This action-packed family adventure to the Czech Republic, Poland and Slovakia will not disappoint! Enjoy exploring the wealth of castles, gorges and mountains on foot, by bike and on the water.
- See three countries in a week
- Discover the cobbled streets of Prague
- Explore the Tatras & Carpathian Mountains
- Go rafting through Dunajec Gorge
- Cycle through the Slovakian landscape
- Visit medieval castles on foot
Explore the cobbled streets of Prague before boarding an overnight train to the Carpathian Mountains of Slovakia. Here, you can enjoy beautiful mountain walks and bike rides. Learn about the medieval castles of Spis and Niedzica in Slovakia, then cycle to Kezmarok and raft through the stunning Dunajec Gorge. Your adventure concludes in Krakow, Poland, with optional excursions to the Wieliczka Salt Mine or Auschwitz.
Typical Itinerary
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Day 1: Fly to Prague
Travel to Prague and meet at the group hotel for a welcome and introduction meeting. The rest of the day is free to explore Prague or relax.
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Day 2: City tour, overnight train to Carpathians
Enjoy a tour of Prague’s highlights, including the 9th century Prague Castle, the iconic Gothic St Vitus’s Cathedral and the famous Charles Bridge. In the evening transfer to the train station to board an overnight train to the High Tatras Mountains in Slovakia.
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Day 3: Tatranksa Magistrala trail & Studeny Potok waterfalls
After arriving in Slovakia, transfer to your hotel in Tatranska Lomnica, from where you set off to hike the popular Tatranksa Magistrala trail. Walk through forest trails, overlooking villages and settlements, to the beautiful cascading waterfalls of Studeny Potok before a pleasant funicular ride back down to Smokovec.
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Day 4: Spis Castle, Levoca & cycle to Kezmarok
Visit the UNESCO World Heritage Spis Castle and enjoy a short guided tour exploring the lovely medieval town of Levoca. Then transfer to the heart of the Levoca Mountains and cycle down to Kezmarok, following the road used by the Czech and the Russian Red Army. Enjoy exploring Kezmarok and the castle before transferring back to your hotel.
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Day 5: Free day
Today is free at your leisure to relax or exploring the surrounding area. You can choose from walking, cycling, relaxing in thermal pools, taking a horse-drawn cart to mountain lakes and much more.
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Day 6: Rafting, cycling & Niedzica Castle
Transfer to the small village of Cerveny Klastor and begin your rafting adventure through Dunajec Gorge, meandering between the sheer mountainsides of the National Park and enjoying views that change from one minute to the next.
After lunch cycle back to Cerveny Klastor and transfer to Niedzica in Poland to visit Niedzica Castle, situated on a hill just upstream from the Dunajec River mouth. Then transfer to your hotel in Krakow.
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Day 7: Krakow & optional excursions
Today enjoy exploring Krakow, where the entire medieval Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage site. Wander along cobbled streets and visit the city’s many churches and squares. There will be optional visits to the fascinating underground world Wieliczka Salt Mines or Auschwitz concentration camp.
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Day 8: Fly back to the UK
Enjoy some more free time in Krakow before departing for your flight back to the UK.
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Days 8-10 : Optional Extension to Kraków
If you have the time, why not spend a few extra days exploring Kraków? There's plenty to do in this relaxed and charming city, and it's a great place to entertain the kids with lots of available excursions such as a cruise along the Vistula river, medieval salt mines and a visit to the historical site of Auschwitz. Contact us to find out more.
Duration and Guide Prices
- Age Guide: 8+
- Itinerary Type: Small Group Holiday Tailor-made can be arranged
When To Go
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What’s Included
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Activities
- City tour
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Rafting
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Accommodation
Medium grade hotels x 6 nights & overnight train x 1 night -
Meals
7 breakfasts
Tailored for You
A private departure or tailor-made holiday can also be arranged to suit your requirements. Contact our experts today.
Next Steps
Departures
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Our small group holidays require a minimum number of participants to operate. Most of our holidays are also available on a private basis or can be tailored to meet your requirements.
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| Year | Starts | Ends | Duration | Adult price, excluding flights, from | Child price, excluding flights, from | Duration | Adult price, including flights, from | Child price, including flights, from | Holiday Status | Options |
| 2026 | 23 May | 30 May | 8 days | Price on request | Price on request | 8 days | Price on request | Price on request | On Request** | Enquire |
| 2026 | 11 Jul | 18 Jul | 8 days | £1,295 | £1,195 | 8 days | £1,695 | £1,495 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 25 Jul | 1 Aug | 8 days | £1,295 | £1,195 | 8 days | £1,695 | £1,495 | Guaranteed* | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 8 Aug | 15 Aug | 8 days | £1,295 | £1,195 | 8 days | £1,695 | £1,495 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2026 | 22 Aug | 29 Aug | 8 days | £1,295 | £1,195 | 8 days | £1,695 | £1,495 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 10 Jul | 17 Jul | 8 days | £1,395 | £1,295 | 8 days | £1,795 | £1,595 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 24 Jul | 31 Jul | 8 days | £1,395 | £1,295 | 8 days | £1,795 | £1,595 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 31 Jul | 7 Aug | 8 days | £1,395 | £1,395 | 8 days | £1,795 | £1,595 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| 2027 | 14 Aug | 21 Aug | 8 days | £1,395 | £1,395 | 8 days | £1,795 | £1,595 | Available | Book or Enquire |
| * Guaranteed: this holiday is available to book and has reached a minimum number of participants, so is guaranteed to run. ** On Request: we may be able to offer places on this holiday, please contact us for further information. *** Fully Booked: if your preferred holiday is full we may be able to offer you a private departure or tailor a holiday to suit your requirements, please contact us for more details. | ||||||||||
For alternative dates, please contact us. We may be in the process of finalising further departures and are often able to tailor a holiday for you according to your own requirements.
Kindly note that we prepare our prices several months ahead of travel dates, and our flight-inclusive prices are provided as a general indication, based upon flight costs at the time of publication. Your quotation may vary, based upon the prices of flights (and the availability) at the time of your enquiry.
