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From to castles to villages, discover the mysteries of Central Europe
From their Bohemian roots to the best of Gothic, Renaissance, Baroque and Art Nouveau, these Central European countries offer such a rich tapestry of culture and history – to say nothing of the world-class cuisine and breathtaking natural beauty. Explore mysterious castles, visit colourful small villages, tackle mountain trails and taste exquisite local food and wine on this winding detour from Prague to Berlin.
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- PEHA
- Physical rating
- Trip rating
- 21 reviews
- Ages
- Min 15
- Group size
- Min 1, Max 12
Why you'll love this trip
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Dine on regional flavours with a sommelier-guided tasting in the cellar of Buda Castle, a sampling of smoked Oscypek cheese near the Polish border, vodka tasting in Krakow and more.
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Delve deeper into history in Cesky Krumlov during a storytelling session at a secret location, where you can sip wine as you listen to tales of medieval intrigue.
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Discover vistas of waterfalls and wildflowers during a guided hike in the High Tatras Mountains, then return to your luxurious Alpine hotel to relax.
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The cobblestone streets and winding alleys of Central Europe are perfect for exploring in a small group. Let a local guide you through cities like Prague, Vienna, Krakow and more.
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Spend a day exploring Ksiaz Castle on a guided tour, including parts of the tunnel system that was intended to connect it to a top-secret Nazi military compound.
Is this trip right for you?
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This tour visits the Tatra Mountains. The region is best discovered on foot and the itinerary includes a guided hike. If you do not wish to hike you are welcome to avail yourself of the facilities at our luxurious feature stay hotel.
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On Day 11 you travel from Tatra Mountains in Slovakia to Krakow in Poland. The road is good but winds through mountain passes, making it a challenge for those prone to motion sickness.
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It's important not to exceed the luggage weight and size recommendations found in the Essential Trip Information. Soft bags are recommended, as wheeling bags can be difficult to carry across cobblestones.
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Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in some of the regions we visit, which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water.
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As accommodation on this trip is twin-share, solo travellers will share a room with other travellers of the same gender. At some locations you may be able to pay a single supplement to secure your own room. Rooms are often small, but usually the central location makes up for that. For those travelling as a duo, hotels in Europe often don't have double beds, but rather two single beds that can be pushed together. In some cases, bathroom facilities will be shared rather than ensuite.
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On several days there is planned free time for you to make your own discoveries. We have a list of optional activities that can be arranged should you wish to take part in them. Speak to your trip leader for planning, advice and booking.
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A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is not included but can be done in free time on day 13. Pre-booking is recommended.
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Itinerary
Accommodation
- Hotel Clement or similar (1 night)
Meals Included
- Dinner
Special Information
It’s very important that you attend the welcome meeting as we will be collecting insurance details and next of kin information at this time. If you are going to be late please let your travel agent or hotel reception know. Ask reception or look for a note in the lobby for more information on where the meeting will take place.Accommodation
- Hotel Clement or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Prague
Optional Activities
- National Museum - CZK120
- Kafka Museum - CZK200
- Museum of Communism - CZK190
- Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
- Urban Adventure - Bohemian Tastes and Neighborhoods - EUR58
- Urban Adventure - Prague Beer and Czech Tapas Tour - EUR68
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Pension Familia or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Story telling in Cesky Krumlov
- Evening walking tour of Cesky Krumlov
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Pension Familia or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK160
- Raft/canoe trip per person - CZK1200
- Cesky Krumlov - Canoe Trip - CZK700
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Bellvue or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Vienna
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Bellvue or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR12
- Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
- Vienna - Belvedere Lower Gallery - EUR13
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR14
- Hofburg Palace and Sisi Museum - EUR14
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Special Information
You can avoid the queues at Schoenbrunn Palace by pre-booking tickets at www.schoenbrunn.at.Accommodation
- Museum Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Faust Wine Cellar tasting
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Accommodation
