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Explore Eastern Europe 2023

10 days
From Budapest to Prague
4.5
163 traveler reviews

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In-depth Cultural
Immerse yourself in rich history and local traditions
Fully Guided
An experienced guide will be with you for the entire tour
Low Intensity
Travelers can expect some light physical activities
Guided in English
Group Size 1 - 18
Ages 18+
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Itinerary

  1. Day 1

    Budapest

    You'll arrive in Budapest and get settled into your accommodation. After that, you'll have a welcome dinner with the rest of your group to get to know everyone before the tour officially starts.

    Meals
    Dinner (Welcome dinner)
  2. Day 2

    Budapest to Eger

    Following breakfast, you'll head to Hollóko, a UNESCO World Heritage site, where the Hollóko Women's Choir performs traditional folk music. You'll share homemade lunch with a local family, then travel to Eger for the evening. There you can wander the cobbled streets, check out the Baroque buildings and wine cellars, and see the Ottoman minarets at your own pace.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Homemade lunch with local family)

    Included Activities

    • Visit UNESCO World Heritage site of Hollóko
    • Traditional folk performance by Hollóko Women's Choir
    • Homemade lunch with local family
    Landmarks
    Hollóko
  3. Day 3

    Eger to High Tatras

    The day takes you to Tokaj for a wine tasting of the region's famous Tokaji Aszú wines. From there, you'll head into Slovakia with a photo stop at Spíš Castle, then continue to the High Tatras region. Your evening is free, so you can either relax at the hotel or explore the surrounding area.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Wine tasting in Tokaj wine region
    Landmarks
    Tokaj Wine Region
    Spíš Castle
  4. Day 4

    High Tatras

    After breakfast, you'll take a cable car up to Lomnický štít, the second highest peak in the High Tatras, where you'll get panoramic views of the Carpathian Mountains. Back at the base, you'll visit a local farm for cheese tasting and light lunch. By evening, you'll return to the hotel to relax.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Lunch (Light lunch with homemade cheese tasting)

    Included Activities

    • Cable car ride to Lomnický štít mountain peak
    • Homemade cheese tasting at local farm
    • Light lunch at local farm
    Landmarks
    Lomnický štít
    High Tatras
  5. Day 5

    High Tatras to Kraków

    You'll tour the Wieliczka Salt Mine, a 13th-century underground site with chandelier-lit chambers and chapels all carved from salt. After exploring, you'll travel to Kraków for a two-night stay. Your evening is yours to explore this historic city.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine
    Landmarks
    Wieliczka Salt Mine
    Itinerary Image 1
  6. Day 6

    Kraków

    A local guide will take you through Kraków's main attractions including Wawel Royal Castle, St Mary's Basilica, and the historic Cloth Hall. Afterward, you'll have free time to explore and grab lunch at a restaurant of your choice. This evening, you'll participate in a traditional Polish pierogi-making class and eat what you make for dinner.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Polish pierogi dumplings made in traditional cookery class)

    Included Activities

    • Locally guided city tour of Kraków
    • Visit Wawel Royal Castle
    • Visit St Mary's Basilica
    • Visit Cloth Hall
    • Polish pierogi-making class with dinner
    Landmarks
    Wawel Royal Castle
    St Mary's Basilica
    Cloth Hall
  7. Day 7

    Kraków to Olomouc

    You'll take a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, a sobering historical site. Later, you'll continue to Olomouc in the Czech Republic, known for its Baroque fountains, 18th-century religious sculptures, and historic buildings. Your evening is free to explore the Bishop's Palace, St Wenceslas Cathedral, Town Hall, and dine at a local restaurant.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp
    Landmarks
    Auschwitz-Birkenau
    Bishop's Palace
    St Wenceslas Cathedral
  8. Day 8

    Olomouc to Český Krumlov

    The morning brings a guided tour of Brno, the Czech Republic's second largest city. From there, you'll head to Trebon with its 17th-century Renaissance château complex. You'll finish the day in Český Krumlov where you can either explore on your own or relax at the hotel.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Tour of Brno with guide
    Landmarks
    Trebon Renaissance Château
  9. Day 9

    Český Krumlov

    A local guide will walk you through Český Krumlov's cobbled streets and the 13th-century castle, which features Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture with views over the Old Town and Vltava River. After lunch, you'll have the afternoon to explore historic sites on your own. This evening, you'll have a farewell dinner at a local restaurant to celebrate the end of your tour.

    Meals
    Breakfast, Dinner (Farewell dinner at local restaurant)

    Included Activities

    • Walking tour of Český Krumlov with local guide
    • Visit Český Krumlov Castle and interiors
    Landmarks
    Český Krumlov Castle
    Vltava River
  10. Day 10

    Český Krumlov to Prague

    You'll visit Tábor for a tasting at the Museum of Chocolate and Marzipan, where you can watch confectioners work and create your own gourmet souvenir. From there, you'll continue to Prague, where your tour comes to a close.

    Meals
    Breakfast

    Included Activities

    • Museum of Chocolate and Marzipan tasting in Tábor
    • Create your own gourmet chocolate souvenir
    Landmarks
    Museum of Chocolate and Marzipan
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Customer Reviews

  • Kerrie
    · August 25th, 2025
    Guide was friendly, always helpful and knowledgeable. Small number was conducive to getting to know each other and convenience in going to places. Locations were interesting, the country around Yorkshire and the Peaks was outstanding.
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  • Gino
    · May 15th, 2025
    Smashing tour to see the historic features of Scotland. Excellent opportunity to explore without the pressure of timetables and too many people. Just a small group of 12 and Ed was the best guide. Great knowledge of history and took us to amazing places. Isle of Skye and Isle of Mull the highlights. Well priced.
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  • Philip
    · May 8th, 2025
    A very comprehensive tour of World War 1 western front battlefield sites and cemeteries with an emphasis on the ANZAC involvement led by a very knowledgeable guide. We enjoyed the tour with the highlight of course being the dawn service at the Australian War memorial at Villers Bretonneux. If any improvements were to be made more time could have been spent explaining what we were going to see while on the bus travelling to a site rather than explaining the same when we got to a site would have meant less time standing around listening at the site and more time to explore the site. Also at times it felt like we were driving around in circles. The hotel accommodation except at Amiens was good. The hotel at Amiens was charitably speaking very average although the location was excellent.
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