Central and Eastern Europe, the Baltics and Ukraine

Each of these countries was once allied to one of the epic empires of Europe - the Holy Roman, the Kingdom of Hungary, the Hapsburg Monarchy or the Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth. In many configurations of language, religion and tradition they display their differences, but one thing they have in common: For over 40 years they lay behind the line of Soviet influence, a line that during the Cold War was called the Iron Curtain. Today, Romanian folktale villages, rococo Budapest, medieval Krakow, dynamic Prague, historic Kiev and the booming Baltic capitals are taking their rightful places in the European Community.

Experience the charm of Eastern/Central Europe and the Baltics on a small group tour or private rail journey; or set up a private journey with our flexible essential programs or fully-customized travel options. Email a Private Journeys Specialist to request a regional travel planner for custom private travel.