Hidden Jewels of the Czech Republic, Slovakia and Poland

• 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

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• 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.

• Breakfast at the hotel and check out.
• Transfer to the airport in Prague or Vienna for the return flight.

• 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.

• 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.