Hidden Jewels of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland
9 days / 8 nights
About the tour
Countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland
Tour: Customized private/group tour with English speaking driver and English/Spanish/Thai speaking tour guide (other languages are possible upon request)
Accommodation: 4* – 5* hotels
Meal Plan: Breakfast (lunches and dinners are possible as options)
Itinerary: Vienna – Bratislava – Banska Stiavnica – Strbske Lake – Hrebienok – Stary Smokovec – Krakow – Wroclaw – Swidnica/Bolesławiec – Harrachov – Zdislava – Liberec – Jablonec nad Nisou – Prague – Cesky Krumlov – Prague/Vienna
Countries: Czech Republic, Slovakia, Poland
Tour: Customized private/group tour with English speaking driver and English/Spanish/Thai speaking tour guide (other languages are possible upon request)
Accommodation: 4* – 5* hotels
Meal Plan: Breakfast (lunches and dinners are possible as options)
Itinerary: Vienna – Bratislava – Banska Stiavnica – Strbske Lake – Hrebienok – Stary Smokovec – Krakow – Wroclaw – Swidnica/Bolesławiec – Harrachov – Zdislava – Liberec – Jablonec nad Nisou – Prague – Cesky Krumlov – Prague/Vienna
Highlights
- Easy pace, no rush
- Explore the most fascinating cities of the 3 countries with 7 UNESCO World Heritage Sites
- Discover wonderful lesser known destinations of Central Europe
- Bratislava, the 18th-century lively capital of Slovakia, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Banska Stiavnica, magnificent medieval town and a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Strbske Lake, in the Tatra Mountains, the highest and most picturesque glacier lake in Slovakia
- Hrebienok, the mountain resort village in the High Tatras visited by Queen Elizabeth II
- Stary Smokovec, beautiful mountain town in the North of Slovakia
- Krakow, old capital of Poland with more than 2000 years of history, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Cesky Krumlov, the most beautiful a UNESCO World Heritage site
- Wroclaw, known for the famous market Square and the Centennial Hall, a UNESCO World Heritage monument
- Swidnica, Churches of Peace, stunning wooden architectures for 7500 persons built in only 1 year, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
- Bolesławiec, the center of the distinctive Slavic pottery dated back to the 7th century
- Harrachov, the oldest handmade luxury glass factory amidst Bohemian pine forests
- Excellent home dinner with lovely hosts and Czech countryside hospitality experience
- Liberec, the capital of North Bohemia Region
- Jablonec nad Nisou, the heart of Bohemian glass arts and glass jewelry
- Prague, the fairytale City of Hundred Spires, a UNESCO World Heritage Site
Program
Vienna – Bratislava – Banska Stiavnica
- Arrival in Vienna and meet with the driver and escort.
- Transfer to Bratislava, the capital of colourful Slovakia.
- Walking sightseeing of Bratislava historic centre.
- Lunch on own. An opportunity to try authentic Slovak cuisine such as bryndzove halusky (potato dumplings with sheep cheese).
- Continue to Banska Stiavnica, a medieval town, UNESCO World Heritage Site.
- Late afternoon walking sightseeing in the town historic centre.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Banska Stiavnica.
Banska Stiavnica – Strbske Lake – Hrebienok – Starý Smokovec
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Onward journey to Strbske mountain lake in the High Tatras, the highest lake in Slovakia.
- Lunch on own.
- Continue to Stary Smokovec and take mountain train to Hrebienok.
- Hrebienok earned its reputation because it was the only mountain resort visited by Queen Elisabeth II.
- Teatime in Hrebienok.
- Return to Stary Smokovec, a mountain resort town with a wonderful view of the Tatra Mountains.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Stary Smokovec.
Stary Smokovec – Krakow
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Continue to Krakow, the old capital and the most beautiful city of Poland.
- Lunch on own. Taste the original pierogi and bigos.
- Walking sightseeing of the Old Town, explore the Old Market Square with St. Mary’s Basilica, the Franciscan Basilica with its gorgeous Art Nouveau stained-glass windows.
- Walk along the Visla river and wander around the Wawel Castle ground.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Krakow.
It is possible to add 1 day/1 night to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine and Auschwitz Concentration Camp or 2 days/2 nights to visit Wieliczka Salt Mine, Auschwitz Concentration Camp, Zalipie Village and Wooden Churches of Southern Malopolska.
