Krakow to Budapest Adventure

Welcome to Krakow, Poland's former capital and a UNESCO World Heritage city. After settling into your hotel, join us for a welcome meeting at 6 pm. Spend the rest of the day exploring the city at your leisure, discovering its rich culture and architectural treasures such as Saint Mary's Church, the Jagiellonian University, and Wawel Castle and Cathedral. Enjoy a taste of local cuisine in the city center, with options ranging from traditional Polish dumplings to a wide variety of local beers and vodkas.

Start your day with a short orientation walk around Krakow's stunning Old Quarter. The rest of the day is yours to explore. Visit the Jewish Kazimierz district, the haunting Auschwitz-Birkenau Concentration Camp, or the Royal Castle and Wawel Cathedral. Alternatively, delve into the depths of the UNESCO-listed Wieliczka Salt Mines. Please note that there is only time to visit either Auschwitz or the salt mine today.

Today, we depart Krakow for an exciting inflatable rafting trip on the Dunajec River, surrounded by towering limestone cliffs and lush forests. After drying off, we'll visit the impressive Spis Castle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and former home to the Hungarian kings. We then continue to Tatranska Lomnica in the High Tatra Mountains, one of Slovakia's most scenic regions.

Today, we venture into the beautiful Tatra Mountains for a full day of trekking. Our journey begins with an uphill walk to the picturesque Green Lake, where we'll have the option to picnic. For those who wish to walk further, we can continue to the Great White Lake before returning on foot. Alternatively, you can take a local train to Lake Strbske and enjoy a gentle walk around the lakeshore.

We depart Tatranska Lomnica this morning and head to Banska Bystrica, stopping at the UNESCO-listed village of Vlkolinec along the way. Upon arrival in Banska Bystrica, we'll take an orientation walk around the city, exploring its main square and the city castle. While here, don't miss the chance to try traditional folded potato pancakes and 'Tatratea' liqueur.

Today, we visit the unique Hronsek wooden church, a UNESCO-protected site, before heading to the beautifully preserved medieval town of Banska Stiavnica. Here, we'll explore the 17th-century open-air mining museum, delving 60 meters underground. We then continue to Stará Hora, a picturesque wine-making district, where you have the option to visit a local wine cellar. Our final destination for the day is the vibrant city of Budapest.

Today, we explore the vibrant city of Budapest. Our guided walking tour takes us to the Basilica of Saint Stephen, the Parliament buildings, and across the Chain Bridge to the Castle District and Watertown. Here, we'll discover Buda's most ancient gems - Castle Hill, Fisherman's Bastion, and the Royal Palace. The afternoon is free for you to explore at your leisure. You might choose to relax in one of the city's famous thermal baths, take a boat cruise on the Danube, or visit the artist's town of Szentendre.

Our unforgettable journey through Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary comes to an end after breakfast. You are free to depart at any time. If your flight is later in the day, you can store your luggage at the hotel and spend more time exploring Budapest. We hope you leave with wonderful memories and stories to share from your Central European adventure.