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:
Tour code:
BEEBP5
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Group size:
7 - 18
Age range:
18-90
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
Tour operated in:
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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
Itinerary
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 Å¡tÃt, 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
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
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Meals
9 breakfasts, 2 lunchs, 3 dinners -
Transport
Premium mini-coach transportation
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Guide
Experienced Tour Leader and Driver
What's Not Included
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Insurance
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International Travel
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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