Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head to your accommodation in the historic city center at your own pace. Later this evening, there's a 1-hour boat cruise along the Danube where you can see the city's architecture as the sun sets. After that, the night is yours to spend however you like, whether that's checking out the ruin bars, hopping on an optional party boat, or catching a live classical music concert.
Included Activities
- Scenic 1-hour boat cruise along Budapest's Danube River at sunset
Optional Activities
- Ruin bars exploration
- Party boat cruise with 2 hours all-you-can-drink and club entrance
- Pub crawl
- Live classical music concerts
- SPArty (thermal baths party with DJ and music)
Landmarks/POIs Danube River - Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast, you'll join a guided walking tour starting at 10am that covers St. Stephen's Basilica, Elisabeth Square, the Chain Bridge, the Parliament building, and the Shoe Memorial. You'll grab lunch, then cross over to Buda Hill where the tour continues through Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, the Royal Castle, plus the city's oldest residential street and the Jewish District with its historic synagogue. Your evening is free to explore on your own.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Professionally guided walking tour of Budapest including St. Stephen's Basilica, Elisabeth Square, Archduke Joseph Square, Chain Bridge, Danube Promenade, Shoe Memorial, and Parliament building
- Walking tour across Danube to Buda Hill including Fisherman's Bastion, Matthias Church, Royal Castle, National Gallery, oldest residential street, and Jewish District with oldest active synagogue of Hungary
Landmarks/POIs St. Stephen's Basilica Elisabeth Square Archduke Joseph Square Chain Bridge Danube Promenade Shoe Memorial Hungarian Parliament Building Fisherman's Bastion Matthias Church Royal Castle National Gallery Jewish District of Buda - Day 3
Budapest
Today's completely yours to structure however you'd like. Many people head to either Szechenyi or Gellert thermal baths to relax in the thermal pools and saunas. You can also arrange an optional beer spa or massage if that interests you. The evening is free, so you've got plenty of time to wander the city at whatever pace suits you.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Szechenyi thermal baths
- Gellert thermal baths
- Beer spa
- Spa massages
Landmarks/POIs Szechenyi Thermal Bath Gellert Thermal Bath - Day 4
Budapest to Prague
After breakfast, you'll depart Budapest and travel through Slovakia, passing through Bratislava on the way into the Czech Republic. The drive takes roughly 7 hours, and you'll arrive in Prague during the afternoon. Once you've checked into your accommodation in the city center, you'll have some free time. Around 6pm, there's an included 1-hour boat cruise along the Vltava River, and then your evening is open for exploring pubs, live music venues, or other nightlife options.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Scenic 1-hour boat cruise along Prague's Vltava River at approximately 6pm
Optional Activities
- Pub crawl (includes power hour, stops at multiple bars, and club entrance)
- Live classical music concerts
- Pub and tavern exploration
Landmarks/POIs Vltava River - Day 5
Prague
Starting after breakfast, you'll join a guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town and Jewish Quarter. The tour takes you through Gothic and Art Nouveau architecture, hitting Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, the Cubist House of the Black Madonna, the Philharmonic concert hall, Rudolfinum, the Jewish Quarter, and the Old-New Synagogue. Once the tour ends, the rest of your day and evening are free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Professionally guided walking tour of Prague's Old Town and Jewish Quarter including Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock, Tyn Church, Cubist House of the Black Madonna, Filharmonic, Rudolfinum, Jewish Quarter, and Old-New Synagogue
Landmarks/POIs Old Town Square Astronomical Clock Tyn Church Cubist House of the Black Madonna Rudolfinum Old-New Synagogue - Day 6
Prague
Following breakfast, you'll cross the Charles Bridge to the Lesser District side of the city with your guide. From there, you'll walk to the John Lennon Wall and St. Nicholas Church before heading up to Prague Castle, the world's largest castle complex. You'll tour through Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, finishing at a viewpoint that overlooks the entire city. The rest of the day and evening are yours to do as you please.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Professionally guided walking tour crossing Charles Bridge to Mala Strana including John Lennon Wall, St. Nicholas Church, Prague Castle, and St. Vitus Cathedral with city viewpoint
Landmarks/POIs Charles Bridge John Lennon Wall St. Nicholas Church Prague Castle St. Vitus Cathedral - Day 7
Prague to Krakow
After breakfast, you'll pack up and head out toward Krakow, traveling through the Czech Republic into southwestern Poland. The journey takes about 6.5 hours, and you'll arrive in late afternoon. Check into your accommodation in the city center and spend the evening however you'd like, whether that's trying vodka tastings, hitting up live classical music, exploring the vibrant bar scene, or joining a pub crawl.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Exploration of Old Town and Jewish Quarter streets
- Polish vodka tasting
- Polish Vodka & Food Experience
- Pub crawl (includes power hour, stops at multiple bars, and club entrance)
- Live classical music concerts
- Day 8
Krakow & Auschwitz
An early morning transfer will take you to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp. A film and guided tour are included, providing historical context about this significant site where 1.5 million people, including Jews, Poles, Gypsies, and prisoners of war, were murdered during the Holocaust. You'll return to Krakow in the late afternoon, leaving your evening free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Transfer to Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
- Film presentation at Auschwitz
- Professionally guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
Landmarks/POIs Auschwitz-Birkenau - Day 9
Krakow
After breakfast, you'll join a walking tour of Krakow's historic center starting at Rynek Glowny main market square, then moving through St. Mary's Basilica with its trumpet story, Jagiellonian University where Nicolaus Copernicus and Pope John Paul II studied, and Wawel Castle, Poland's most sacred site where Polish royalty are buried. Following lunch, the tour continues into the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz, covering the Jewish Ghetto, locations from Schindler's List, Poland's oldest synagogue, the Jewish Cemetery, and the Holocaust Memorial. Your evening is free.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Professionally guided walking tour of Krakow's historic center including Rynek Glowny main square, St. Mary's Basilica, Jagiellonian University, and Wawel Castle
- Professionally guided tour of Krakow's Jewish Quarter (Kazimierz) including Jewish Ghetto, Schindler's List filming locations, Poland's oldest synagogue, Jewish Cemetery, and Holocaust Memorial
Landmarks/POIs Rynek Glowny St. Mary's Basilica Jagiellonian University Wawel Castle Kazimierz (Jewish Quarter) Jewish Ghetto Jewish Cemetery - Day 10
Krakow
After breakfast, you'll have a free day to arrange your own departure. If your flight or train is later in the day, you can drop your bags with reception and spend a bit more time exploring the city before heading to the airport or station.
- Meals
- Breakfast
