Itinerary
- Intro
Introduction
- Day 1
Krakow
Krakow- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Wyspianski)
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant
- Explore Krakow's medieval city center
- Visit Saint Mary's Church
- Explore Wawel Castle and Cathedral
- Visit Jagiellonian University
- Explore the old Jewish quarter
- Visit local bars and restaurants (Chmiel, C.K. Browar, Starka Restaurant and Vodkas)
- Optional excursion to Auschwitz (mentioned for Day 2)
- Optional excursion to Wieliczka Salt Mine (mentioned for Day 2)
Landmarks Saint Mary's Church Wawel Castle and Cathedral Jagiellonian University - Day 2
Krakow
Krakow- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Wyspianski)
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 - Day 3
Krakow - Tatranska Lomnica
Krakow - Tatranska Lomnica- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Titris)
Included Activities
- Inflatable rafting trip on Dunajec River
- Visit to Spis Castle
Landmarks Dunajec River Gorge Pieniny National Park Spis Castle - Day 4
Tatranska Lomnica
Tatranska Lomnica- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Titris)
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 - Day 5
Tatra Mountains - Banska Bystrica
Tatra Mountains - Banska Bystrica- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Pension Grand)
Included Activities
- Stop at Vlkolinec UNESCO village
- Orientation walk of Banska Bystrica
Landmarks Vlkolinec Banska Bystrica City Castle - Day 6
Banska Bystrica - Budapest
Banska Bystrica - Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center)
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 - Day 7
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center)
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 - Day 8
Budapest
Budapest- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Roombach Hotel, Budapest Center)
Optional Activities
- Funicular ride to castle
- Visit to Fisherman's Bastion
- Dining at local restaurants
Landmarks Buda Castle Fisherman's Bastion - Day 9
Budapest - Bratislava
Budapest - Bratislava- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Matysak)
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 - Day 10
Bratislava - Vienna
Bratislava - Vienna- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- Hotel 3* (Hotel Matysak)
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 - Day 11
Vienna - Mikulov
Vienna - Mikulov- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 12
Mikulov
Mikulov- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 13
Mikulov - Prague
Mikulov - Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 14
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
- Accommodation
- 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 - Day 15
Prague
Prague- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Airport transfer to Prague Airport (PRG)
