Walk through the corridors of the past on this 7-day escorted tour! Have a glimpse Budapest's many iconic sites such as the Parliament, the Royal Palace and Matthias Church, admire Krakow's exquisite Gothic, Baroque, and Renaissance-style edifices and be delighted by the colourful tenement houses and the unique atmosphere in Warsaw.
7 days - from $2,570
ITINERARY HIGHLIGHTS
- Sightseeing tours of main attractions in Budapest, Krakow and Warsaw
- Maximum 36 passengers
- Gaze at most beautiful panorama of Budapest from Fisherman’s Bastion
- Admire the brick gothic church of St. Mary with its impressive interiors
- Experience Old Town Warsaw, a jewel in the Polish capital's crown
DAY 1 Budapest
Welcome to Budapest! Upon arrival, you will be met at the airport and transferred to your hotel. The balance of the day is at leisure so you can either relax or begin exploring this illustrious capital, bisected by the Danube River, on your own. This evening, enjoy a Welcome Dinner and meet your fellow travellers and Tour Manager at your hotel.
Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Dinner
DAY 2 Budapest
Embark on a guided tour to explore all the main attractions of this stylish cosmopolitan city. You will see the Parliament, followed by 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 further the city once called the "Queen of the Danube".
Stay at: Hotel Radisson Blu (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 3 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. On your arrival, you may start your venture to the "Royal Capital City" of Krakow, known primarily for its grand historic architecture and cultural leadership.
Stay at: Hotel Radisson Red (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 4 Krakow
Start your day with a sightseeing tour that begins with a visit to Wawel Hill, a viewing of the Royal Castle and visiting the Royal Cathedral. Continue to the Old Town where you will see the Main Market Square, Renaissance Cloth Hall, and St. Mary’s Church. The afternoon is free to go for a stroll, browse through the shops, sample some “sernik” a traditional Polish cake or simply relax.
Stay at: Hotel Radisson Red (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 5 Krakow - Warsaw
Depart Krakow for the historic city centre of Warsaw with a visit to Auschwitz Birkenau enroute. Auschwitz concentration camp was a complex of over 40 concentration and extermination camps operated by Nazi Germany in occupied Poland during World War II and the Holocaust. Late afternoon arrival in Warsaw with time at leisure before tonight's dinner.
Stay at: Hotel Mercure Centrum (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast and dinner
DAY 6 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, 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. After your tour, the remainder of the day is yours for shopping, stroll through the city, relax in one of the many parks or cafes, or join an optional Chopin concert in the late afternoon.
Stay at: Hotel Mercure Centrum (4 star) or similar
Meals included: Breakfast
DAY 7 Warsaw
Your Crossing the Iron Curtain tour concludes after breakfast with a shared departure airport transfer.
Meals included: Breakfast
- 4 star hotel accommodation
- Professional English-speaking tour manager
- Touring by modern air-conditioned coach
- Shared arrival and departure transfers
- Sightseeing tours with whisper technology headset
- Entrance fees for selected attractions
- Luggage handling
- Service charges and hotel taxes
- 6 breakfasts
- 2 dinners
Guided tours of:
- Budapest
- Krakow
- Warsaw
Entrance fees:
- Royal Cathedral
- St. Mary’s Church
- Auschwitz-Birkenau
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Twin/Double Single | ||
| 10 Apr 2025 | $2,650 $3,630 | |
| 8 May 2025 | $2,750 $3,740 | |
| 5 Jun 2025 | $2,660 $3,640 | |
| 24 Jul 2025 | $2,570 $3,560 | |
| 21 Aug 2025 | $2,570 $3,560 | |
| 4 Sep 2025 | $2,660 $3,640 | |
| 25 Sep 2025 | $2,660 $3,640 | |
| 16 Oct 2025 | $2,660 $3,640 | |
| Price per adult in Australian Dollars (AUD) |
