Krakow to Budapest Adventure
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- Explore the maze of streets in the medieval cities of Krakow and Budapest
- Raft along the Dunajec River Gorge and go walking in the Tatra Mountains
- Discover the medieval town of Banska Stiavnica and learn of its fascinating mining history
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Arrive in Krakow, where we spend the next two nights. It was Poland's former capital until 1596 and due to its very distinctive character; it is on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Its historic architecture survived World War II unscathed, unlike most other Polish citi...
This morning our local Leader will take us on a short orientation walk around the city's stunning Old Quarter to help us get our bearings. The rest of today is left free for you to explore Krakow and further afield if you wish. The Jewish Kazimierz district, the se...
This morning we depart for an inflatable rafting trip on the Dunajec River to a point close to the Polish border near Lesnica. It's a chance to get active and probably get wet as well as enjoying the picturesque surroundings. Bring a change of clothes and shoes that y...
Today we take a public bus to Biela Voda and from here we'll start our full day trek in the beautiful Tatra Mountains. We begin with an uphill walk to the picturesque Green Lake. We take in the views and have the option to have a picnic lunch here. For those that wish...
This morning we travel by private bus to Banska Bystrica. We will make a stop at Vlkolinec Unesco village. On arrival to Banska Bystrica our local Leader will take us on an orientation walk of the city. The pretty town is set on the Hron River and is surrounded by mou...
We start our day visiting the unique Hronsek wooden church, a remarkable engineering accomplishment, given the vast wooden building contains not a single nail or supporting metal in its construction. This beautiful building is protected by UNESCO and has capacity to s...
Situated on a beautiful stretch of the Danube River, Hungary's capital consists of two parts: Buda and Pest. Buda is the older, more graceful part, with cobbled streets and medieval buildings, whilst the latter is the modern business centre. Utilising local transp...
Trip ends at our hotel in Budapest after breakfast. There are no activities planned today, so you are free to depart from Budapest at any time. If your flight is departing later in the day luggage storage facilities are available at our hotel. If you would like an ...
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Explore! Reviews & Ratings
Trusted Customer
Sep 2023
Krakow to Budapest Adventure
The trip was full on and we did so many activities and met interesting people. The Leader Csilla was great - helpful, cheerful and adaptable when things went wrong!...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
Krakow to Budapest Adventure
Hiking in the High Tatrus mountains was a real highlight. It’s popular with people from the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland, but it wasn’t overcrowded and it fel...
Trusted Customer
Aug 2023
Krakow to Budapest Adventure
The trip gave me an opportunity to learn about the history and culture of the places we visited. Our tour leader, Jan, was excellent and the group quickly gelled. ...
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