Explore Eastern Europe 2025

Explore Eastern Europe 2025

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Explore Eastern Europe 2025

10 Days Starting in Budapest and ending in Prague

Visiting: Budapest, Eger, High Tatras, Kraków, Olomouc, Brno, Český Krumlov, Prague

Tour operator:

Blue-Roads Touring

Tour code:

BEEBP5

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Group size:

7 - 18

Physical rating:

Low

Age range:

18-90

Special diets catered:

Vegetarians

Tour operated in:

English

Trip Styles:

Small Group

Activities:

Sightseeing, Walking

From: $3319 $3079 (USD) Operator discount: -$150 Tourhub's Discount: -$90

NB: Prices correct on 12-Feb-2025 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

A land of ancient cities, time-honoured culinary customs and ever-changing landscapes, Eastern Europe rewards those ready to explore. Discover the highlights of the Czech Republic, Hungary and Poland on a memorable tour of this beautifully diverse region.

Highlights

  • Make authentic Polish pierogi dumplings at a traditional cookery class in Kraków

  • Savour a sweet wine tasting in Hungary’s world-famous Tokaj wine region

  • Uncover the historic landmarks of UNESCO World Heritage-listed Ceský Krumlov

Itinerary

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Day 1: Budapest (Hungary)

Location: Budapest

Accommodation: Danubius Hotel Astoria (or similar)

Meals Included: Dinner

A city filled with vibrance and culture – we’ll meet the group in grand Budapest. After settling into our accommodation, we’ll get to know our travel companions better over a sumptuous welcome dinner. Here’s to the historic adventure ahead!

Day 2: Budapest – Hollóko – Eger

Location: Eger

Accommodation: Hotel Korona (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast, we’ll make our way to the UNESCO World Heritage site of Hollóko. After exploring this well-preserved traditional village, we’ll have the opportunity to enjoy some Hungarian hospitality and sit down to a delicious homemade lunch with a local family. Later this afternoon, we’ll move on to enchanting Eger – where we’ll have the rest of the evening free to wander through the cobbled streets past beautiful Baroque buildings, quaint wine cellars and preserved Ottoman minarets.

Day 3: Eger – Tokaj And Košice (Slovakia) – High Tatras

Location: High Tatras

Accommodation: Hotel Hviezdoslav (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today our road will carry us to Tokaj, where we’ll have the opportunity to taste some of the region’s world-famous wines. This relatively small wine region in north-eastern Hungary has been producing Tokaji Aszú for centuries – earning it a UNESCO World Heritage listing since 2002. Following our visit, we’ll move on to the city of Košice in Slovakia. Afterwards, we’ll set a course for our hotel in the heart of the magnificent High Tatras region. Keep your eyes peeled for a glimpse of the grand Spiš Castle enroute. Tonight will be free to enjoy relaxing at our hotel or exploring the surrounding area at our leisure.

Day 4: High Tatras

Location: High Tatras

Accommodation: Hotel Hviezdoslav (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Lunch

After breakfast it’s onwards to the mountain slopes, where we’ll take in some marvellous views on a morning cable car ride. The High Tatras is the tallest range in the Carpathian Mountains and we’ll enjoy the panoramic return journey to its second highest peak – Lomnický štít, with incredible views from the summit of course. When we’re back on terra firma, we’ll hit the road to a local farm – where a homemade cheese tasting session and light lunch await us. Then: it’s back to the hotel for an evening spent at our leisure.

Day 5: High Tatras – Wieliczka (Poland) – Kraków

Location: Kraków

Accommodation: Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today we’ll visit the extraordinary Wieliczka Salt Mine that sits 135 metres below ground. Dating back to the 13th century, its otherworldly chandelier-lit chambers and chapels are all carved from salt. We’ll descend around 800 steps and discover a labyrinth of winding galleries before getting the lift back up to the surface. After emerging back into the daylight, our final stop for the day will be Kraków: our home for the next two nights. A city filled with magnificent architecture and culinary delights, you’ll have the evening to explore this historic city at your leisure – perhaps seeking out a local restaurant serving up steaming plates of kielbasa (sausage) or sampling a tipple of Polish vodka in a Gothic cellar.

Day 6: Kraków

Location: Kraków

Accommodation: Hotel Polski pod Bialym Orlem (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Today we’ll give Kraków our full attention on a locally guided city tour – taking in the likes of Wawel Royal Castle, the medieval St Mary’s Basilica and historic Cloth Hall. Heads full of newfound knowledge, we’ll have the afternoon to explore at our own pace – and lunch at a restaurant of our choosing. This evening we’ll be treated to a pierogi making class, where we’ll learn how to cook classic Polish dumplings – and sample our creations for this evening's dinner.

