Hungary | Hungary, Slovakia & Poland Walking
Guided Walking with premier accommodation
From Budapest to Krakow with a hike over the Tatras. Forget the song, the world is not small. It is grand. Majestic. And every step of this trip will remind you of that. Budapest, a bustling city far from the likes of Western Europe. Every path you take is unexpected - medieval castles, the beautiful Tatras ranges, historic communist cities, quiet eastern European people. And Kraków, a city full of culture, fashion and surprise. It's the perfect end to an amazing journey and a brilliant reminder that it's a grand world, after all.
| Duration: | 6 Days |
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| Tour Code: | ITW407 |
| Trip Style: | Deluxe - 5 star |
| Departure Dates: | Please contact us |
| Price: | Please Contact Us |
| Single Supplement: | $715 |
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Ideal for Solo Travellers
This walking trip is about embracing what life has to offer, living the experience as it unfolds and at the same time creating memories that will last forever. About half of the people who travel are between the ages of 35 and 55. Older and younger travellers are also well represented. The average group size is 16 and there is a mix of solo travellers, families and couples. They'll exhibit a diversity of interests and occupations and share a love of active travel and the outdoors.
If you would like a roommate, we will endeavor to pair you with one (same gender). If you sign up more than 95 days in advance of departure and no roommate is available, 50% of the private room charge will be due at final payment. Should a roommate be found before your trip departs, the private room charge will be refunded. If you sign up less than 95 days in advance of departure and no roommate is available, the full private room charge will apply. If a roommate is found before your trip departs, the private room charge will be refunded. On some trips, twin room availability is limited; a private room charge applies if a shared room is not available, regardless of the number of days before departure. Please note that in Europe, single rooms are often smaller than double rooms.
Trip Details
GROUP SIZE: 16 average
SEASONAL PRICE RANGE: $3,510 to $3,720
BRIEF ITINERARY
Day 1
Idyllic walks among medieval towns far off the beaten path. Hike gentle hills in Slovakia's Stiavnické Mountains, the caldera of a collapsed volcano. Take in 360-degree panoramas of mountains and lakes en route to Banská Stiavnica, an ancient mining village with elegant architecture and cobblestone lanes.
Days 2-3
Feel on top of the world as you hike above tree line in the Low Tatras - the views are superb. Relax over an authentic hiker's lunch at an alpine chalet. A path through Kvacianska Valley, a rugged steep-walled canyon, leads past watermills to quaint hamlets dotted with traditional wooden houses. Join a guide to explore a preserved 18th century Slovak village and 16th century wooden church.
Day 4
Górale (highlander) traditions and cuisine, including oscypek, a delicious smoked cheese. Choose an easygoing route through spruce forests, across creeks and past waterfalls or a more technical hike above timberline in the High Tatras. Need a boost? Try Polish-style coffee - thick, strong and enjoyed black with lots of sugar.
Days 5-6
Experience one of Europe's most spectacular hikes - complete with granite spires and glacial lakes - in the High Tatras, hailed as the continent's grandest range after the Alps. Sample vodkas, flavoured with everything from horseradish to plum, in vibrant Zakopane, Poland's winter sports capital. Enjoy an easygoing stroll through the countryside, accompanied by farmers tending their sheep. Our adventure wraps up in Kraków, anchored by Europe's largest market square, dating from the 13th century.
ACCOMMODATION
Grand Hotel Matej, Banská Stiavnica, Slovakia (1 night)
A modest hotel with a contemporary interior in the heart of town.
Grand Castle Hotel, Liptovsky Hrádok, Slovakia (2 nights)
A romantic 14th century stone castle set amid forested surroundings (pool, spa).
Hotel Belvedere Resort & Spa, Zakopane, Poland (2 nights)
Savour views of the Tatras from this upscale hotel with 1920s architecture and décor. (pool, spa)
Inclusions
- All accommodation
- All meals except for 2 lunches and 1 dinner
- Expertise and services of experienced Trip Leaders
- Snacks and beverages between meals
- Van shuttles to support a variety of route options
- Private guided tours as noted in the Travel Planner
- All gratuities at hotels and restaurants
- Baggage transfers and porterage
- Comprehensive Travel Planner with detailed pre-trip information
- Water bottle
Terms & Conditions
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For more information, availability and pricing and options, please contact our expert travel specialists at Inspired Travel Worldwide on (02) 9449 8598 or send us an email. We look forward to hearing from you.
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