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Itineraries
Day 1
Prague
Ahoj! Welcome to Prague. When you arrive at Prague Airport, you’ll be met by a local representative and transferred to your hotel.
Accommodation: Prague Leon D’oro (1 night)
Meals: Dinner
Included Activities: Prague – Welcome Dinner
Day 2
Prague
Get up and out this morning on a leader-led orientation walk around the city.
Accommodation: Prague Leon D’oro (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Pilsner Brewery Visit & Tasting; Orientation Walk
Day 3
Olomouc
Hop on a train to Olomouc today, east of Prague. Although often overshadowed by the capital, this city has plenty to offer – like the Holy Trinity Column, a UNESCO World Heritage site, and Olomouc Castle, which dates back to the 12th century.
Accommodation: Hotel Arigone (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Olomouc – Orientation Walk
Day 4
Krakow
This morning, you’ll drive across the border into Poland and on to Auschwitz – one of the trip’s most difficult but profoundly impactful experiences.
Accommodation: Hotel Polonia (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Krakow – Auschwitz Guided Tour
Day 5
Krakow
Krakow is best known for its well-preserved medieval architecture, so take it all in as you tour the city with a local guide this morning.
Accommodation: Hotel Polonia (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities: Krakow – Pierogi Cooking Class; City Tour
Day 6
Banska Stiavnica
Make your way to central Slovakia today and stop in Banska Bystrica – a city with medieval origins.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Viglas – Feature Stay (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities: Banska Bystrica – Orientation Walk
Day 7
Banska Stiavnica
Check out the nearby town of Banska Stiavnica today, which sits in the middle of a caldera created by the collapse of an ancient volcano with the whole town declared a UNESCO World Heritage site.
Accommodation: Hotel Grand Viglas – Feature Stay (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Mining Museum; Calvaria Church Hike; Orientation Walk
Day 8
Budapest
Pack up and head for Budapest today, stopping at Holloko on the way. This village, tucked away in the Cserhat Mountains, is a well-preserved representation of Paloc culture – an ethnic subgroup in Hungary.
Accommodation: KK Hotel Opera (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Holloko Traditional Village
Day 9
Your Plan
Get your bearings in Hungary’s capital today with an orientation walk with your leader. Many associate Budapest with its thermal bath culture, which is why it’s also known as the City of Spas.
Accommodation: KK Hotel Opera (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Buda Castle Walk; Guided City Tour; Traditional Langos Snack; Orientation Walk
Day 10
Belgrade
Drive to Serbia this morning and stop off at Subotica. Enjoy a guided tour of the border city, where you’ll spot notable Art Noveau architecture around the place, namely the City Hall and the Synagogue.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inn (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast
Included Activities: Subotica – City Tour with Local Guide; Wine Tasting
Day 11
Belgrade
As Serbia’s capital, Belgrade has a rich history and your leader will touch on this today on an orientation walk.
Accommodation: Hotel Royal Inn (1 night)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Included Activities: Belgrade – Orientation Walk; Farewell Dinner
Day 12
Belgrade
Say goodbye to your group over one last breakfast. For those who wish to stay in Belgrade, reach out to your booking agent ahead of time to organise additional accommodation.
11 breakfasts, 4 dinners
Private vehicle, train
Hotel (9 nights), Feature stay (2 nights)
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