Exploring little-known cities, hiking unspoiled countryside, sampling regional wines, discovering the diverse customs of Central and Eastern Europe.
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Get away from the tourist throngs of Western Europe and experience quaint medieval towns and majestic mountain scenery as you journey from Riga to Budapest through the best of unexplored Europe. Discover castles in the Ukraine, sample full-bodied wines in the historic Eger region and connect on a deeper level with the tragic lessons of history at Auschwitz. Hidden for years behind the Iron Curtain, this region is loaded with communist relics and adventure. With a knowledgeable CEO leading the way, enjoy an intriguing combination of Europe’s old and new.
What's Included
- Orientation walks of Riga, Vilnius and Budapest, guided walk with local guide of Lviv, St Peter's Spire in Riga, Warsaw Historical Museum, visit to Auschwitz from Krakow, hiking day in Ukrainian Carpathians, Uzhgorod Castle, wine tasting in Eger.
- No meals included (Allow EUR335-440 for meals not included)
- Hotels/pensions (12 nts), overnight bus (1 nt), overnight train (1 nt)
- Train, overnight bus (airline-style seats), overnight train, private bus, local bus, walking
- Chief Experience Officer (CEO) throughout, local guides
- Small group experience; Max 15, Avg 10
Places Visited
- Hungary
- Latvia
- Lithuania
- Poland
- Ukraine
Day 1 Riga
Arrive at any time.
Day 2 Riga
Orientation walk of Riga, visit to St Peter's Church and ascent of Spire for city views.
Day 3 Vilnius
Explore the baroque Old Town of Vilnius.
Days 4-5 Overnight Bus/Warsaw
Entrance to Warsaw Historical Museum.
Days 6-7 Krakow
Visit to Auschwitz concentration camp and free time to explore Krakow.
Days 8-9 Lviv (Ukraine)
Lviv half-day guided walk.
Day 10 Carpathians
Full-day hiking trip from Lviv to the Carpathians.
Day 11 Uzhhorod
Visit the fascinating and historic Uzhhorod castle.
Days 12-13 Hungarian wine region
Enjoy a wine tasting excursion in the beautiful Hungarian countryside.
Day 14 Budapest (B)
Walking tour of Budapest.
Day 15 Budapest (B)
Depart at any time.
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