Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and have the day to yourself to explore at your own pace. The thermal baths are a popular choice if you want to relax, or you could take a Danube River cruise for views of the city. Gellért Hill offers a good hike with panoramic views across Budapest, and the ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter are worth checking out if you're interested in the local nightlife scene. Later this evening, you'll meet up with your tour group for a welcome dinner at the hotel.
- Meals
- Dinner (Welcome dinner at hotel)
Included Activities
- Welcome dinner at hotel
Optional Activities
- Visit Gellért Bath or Széchenyi Thermal Bath
- Danube River cruise
- Hike up Gellért Hill
- Explore Jewish Quarter and ruin bars
- People-watching at local cafés
Landmarks Parliament Building Buda Castle Széchenyi Chain Bridge Gellért Bath Széchenyi Thermal Bath Gellért Hill Jewish Quarter 
- Day 2
Budapest to Hollóko to Eger
You'll head to Hollóko, a UNESCO World Heritage village, where a local guide takes you through traditional folk culture. Expect to see blacksmithing demonstrations and learn a folk dance, then sit down for a hearty lunch featuring Palóc soup and apple strudel. After that, you're off to Eger where the afternoon is yours to wander the cobblestone streets, check out Dobó István Square, see the Minorite Church, and walk through Eger Castle if you're interested.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade meal including traditional Palóc soup (with pork, vegetables and fragrant spices) and golden apple strudel)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Hollóko village
- Folk costume and blacksmithing demonstrations
- Traditional dance lesson
- Homemade lunch in Hollóko including Palóc soup and apple strudel
Optional Activities
- Visit Minorite Church in Eger
- Explore Eger Castle
- Café time at Dob István Square
Landmarks Hollóko Dob István Square Minorite Church Eger Castle - Day 3
Eger to Tokaj to Košice to High Tatras
This morning takes you to the Tokaj wine region where you'll taste five white wines at a family winery, including the well-known Tokaji Aszú dessert wine. From there, you'll cross into Slovakia and have lunch in Košice with an orientation tour of the city. Later, you'll head toward the High Tatras mountains. Watch for the ruins of Spišský Castle along the way. You'll arrive at your mountain accommodation by evening.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Wine tasting with vineyard and cellar visit in Tokaj
- Orientation tour of Košice
Optional Activities
- Purchase Tokaji wines to take home
- Spot Spišský Castle ruins from the coach
Landmarks Tokaj Wine Region Košice Spišský Castle High Tatras - Day 4
High Tatras
You'll take a cable car up to Lomnický štít, the High Tatras' second highest peak, where you'll get sweeping views of the surrounding mountains. After descending, you're heading to a local farm for cheese tasting and a rustic lunch featuring Oscypek cheese. Back at the hotel by evening, you'll have a relaxed night with no planned activities.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch (Rustic lunch at local farm featuring Oscypek cheese (rich, smoky smoked cheese infused with garlic, paprika and herbs))
Included Activities
- Cable car to Lomnický štít peak
- Visit local farm for cheese tasting
- Rustic lunch at local farm including Oscypek cheese (smoked cheese infused with garlic, paprika and herbs)
Optional Activities
- Traditional dance performance at local farm
Landmarks Lomnický štít - Day 5
High Tatras to Wieliczka to Kraków
This morning you'll descend 135 meters into the Wieliczka Salt Mine to see chandelier-lit chambers, ornate chapels, and salt sculptures that have been carved over centuries. Once you're back above ground, you'll travel to Kraków, Poland's former capital. The afternoon is free, so you can walk through Wawel Castle, check out the Jewish Quarter, or explore the cellar bars. You'll settle into your Old Town hotel for the night.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit Wieliczka Salt Mine with local guide
Optional Activities
- Explore Wawel Castle State Rooms
- Wander the Jewish Quarter
- Visit cellar bars for Polish vodka
Landmarks Wieliczka Salt Mine Wawel Castle Kraków Jewish Quarter 
- Day 6
Kraków
A local expert guide takes you on a walking tour through Kraków's Old Town, showing you the historic Cloth Hall and the gilded St Mary's Basilica. You'll have free time during the day for lunch, and potato pancakes are a local specialty worth trying. In the evening, you'll join a hands-on pierogi-making class and eat the dumplings you've made for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Dinner featuring freshly made pierogi dumplings prepared during the hands-on cooking class)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Kraków Old Town with local guide
- Visit Cloth Hall
- Visit St Mary's Basilica
- Pierogi-making class
- Dinner with freshly made pierogi creations
Optional Activities
- Lunch featuring Placki ziemniaczane (crisp potato pancakes with garlic or onion)
Landmarks Kraków Old Town Cloth Hall St Mary's Basilica Wawel Royal Castle 
- Day 7
Kraków to Auschwitz-Birkenau to Olomouc
You'll take a guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau to learn about this significant World War II site. Afterward, you'll travel to Olomouc in the Czech Republic. There you can explore the Old Town's six Baroque fountains, see the Town Hall's Astronomical Clock, and visit Saint Wenceslas Cathedral. The evening is free to find a restaurant for dinner.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Guided visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau
Optional Activities
- Explore Olomouc Old Town fountains
- View Town Hall Astronomical Clock
- Visit Saint Wenceslas Cathedral
- Dinner at local restaurant (Tour Leader recommendations available)
Landmarks Auschwitz-Birkenau Olomouc Old Town Town Hall Astronomical Clock Saint Wenceslas Cathedral Baroque Fountains (Olomouc) - Day 8
Olomouc to Brno to Třeboň to Český Krumlov
You're heading west to Brno, the Czech Republic's second largest city, where a walking tour covers cultural attractions and local markets. Then you'll travel to the charming town of Třeboň to see its pastel buildings, 17th-century Château, medieval walls, and historic fishponds. You'll finish the day in Český Krumlov with free time to explore the town or relax at your hotel.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Brno with Tour Leader
- Welcome walk of Třeboň with Tour Leader
Optional Activities
- Explore Brno's cultural scene and eateries
- Visit Třeboň Château
- Explore Třeboň medieval walls
- Wander Český Krumlov's streets
Landmarks Brno Třeboň Třeboň Château Český Krumlov 
- Day 9
Český Krumlov
A local guide leads you up the cobblestone streets to Český Krumlov's 13th-century castle, which features Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. From the castle, you'll see panoramic views over the Old Town and the Vltava River. The afternoon is yours to walk through the castle gardens or sit at riverside cafés. Later, you'll gather for a final dinner at a local restaurant to think back on the trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Final dinner at local restaurant)
Included Activities
- Walking tour of Český Krumlov with local guide
- Visit Český Krumlov Castle
- Final dinner at local restaurant
Optional Activities
- Explore castle gardens
- Relax at riverside cafés
- Visit local craft shops and family-run pubs
Landmarks Český Krumlov Castle Vltava River - Day 10
Český Krumlov to Obratan to Prague
You'll travel to Obratan to visit Sudkuv Dul Fortress and then head underground into UTOPIA Cellar for a tour of craft cider and vinegar production using traditional fermentation methods. You'll sample local products and can pick up bottles if you like. After that, you're heading to Prague, your final destination, where you can explore the 'City of a Hundred Spires' and walk Charles Bridge.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Visit historic cider and vinegar cellar in Obratan
- Cider and vinegar tasting in UTOPIA Cellar
Optional Activities
- Visit Sudkuv Dul Fortress
- Purchase ciders and vinegars
- Explore Prague's streets
- Walk Charles Bridge
Landmarks Sudkuv Dul Fortress UTOPIA Cellar Prague Charles Bridge
