This 15-day small-group journey combines the great cities of Eastern Europe with mountains, rivers and wine country, travelling by bus and train through five countries. Groups have between 4 and 18 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour leader throughout. You stay fourteen nights in comfortable hotels and a pension: two in Kraków, two in the High Tatras, one in Banská Bystrica, three in Budapest, two in Bratislava, two in the Moravian wine town of Mikulov and two in Prague. Breakfast is included daily.

The trip begins in Kraków, Poland's royal capital, with an orientation walk around the medieval Old Quarter and the option to visit the Wieliczka Salt Mine. You then raft gently through the Dunajec Gorge on the Polish–Slovak border and spend a full day trekking in the High Tatras, the highest mountains of the Carpathians.

On the way south you visit Vlkolínec, a UNESCO-listed village of timber houses, Banská Bystrica, the Hronsek wooden church built without a single nail and the old silver-mining town of Banská Štiavnica, with a stop in the little wine cellars of Sebechleby. In Budapest a guided walking tour introduces Buda and Pest, followed by a free day for the baths and Castle District.

From Bratislava, where a walking tour shows you the old town and castle, you take a day trip by train to Vienna, with the chance to return by boat on the Danube. In Mikulov, surrounded by vineyards in southern Moravia, you explore the Lednice-Valtice Cultural Landscape and taste local wine, and visit the town's historic Jewish cemetery. The final stop is Prague, explored on foot, with a free day perhaps to visit Konopiště Castle.

The physical rating is medium, with one full-day mountain hike. This trip suits active travellers who want to see Eastern Europe's capitals along with its countryside and hidden corners. Your leader handles every connection, and two or three nights in most places give time to settle in. Departures run from late spring to autumn.

Trip highlights

Rafting through the Dunajec Gorge (Day 3)
A full-day hike in the High Tatras (Day 4)
Vlkolínec and Banská Štiavnica (Days 5–6)
Three nights in Budapest (Days 6–8)
A day trip to Vienna (Day 10)
Wine tasting in Mikulov (Day 11)

Map of the 15-day route from Kraków to the High Tatras, Banská Bystrica, Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Mikulov and Prague — 15-day route: Kraków – High Tatras – Banská Štiavnica – Budapest – Bratislava – Mikulov – Prague

Krakow Days 1–2
Dunajec Gorge Day 3
Tatranská Lomnica Days 3–4
Vlkolínec Day 5
Banská Bystrica Day 5
Banská Štiavnica Day 6
Budapest Days 6–8
Bratislava Days 9–10
Vienna Day 10
Lednice Day 11
Mikulov Days 11–12
Prague Days 13–15

Five countries' capitals and countryside in two weeks. Rafting, hiking and wine tasting alongside the great cities.

Best suited to

Active travellers
Travellers who want more than cities
Solo travellers looking for a group
Wine lovers

The Dunajec river below the Pieniny mountains

Day 1 · Kraków Arrive in Kraków

Meet the group in Kraków.

Hotel
Hotel Wyspiański or similar
Day 2 · Kraków, Wieliczka Kraków

An Old Quarter walk, with an optional salt mine visit.

Hotel
Hotel Wyspiański or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 3 · Dunajec Gorge, Tatranská Lomnica Dunajec Gorge to the Tatras

Raft the gorge, then continue to the Tatras.

Hotel
Hotel Titris or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 4 · High Tatras Hike the High Tatras

A full-day mountain trek.

Hotel
Hotel Titris or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 5 · Vlkolínec, Banská Bystrica Vlkolínec to Banská Bystrica

Visit a UNESCO timber village on the way.

Hotel
Pension Grand or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 6 · Hronsek, Banská Štiavnica, Budapest Banská Štiavnica to Budapest

A wooden church, a mining town and wine cellars, then Budapest.

Hotel
Roombach Hotel Budapest Center or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 7 · Buda, Pest Budapest

A guided walking tour of Budapest.

Hotel
Roombach Hotel Budapest Center or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 8 · Budapest Free day in Budapest

Explore the baths and Castle District.

Hotel
Roombach Hotel Budapest Center or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 9 · Bratislava Bratislava

Drive to Bratislava for a walking tour.

Hotel
Hotel Matysak or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 10 · Vienna Vienna

A day trip by train to Vienna.

Hotel
Hotel Matysak or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 11 · Lednice-Valtice, Mikulov Mikulov

Explore the UNESCO landscape and taste local wine.

Hotel
Hotel Galant or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 12 · Mikulov Mikulov

Visit the Jewish cemetery, then a free afternoon.

Hotel
Hotel Galant or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 13 · Prague Prague

Train to Prague and explore on foot.

Hotel
Hotel Lunik or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 14 · Prague, Konopiště Castle Free day in Prague

Explore Prague or visit Konopiště Castle.

Hotel
Hotel Lunik or similar

Meals
Breakfast
Day 15 · Prague Trip ends in Prague

The trip ends after breakfast.

Meals
Breakfast

A cobbled street in Bratislava's old town

Kraków (2 nights) Hotel Wyspiański or similar
Tatranská Lomnica (2 nights) Hotel Titris or similar
Banská Bystrica (1 night) Pension Grand or similar
Budapest (3 nights) Roombach Hotel Budapest Center or similar
Bratislava (2 nights) Hotel Matysak or similar
Mikulov (2 nights) Hotel Galant or similar
Prague (2 nights) Hotel Lunik or similar

Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.

Included

Accommodation 13 nights in hotels and 1 in a pension
Meals 14 breakfasts
Bus and train travel, including return trains to Vienna
Dunajec Gorge rafting and a High Tatras hike
Vlkolínec, Hronsek church, Banská Štiavnica and Sebechleby
Budapest and Bratislava walking tours
Lednice-Valtice and wine tasting in Mikulov
Tour leader throughout

Not included

Flights to Kraków and from Prague
Optional Wieliczka Salt Mine and Konopiště Castle
Meals not included 13 lunches and 14 dinners
Tips, travel insurance and personal spending

Honest disclaimer — please read

You want a relaxed city tour — there is a full-day hike
You want many meals included — only breakfasts are
You want luxury — hotels are comfortable but simple
You want flights included — they are not

Meals by day Breakfast: Days 2–15 · Lunch: none included · Dinner: none included

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How hard is the Tatras hike?

A full day on mountain trails with uphill sections. A good level of fitness is needed.

Which countries do we visit?

Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Austria and the Czech Republic.

Is the rafting suitable for beginners?

Yes, it is a gentle float through the gorge.

Which meals are included?

Breakfast every day.

Do I need visas?

UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.

How many people travel together?

Between 4 and 18 travellers aged 16 and over, with a tour 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.

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Highlights of Eastern Europe: Kraków to Prague – 15 Days

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