17 May 2027
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£10,030pp
Escorted tour
Luxury Central Europe & Romania: Prague to Bucharest – 22 Days
Prague, Kraków, Budapest, Belgrade and Transylvania with feature stays, in a small group of up to 12.
22 days
From £9,330
Tour overview
This 22-day small-group journey crosses six countries of Central and Eastern Europe, from Prague's spires to the fortified Saxon villages of Transylvania. Groups have up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader throughout and local guides along the way. You travel by private vehicle and train, and stay 21 nights in comfortable hotels, including three feature stays: the Grand Hotel Viglaš near Banská Štiavnica, a 13th-century Szekler manor in the Transylvanian village of Colțești and a historic residence in Sighișoara. Twenty-one breakfasts, two lunches and seven dinners are included, along with tastings of lángos in Budapest and chimney cake in Brașov and an arrival transfer.
After a welcome dinner and an orientation walk in Prague, a train takes you to Olomouc, with its Holy Trinity Column. In Poland you visit the memorial at Auschwitz, one of the trip's most difficult but important experiences, and tour Kraków's medieval centre with a local guide. In Slovakia you explore Banská Bystrica and the UNESCO-listed mining town of Banská Štiavnica, built inside an ancient volcanic caldera.
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On the way to Budapest you stop at Hollókő, a preserved village in the Cserhát Mountains, before a guided walk of the Hungarian capital. Crossing into Serbia, you see the Art Nouveau architecture of Subotica and spend three nights in Belgrade, where the Danube and Sava meet.
Romania is the heart of the journey. You visit Timișoara, cradle of the 1989 revolution, and the Dacian capital of Sarmizegetusa Regia, then Sibiu and the open-air ASTRA Village Museum. After the citadel of Alba Iulia and a night in a Transylvanian manor, you descend into the vast Turda Salt Mine, explore medieval Sighișoara and the fortified church of Biertan, and reach Brașov. Peleș Castle and a final lunch lead to Bucharest.
The physical rating is low. This journey suits travellers who want to see the lesser-known corners of Central Europe in comfort, with a small group and memorable places to stay. Free time in each stop and a leader who handles every border, transfer and booking make the long journey feel easy.
Trip highlights
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Kraków and the Auschwitz memorial (Days 4–5)
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A feature stay near Banská Štiavnica (Days 6–7)
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Hollókő and Budapest (Days 8–9)
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Three nights in Belgrade (Days 10–12)
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A Transylvanian manor stay (Day 16)
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Sighișoara, Biertan and Peleș Castle (Days 17–20)
Your route
23 stops from Prague to Bucharest
- Prague Days 1–2
- Olomouc Day 3
- Auschwitz Day 4
- Krakow Days 4–5
- Banska Bystrica Day 6
- Viglas Days 6–7
- Banská Štiavnica Day 7
- Holloko Day 8
- Budapest Days 8–9
- Subotica Day 10
- Belgrade Days 10–12
- Timisoara Day 13
- Sarmizegetusa Regia Day 14
- Sibiu Days 14–15
- Alba Iulia Day 16
- Coltesti Day 16
- Turda Day 17
- Sighisoara Days 17–18
- Biertan Day 18
- Bran Castle Day 19
- Brasov Days 19–20
- Peles Castle Day 20
- Bucharest Day 21
Why choose this tour
Six countries and Transylvania in depth, with three special feature stays. A small group and a leader throughout, with arrival transfer included.
Best suited to
- Travellers with time for a long journey
- History lovers
- Return visitors to Europe looking for somewhere new
- Couples wanting a comfortable small-group trip
Day-by-day itinerary
22 days from Prague, Czech Republic to Bucharest, Romania
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Day 1 · Prague Arrive in Prague
A transfer to your hotel and a welcome dinner.
- Hotel
- Prague Leon D'Oro or similar
- Meals
- Dinner
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Day 2 · Prague, Prague Castle Prague
An orientation walk with your leader.
- Hotel
- Prague Leon D'Oro or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Olomouc Olomouc
Travel by train to Olomouc.
- Hotel
- Hotel Arigone or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Auschwitz, Kraków Auschwitz to Kraków
Visit the Auschwitz memorial on the way to Kraków.
- Hotel
- Hotel Polonia or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Kraków Kraków
A guided tour of the medieval city.
- Hotel
- Hotel Polonia or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 6 · Banská Bystrica Banská Bystrica
Travel into central Slovakia for a leader-led tour.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel Viglaš, feature stay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 7 · Banská Štiavnica Banská Štiavnica
Explore the UNESCO-listed mining town.
- Hotel
- Grand Hotel Viglaš, feature stay
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Hollókő, Budapest Hollókő to Budapest
Visit a preserved village on the way to Budapest.
- Hotel
- K+K Hotel Opera or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 9 · Budapest Budapest
A guided walk and a lángos tasting.