- Museum Hotel or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF3000
- Hungarian National Museum - HUF1600
- Great Synagogue - HUF4850
- House of Terror - HUF3000
- Thermal Bath - Starting from - HUF4500
- Bike Ride - HUF6000
- Urban Adventures - Buda Castle Explorer - EUR52
- Urban Adventures - Bites & Sights - EUR74
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Smokevec (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Royal Palace of Godollo entrance
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Grand Hotel Smokevec (feature stay) (1 night)
Included Activities
- Tatranska Lomnica Gondola
- Smokovec Funicular
- StareSmoke Electric train
- Walk in Tatra Mountains
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
Today’s walk is not particularly challenging, but a basic level of fitness will help you to enjoy it to the fullest. The route includes gradual hill ascents and descents and walking on gravel and uneven rocky surfaces with some slippery sections. The route itself will be decided on the day, depending on weather and group abilities. Parts of it will involve traveling by funicular, gondola and electric train. A snack lunch will be supplied during the hike. An alternative, easier route can be suggested by the tour leader to those who wish to hike unguided. We recommend a good pair of comfortable walking shoes and layered clothes for unpredictable mountain weather.Accommodation
- Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Oscypek cheese tasting
- Chocholow village walk
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Krakow
- Vodka tasting tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem or similar (1 night)
Optional Activities
- Galicia Jewish Museum - PLN15
- St. Mary's Basilica - PLN10
- Wawel Royal Castle - PLN25
- History Museum - PLN8
- Urban Adventures - Food by Foot - EUR73
- Urban Adventure - Home Cooked Krakow - EUR52
- Wieliczka Salt Mines tour - PLN145
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Special Information
A visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau Museum is not included today, however there will be plenty of time to visit if you wish. Pre-booking is strongly recommended as soon as you confirmed your travels. To do so, please visit official museum website. You can also ask your leader to help you at the beginning of the trip, but there is no guarantee tickets will be available then. A guided visit is the only option and takes approximately 2.5 hours plus transfer times that may need a separate booking. Transfers can be organised at the start of the trip.Accommodation
- Art hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided tour of Nowa Huta
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Art hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Guided Tour of Wroclaw
- Panorama Raclawicka
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Lunch
Accommodation
- Ksiaz Castle Hotel or similar (1 night)
Included Activities
- Ksiaz Castle tour
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Accommodation
- Hotel Zoe (1 night)
Included Activities
- Boleslawiec pottery factory visit
Meals Included
- Breakfast
- Dinner
Optional Activities
- Urban Adventures - Storyline of Berlin - EUR61
- Reichstag (time slot must be booked online in advance) - Free
- Story of Berlin Museum - EUR12
- Urban Adventures - Hidden Berlin - EUR51
- Checkpoint Charlie Museum - EUR14
- Jewish Museum - EUR8
- Berlin TV Tower - EUR16
- Urban Adventures - Food and Art in Funky Kreuzberg - EUR78
- Schloss Charlottenburg - EUR21
- Pergamon Museum - EUR13
Meals Included
- Breakfast
Meals
17 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 4 dinnersTransport
Private minibus, Metro, TaxiAccommodation
15 nights comfortable hotel, 2 nights feature stayIncluded Activities
- Guided tour of Prague
- Story telling in Cesky Krumlov
- Evening walking tour of Cesky Krumlov
- Guided tour of Vienna
- Guided tour of Budapest
- Faust Wine Cellar tasting
- Royal Palace of Godollo entrance
- Tatranska Lomnica Gondola
- Smokovec Funicular
- StareSmoke Electric train
- Walk in Tatra Mountains
- Oscypek cheese tasting
- Chocholow village walk
- Guided tour of Krakow
- Vodka tasting tour
- Guided tour of Nowa Huta
- Guided Tour of Wroclaw
- Panorama Raclawicka
- Ksiaz Castle tour
- Boleslawiec pottery factory visit
Important notes
SINGLE SUPPLEMENT
A single supplement is bookable on this trip, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please note that due to the small properties we use in Europe there is only a limited amount of single supplements available per trip departure. If you would like to book a single supplement and enquire about availability please speak to your booking agent.
FINISHING POINT
This itinerary finishes in Berlin, but spent hardly any time in this city. You will arrive in Berlin late, in time for farewell dinner and the trip finishes the next day. Our leader will take you for an orientation walk after the breakfast on day 18. The walk will be finished by midday. It is highly recommended to book an extra night in Berlin in order to discover it fully.
ARRIVAL TRANSFER
An arrival transfer from the airport to the start point hotel is included in the price of the trip. Please advise your travel agent of your flights times at least 2 weeks before your departure date. If you are planning to reach the destination by train or bus, please enquire the possibility of re-scheduling the transfer with your travel agent at the time of booking.

Essential trip information
Want an in-depth insight into this trip? Essential Trip Information provides a detailed itinerary, visa info, how to get to your hotel, what's included - pretty much everything you need to know about this adventure and more.
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