The lines that used to separate Eastern and Western Europe slowly disappear and the tourists push their way East. Eastern Europe tours offer remarkable opportunities to travel to some of the most magnificent cities and countries of Eastern and Central Europe. They feature visits to such grand European Capitals, as Budapest, Prague, Warsaw and Vienna, and explore a multicultural arena of complex historic and artistic importance, dating back to the Roman Empire. For centuries, these popular destinations for Europe tours have been centers of culture, science, art, commerce, industry and politics.
If Belgium's spotlight on the European stage is a little dim, it is only due to the fact that its people are rarely boastful. This slow-burning country has more history, art, food and architecture, packed into its tiny self than many of its bigger, louder neighbors. A rich and bubbling vat of beer, chocolate, oil paint and bureaucrats, Belgium gives off the heady pong of the bourgeoisie. However, stir the pot a little and you will find an 'artificial state', roughly made up of two parts Germanic Flemings to one part Celtic-Latin Walloons.
The Czech Republic is still all things to all people. From the pulsing capital Prague to the back-in-time villages of Moravia, from toiling up mountains to lounging in spas, from the world-famous Pilsner to the strains of Smetana and Dvořák, there
is an experience to suit every taste. The stunning architecture is not limited to Prague - there are plenty of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades in other towns. Among the richest ones are Kutná Hora in Central Bohemia; Cheb, Loket and Domažlice in western Bohemia; Olomouc in northern Moravia; and Telč and Kromêříž in southern Moravia.Ever wanted to eat blood sausages, washed down with a syrupy liquor of unknown origin, go bog walking and sleep with eighty untouchable nuns and novices. You can do it all in Estonia, a small territory, which packs in some charming quirks without ruining your budget. Since breaking away from the Soviet Union in 1991, Estonia has taken advantage of opportunities to improve its economy, encourage tourists and establish itself with a unique Baltic identity.
For centuries, Poland has been a bridge between the East and the West. Set in the heart of Europe, Poland is a multifaceted country, where the capital and medieval towns are trawled by contemporary city slickers, and where horse-drawn carts negotiate country lanes, untouched by the progress. Eastern Europe tours to Poland remain reasonably cheap and safe with hospitable people, who welcome visitors. Over the past decade, it has developed into a modern, vibrant and progressive state; at the same time it still maintains its traditional culture. It is a fascinating destination and now it is a good time to go.
Eastern Europe tours to Romania offer you to see majestic castles and medieval towns. Experience great hiking, the wildlife and cheap skiing of much of the 'undiscovered' former Eastern Bloc. You will be floored at how different the country is, but you will almost certainly see signs that are chasing the dreams of the rest of the West, while having excursions in Romania.
Hungary is a heart-stealer; it will lure you back again and again to sample its rich wines, lounge in its thermal spas, gaze at its birdlife and make one more attempt to master its hermetic language. Eastern Europe tours to Hungary have all the luxury of Western Europe with a Magyar twist and at half the cost. Its graceful capital Budapest has a lively arts, cafe and music scene and is a host to a range of cultural and sporting festivals. In the countryside you will find majestic plains, resort-lined lakes, Baroque towns, horse markets and rustic villages.