- Hotel
- K+K Hotel Opera or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 10 · Subotica, Belgrade Subotica to Belgrade
See Subotica's Art Nouveau buildings, then Belgrade.
- Hotel
- Hotel Mark or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 11 · Belgrade Belgrade
An orientation walk where the Danube meets the Sava.
- Hotel
- Hotel Mark or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 12 · Belgrade Free day in Belgrade
Explore museums and kafanas at leisure.
- Hotel
- Mona Plaza Hotel or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 13 · Timișoara Timișoara
Cross into Romania to Timișoara.
- Hotel
- Hotel Savoy or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 14 · Sarmizegetusa Regia, Sibiu Sarmizegetusa Regia to Sibiu
Visit the ancient Dacian capital on the way to Sibiu.
- Hotel
- Craft Inn or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 15 · ASTRA Village Museum, Sibiu Sibiu
Explore the open-air village museum and Sibiu.
- Hotel
- Craft Inn or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 16 · Alba Iulia, Colțești Alba Iulia to Colțești
See the citadel of Alba Iulia, then stay in a village manor.
- Hotel
- Conacul Secuiesc manor, feature stay
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 17 · Turda Salt Mine, Sighișoara Turda to Sighișoara
Descend into the Turda Salt Mine on the way to Sighișoara.
- Hotel
- Fronius Residence or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 18 · Biertan, Sighișoara Biertan and Sighișoara
Visit Biertan's fortified church and explore Sighișoara.
- Hotel
- Fronius Residence or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 19 · Saschiz, Brașov To Brașov
Stop at Saschiz fortified church on the way to Brașov.
- Hotel
- Hotel Capitol or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner
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Day 20 · Peleș Castle, Brașov Peleș Castle
Visit Peleș Castle and taste chimney cake.
- Hotel
- Hotel Capitol or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 21 · Brașov, Bucharest To Bucharest
A free morning in Brașov, then travel to Bucharest.
- Hotel
- Hotel Continental Forum or similar
- Meals
- Breakfast, Lunch
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Day 22 · Bucharest Trip ends
The trip ends after breakfast.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Prague (2 nights) Prague Leon D'Oro or similar
- Olomouc (1 night) Hotel Arigone or similar
- Kraków (2 nights) Hotel Polonia or similar
- Banská Štiavnica area (2 nights) Grand Hotel Viglaš, feature stay
- Budapest (2 nights) K+K Hotel Opera or similar
- Belgrade (3 nights) Hotel Mark or Mona Plaza, or similar
- Timișoara (1 night) Hotel Savoy or similar
- Sibiu (2 nights) Craft Inn or similar
- Colțești (1 night) Conacul Secuiesc manor, feature stay
- Sighișoara (2 nights) Fronius Residence or similar
- Brașov (2 nights) Hotel Capitol or similar
- Bucharest (1 night) Hotel Continental Forum or similar
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Accommodation 21 nights, including three feature stays
- Meals 21 breakfasts, 2 lunches and 7 dinners
- Private vehicles and trains between stops
- Auschwitz memorial and a guided tour of Kraków
- Banská Štiavnica, Hollókő and a guided walk in Budapest
- Subotica, Belgrade, Sarmizegetusa Regia and the ASTRA Village Museum
- Turda Salt Mine, Biertan, Sighișoara and Peleș Castle
- Arrival transfer and a leader throughout
Not included
- Flights to Prague and from Bucharest
- Meals not included 18 lunches and 14 dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want a short trip — this journey lasts 22 days
- You want a budget trip — this is an upmarket tour
- You dislike frequent hotel changes — you stay in twelve places
- You want flights included — they are not
Good to know
Meals by day
Breakfast: Days 2–22 · Lunch: Days 18 and 21 · Dinner: Days 1, 5–6, 11–12, 16 and 19
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Departures & prices
From £9,330 per person, twin share, tour only. 17 upcoming departures.
31 May 2027
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£9,705pp
14 Jun 2027
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£9,715pp
19 Jul 2027
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£9,330pp
16 Aug 2027
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£9,330pp
23 Aug 2027
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£9,330pp
06 Sept 2027
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£9,705pp
13 Sept 2027
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£9,705pp
08 May 2028
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£9,795pp
15 May 2028
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£10,190pp
29 May 2028
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£10,190pp
12 Jun 2028
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£9,795pp
17 Jul 2028
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£9,795pp
14 Aug 2028
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£9,795pp
21 Aug 2028
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£9,795pp
04 Sept 2028
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£10,190pp
11 Sept 2028
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£10,190pp
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
What are the feature stays?
The Grand Hotel Viglaš in Slovakia, a 13th-century Szekler manor in Colțești and a historic residence in Sighișoara.
Is the Auschwitz visit included?
Yes, on Day 4.
Which countries do we visit?
The Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Serbia and Romania.
Is an airport transfer included?
Yes, on arrival in Prague.
Do I need visas?
UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.
How many people travel together?
Up to 12 travellers aged 15 and over, with a leader.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary