Get a taste of Poland, Slovakia and Hungary on this highlights trip including the historical cities of Krakow and Budapest. Travel using a range of different public transport as well as charter buses.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Per person in double room
Mandatory single supplement for Solo travelers
Solo travelers must pay extra to have their private room. You can't match them to share a room with one or more travelers booking separately.
Arrive in Krakow, where we spend the next two nights. It was Poland's former capital until 1596 and due to its very distinctive character; it is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Its historic architecture survived World War II unscathed, unlike most other Polish cities, and its rich culture has been preserved to the present day. It was the residence of Polish kings and has nearly one hundred churches, as well as the country's oldest university. Among its most important architectural treasures are Saint Mary's Church, which contains the world-famous altarpiece carved by Veit Stoss, the medieval buildings of the Jagiellonian University and Wawel Castle and Cathedral.
For those arriving on time our Leader plans to meet you in the hotel reception at 6pm for the welcome meeting and for those that wish, there is the chance to go out for dinner. There are no other activities planned today, so you are free to arrive in Krakow at any time. If you would like to receive a complimentary airport transfer today, you'll need to arrive into John Paul II Krakow-Balice International Airport (KRK), which is around 30 minutes' drive. Should you miss the welcome meeting, your Leader will inform you of any essential information as soon as you catch up.
There is a lot to see and do in Krakow; if you can spare the time, we suggest arriving a day early to make the most of this fascinating city especially if you are going on the optional excursion to Auschwitz or Wieliczka Salt Mine tomorrow. Alternatively, you could consider combining this holiday with the Budapest to Prague Adventure (explore.co.uk/CZ) to make a two-week holiday.
In the city centre you will find numerous good Polish restaurants and the 'pierogi', Polish dumplings, are especially tasty. There are also many bars selling a range of local beers and of course a wide range of vodkas. Such as Chmiel, which is a basement bar beneath the forecourt of Wawel Castle, C.K. Browar, which is a popular micro-brewery or Starka Restaurant and Vodkas where you can try out an array of homemade flavoured vodkas.
Hotel Wyspianski (or similar)
Grade: Comfortable Hotel