Cultural diversity, eye-opening perspectives, and a warm welcome year-round are hallmarks of our tours that meander through the heart of Europe. Read about why recent tour members love traveling in Poland, the Czech Republic, Hungary, Croatia, and Slovenia…
"The people of Poland are my 'WOW' moment. The Rick Steves guides are great ambassadors of their county. But the waiters, waitresses, hotel workers, random folks on the train, fun people who I talked with on the street — the Polish people are proud of their country and want you to enjoy it. They were consistently welcoming."
— Matt, Best of Poland tour
"Standing in the Gdansk shipyards, learning about the bravery of the Polish steelworkers who organized the Solidarity movement. I did not realize the role that incredible movement had in triggering the end of Soviet communism in Poland. You can read about history, but when you tour Poland with Rick Steves — it comes alive."
— Steve, Best of Poland tour
"The natural beauty of Slovenia calls me back. I loved Lake Bled with its picturesque castle overlooking the lake, the church perched on the island, and the craggy tree-covered mountains all around. While a touristy area, unlike cities, it was not so crowded as to deter from the pleasure the scenery provided."
"There were so many WOW moments on this trip. Krakow, Poland was more exciting than I had ever expected, and the food and bread were terrific. Croatia and Slovenia were simply beautiful. I could live in the small Alpine village of Stramberk in Czech Republic. The biggest surprise was all the fun friends I made…I didn't want it to end."
"I was very moved by the Jewish synagogue and the Jewish cemetery. Seeing the names of all the murdered men, women, and children written on the walls touched my soul. On a lighter note, the two musical performances were excellent. The overall beauty of both cities was impressive."
— Patricia, Best of Prague & Budapest tour
"My 'wow' moment was Budapest! I had thought that I would be wowed by Prague, but it was actually Budapest that surprised me and that I enjoyed the most. From the architecture to the history to the fantastic Hungarian food and wine, I couldn't get enough of this intriguing and grand city."
— Rebecca, Best of Prague & Budapest tour
