Bergen

Germany

2 nights

An authentic German destination visited by few tourists.

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Braunschweig

Germany, Lower Saxony region

1 night

Braunschweig, also called Brunswick in English, is a city located in the state of Lower Saxony, Germany. It is situated north of the Harz mountains at the furthest navigable point of the Oker river, which connects to the North Sea via the rivers Aller and Weser. A powerful and influential centre of commerce in medieval Germany, Braunschweig was a member of the Hanseatic League from the 13th until the 17th century. It was the capital city of three successive states. Today, Braunschweig is the second largest city in Lower Saxony and a major centre of scientific research and development.

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Bruges

Belgium, Flemish region

3 nights

Bruges has most of its medieval architecture intact. The historic centre of Bruges has been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2000. Many of its medieval buildings are notable, including the Church of Our Lady, whose brick spire reaches 122.3m, making it one of the world's highest brick towers/buildings. The sculpture Madonna and Child, which can be seen in the transept, is believed to be Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy within his lifetime. Bruges' most famous landmark is its 13th-century belfry, housing a municipal carillon comprising 48 bells. The city still employs a full-time carillonneur, who gives free concerts on a regular basis.

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Cologne

Germany, North Rhine-Westphalia region

1 night

Nobody can remain indifferent to the spectacular Cologne Cathedral (Kölner Dom). This renowned Gothic architectural marvel is also a symbol of the city and was declared a World Heritage Site in 1996. As well, in Northern Europe it is seen as an important pilgrimage, as well as being one of the oldest. Its setting on the Rhine River adds to its status: a gateway to a unique city, bursting with a diversity of historical buildings, museums, churches, archeological sites, dynamic shopping areas, restaurants and redundant to say bars and beer houses. And of course, the renowned “Eau de Cologne”. 

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Magdeburg

Germany, Saxony-Anhalt region

2 nights

Magdeburg is situated on the Elbe River and was one of the most important medieval cities of Europe. Emperor Otto I, the first Holy Roman Emperor, was buried in the town's cathedral after his death. The Lutheran Cathedral of Saints Catherine and Maurice with a height of 104 m, the highest church building of eastern Germany. It is notable for its beautiful and unique sculptures. Other sights include the Unser Lieben Frauen Monastery; The Magdeburger Reiter (1240), the first free-standing equestrian sculpture north of the alps; Landtag, the seat of the government of Saxony-Anhalt in 1724. and many more

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Prague

Czech Republic, Central Bohemian region

4 nights

Prague has been an important cultural and economic center since the reign of Charles IV in the 14th century. The city is home to iconic sites dating back as far as the 14th century, including Charles University, the oldest in Europe; Prague Castle; and, of course, the magnificent Charles Bridge, an architectural wonder that has been connecting the two banks of the Vltava River for over 600 years. The bridge contains the figures of 30 saints that were added in the Baroque period). 

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Vienna

Austria, Vienna region

3 nights

Everybody wants to visit Vienna. Not only is it the capital city of Austria, it is an exciting metropolis with a rich background in history, art and especially music. The city is known for its grand Ring Road, lined with impressive buildings including museums such as the Museum of Art History and the Museum of Natural History. If you want to be witness to the opulence of the Habsburg dynasty then make sure to tour the former residences of the royal family at the Schönbrunn Palace and the magnificent gardens as well as the Hofburg Palace and the Belvedere Palace, with its baroque architecture.

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Budapest

Hungary, Central Hungary region

3 nights

Budapest is the capital and the largest city of Hungary. It is the country's principal political, cultural, commercial, industrial, and transportation center, sometimes described as the primate city of Hungary. Cited as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe, Budapest's extensive World Heritage Site includes the banks of the Danube, the Buda Castle Quarter, Andrassy Avenue, Heroes' Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway, the second-oldest metro line in the world. The city contains around 80 geothermal springs and a plethora of remarkable attractions, such as the Castle Hill, the neo-Gothic Parliament, Saint Stephen's Basilica, Matthias Church, Dohany Street Synagogue, and more.

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Pecs

Hungary, Baranya region

2 nights

Pecs is the fifth largest city of Hungary. The city has always been a multicultural city where many cultural layers are encrusted melting different values of the history of two thousand years. The first university in Hungary was founded in Pecs in 1367 (the largest university still resides here). It also retains its rich heritage from the age of a 150-year-long Ottoman occupation, exemplified in the mosque of Pasha Qasim and the Jakovali Hassan Mosque. In addition, the city is noted for the Cella Septichora, the Necropolic of Sopianae, an 11C cathedral, and Hungarian Bishop's Palace, among multitude of others.

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Belgrade

Serbia, Central Serbia region

3 nights

Belgrade is the capital and largest city of Serbia. It is located at the confluence of the Sava and Danube rivers, where the Pannonian Plain meets the Balkans. Its name translates to White City. One of the most important prehistoric cultures of Europe, the Vinča culture, evolved within the Belgrade area in the 6th millennium BC. Throughout its history, the city has been settled by Celts, Romans, Slavs, Franks, Hungarian, and Ottoman. Belgrade has been awarded many titles, and is classified as a Beta- global city. Its main attractions include Belgrade Fortress, Nikola Tesla Museum and other fascinating museums, churches, parks, and a wonderful beach.

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Sofia

Bulgaria, Sofia City region

2 nights

Sofia is the capital and largest city of Bulgaria and is the 15th largest city in the European Union. The city is located at the foot of Vitosha Mountain in the western part of the country, within less than 50km drive from the Serbian border. Its location in the center of the Balkan peninsula means that it is the midway between the Black Sea and the Adriatic Sea, whereas the Aegean Sea is the closest to it. Sofia has been an area of human habitation since at least 7000BCE and is Europe's second-oldest city. Among its many attractions you may find the Alexander Nevsky Cathedral, National Art Gallery, Natural History Museum, palaces, churches, and much more.

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Burgas

Bulgaria, Burgas region

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Burgas is the second largest city on the Bulgarian Black Sea Coast and the fourth-largest in Bulgaria after Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna. It is the capital of Burgas Province and an important industrial, transport, cultural and tourist center. The city is surrounded by the Burgas Lakes and located at the westernmost point of the Black Sea, at the large Burgas Bay. The Port of Burgas is the largest port in Bulgaria, and Burgas Airport is the second most important in the country. Burgas is the center of the Bulgarian fishing and fish processing industry. Be sure to visit the Sea Garden, Burgas Museum of Ethnography, and the Regional History Museum if you're in the area.

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