Tour Explore Eastern Europe (Including High Tatra Mountains)

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Make authentic Polish pierogi dumplings at a cookery class in Kraków Enjoy a scenic cable car ride in the picturesque High Tatras region Take a sobering tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau: a former concentration camp

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8 nights in boutique accommodation

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8 breakfasts 2 lunches 3 dinners

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Day 1 Day 1: Budapest - Holloko - Eger
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 1: Budapest - Holloko - Eger

After meeting the group in Budapest, we’ll make our way to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hollóko – where we’ll enjoy a performance by the Hollóko Women’s Choir (while feasting on an authentic Hungarian lunch). Later this afternoon, we’ll move on to beautiful Eger for a welcome dinner. Here’s to a fantastic trip! Accommodation: Imola Udvarház (or similar)

Meals:
- Lunch
- Dinner
Day 2 Day 2: Eger - Tokaj - Kosice - High Tatras
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 2: Eger - Tokaj - Kosice - High Tatras

Today our road will carry us to Tokaj, where we’ll have the opportunity to taste some of the region’s world-famous sweet wines. This afternoon, we’ll move on to the city of Košice in Slovakia. After a photo stop at Spiš Castle, we’ll set a course for our hotel in the heart of the magnificent High Tatras region. Accommodation: Grandhotel Starý Smokovec (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 3 Day 3: High Tatras
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 3: High Tatras

After breakfast it’s onwards to the mountain slopes, where we’ll take in some marvellous views on a morning cable car ride. When we’re back on terra firma, we’ll hit the road to a local farm – where a homemade cheese tasting session and light lunch await us. Then: it’s back to the hotel for an evening of leisure time. Accommodation: Grandhotel Starý Smokovec (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Day 4 Day 4: High Tatras - Wieliscka - Krakow
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 4: High Tatras - Wieliscka - Krakow

First today, we’ll visit Wieliczka Salt Mines. Dating back to the 13th century, these historic mines house enchanting chandelier-lit chambers and chapels, all carved from salt. After emerging back into the daylight, our final stop for the day will be Kraków: our home for the next two days. Accommodation: Hotel Amber Design (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 5 Day 5: Kraków
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 5: Kraków

Today we’ll give Kraków our full attention on a guided city tour – taking in the likes of Wawel Royal Castle and Cathedral. This evening, we’ll be treated to a pierogi making class, where we’ll learn how to cook classic Polish dumplings. Accommodation: Hotel Amber Design (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 6 Day 6: Krakow - Auschwitz - Olomouc
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 6: Krakow - Auschwitz - Olomouc

We’ll take a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp today – a sobering reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazis. After a moving visit, we’ll move on to the Czech city of Olomouc – where you’ll be free to spend the evening as you please. Accommodation: The Theresian Hotel & Spa (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 7 Day 7: Olomouc - Brno - Trebon - Cesky Krumlov
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 7: Olomouc - Brno - Trebon - Cesky Krumlov

This morning we’ll continue our journey to Brno, the Czech Republic’s second largest city – where our Tour Leader will show us the sights. And this afternoon? We’ll move on to charming Trebon – a town that’s home to a 17th-century château complex – before we round off the day in the picturesque town of Ceský Krumlov. Accommodation: Garni Hotel Castle Bridge (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
Day 8 Day 8: Cesky Krumlov
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 8: Cesky Krumlov

This morning we’ll explore Ceský Krumlov’s cobbled streets on a walking tour with a local guide – taking in the vast Castle (and its spectacular interiors) as we go. This evening, we’ll come together for our last hurrah – a farewell dinner and beer tasting. What better way to toast the end of the tour? Accommodation: Garni Hotel Castle Bridge (or similar)

Meals:
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Day 9 Day 9: Cesky Krumlov - Pisek - Tabor -Prague
12:00 am - 11:59 pm

Day 9: Cesky Krumlov - Pisek - Tabor -Prague

The last day of the tour will begin with a visit to Písek, where we’ll see an old stone bridge that dates back to the 13th century. There will be just enough time for one more gourmet experience at the Chocolate and Marzipan Museum in Tábor before we move on to captivating Prague – where we’ll say our goodbyes this afternoon.

Meals:
- Breakfast

9 days tour

Explore Eastern Europe (Including High Tatra Mountains)

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Itinerary of your trip Explore Eastern Europe (Including High Tatra Mountains)

Day 1: Budapest - Holloko - Eger

Day 2: Eger - Tokaj - Kosice - High Tatras

Day 3: High Tatras

Day 4: High Tatras - Wieliscka - Krakow

Day 5: Kraków

Day 6: Krakow - Auschwitz - Olomouc

Day 7: Olomouc - Brno - Trebon - Cesky Krumlov

Day 8: Cesky Krumlov

Day 9: Cesky Krumlov - Pisek - Tabor -Prague

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