Highlights of Eastern Europe

Our tour starts today in Krakow, Poland's capital until 1956. Thanks to its medieval core and old Jewish quarter, the city has gained a spot on the UNESCO World Heritage list, we have two nights here to uncover its rich history. Krakow's historic architecture survive...

This morning our tour leader will take us on a short orientation walk around the city's stunning Old Quarter to help us get our bearings. The rest of today is then free for you to explore Krakow and its surroundings. The Jewish Kazimierz district, the setting for the...

This morning, we'll leave Krakow behind us and head out for an inflatable rafting trip on the Dunajec River, heading to a point close to the Polish border near Lesnica. It's a chance to get active and likely get wet, as well as enjoying the picturesque surroundings. R...

Today we'll take a public bus to Biela Voda and from there, we'll start our full-day trek in the beautiful Tatra Mountains. We begin with an uphill walk to the picturesque Green Lake. We'll take in the views and have the option to have a picnic lunch here. For those w...

This morning, we'll travel by private bus to Banska Bystrica. Along the way, we'll make a stop at Vlkolinec, a UNESCO-listed village that's home to 50 timber-built houses that are a well-preserved example of folk architecture in the region. Upon arrival in Banska By...

We'll start our day visiting the unique Hronsek wooden church, a remarkable engineering accomplishment, given the vast wooden building contains not a single nail or supporting metal in its construction. This beautiful building is protected by UNESCO and can seat a con...

Situated on a beautiful stretch of the Danube River, Hungary's capital consists of two parts: Buda and Pest. Buda is the older, more graceful part, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings, whilst Pest is the modern business centre. Using local transport, this mor...

Today is free for you to explore more of the Hungarian capital. You might like to take the funicular up to the castle and wander around the grounds. Whilst on the Buda side of the river, you could also stop by the Fisherman's Bastion again to get a shot of the parliam...

After the journey from Budapest we will spend a nice leisurely afternoon in historical Bratislava, the capital city of Slovakia. It used to be the capital of the former Hungarian Kingdom and was known as 'Pressburg' and went through tough times at war with the Ottoman...

We'll head out to discover another historic capital today - Vienna. Making use of the local rail system, we'll hop on a train to Vienna's beautiful capital, a journey of just one hour. On arrival, we'll take a walking tour to take in the city's must-sees and get our...

We have another short train ride ahead of us this morning (just one hour), followed by a short bus journey to the beautiful town of Mikulov. Filled with history embodied in architectural monuments, this small town offers something for everyone. Situated in the very he...

The final destination of our Eastern European tour is Prague, the capital city of Czechia. We have a slightly longer train journey ahead of us (four-and-a-half hours total) including one connecting train. Twelve centuries have adorned Prague with a labyrinth of old ...

Today, you're free to enjoy Prague at your own pace. You might like to catch the train to the 700-year-old Konopiste Castle. The castle was once owned by Archduke Ferdinand, whose assassination in Sarajevo triggered the start of World War I. Another option is to take ...