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Krakow to Budapest Adventure

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
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An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
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Travelers should be comfortable with somewhat-demanding activities
Guided in English
Group Size 7 - 18
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Krakow

    Start point
    Westerplatte 15, 31-033 Kraków, Poland (Hotel Wyspianski, Hotel Reception, 16:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Wyspianski), Hotel (Hotel Wyspianski (or similar))

    Optional Activities

    • Dinner in Krakow city centre
    • Visit local bars and vodka tastings
    • Early arrival exploration of medieval old town
    Landmarks
    Saint Mary's Church
    Wawel Castle
    Wawel Cathedral
    Jagiellonian University
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  2. Day 2

    Krakow

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Wyspianski), Hotel (Hotel Wyspianski (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Orientation walk around Old Quarter with tour leader

    Optional Activities

    • Visit Kazimierz district and Old Synagogue
    • Visit Museum of Jewish Life
    • Excursion to Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
    • Visit Royal Castle on Wawel Hill
    • Visit Wieliczka Salt Mines and Chapel of Saint Kinga
    • Explore Krakow independently
    Landmarks
    Old Quarter
    Kazimierz District
    Old Synagogue
    Museum of Jewish Life
    Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp
    Royal Castle
    Wieliczka Salt Mines
    Chapel of Saint Kinga
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  3. Day 3

    Krakow to Tatranska Lomnica

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Titris), Hotel (Hotel Titris (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Inflatable rafting on Dunajec River
    • Visit Spis Castle
    Landmarks
    Dunajec River
    Dunajec Gorge
    Pieniny National Park
    Spis Castle
    High Tatra Mountains
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  4. Day 4

    Tatranska Lomnica

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Hotel Titris), Hotel (Hotel Titris (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Full-day trek in Tatra Mountains to Green Lake

    Optional Activities

    • Continue trekking to Great White Lake
    • Picnic lunch at Green Lake
    • Alternative shorter walk around Lake Strbske
    Landmarks
    Green Lake
    Great White Lake
    Lake Strbske
  5. Day 5

    Tatranska Lomnica to Banska Bystrica

    Meals
    Breakfast
    Accommodation
    Hotel (Pension Grand), Hotel (Pension Grand (or similar))

    Included Activities

    • Stop at Vlkolinec UNESCO village
    • Orientation walk of Banska Bystrica with tour leader

    Optional Activities

    • Try traditional folded potato pancakes
    • Taste Tatratea liqueur
    Landmarks
    Vlkolinec
    Banska Bystrica City Castle
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  6. Day 6

    Banska Bystrica to Budapest

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

    Included Activities

    • Visit Hronsek wooden church
    • Visit Banska Stiavnica
    • Tour underground mining tunnel

    Optional Activities

    • Visit local wine cellar in Stará Hora
    • Wine and dinner with local family
    Landmarks
    Hronsek wooden church
    Banska Stiavnica
    Open-air mining museum
    Stará Hora
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  7. Day 7

    Budapest

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

    Included Activities

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

    Optional Activities

    • Relax in historic thermal baths
    • Boat cruise on the Danube River
    • Visit Szentendre artist's town
    Landmarks
    Basilica of Saint Stephen
    Parliament building
    Chain Bridge
    Castle District
    Fisherman's Bastion
    Royal Palace
    Szentendre
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  8. Day 8

    Budapest

    End point
    Budapest, Jagelló út 38, 1124 Hungary (Hotel Jagello, Hotel reception, 09:00)
    Meals
    Breakfast

    Optional Activities

    • Explore more of Budapest
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    June 20th, 2023
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    August 3rd, 2023
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    I loved Krakow and Budapest. The rafting was fun. Spis castle is spectacular (but the main buildings at the top are...
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    August 20th, 2023
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    The highlight of the trip for me was doing the water rafting.
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    August 22nd, 2023
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    Hiking in the High Tatrus mountains was amazing. Wieliczka Salt mine was also very interesting.
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    September 25th, 2023
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    June 18th, 2022
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    December 23rd, 2019
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    A great trip. Miro was a great leader and I think really held the group together.
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    Would like to know if you have the extras list and their respective price. Can you please provide this list?

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    • Explore!OperatorWritten April 2024

      Optional activities: Wieliczka Salt Mine 20.00 per person entrance. Wawel Castle entrance fee 5.00 per person. Visit to Auschwitz approximately 32.00 per person. Sebechleby: Locally prepared dinner with wine tasting at a traditional hajlochy 20 per person. Budapest: Thermal Baths 10.00 per person entrance. Danube River cruise 15.00 per person. Tasting of four wines and lunch 15.00 per person. Also allow about 10.00 for various museum and site entrance fees during the trip.

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    Asked on January 23rd, 2024

    Do you run this tour from Budapest to Krakow?

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      Unfortunately, this is the only itinerary for this tour going from Krakow to Budapest. Apologies.

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