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Highlights of Eastern Europe

15 days
From Krakow to Prague
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City & Culture
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Medium Intensity
Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Krakow

    Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Wyspianski), Hotel 3* (Hotel Wyspianski (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer from John Paul II Krakow-Balice International Airport (KRK) - around 30-minute drive
    • Welcome dinner with tour group
    Landmarks
    Saint Mary's Church
    Jagiellonian University
    Wawel Castle
    Wawel Cathedral
  2. Day 2

    Krakow

    Krakow
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Wyspianski), Hotel 3* (Hotel Wyspianski (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk around Old Quarter

    Optional Activities

    • Excursion to Oswiecim and Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
    • Visit to Royal Castle at Wawel Hill
    • Visit to Wawel Cathedral
    • Explore Jewish Kazimierz district and Old Synagogue
    • Visit to Museum of Jewish Life
    • Visit to Wieliczka Salt Mines UNESCO World Heritage Site
    Landmarks
    Kazimierz District
    Old Synagogue
    Museum of Jewish Life
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
    Wawel Castle
    Wawel Cathedral
    Wieliczka Salt Mines
    Chapel of Saint Kinga
  3. Day 3

    Krakow - Tatranska Lomnica

    Krakow - Tatranska Lomnica
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Titris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Titris (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Inflatable rafting trip on Dunajec River
    • Visit to Spis Castle
    Landmarks
    Dunajec River Gorge
    Pieniny National Park
    Spis Castle
  4. Day 4

    Tatranska Lomnica

    Tatranska Lomnica
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Titris), Hotel 3* (Hotel Titris (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full-day hiking trek in Tatra Mountains

    Optional Activities

    • Picnic lunch at Green Lake
    • Continuation hike to Great White Lake
    • Shorter alternative: local train to Lake Strbske and gentle lakeside walk
    Landmarks
    Green Lake
    Great White Lake
    Lake Strbske
  5. Day 5

    Tatra Mountains - Banska Bystrica

    Tatra Mountains - Banska Bystrica
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Pension Grand), Hotel 3* (Pension Grand (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Vlkolinec UNESCO village
    • Orientation walk of Banska Bystrica
    Landmarks
    Vlkolinec
    Banska Bystrica City Castle
  6. Day 6

    Banska Bystrica - Budapest

    Banska Bystrica - Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center), Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Hronsek wooden church
    • Visit to Banska Stiavnica
    • 17th-century open-air mining museum experience - descent 60 meters into two-kilometre tunnel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to local wine cellar in Stara Hora with wine and dinner prepared by local family
    Landmarks
    Hronsek wooden church
    Banska Stiavnica
    Stara Hora
  7. Day 7

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center), Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Guided walking tour of Budapest including Basilica of Saint Stephen, Parliament buildings, Chain Bridge, Castle District, Watertown, Castle Hill, Old Town, Fisherman's Bastion, and Royal Palace

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to historic thermal baths
    • Danube River boat cruise
    • Day trip to Szentendre artist's town by train or bus
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Saint Stephen
    Parliament Building
    Chain Bridge
    Castle District
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Royal Palace
    Szentendre
  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    Budapest
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center), Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Funicular ride to castle
    • Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
    • Dining at local restaurants
    Landmarks
    Buda Castle
    Fisherman's Bastion
  9. Day 9

    Budapest - Bratislava

    Budapest - Bratislava
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Matysak), Hotel 3* (Hotel Matysak (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Bratislava Old Town including Michael's Gate, Main Square, Primate's Palace and Cathedral of Saint Martin

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to one of Slovakia's oldest castles
    • Visit to UFO bridge for panoramic city views
    Landmarks
    Michael's Gate
    Main Square
    Primate's Palace
    Cathedral of Saint Martin
    UFO Bridge
  10. Day 10

