Poland, Slovakia and Hungary Tour

The 2020 Trip has been cancelled due to worldwide travel restrictions. We are working on rescheduling this itinerary in May 2021.

Join us as we explore three countries in the heart of central Europe: Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. This set of central European countries constitutes some of the up and coming economies of Europe. They also are home to some amazing history, cultures and scenery.

Our tour begins in Poland and the beautiful city of Krakow. You’ll have time to explore the historic center of Krakow before we join our local Polish chef and try our hand at making (and eating) a three-course tradition Polish meal. Our time in Krakow will also include a visit to Oskar Schindler’s Factory and the area of Krakow that became the Jewish Ghetto during WWII.

While in Krakow we will have the opportunity to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. We have arranged for a special, private presentation by Museum staff to augment our experience and understanding of different aspects of the Auschwitz-Birkenau sites.

As we leave Krakow, we will visit the extensive the Wieliczka Salt Mine. Here we will descend the stairs to see the extensive salt mine works and church carved out of salt. After the mine, we travel through the beautiful countryside of southern Poland as we head toward the Tatra Mountain region. Our next stop will have us in the mountain town of Zakopane at the foot of the beautiful Tatra Mountains. We’ll spend some time relaxing and enjoying the rustic culture and natural beauty of this area.

The next stage takes us from Poland into Slovakia. We’ll have a chance to visit the UNESCO World Heritage areas of Kieżmark, Levoca, Spiska Kapitula and Spis Castle. We will enjoy the Slovakian countryside as we travel toward Hungary and it’s capital city of Budapest.

We arrive in Budapest and spend the last few days of our journey here in this amazing European city. We will have time to explore the many of the sites and districts in the city and walk along the Danube River. We will also venture up to the Danube Bend and visit the historic towns of Ezstergom, Visegrad and Szentendre. One of our days in Hungary will be spent on the Puszta or Great Hungarian Plain. The Puszta is covered with large ranches where Magyar cowboys demonstrate their equestrian skills. Our final full day in Budapest will include a concert and evening dinner cruise on the Danube.

11-nights of accommodations in 3- and 4-star hotels in each location.
Private airport transfer in Krakow (KRK) upon arrival and to Budapest airport (BUD) at the end of trip (Tour begins in Krakow and ends in Budapest).
Services of an English-speaking guide and driver throughout.
Meals: Breakfast daily plus one other meal (either lunch or dinner) each day.
Transportation between all locations and for included group activities in a private, air-conditioned vehicle.
Entry fees for included sites and experiences done as a group.
Orientation tours in each location with our local, English-speaking guide.
Tips for local guide, driver and included meals.

Trip Does Not Include:

Your flights to Krakow (KRK) and from Budapest (BUD)
Alcoholic beverages other than those listed in the final itinerary.
Items of a personal nature.
Anything not specifically outlined in the final itinerary.

Tour pricing is as follows:

- Tour Cost: $3345 per person
- Single Traveler Supplement*: $470 per person

*Single rooms are subject to availability. We try to accommodate travelers who request single accommodations. If you are a single traveler and are interested in sharing a room with another single traveler, we will facilitate an introduction between fellow single travelers with your permission. It will be up to you to make arrangements for double occupancy with other travelers. Once both parties agree in writing, then pricing will be changed. If a single room is requested, or if you are unable to find a suitable roommate, you will be required to pay the supplement.

Poland, Slovakia and Hungary Itinerary

Day 1 (26 May 2020)

Arrive Krakow (KRK) Met at airport by driver and private transfer to Hotel. We will meet in the evening for our Tour Welcome and Reception.

Day 2 (27 May 2020)

Krakow City tour with our local guide with time for a lunch. Afternoon of Traditional Polish Cooking Classes with local chef.

Day 3 (28 May 2020)

Visit to Schindler’s Enamel Factory with exhibition of Krakow under Nazi Occupation 1939 – 1945. We will also have the opportunity explore the area of former ghetto where Jews were located during World War II until they were transported to extermination camps. After lunch we will visit an area of town built while Poland was under communist rule – Nowa Huta which was designed by Soviets according to social realism rules.

Day 4 (29 May 2020)

Travel from Krakow to Oświęcim to tour Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. We will also have a private lecture from Museum staff about the history and role of the Camp during WWII. After lunch we will have free time in Krakow.

Day 5 (30 May 2020)

Visit to and tour of Wieliczka Salt Mine. After it we will visit local Wineyard and Winery where hosts will explain the production of their ecological wine during degustation of their wines. Afterwards, we will stop for lunch and drive to the mountain town of Zakopane for a sightseeing tour with our local guide and check in to our hotel.

Day 6 (31 May 2020)

Spend part of the day hiking in the Tatra Mountains with our mountain guide. The rest of the day is for enjoying Zakopane and activities in the Polish Tatra region.

Day 7 (01 June 2020)

Leaving Zakopane, travelling through Slovakia, stops in Levoca, Spis Castle, Podpiska Kapitula, Lunch and then driving through the Slovakian countryside on our way to Budapest. Our Polish tour leader and driver will travel back to Poland.