CZECH REPUBLIC, POLAND, SLOVAKIA & HUNGARY
East meets West for 7 days of serious adventure! A trip of extremes starting in stunning Prague; you’ll discover human bones in Kutna Hora and student vibes in Olomouc, the tragic, mind blowing history of Auschwitz and the pumping nightlife of Krakow, majestic mountains and traditional food in Zakopane then the thermal baths and disco lights of Budapest – an emotional, cultural and social whirlwind of a trip, and one awesome introduction to the region.
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What's Included?
- All transport with Guide and Driver
- 6 nights accommodation
- 7 breakfasts
- Bike tour of Krakow
- Walking tour of Olomouc
- Auschwitz and Birkenau guided tours
- Orientation walk of Zakopane
- FREE Lonely Planet guidebook
Highlights
- Church of human bones in UNESCO listed town Kutna Hora
- Party in an aeroplane in Olomouc
- Bike tour of Krakow
- Diva night club, Krakow
- Infamous Auschwitz and Birkenau
- Budapest – take a thermal bath under the stars
- Budapest’s night cruise and nightlife
- Stunning Tatra Mountains, Zakopane
Freetime
Take time out with one of our Optional Extras. Full details from your Guide.
- Bike tour of Budapest
- Caving tour, Budapest
- Welcome to Budapest, night cruise and dinner
Find out more about inclusions, start/finish points, times and accommodation.
Day 1 : Prague - Kutna Hora - Olomouc
From Prague to Kutna Hora, where we’ll visit the world’s grisliest church - made of human bones and inspiration for Dungeons and Dragons and Rob Zombie (it’s that creepy…) After lunch we’ll hit the road again for Olomouc, the little known gem that is the Moravian Capital. Full of churches, castles, a kicking uni student scene and awesomely cheap prices; tonight it’s our epic aeroplane party and the chance to kick back and get to know your group in the coolest venue ever!
Day 2 : Olomouc - Auschwitz - Krakow
An emotional experience awaits today as we go to Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp. With guided tours of both Auschwitz and Birkenau, the tragic events that took place will be explained by an expert guide to ensure we can better understand the past, and we’ll take our time before moving on to Krakow, the Polish capital, for an evening of traditional cuisine before a night out in one of the best underground clubbing scenes around…
Day 3 : Krakow
Stunning Krakow, with its lively markets, gorgeous old town and historical and diverse districts, comes alive before your eyes today as we head out on a bike tour with a local guide, then there’s free time in the afternoon when you can kick back and relax in one of the chilled out cafes or discover some of the sights, sounds and scenes that make Krakow, city of Schindler’s List, truly unique.
Day 4: Krakow - Zakopane
From Krakow to Zakopane; an Alpine paradise and our base for one night. With hiking, sightseeing and taverns galore this is a chilled out village with some of the best scenery around, and whether it’s hiking or relaxing you fancy there’s something for everyone. With the kind of hunger only fresh air and sightseeing can bring tonight there’s an Alpine BBQ, where you’ll taste local food and catch up with your trip mates against one of the most beautiful backdrops in the East.
Day 5: Zakopane - Budapest
Today we get on the road to Budapest, the awesome party capital of Eastern Europe! With a stop in the Tatra Mountains of Slovakia for lunch, we’ll arrive in the late afternoon for a night of Hungarian food, a gorgeous Danube River cruise and a visit to some local pubs before clubbing the night away in some of the best venues in town.
Day 6: Budapest
Beautiful Budapest is yours for the taking today, and the city that has everything has something for everyone! Go caving under the city streets or make like a princess and wander the castle district, shop till you drop then relax in the thermal baths as twilight falls or grab some goodies from the local market and head out to beautiful Margret Island for a picnic - there’s loads to do and your guide will arm you with all the info you need to make the most of your time in this awesome city.
Day 7 - Budapest
Tour finishes after breakfast
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