Vienna to Budapest Overland Tour
| country: | Austria, Czech Republic, Hungary, Poland, Slovakia |
| trip type: | A small group adventure. |
| departures: | Departs selected Saturdays and Wednesdays throughout the year |
| price: | From £720 (15 days) excluding flights, plus local payment €300. We can arrange flights from the UK. |
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the amazing things you'll be doing
15 days Vienna to Budapest
Vienna, cycling Cesky Krumlov, Prague, Kutna Hora, Teplice rocks, Krakow, Auschwitz, Tatras trek, Bratislava, Budapest
The timeless countries of Central Europe offer an enchanting overland journey through centuries of rich history. This trip allows us to experience the best of this old-world region. Travel from Austria's superb musical heritage, past the Czech Republic's magical castles, across Poland's romantic town squares, through Slovakia's Tatra Mountains and into Hungary's 'Pearl of the Danube'. Come and enjoy an insight into the finest aspects of Central Europe's culture, history and natural beauty on the road less travelled to Budapest
Vienna, cycling Cesky Krumlov, Prague, Kutna Hora, Teplice rocks, Krakow, Auschwitz, Tatras trek, Bratislava, Budapest
The timeless countries of Central Europe offer an enchanting overland journey through centuries of rich history. This trip allows us to experience the best of this old-world region. Travel from Austria's superb musical heritage, past the Czech Republic's magical castles, across Poland's romantic town squares, through Slovakia's Tatra Mountains and into Hungary's 'Pearl of the Danube'. Come and enjoy an insight into the finest aspects of Central Europe's culture, history and natural beauty on the road less travelled to Budapest
day-by-day itinerary
| Day 1-3: | Vienna/Bratislava. Stroll into the city centre, along the Ringstrasse and past the former imperial palace, the Hofburg, to take in the architectural splendour of Vienna. Spend free time here enjoying a typical Viennese operetta, or relaxing in the beautiful parks. Then head to Bratislava to discover the history of this captivating old Slovakian capital. |
| Day 4-5: | Cesky Krumlov. With its cobblestone alleys and beautiful old buildings, this picturesque hamlet is straight out of a fairytale. Explore the surrounding countryside on a bicycle, then take a walk through the quaint medieval town just before sunset. Or take the option to go canoeing down the picturesque Vlatva River. |
| Day 6-8: | Prague. The City of a Hundred Spires never fails to charm with its myriad of architectural styles, crooked streets and buzzing nightlife. Walk through the Old Town for a tantalising glimpse of Bohemia - there's ample time to explore, so wander the courtyards of Prague Castle and be sure to check out the thriving jazz scene. |
| Day 9: | Teplice. This quiet little village offers a look at rural Czech life. Pass the afternoon contemplating the weird and wonderful sandstone formations in the mystical rock forest. For the adventurous, climb steep stairs and ladders to the spectacular lookout point. |
| Day 10-11: | Krakow. Cross the border into Poland and break for a sombre interlude at the Auschwitz Museum and Birkenau before continuing on to Krakow. A city steeped in artistic traditions, Krakow has much to offer. Check out the Gothic altar in St Mary's Basilica or stop and be moved by the Krakow bugle call (every hour on the hour). |
| Day 12-13: | Tatra Mountains. Limber up for some trekking the High Tatras, where the crisp mountain air and stunning vistas make for an unforgettable hiking experience. Later, enjoy local hospitality at the alpine resort of Tatranska Lomnica, staying in a quaint family-owned pension. |
| Day 14: | Budapest. The last stop is a city of two halves - literally. Buda, the west bank, features rolling hills while Pest on the east bank has a grid-like layout. Linking the two is the Chain Bridge, a towering monument of light at night. From here, take a moment to marvel at the Parliament building and charming Castle District. With museums, galleries and thermal baths scattered all over the city, Budapest is sure to entertain. |
travellers' tales
For me personally the walking in the high Tatra mountains was the highlight followed by the Adrspach rocky town area (more)
small group adventure holiday
This is a 'small group adventure' - on our group trips you'll be with a maximum of 11 like minded travellers and you'll have a group leader with you. Whether you are travelling alone or with friends it's good value, and a great way to meet new people! While itineraries are pre-planned there is some flexibility and you'll have plenty of privacy. This trip will appeal to travellers of all ages who enjoy meeting people from other parts of the world as well as seeing new places! (more) highly commended
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how this holiday makes a difference
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We are committed to a style of travel that is environmentally, culturally and socially responsible. With your participation we aim to travel in a way that conserves the areas we visit and bring positive benefits to local communities. Basically we ask all our travellers to respect local rules and values. This means different things in different countries so be as informed as possible about the country you visit before you arrive - try to learn some of the local language and read about the religion and culture. This will improve your travelling experience. With a little effort on your part you will find yourself coming away with a greater sense of understanding of other cultures and feeling pleased to have left a positive mark on the country you visited. Traversing five countries and many different communities it is important for travellers to learn as much as possible in advance about the many cultural differences so that we can travel respecting these differences and minimising any negative impacts. Your group leader and the local guides we use along the way will help to break down barriers in your interactions with local people.
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