    Bratislava - Vienna

    Bratislava - Vienna
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Matysak), Hotel 3* (Hotel Matysak (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Vienna
    • Walking tour of Vienna including Karlsplatz, Heroes Square, Hofburg Imperial Palace, Imperial Treasury, National Library, Spanish Riding School, Saint Stephens Church and the Opera House

    Optional Activities

    • Interior visits to landmarks
    • Boat trip back to Bratislava along Danube River - approximately 2 hours, €30 per person
    Landmarks
    Karlsplatz
    Heroes Square
    Hofburg Imperial Palace
    Spanish Riding School
    Saint Stephens Church
    Vienna Opera House
  11. Day 11

    Vienna - Mikulov

    Vienna - Mikulov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Galant (or similar)), Hotel 3* (Hotel Galant)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Mikulov
    • Stop at Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape with walk around Chateau Lednice castle park
    • Wine tasting in Mikulov
    • Walking tour of Mikulov old town
    Landmarks
    Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape
    Chateau Lednice
    Mikulov
  12. Day 12

    Mikulov

    Mikulov
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Galant (or similar)), Hotel 3* (Hotel Galant)

    Included Activities

    • Visit to Mikulov Jewish cemetery

    Optional Activities

    • Visit to Mikulov Castle
    • Climb to Holy Hill shrine for scenic views of town and vineyards
    Landmarks
    Mikulov Jewish Cemetery
    Mikulov Castle
    Holy Hill
  13. Day 13

    Mikulov - Prague

    Mikulov - Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Lunik (or similar)), Hotel 3* (Hotel Lunik)

    Included Activities

    • Train journey to Prague with connecting train
    • Guided walking tour of Prague including Old Town Square and City Hall, Astronomical Clock, Powder Tower, Prague Ghetto with Jewish Cemetery and Synagogues, Charles Bridge and Hradcany district with Bohemian Kings' Castle
    Landmarks
    Old Town Square
    Prague City Hall
    Astronomical Clock
    Powder Tower
    Prague Ghetto
    Jewish Cemetery, Prague
    Charles Bridge
    Hradcany
    Prague Castle
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  14. Day 14

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel 3* (Hotel Lunik (or similar)), Hotel 3* (Hotel Lunik)

    Optional Activities

    • Day trip to Konopiste Castle (train required)
    • Boat trip on Vltava River
    • Classical music concert in historic church
    • Visit to Bunker Museum with Cold War exhibits
    • Dining at traditional restaurants
    Landmarks
    Konopiste Castle
    Vltava River
    Bunker Museum
  15. Day 15

    Prague

    Prague
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Airport transfer to Prague Airport (PRG)

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  • June4.0June 2023
    The raft trip was beautiful in the Dunajec gorge. Loved Vienna, but wished for a lot more time there. Loved the...
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  • Nigel4.7August 2023
    Highlights were the rafting, tour of Budapest, tour of Prague, salt mine visit in Krakow. Also really liked Bratislava.
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  • Richard3.7September 2023
    Thoroughly enjoyed the full day hiking in Slovakia on day 4
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  • Brian4.8December 2019
    Would recommend the trip to others. We enjoyed the mix of small and large cities/towns visited.
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  • Patrick4.7May 2019
    Brilliant guide (Alena) for an excellent tour.
    Traveled in October 2018
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  • Michael4.0May 2019
    This was my first Explore trip and I will use Explore again in the future.
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  • Judith4.7May 2019
    A very well thought out trip. a good mix of culture and physical activities on the 2 week trip.
    Traveled in October 2018
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  • Jonathan5.0May 2019
    I cannot rate Alena high enough. without doubt the best guide I've had for all the tours I have enjoyed
    Traveled in August 2018
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  • Marc4.3May 2019
    Good trip - I enjoyed the first week particularly as it was more active and a smaller group. The second week was a...
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  • Peter5.0May 2019
    Would have been good to add to the trip notes that this tour can also be purchased as two separate weeks and that the...
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      This trip starts in Krakow - Poland and ends in Prague, so is a comprehensive tour of Eastern Europe, including Budapest.

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