GERMANY, CZECHIA, AUSTRIA & HUNGARY
Sept 8-21, 2025
PRICE
$3,900
DURATION
14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
GROUP MAX
12 PEOPLE
PHYSICAL
MODERATE
WEATHER
Fall-like, mostly 60F
TOUR OVERVIEW
Throughout your journey by train, immerse yourself in the rich history and cultural heritage of these four capital cities. From the remnants of the Berlin Wall to Prague’s medieval charm, Vienna’s imperial grandeur, and Budapest’s blend of Eastern and Western influences, each destination offers a unique and captivating experience. These four cities offer a captivating blend of history, culture, art, and culinary delights, making them an ideal destination for an unforgettable European tour.
TOUR LEADER
Darren Frazier
TOUR PRICE
$3,900
3 SPACES LEFT
Maximum 2 Travelers per Reservation
$500 deposit per person is required to reserve space. The availability of space is based on a first come, first serve basis.
100% of the balance is required 90 days before the first day of the tour.
DAY 1 • • •
Arrival in Berlin. Today is a light day with an afternoon orientation walk around central Berlin, including the Reichstag, Brandenburg Gate, and the Holocaust Memorial. Welcome dinner. Stay in Berlin for 3 nights.
DAY 2 • • •
Take a day trip to Potsdam to visit the Sanssouci Palace and Park, where Frederick the Great (King of Prussia) lived in. See the historic windmill. Enjoy the charming streets in the Dutch Quarter. See the Glienicke Bridge, known as “Bridge of Spies” during sunset.
DAY 3 • • •
Visit the somber Checkpoint Charlie museum, see and touch the Berlin Wall, and your choice of museums to see on Museum Island. Stroll through Unter den Linden, a historic boulevard lined with shops, cafes, bars, etc. Time permitting, see the Berliner Dom, a magnificent cathedral.
DAY 4 • • •
Take the train to Prague. Afternoon orientation walk around the old town of Prague. Stay in Prague for 3 nights.
DAY 5 • • •
Explore the Castle Quarter, Royal Garden and St. Vitus Cathedral as well as cross the famous Charles Bridge with gorgeous views of the Vltava River.
DAY 6 • • •
Visit the Town Square, view the amazing Astronomical Clock Tower and the Church of Our Lady. Appreciate the gothic architecture sights of Prague.
DAY 7 • • •
Take the train to Vienna. Settle into our hotel. Stay in Vienna for 4 nights.
DAY 8 • • •
Walk the Ringstrasse, Vienna’s famous boulevard, that include Opera, Parliament and Theater. Explore the Museums Quartier. Grab a slice of Vienna’s famous chocolate cake, Sacher Torte. Check out the Sigmund Freud Museum in the afternoon.
DAY 9 • • •
See the original Gustav Klimt’s “The Kiss” at the magnificent baroque-style Belvedere Palace. Free afternoon to unwind near Naschmarkt, Vienna’s famous open-air market and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
DAY 10 • • •
Get ready for a road trip to Melk, home to its glorious 11th century abbey. Spend the afternoon meandering down the river to a beautiful old town, Krems, by boat. Shop a bit in Krems before returning to Vienna.
DAY 11 • • •
Take the train to Budapest. Afternoon orientation walk around central Budapest. Visit the Shoes on the Danube Bank. Check out the ruin bars after dark.
DAY 12 • • •
Enjoy a guided tour of the gothic-revival building, Hungary Parliament. Visit Buda Castle, a 13th century palace. Cross the Chain Bridge with stunning view of the Danube River. Evening visit to the Szechenyi thermal baths, one of the largest in Europe.
DAY 13 • • •
Go to Memento Park. Go inside the neoclassical-style St. Stephen’s Basilica named after Hungary’s first King. Feast your eyes at the Great Market Hall, and more. Group farewell dinner.
DAY 14 • • •
Transfer to Budapest airport for your flight back home.
- 13 nights in 3-star accommodations.
- 15 meals: Breakfast (13), Dinner (2)
- Services of a deaf Tour Leader on call 24 hours a day.
- Services of local deaf and/or hearing guides.
- All transportation expenses.
- All admission fees for attractions and museums mentioned in the itinerary.
- Most tips, except for your Tour Leader.
- Informative travel preparation packet.
- $100 discount per person on your next regular tour.
- Domestic and/or international airfares.
- All other meals not mentioned in the itinerary and personal expenses.
- Any COVID-19 related tests.
- Travel insurance.
Why do you need travel insurance?
LEARN DIFFERENT SIGN LANGUAGES!
Hands On Travel is a proud sponsor to Intersign University which provides sign language courses in many different countries.
Learn MoreTOUR MANAGER
Darren Frazier
TOUR PRICE
$3,900
3 SPACES LEFT
Maximum 2 Travelers per Reservation
$500 deposit per person is required to reserve space. The availability of space is based on a first come, first serve basis.
100% of the balance is required 90 days before the first day of the tour.
Why do you need travel insurance?
LEARN DIFFERENT SIGN LANGUAGES!
Hands On Travel is a proud sponsor to Intersign University which provides sign language courses in many different countries.
