Itinerary
- Day 1
Prague
You'll get picked up from the airport and head to your hotel, where there's a welcome meeting at 6pm. If you land early, the city's beer culture is worth checking out, or the Mucha Museum if that's more your style. After the meeting wraps up, you'll have dinner with the rest of your group at a local spot serving traditional Czech food.
Included Activities
- Complimentary Airport Arrival Transfer
- Welcome Meeting with Tour Leader
- Welcome Dinner at Local Restaurant
Optional Activities
- Visit Mucha Museum
- Explore Prague's beer venues
- Discover Prague's food scene
Landmarks/POIs Mucha Museum - Day 2
Prague
A local guide takes you through Prague this morning, pointing out historic buildings and newer spots like the Dancing House. You'll walk the Old Town and hear about its history. From there the afternoon and evening are yours to use however you want, whether that's the Jewish Quarter, catching the sunset from Charles Bridge, or hitting some underground beer taverns and jazz clubs.
Included Activities
- Prague Discovery Urban Adventure with Local Guide
Optional Activities
- Visit Jewish Quarter
- Walk across Charles Bridge
- Explore Prague's nightlife venues
Landmarks/POIs Dancing House Old Town Square Charles Bridge Jewish Quarter - Day 3
Prague to Cesky Krumlov
Head out to Cesky Krumlov, a medieval town that sits in a tight bend of the Vltava River. Your leader walks you through the Old City's narrow cobbled streets, pointing out the Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque buildings. Late in the afternoon a local storyteller joins you for medieval tales and legends, then there's sparkling wine at a hidden spot. The rest of the evening you explore on your own.
Included Activities
- Evening Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Story Telling
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Cesky Krumlov
Landmarks/POIs Cesky Krumlov Castle Cesky Krumlov Old Town - Day 4
Cesky Krumlov to Vienna
You'll cross into Austria and arrive in Vienna. A local guide takes you on an in-depth walk covering St Stephen's Cathedral, the Graben, and Hofburg Palace where the Habsburg emperors lived. After stopping at the Volksgarten and its Empress Sisi monument, you'll walk the Ringstrasse and finish at the State Opera House. Your afternoon is free to do whatever interests you.
Included Activities
- Walking Tour with Local Guide
Optional Activities
- Further exploration of Vienna
Landmarks/POIs St Stephen's Cathedral Hofburg Palace Volksgarten Ringstrasse State Opera House - Day 5
Vienna
This day is yours to shape however you want, and you'll have a 24-hour transport pass included. Art lovers can head to the Albertina or Museum Quarter, or climb the 343 steps up St Stephen's Cathedral tower. Schoenbrunn Palace has an audio tour, or you could try the Prater Ferris Wheel. In the evening the group gathers for a final dinner at a traditional Viennese wine tavern.
- Meals
- Dinner (Traditional Viennese wine tavern)
Included Activities
- 24-hour Public Transport Ticket
- Included Dinner in Traditional Viennese Wine Tavern
Optional Activities
- Visit Albertina Museum
- Explore Museum Quarter
- Climb St Stephen's Cathedral tower
- Visit Schoenbrunn Palace with audio tour
- Ride the Prater Ferris Wheel
Landmarks/POIs St Stephen's Cathedral Schoenbrunn Palace Prater Ferris Wheel Albertina Museum Quarter - Day 6
Vienna to Budapest
You'll leave Vienna and travel to Budapest. Once you arrive, your leader takes you on an orientation walk through grand boulevards and ornate architecture. Late afternoon you head down into cellars beneath Buda Castle for a wine tasting with a sommelier guiding you through local wines, including Tokaji dessert wine. After that the group has dinner together at a local restaurant.
- Meals
- Dinner (Group dinner at excellent restaurant)
Included Activities
- Orientation Walk with Leader
- Faust Wine Cellar Tasting
- Group Dinner
Landmarks/POIs Buda Castle - Day 7
Budapest
You have the day free in Budapest. Walking works, but cycling really is a better way to see everything. There's a boat trip down the Danube if that appeals, Statue Park if you're interested in fallen communist monuments, or the thermal baths if you want to relax. The food here is excellent, so try the local goulash or check out the modern restaurants too.
Optional Activities
- Cycling tour of Budapest
- Danube boat trip
- Visit Statue Park
- Thermal bath experience
- Hungarian goulash dining
- Modern cuisine exploration
Landmarks/POIs Statue Park - Day 8
Budapest to Tatra Mountains
You're heading to Slovakia and the Tatra Mountains. On the way you'll stop at Godollo Palace, which was a favorite residence of Queen Elisabeth. The drive takes you through the winding roads of the Tatras, the Alps of the East, with several breaks along the way. You'll arrive late afternoon at the Grand Hotel Jasna, where you can relax in the Finnish sauna or outdoor whirlpools.
Included Activities
- Royal Palace of Godollo Visit
- Transfer through Tatra Mountains
Landmarks/POIs Godollo Palace Tatra Mountains Low Tatras National Park - Day 9
Tatra Mountains
You'll head to Tatranska Lomnica and take a walk with your leader through the mountain air. The route runs about 6 kilometers and takes roughly 3 hours, and it'll be tailored to what your group wants and how fit everyone is. There's a stop at a mountain hut for traditional drinks and lunch. Depending on weather you might explore further by funicular or gondola, then return to the hotel where the afternoon is free.
Included Activities
- Hiking Excursion
- Tatranska Lomnica Gondola
- Tatra Electric Train
Optional Activities
- Further mountain exploration on foot
- Cocktails at hotel bar
Landmarks/POIs Tatranska Lomnica - Day 10
Tatra Mountains to Krakow
You'll cross into Poland and stop to try Oscypek, a local smoked sheep's milk cheese that's great fresh or fried. The traditional village of Chocholow has wooden houses and a rustic church, plus you'll have lunch there. Later you reach Krakow and walk the medieval Old Town with a local guide, checking out the Jewish district now called Kazimierz with its art cafes and galleries. You'll end the day with a vodka tasting.
- Meals
- Lunch (Traditional lunch in Chocholow)
Included Activities
- Oscypek Cheese Tasting
- Chocholow - Village Walk & Traditional Lunch
- Walking Tour with Local Guide
- Vodka Tasting
Landmarks/POIs Chocholow Krakow Old Town Kazimierz - Day 11
Krakow
This is your free day in Krakow. If the weather cooperates, head up Kosciuszko Mound for views across the city, then wander the Old Town trying local pastries. Or visit Auschwitz-Birkenau if that interests you, or the Wieliczka Salt Mine, which is the oldest salt mine around. Your group meets up again in the evening for the farewell dinner.
- Meals
- Dinner (Farewell dinner)
Included Activities
- Farewell Dinner
Optional Activities
- Visit Kosciuszko Mound for panoramic views
- Explore Old Town and sample pastries
- Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum
- Explore Wieliczka Salt Mine
Landmarks/POIs Kosciuszko Mound Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum Wieliczka Salt Mine - Day 12
Krakow
Your Central European trip ends after breakfast. If you want to stay longer in Krakow, you can arrange extra accommodation if it's available, or book a separate departure transfer at the time of booking.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Departure transfer