Day 7: Kraków – Auschwitz-Birkenau – Olomouc (Czech Republic)

Location: Olomouc

Accommodation: Hotel Arigone (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

We’ll take a guided tour of the Auschwitz-Birkenau concentration camp today – a sobering reminder of the atrocities committed by the Nazis in WWII. After a moving visit, we’ll continue on to the Czech city of Olomouc – a majestic city dotted with Baroque fountains, 18th-century religious sculptures and remarkable historic buildings. We’ll have the evening free to explore the city’s highlights, including the Romanesque Bishop’s Palace, St Wenceslas Cathedral and Town Hall, before seeking out a local restaurant for dinner at our leisure.

Day 8: Olomouc – Brno And Trebon – Ceský Krumlov

Location: Brno

Accommodation: Hotel Latrán (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast

This morning we’ll continue our journey to Brno, the Czech Republic’s second largest city – where our Tour Leader will show us the sights. Following that, we’ll move on to charming Trebon – a town that’s home to a 17th-century Renaissance château complex. We’ll round off the day in the picturesque town of Ceský Krumlov – where we’ll have the evening to explore at our own pace or enjoy some relaxation time back at our hotel.

Day 9: Ceský Krumlov

Location: Český Krumlov

Accommodation: Hotel Latrán (or similar)

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

This morning we’ll explore Ceský Krumlov’s cobbled streets on a walking tour with a local guide – taking in the vast castle and its spectacular interiors as we go. Built in the 13th century, Ceský Krumlov Castle features a stunning mix of Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture – as well as panoramic views over the Old Town and Vltava River below. Following our in-depth tour, we’ll have the afternoon to take in the town’s historic sites at our own pace. This evening, we’ll come together for our last hurrah – a farewell dinner at a local restaurant. What better way to toast our incredible tour?

Day 10: Ceský Krumlov – Obratan – Prague

Panagiotis Myrelis
Mr Kane!
Steffen Breitung

Location: Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast

The last day of the tour will see us venturing towards Obratan and the charming Sudkuv Dul Fortress. Here, we’ll have the opportunity to sample some deliciously refreshing local ciders and vinegars at the atmospheric UTOPIA cellar. Afterwards, we’ll move on to captivating Prague – where we’ll say our goodbyes this afternoon.

What's Included

  • Meals
    9 breakfasts, 2 lunchs, 3 dinners

  • Transport

    Premium mini-coach transportation

  • Guide

    Experienced Tour Leader and Driver

What's Not Included

  • Insurance

  • International Travel

Check out our Q&As

  • Will we avoid large groups of people?

    We’re very eager to explore with you in the future, however avoiding large crowds at popular attractions and locations will be challenging. Our Blue-Roads tours deliver unique travel experiences that naturally visit lesser-known destinations – providing our guests with exclusive access to local experiences and charming, hand-picked accommodation. This means we are able to provide an unforgettable travel experience for our guests whilst avoiding larger crowds whenever possible.

  • Will I have to wear a mask whilst on my tour?

    Some personal protective equipment (such as a mask or gloves) may be required for particular destinations and attractions. However, we will provide details before your tour departure so you are prepared according to your destination of travel. To ensure the safety and comfort of all our guests, failure to comply with Blue-Roads policies and government regulations could result in your removal from your tour.

  • How many people will be on my tour?

    At Blue-Roads Touring, we specialize in small group tours with a maximum capacity of 18 people (average group size of 14 people). This small group element is one of the key reasons people choose to travel with us. Traveling in smaller groups means our Blue-Roads Tour Leaders can provide a more personalized traveling experience to every one of our guests.

  • What if I start to feel unwell on my tour?

    Let your Tour Leader know as soon as possible. Feeling unwell on a tour can happen and our Tour Leaders are already trained on appropriate actions to take if this occurs. Before we return to the road, all Blue-Roads Tour Leaders will receive additional training specific to coronavirus safety – ensuring they're prepared as possible to focus on your wellbeing.

Reviews from travellers on this tour

Pamela M  

Explore Eastern Europe 2025

25-Jul-2019

Excellent east Europe experience

Anonymous  

Explore Eastern Europe 2025

23-Jul-2019

See comments above one of my best tours

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