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8 Days of Hungary, Slovakia & Poland Walking & Hiking Vacations and Luxury Tour Packages
Duration : 8 Days / 7 Nights
Priced From : $4,298 (Premiere Inns)
Dates : May - Sep
An Eastern European Odyssey - Premiere Inns
An Eastern European Odyssey
This one-of-a-kind journey provides an opportunity to experience the re-emergence of Eastern Europe. From Budapest, travel to Hungary’s idyllic wine-growing area, Tokaj. Walk from private vineyards to medieval towns before shuttling into Slovakia’s famed Spis region. Hike through the hills to Slovakia’s largest castle, then venture into the High Tatras, the loftiest range of the Carpathians. Here gondolas whisk us to grand heights for hikes past 9,000-foot granite peaks, emerald mountain lakes and alpine flora. As a final flourish, visit Kraków, a city buzzing with history and architectural wonders.
Hungary, Slovakia & Poland Walking & Hiking Itinerary
Days 1–2 Tarcal
- Meet in Budapest
- Shuttle to the Tokaj region, a World Heritage site famed for its dessert wine, Tokaji Aszú
- Stride along vineyard paths before hiking to a hilltop church
- Descend to the village of Tokaj for a wine tasting in an ancient cellar.
Day 3 Tatranská Lomnica
- Journey into Slovakia to the village of Spissky Hrhov
- Walk to Spis Castle, a World Heritage site crowning a bluff above a windswept plain
- Soak up magnificent views of the High Tatras peaks in the mountain town of Tatranská Lomnica
Day 4 Javorina
- A gondola carries us into an alpine landscape of granite spires and glacial lakes
- Make the 1,000-foot ascent to Velka Svistovka, then descend into Dolina Zeleneho Plesa
Days 5-6 Zakopane
- Walk from the Polish border on an undulating trail through woodland and past old farmsteads
- Ascend by gondola to Kasprowy Wierch for a strenuous hike with vistas of alpine lakes and valleys
- Ride in a traditional horse-drawn buggy to an authentic highlander restaurant.
Days 7-8 Kraków
- Shuttle to Kraków and explore the city’s historic center, a World Heritage site
- Walk to Wawel Castle or the intriguing Jewish quarter of Kazimierz
- An optional visit to Auschwitz-Birkenau is a significant and moving experience in our journey through Eastern Europe.
Hungary, Slovakia & Poland Walking & Hiking Lodging
CENTRAL EUROPEAN GEMS : Premiere Inns
Gróf Degenfeld Castle Hotel (right)
Tarcal (2 nights): Slumber in elegance at this 19th-century palace, a member of Small Luxury Hotels of the World, which features a sunny terrace, wine bar, tennis courts, a swimming pool and splendidly appointed guest rooms.
Grandhotel Praha
Tatranská Lomnica (1 night): This 1905 Hapsburg-yellow grande dame rests at the foot of the second loftiest peak of the High Tatras.
Kolowrat Hotel
Javorina (1 night): Alpine accommodations with a swimming pool, sauna, solarium, massage service, bowling, billiards, a fitness center and fantastic mountain views.
Hotel Belvedere
Zakopane (2 nights): Enjoy well-appointed guest rooms, a swimming pool, massage treatments, Jacuzzi, sauna and full fitness center at this luxurious hotel in a spectacular mountain setting.
Hotel Copernicus
Kraków (1 night): This elegant Relais & Châteaux–member hotel in a beautifully restored Renaissance building offers a small swimming pool, fitness room, sauna and views of Wawel Castle.
Hungary, Slovakia & Poland Walking & Hiking Route Rating
Daily Mileage Options & Cumulative Elevation Gain
Day 1
Levels 1 to 2 - 2 Route Options Available
2, 6 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 2
Levels 1 to 2 - 2 Route Options Available
2, 7 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 3
Level 1 - 1 Route Option Available
3 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 4
Level 3 - 1 Route Option Available
8 miles
1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 5
Levels 1 to 2 - 2 Route Options Available
4, 9 miles
1000 - 2000 feet elevation gain
Day 6
Level 4 - 1 Route Option Available
6 hours
500 - 3000 feet elevation gain
Day 7
Level 2 - 1 Route Option Available
6 miles
500 - 1000 feet elevation gain
Day 8
Level 1 - 1 Route Option Available
2 hours
0 - 500 feet elevation gain
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