Krakow – Wroclaw
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Continue to Wroclaw with one of the best-preserved historical town halls in Poland.
- Lunch on own.
- Walking sightseeing through the Old Town, the Market Square, lined with elegant townhouses and featuring a modern fountain, the Gothic Old Town Hall, with its large astronomical clock.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Wroclaw.
Experience 1:
Wroclaw – Swidnica – Harrachov – Zdislava – Liberec
Wroclaw – Swidnica – Harrachov – Zdislava – Liberec
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Onward journey to Swidnica, an ancient town founded in the 12th century.
- Visit the Churches of Peace in Swidnica, the largest timber-framed religious buildings in Europe and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, built between 1656 – 1657.
- Lunch on own.
- Continue to Harrachov, in the beautiful Giant Mountain Valleys (Krkonose), north of the Czech Republic.
- Visit a traditional handmade glass factory and the Glass Museum.
- Shopping for genuine Bohemian glass handcrafts.
- Continue to Zdislava village and meet the host family for home barbecue dinner.
- Transfer to Liberec and check in at the hotel.
- Overnight in Liberec.
Experience 2:
Wroclaw – Boleslawiec – Harrachov – Zdislava – Liberec
Wroclaw – Boleslawiec – Harrachov – Zdislava – Liberec
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Continue to the centre of unique Slavic pottery in Boleslawiec.
- Visit the Live Museum of Pottery in Boleslawiec with guided tour.
- Option – 1 to 2 hours of workshop and create your unique pottery as a souvenir.
- Lunch on own.
- Continue to Harrachov, in the beautiful Giant Mountain Valleys (Krkonose), north of the Czech Republic.
- Visit a traditional handmade glass factory and the Glass Museum.
- Shopping for genuine Bohemian glass handcrafts.
- Continue to Zdislava village and meet the host family for home barbecue dinner.
- Transfer to Liberec and check in at the hotel.
- Overnight in Liberec.
Liberec – Jablonec nad Nisou – Prague
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer to Jablonec nad Nisou, the center of Czech glass jewelry.
- Visit the Museum of Glass and Jewelry.
- Shopping for handcrafted glass jewelry in the unique and largest glass jewelry centre in Europe and an opportunity to create your own jewelry.
- Lunch on own.
- Continue to Prague, the most beautiful capital city in the world.
- Walking sightseeing of the Old Town and the Charles Bridge with the panorama view of the Prague Castle and the Vltava River.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Prague.
Prague
- Breakfast at the hotel.
- Historical Prague tour by vintage car.
- Walking sightseeing through the Prague Castle Quarter, the largest castle complex in the world including the St. Vitus Cathedral and the Lesser Town.
- Option – A combined ticket for Old Royal Palace, St. George’s Basilica, the Golden Lane.
- Lunch on own.
- Leisure afternoon for your own sightseeing and shopping.
- Option – Transfer to Fashion Arena Outlet for shopping.
- Option – Traditional Czech dinner with the live folklore performance.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Prague.
Prague – Cesky Krumlov
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Depart to the royal town of Cesky Krumlov.
- Walking sightseeing through the Old Town on both sides of the Vltava River with breathtaking views of the Cesky Krumlov Castle.
- Option – Visit of the Cesky Krumlov Castle & Chateau or/and Castle Tower.
- Option – Cruise on a wooden raft on the Vltava, subject to availability and seasons.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own.
- Overnight in Cesky Krumlov.
Cesky Krumlov – Prague/Vienna – Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Transfer to the airport in Prague or Vienna for the return flight.
*** It is possible to add 1 day/1 night to go shopping in Parndorf Outlet, the biggest luxury outlet in Central Europe and visit Schoenbrunn Palace in Vienna.***
Cesky Krumlov – Vienna
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Depart to Parndorf Outlet, near Vienna and leisure time for shopping.
- Lunch on own.
- Transfer to Schoenbrunn Palace and take the Grand Tour.
- Check in at the hotel.
- Dinner on own. Try the original Wiener Schnitzel and the famous Sacher Torte.
- Overnight in Vienna.
Vienna – Departure
- Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
- Possible panorama city tour of Vienna in the private vehicle if time allows.
- Lunch on own.
- Transfer to the airport for return flight.