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Central Europe for Solo Travelers

9 days  |  11 days with Prague extension  |  Estimated monthly payments as low as $150

Group size
15–28 travelers
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4.7 out of 5 stars

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From the sound of music to the sight of a hundred spires, delight your senses with the best of Central Europe.

The snowy heights of the Swiss Alps. The dignified walls of German castles and Austrian palaces. Central Europe is a veritable dream—and what better way to take it all in than with a group of new friends? This Solo Tour hits three countries in a matter of days, letting you cross the festive biergartens of Munich and the blue beauty of Lake Lucerne off your travel checklist. To end on a spire-high note, add our extension to Prague. (You’ll be glad you did!)

Your tour package includes

  • 7 nights in a private room at handpicked hotels
  • 7 breakfasts
  • 3 dinners with beer or wine
  • 1 food tasting
  • 5 sightseeing tours
  • Expert Tour Director & local guides
  • Private deluxe motor coach

Included highlights

  • Kapellbrücke
  • Nymphenburg Palace
  • Spanish Riding School
  • Belvedere Palace
  • Salzburg Cathedral

Itinerary

Overnight Flight

Day 1: Travel day

Board your overnight flight to Zurich today.

Swiss Alps

Day 2: Arrival in Zurich & transfer to Swiss Alps

Included meal: Welcome dinner

Welcome to Switzerland—or, as they say in the local dialect, gruezi (“GROO-tsee”)! From the Zurich airport, transfer to your hotel in the Swiss Alps and unwind for a spell. Tonight, you’ll get to know your Tour Director and groupmates at a welcome mixer before sharing an included dinner, served with beer or wine.

Reviews

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4 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Sherry, traveled in May 2025

2 people found this review helpful

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Rainy but still a great tour

5 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Teri, traveled in May 2025

3 people found this review helpful

Deborah was a great tour guide. Voitek was a great bus driver - Very safe and always very helpful and friendly. We really enjoyed all the stops. The first half of the tour was rainy but still beautiful. I loved Lucerne. It was very quaint but amazing. I have been through...

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Thank you for sharing your experience with us! We are thrilled to hear that your Tour Director made such a positive impact on your journey....

3 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler dianne, traveled in Apr 2025

This trip was way too rushed. To spend hours to get a photo of a castle we would not visit was a total waste of the little time we had. There we no recommendations for restaurants, no printed material of suggested restaurants or places to go in free time. All in all I had a...

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Thank you for sharing your feedback. We are glad to hear that you had a good time overall and appreciated the efforts of Indira. However,...

Central Europe tour

4 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Apr 2025

3 people found this review helpful

I thought a little more local information could have been provided (major industries, number of tourists annually, etc.) Big crowds in most locations.. For me, just a bit too much walking and definitely too much free time as I am not a shopper. On many of my previous tours...

Central Europe

4 out of 5 stars

2nd-time traveler Anonymous, traveled in Apr 2025

2 people found this review helpful

This was a great tour, very informative and beautiful countries. Our guide for the trip was fantastic as were the local guides in each city. Only downfalls were, wish the hotels were somewhat closer to the city centers and that there were some sights to see along the way to...

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Thank you for your review! We’re so glad to hear you had a great time exploring these beautiful countries and found the tour informative...

Totally satisfied; tour exceeded my expectations!

5 out of 5 stars

1st-time traveler Cindy, traveled in Apr 2025

2 people found this review helpful

I enjoyed every bit of this solo group tour and highly recommend. Everything met and often exceeded my expectations. I had a wonderful time, saw so much, and really enjoyed everyone involved.

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Hotels

We handpick every hotel to strike the balance of comfort, location, and local charm. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used hotels for this tour and we're confident you'll be satisfied.

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Lucerne Region - Grand Hotel Europe

This Belle Époque hotel is located near the lake promenade. Guests enjoy a restaurant, bar, and outdoor terrace. Nearby, you’ll find Lake Lucerne, Chapel Bridge, and the Swiss Museum of Transport.

Munich - Holiday Inn Munich City Centre

This centrally-located hotel is located in the heart of Munich. Guests enjoy the fitness center, Finnish style sauna, and an on-site restaurant. Nearby, you’ll find the Au-Haidhausen district, Marienplatz, and Residenz.

Salzburg - Hotel Mercure Salzburg City

This elegant hotel is located in Salzburg. Guests enjoy a delightful on-site restaurant with a terrace, and a relaxing bar. Nearby, you'll find the Hohensalzburg Fortress, Mozart's Birthplace, and the beautiful Mirabell Palace...

Vienna - MAXX by Steigenberger Hotel Vienna

This convenient hotel is located in the city center of Vienna, Austria. Guests enjoy the fitness area, on-site bar and restaurant, and spa. Nearby you’ll find the Naschmarkt open-air market, Leopold Museum, and Schönbrunn Palace.

Prague - NH Prague City

This modern hotel is located in the Smíchov district of Prague. Guests enjoy a gym and sauna, restaurants with terraces, and a tennis court. Nearby, you’ll find Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, and Petřín Tower.

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Flights

Round-trip flights are one more thing we handle to make your journey as smooth as possible. Our team of travel experts will find the best flight itinerary for you at a competitive rate, thanks to our partnerships with top airlines.

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  • Options for arriving early, staying longer, or requesting an upgrade
  • Flexible rebooking options if your tour itinerary changes

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