Learn MorePRICE
$3,900
DURATION
14 DAYS / 13 NIGHTS
GROUP MAX
12 PEOPLE
PHYSICAL
MODERATE
WEATHER
Fall-like, mostly 60F
GALLERY
Got a Question?
First, please scroll through our Frequently Asked Questions. If you have further questions or need help with a specific topic, feel free to contact us! Thank you.
RESERVATION
Spots are based on a first come, first serve basis. A $500 deposit per person is required to reserve your space and can be paid with a debit or credit card. Alternative payment options include personal check or wire transfer. After registration, you will receive an automatic email response with further instructions. Full payment is due 90 days before the start of your tour.
Absolutely yes! You can contact us by clicking this link and fill out the form and we will get back to you. Above all, we want to make your tour a memorable one for your group.
HOT is proud of the three distinct reasons that allow it to be different from other tour companies: they use sign language exclusively, travel in small groups which provide an intimate experience while also having more flexibility on their schedule, and spend time visiting places they love versus wasting time at places where there wasn’t much interest..
Generally, all tours will provide accommodations in double rooms with private bathrooms and breakfast, transportation expenses including lunch and dinner (depending on the itinerary), museum entrance fees along with a $100 credit towards your next full tour. In addition we provide you with information about each specific tour so that you can be fully aware of what is included.
We will be happy to assist you with a custom-designed tour, tailored towards your preferences. If not, stay up to date by joining our mailing list in order for us to provide you with any future tours that we may have availability for.
Did you know that we have travel consultants who can assist you? You can go to our Travel Consulting page for more information. The best way to accomplish this would be to seek out friends and/or family members (usually in order of 6 people) so they will lower the costs significantly, or advertise open spots on your tour publicly. We also have discounts, and some other advantages! What’s more- we are able to lower the level of accommodations as well as remove extras all together which make it feasible for a low cost.
It is often easier for us to permit single travelers when it comes time to sign up for our tours. If you are unable to find a partner and need assistance, please contact us as we may have singles available on the list- pending your approval first. There are some tours that allow exceptions for those seeking not only with partners but also without them too!
If somebody backs out, please register on our wait list or contact us directly so that we can put you on the wait list for a similar tour. We will also keep your name up to date with our latest tours and alerts about similar upcoming trips in order to give you a chance at joining them.
TRAVEL PROTECTION
Hands On Travel recommends that you purchase a travel protection plan to help protect you and your travel investment against the unexpected. Travel protection plans include coverage for Trip Cancellation, Trip Interruption, Emergency Medical and Emergency Evacuation/Repatriation, Trip Delay, Baggage Delay and more. To learn more about how to help protect you and your trip investment, visit the following link: TRAVEL PROTECTION
Don’t hesitate. We will stay in touch with you from the date of deposit until your arrival at the starting point of your tour, to make sure that all is well before departure. You can contact us via phone or e-mail any time for questions and we will remain in communication throughout your trip!
BILLING
No, we do not charge any extra fees or fuel surcharges. The listed price is the price you pay. Including tax.
You can find this under our Terms & Conditions. If you find it necessary to cancel your confirmed tour reservation, you must notify HOT about it by e-mail. You may transfer your space to another suitable person or request us to seek replacements. If your replacement is found, HOT will, at its discretion depending on the time frame, refund your deposits/payments or apply it towards a future Hands on Travel tour that is to be taken no more than 3 years after the dates of the original tour. If your replacement is not found, the cancellation of your reservation will become effective and the following charges will apply: (a) if cancelled more than 90 days before the first day of the tour, all installment or additional payments will be refunded to you minus the non-refundable deposit of US $500 per person and any non-refundable payments that HOT has made to suppliers. (b) if cancelled less than 90 days before the first day of the tour, no refunds will be made.
Since tour prices are quoted as a package, no partial refunds can be made for the unused portion of any tour including lodging, meals, or any other items that are included in the tour price. This does not apply to those who wish to participate in only a portion of a tour. In this case, we can pro-rate costs for the unused days.
After registration, you will receive an automatic email reply with further instructions. A $500 per person booking deposit is required to reserve your spot on the trip and can be paid by personal check, credit card and/or wire transfer. Full payment is due no less than 90 days before the start of the trip.
If you need to cancel or postpone your trip 3 or more months before the start, all monies paid will be refunded minus the $500 non-refundable deposit. You can also transfer the entire amount of your deposit to be used for a later trip if we are able to find replacements.
DURING THE TOUR
Big coach buses separate us from local people. We fail to experience or understand the “hands on” lives of locals.
We started out as a walking tour company. Walking offers close-up experiences with local people and hidden gems to discover.
It’s much easier to communicate full to everyone in semi-circle and make sign language 100% accessible. No more missing what is being said.
We’d be able to dine in smaller, cozier and unique restaurants that would offer a local culinary experience unlike large, tourist-oriented restaurants. And, we’d be able to stay at smaller accommodations in prime locations unlike large chain hotels outside the city limits.
We strive to include local guides for certain days to promote maximum cultural experience as well as exchange deaf-related insights.
Most of our customers will gain insightful observations and deeper understanding on how Deaf people live on a local level.
Most of our customers will gain insightful observations and deeper understanding on how Deaf people live on a local level.
