Great Masurian Lakes near the border between Poland and Lithuania, the coast of Croatia, the Giant Mountains of Slovakia or spa towns in many countries are good choices. The UNESCO world heritage sites, such as Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic, the medieval town of Torun in Poland or the famous caves of Slovakia and Slovenia are also interesting destinations for an Eastern Europe travel. It can be fun to plan a ?theme trip?, focusing on historical sites and castles, wine regions or tracing your roots.
Traveling as an English-speaker to small towns and villages may take you some longer than in average it looks, but it will also give you warm hospitality, a more authentic perception of local life and some great cross-cultural experiences. Eastern Europeans are proud of their well-developed traditions, regarding hospitality, and many foreigners are surprised at displays of generosity and goodwill. During your Eastern Europe travel to any of its countries, do not be surprised to be invited into homes, offered drinks or given gifts. While their initial motivation might be curiosity about foreigners, Eastern Europeans really know how to show a guest a good time.
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