Crossing the Iron Curtain - 8 Day Tour from Budapest to Warsaw
Sensational tour of Eastern Europe, with stops in Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. Discover Hungarian and Polish cultural centers, beautiful natural sights, and incredible architecture on this 7 night trip!
Crossing the Iron Curtain - 8 Day Tour from Budapest to Warsaw
Sensational tour of Eastern Europe, with stops in Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw. Discover Hungarian and Polish cultural centers, beautiful natural sights, and incredible architecture on this 7 night trip!
Tour Highlights
- First class hotels (listed or similar), rooms with private facilities.
- Sightseeing in Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw.
- Optional excursion in Budapest and Warsaw
Your Tour Includes
- First class hotels, rooms with private facilities.
- Sightseeing in Budapest, Krakow, Warsaw.
- Service charges and hotel taxes.
- Breakfast daily and 3 dinners.
- Airport transfers.
- Touring by modern air-conditioned motor coach.
- Professional Tour Director throughout.
- Luggage handling.
- Whisper technology for enhanced touring.
Itinerary
Day 1 | Arrive in Budapest
You will be met and transferred to your hotel. There's time to relax before meeting your fellow travelers and Tour Director for a Welcome Dinner. (D)
Day 2 | Budapest
Today, after breakfast, the sightseeing tour includes views of all the main attractions: The Parliament, the Royal Palace, the Castle Hill area, Fisherman's Bastion, the Matthias Church, Heroes' Square, and Gellert Hill with its Citadel. The rest of the day is at leisure to explore this exciting city. (B)
Day 3 | in Budapest
The entire day is free to explore the "Paris of the East", shop along the Vaci Utca, nibble a delicious slice of apple strudel, sip some Hungarian wine, or perhaps join the Optional Excursion. Farewell dinner, overnight. (B, D)
Day 4 | Budapest - Krakow
The road to Krakow winds through the hills and countryside of Slovakia, past the Tatras Mountains, and into the rolling plains of Poland. You'll arrive in time for a relaxing dinner. (B, D)
Day 5 | Krakow
A morning sightseeing tour starts with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Next, take a walking tour of the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square and Renaissance Cloth Hall, and visit St. Mary's Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some "sernik" or "szarlotka", or simply relax. (B)
Day 6 | Krakow - Warsaw
This morning join on a tour to Auschwitz-Birkenau, the notorious concentration camp from World War II and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Later, journey to Czestochowa and visit the Yasna Gora Monastery, known for the blackened picture of the Virgin Mary, popularly called the "Black Madonna." In the late afternoon, arrive in Poland's capital city, Warsaw. (B, D)
Day 7 | Warsaw
This 700-year-old capital is a symbol of Polish nationhood and the will to survive against great odds. Your sightseeing tour here includes a drive along the famous Royal Route from magnificent Castle Square to Lazienki Park and Palace, the summer residence of the last king of Poland. Pass by the Palace of Science and Culture (known as the "wedding cake"), the Saxon Gardens, Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, Monument to the Heroes of the Warsaw Ghetto, and Barbican. Continue with a walking tour of the Old Town, Old Market Square and St. John's Cathedral. The rest of the day is free for shopping, a stroll through the city, relaxing in one of the many parks or gardens, or perhaps attending an optional late afternoon Chopin concert. (B)
Day 8 | depart from Warsaw
After breakfast, transfer to the airport for your departure flight.
Rates & Hotels
Dates through November 2024
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Featured Hotels
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| Hotel Mercure Korona | Budapest | |
| Novotel Centrum | Krakow | |
| Mercure Grand | Warsaw | |
Hotel Mercure Korona
Budapest -
A 2-minute walk from Kálvin Tér metro station, this contemporary hotel is 3 minutes from the Magyar Nemzeti Múzeum and 4 km from A Budai Vár castle. [more]
Novotel Centrum Hotel
Krakow -
The hotel is located near the Vistula Boulevards in the heart of Krakow. It offers easy access to the train station and Krakow-Balice Airport and a convenient route toward Wawel, the old town and the Kazimierz district. Spacious rooms (most with views of the meandering River Vistula), modern conference rooms, a renovated restaurant, bar and recreation center make for an enjoyable stay. [more]
Mercure Grand Hotel
Warsaw -
The 4-star Mercure Warszawa Grand hotel is located in the heart of the city, near the main streets of Warsaw and close to the Old Town. This prestigious location is surrounded by ministries, embassies and the best fashion houses and restaurants. The hotel's comfortable rooms, professional service and delicious cuisine make it the ideal place ideal for business and leisure guests. [more]
Pricing
Your tour land price is per person based on two (2) people sharing a twin or double room. When a single room is booked, a single supplement will apply.
This tour does not include:
- Items not noted on itinerary
- Lunches
- Tips to driver/guide
- Optional excursions
Airfare
Airfare can be booked with our system during the booking process. Airfare is instant purchase and non-refundable once ticketed.
Tour Date & Transfers
Tour dates are the date you would arrive in Budapest. Please plan your air accordingly, as most flights overseas are overnight flights and you would depart the US one day earlier. Departure from Warsaw airport on day 8.