Explore Eastern Europe

Welcome to the vibrant and culturally rich city of Budapest! After settling into our accommodation at the Danubius Hotel Astoria (or similar), we'll gather for a sumptuous welcome dinner to get to know our fellow travelers. Here's to the historic adventure ahead!

After breakfast, we head to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hollóko, a well-preserved traditional village. Here, we'll enjoy a homemade lunch with a local family. Later, we move on to the enchanting city of Eger, where you can explore the cobbled streets and beautiful Baroque buildings at your leisure. Accommodation: Hotel Korona (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Today, we journey to Tokaj to taste some of the region's world-famous wines. Afterward, we head to Košice in Slovakia and then to our hotel in the High Tatras region. Keep an eye out for Spiš Castle en route. Accommodation: Hotel Hviezdoslav (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

After breakfast, we take a cable car ride to Lomnický štít, the second highest peak in the High Tatras. Enjoy panoramic views before heading to a local farm for a cheese tasting session and light lunch. The evening is free to relax at the hotel. Accommodation: Hotel Hviezdoslav (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Lunch.

Today, we visit the extraordinary Wieliczka Salt Mine, exploring its chandelier-lit chambers and chapels carved from salt. Afterward, we head to Kraków, where you have the evening to explore the city's magnificent architecture and culinary delights. Accommodation: Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

Today, we explore Kraków on a guided city tour, visiting Wawel Royal Castle, St Mary’s Basilica, and the historic Cloth Hall. In the evening, we'll learn to make pierogi, traditional Polish dumplings, and enjoy our creations for dinner. Accommodation: Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

We start the day with a guided tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau, a sobering reminder of WWII atrocities. Afterward, we continue to Olomouc, a city known for its Baroque fountains and historic buildings. The evening is free to explore the city's highlights. Accommodation: Hotel Arigone (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

This morning, we journey to Brno, the Czech Republic's second-largest city, for a tour of its sights. We then move on to Trebon, known for its 17th-century Renaissance château complex. Our day ends in the picturesque town of Ceský Krumlov, where you can explore at your own pace. Accommodation: Hotel Latrán (or similar). Meals: Breakfast.

We start the day with a walking tour of Ceský Krumlov, exploring its vast castle and spectacular interiors. The afternoon is free to explore the town's historic sites at your own pace. In the evening, we'll gather for a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. Accommodation: Hotel Latrán (or similar). Meals: Breakfast, Dinner.

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