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The Heart of Central Europe |
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A Group tour of Poland, Slovakia and Hungary; mountains, lakes, caves and some of Europes finest old cities |
Ref: EX-AVB
11 days
from £0 (minimum 1 passengers)
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Slovenia Poland
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From the time when they were part of the Austro-Hungarian Empire to the present day, southern Poland, Slovakia and Hungary have been closely linked. They share a rich historical legacy which includes the splendidly preserved cities of Krakow, Eger and Budapest. But the contrasting landscapes are perhaps as compelling as the cities. In the course of our 10-day trip we experience the peaks and lakes of the Tatra Mountains, the beautiful Slovakian Paradise, the wild and primitive karst scenery of the Aggtelek region of north-east Hungary (where we visit one of the best cave systems in Europe), and the great Hungarian wine-producing areas around Eger - where no doubt some judicious tasting will heighten the experience!
Trip Profile:
With plenty of guided sightseeing, several optional walks and free time for your own exploration, this is a varied and rewarding trip that packs a lot in. Travelling is by private bus on good roads with no long drives.
Group & Staff:
min. 8, max. 20, plus driver, leader and local guides.
Accommodation:
Hotels and pensions.
Food:
All breakfasts included. |
Day 1 | Fly to Krakow. | Day 2 | Tour of Poland's finest mediaeval city, visiting Old Market, Mariacki church, and Jewish quarter; optional afternoon visit to famous Wieliczka Salt Mine. | Day 3 | Morning visit to Wawel Castle, perhaps Poland's greatest monument; afternoon optional trip to wartime concentration camp at Auschwitz. | Day 4 | Drive south through mountains to Zakopane in heart of the Tatras. Afternoon cable car ride to Kasprowy Wierch (1978 m.); walk down through beautiful Gasienicowa Valley. | Day 5 | Drive from Zakopane across Slovak border to Hrabusice for short walking excursion in Slovakian Paradise; picnic lunch, then travel on to Levoca. | Day 6 | Gentle morning walk to nearby ruined castle; afternoon free to wander round this lovely walled city. | Day 7 | Into Hungary and drive through wild and remote area of Aggtelek Karst; visit Aggtelek Caves before continuing to historic Eger. | Day 8 | Full day in Eger to explore the city and surrounding region, famous for wine production. | Day 9 | Drive to Budapest; afternoon tour of Castle Hill area. | Day 10 | Morning free; afternoon visit to artists colony of Szentendre and dinner. Optional evening boat cruise along Danube. | Day 11 | Free morning, afternoon fly to London. |
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FLIGHT INCLUSIVE PRICE
Local payment £50
Optional single supplement £155
Insurance £33
WHAT THE PRICE INCLUDES
In all the items below, “included” means either in the price or in a specified “local payment”.
Flights
The prices include flights from a UK airport to the destination airport and back, UK departure tax, all necessary domestic flights on the trip itinerary and all airport transfers. Where this is not the case it is specifically mentioned in the Dates & Prices box for the individual trip. If you book at the “land only” price, international flights and related airport transfers are not included, but domestic flights generally are, except where tickets for these have to be issued in conjunction with your international ticket. If you do not need our group flights, please ask for the “land only” price.
Accommodation
This is included in the price. If you’re camping, we provide sturdy two-person tents and all necessary communal camping and cooking gear, so you will just need to bring a sleeping bag and, on most trips, a sleeping mat.
Single rooms or tents
Our prices are based on twin share accommodation. If you book on your own (many people do), we arrange for you to share with a person of the same sex. We do not charge a single supplement except on extensions. Where it is operationally possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to do so, we offer an optional single supplement in the price list. On some trips it is not possible to guarantee single accommodation for the whole tour; where this is the case further information and prices can be found in the Trip Notes. If you would like a single room or tent on a particular holiday you should contact the office for details. Where we are unable to guarantee single accommodation you may be able to arrange and pay for it locally. If you are a smoker we ask you not to smoke in your room or tent if sharing. Please note on certain trips single accommodation is not available due to local operational conditions.
Food
Meal plans vary according to area and circumstances: for every trip, details of what is included are shown in the Food section of each trip, and in the Trip Notes.
Transport
All necessary transport during the trip is included, whether private or public.
Sightseeing
Included wherever it is part of the itinerary (as stated in the Trip Notes). There are usually optional trips too.
Staff
On all trips we provide a leader or local representative, assisted by local guides, drivers and any other staff as appropriate. Leaders usually meet the group locally.
Permits, taxes, and entrance fees
We include in the cost of the holiday or in the stated local payment all necessary local permits, taxes, and entrance fees to National Parks or sites that are part of the itinerary, except for the Kilimanjaro Government Tax, Gorilla Permits and certain Galapagos taxes.
NOT INCLUDED
Any meals and other food not included in the meal plan, visas, vaccinations, travel insurance, foreign airport taxes where not included in the price of the ticket, sleeping bags and other personal equipment, sleeping mats on most camping trips, entrance to historical sites if not specified in the Trip Notes, extra optional excursions and any personal expenditure such as laundry, drinks and tips.
This holiday is operated by Exodus Travels Ltd. ATOL 2582.
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The Heart of Central Europe
A Group tour of Poland, Slovakia and Hungary; mountains, lakes, caves and some of Europes finest old cities
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