10-Day Tour of Eastern Europe

After breakfast, we will journey to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hollóko, a well-preserved traditional village. Here, we will enjoy a homemade lunch with a local family, experiencing true Hungarian hospitality. Later, we will continue to the enchanting city of Eger, where the evening is free to explore its cobbled streets, Baroque buildings, and quaint wine cellars. Accommodation: Hotel Korona (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Today, we will travel to Tokaj, renowned for its world-famous wines. After a tasting session, we will proceed to Košice in Slovakia, and then to our hotel in the heart of the High Tatras region. Keep an eye out for the grand Spiš Castle en route. The evening is free to relax or explore the surroundings. Accommodation: Hotel Hviezdoslav (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, we will ascend the mountain slopes via a cable car ride to Lomnický štít, the second highest peak in the High Tatras, offering breathtaking panoramic views. After returning to solid ground, we will visit a local farm for a homemade cheese tasting session and a light lunch. The evening is free to enjoy at our leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Hviezdoslav (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Today, we will visit the extraordinary Wieliczka Salt Mine, descending 135 meters underground to explore its chandelier-lit chambers and chapels carved from salt. After our subterranean adventure, we will head to Kraków, where the evening is free to explore the city's magnificent architecture and culinary delights. Accommodation: Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

Today, we will delve into Kraków's rich history with a locally guided city tour, visiting Wawel Royal Castle, St Mary’s Basilica, and the historic Cloth Hall. The afternoon is free for personal exploration, followed by an evening pierogi-making class where we will learn to cook and enjoy these classic Polish dumplings. Accommodation: Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

We will take a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp, a poignant reminder of WWII atrocities. After this moving visit, we will continue to Olomouc in the Czech Republic, where the evening is free to explore the city's Baroque fountains, religious sculptures, and historic buildings. Accommodation: Hotel Arigone (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

This morning, we will travel to Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city, for a guided tour of its sights. We will then move on to the charming town of Trebon, known for its 17th-century Renaissance château complex. Our day will conclude in the picturesque town of Český Krumlov, where the evening is free to explore or relax. Accommodation: Hotel Latrán (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

This morning, we will explore Český Krumlov's cobbled streets on a guided walking tour, including a visit to the vast Český Krumlov Castle with its stunning Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture. The afternoon is free for personal exploration, followed by a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Latrán (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

On our final day, we will visit the Sudkuv Dul Fortress in Obratan, where we will sample local ciders and vinegars at the atmospheric UTOPIA cellar. We will then proceed to Prague, where we will bid farewell to our travel companions. Meals: Breakfast.