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22 days
Start
Prague, Czech Republic
Finish
Bucharest, Romania
Trip Code
WMPEC
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
21 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, train
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (18 nights) Feature Stay Hotel (3 nights)
From £8,058(22 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
Step into another world as you walk through ancient halls and hear the myths and legends surrounding some of the most impressive castles in Europe – Bran, Peles, Buda and Prague Castle.
Visit six different countries on this trip – from the streets of Prague to the historic depths of Bucharest, you’ll get a sense of every city with local leader insights.
Savour a variety of local flavours with unique culinary experiences, including a beer tasting tour in the Czech Republic, a wine tasting session in Serbia, a hands-on Pierogi cooking class in Poland, street food delights in Hungary and a winery visit in Romania.
Spend three nights in Feature Stays – a 13th-century castle in the Slovakian countryside with a spa and swimming pool, and a mansion in Romania in the Trascau Mountains.
Engage with history during a private tour of Auschwitz to understand the region’s past in Poland and explore UNESCO World Heritage cities like the medieval Sighisoara and the Transylvanian Saxon villages.
Is this trip right for you?
Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C/104°F), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat S heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Many of the wonderful cities and sites of this trip are explored on foot. Please ensure you bring sturdy walking shoes and comfortable clothes, plus suitable luggage for navigating cobblestone streets.
Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C/104°F), which can be uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat S heat and drink plenty of water. Please carefully consider the time of year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
Itinerary
Take an in-depth journey through Central and Eastern Europe from Prague to Bucharest, exploring various cultures, cuisines and histories through six countries
Embark on a journey through Central and Eastern Europe, exploring six diverse countries and cultures along the way. Wander Prague’s streets, unwind in a Slovakian castle and sample local flavours with alcohol tastings and a Pierogi cooking class. Reflect on history with a private tour of Auschwitz and embrace Paloc culture in Holloko, where you can try your hand at local crafts and try on traditional costumes. Travel across borders to Transylvania to explore vampiric lore and cobbled Old Towns and get to know Romania’s top sights and lesser-known charms. Through mountain scenery, UNESCO World Heritage sites, winery tours and local immersions, this trip will give you the full experience of these regions, all with a local by your side.
Inclusions
Meals
21 breakfasts, 2 lunches, 7 dinners
Transport
Private vehicle, train
Accommodation
Comfortable hotel (18 nights) Feature Stay Hotel (3 nights)
Included activities
Prague - Welcome Dinner
Prague - Pilsner Brewery Visit and Tasting
Prague - Orientation Walk
Olomouc - Orientation Walk
Krakow - Auschwitz Guided Tour
Krakow - Pierogi Cooking Class
Krakow - City Tour With Local Guide
Banska Bystrica - Orientation Walk
Banska Stiavnica - Calvaria Church Hike
Banska Stiavnica - Mining Museum
Banska Stiavnica - Orientation Walk
Holloko - Holloko Traditional Village
Budapest - Buda Castle Walk
Budapest - Guided City Tour
Budapest - Traditional Langos Snack
Budapest - Orientation Walk
Subotica - Wine Tasting
Subotica - City Tour with Local Guide
Belgrade - Leader-led Orientation Walk
Belgrade - Farewell Dinner
Timisoara - City Tour
Sibiu - Evening Walking Tour
Sarmizegetusa Regia - Guided Tour
Sibiu - ASTRA Village Museum
Alba Lulia - Citadel Tour
Turda - Salt Mines Tour
Sighisoara - Walking Tour
Malancrav - Village Stop
Medias - Town Stop
Biertan - Town Stop
Rupea - Fortress Stop
Bran Castle - Tour
Brasov - Walking Tour
Peles - Castle Visit
Brasov - Chimney Cake Tasting
Azuga - Winery Tour and Tasting with Lunch
Optional activities
Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK300
Olomouc - Saint Vacláv Cathedral - Free
Krakow - Schindler's Factory Museum Tour - PLN65
Krakow - History Museum - PLN28
Krakow - Rynek Underground Museum - PLN32
Krakow - Cloth Hall 'Sukiennice' - Free
Budapest - Szechenyi Baths - EUR16
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF9000
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF9400
Budapest - Central Market - Free
Belgrade - Nikola Tesla Museum - RSD800
Belgrade - Sveti Sava Church - Free
Belgrade - Danube River Cruise - RSD800
Belgrade - Tito’s Mausoleum (House of Flowers) - RSD400
Belgrade - Military Museum - RSD350
Belgrade - Ethnographic Museum - RSD300
Belgrade - Museum of Yugoslav History - RSD400
Belgrade - House of Flowers - RSD400
Belgrade - National Museum - RSD300
Sibiu - Brukenthal Palace National Museum - RON50
Sibiu Museum of Contemporary Art - RON15
Sibiu - Holy Trinity Cathedral - Free
Bucharest - Village Museum - RON30
Bucharest - Bike Tour - EUR25
Bucharest - Former Ceausescu Residence - RON65
Bucharest - Romanian Athenaeum - RON10
Bucharest - Palace of Parliament Tour - RON60
Bucharest - Urban Adventures Bohemian Bucharest Markets and Mahallas Tour - EUR75
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Important notes
1. A complimentary airport arrival transfer is included; valid if you are arriving on Day 1 or if you have booked pre-tour accommodation through us. You must provide your flight details to your booking agent at least 14 days prior to travel.
2. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.
3. Porterage will not be available in Olomouc and Banska Stiavnica.
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