The beautiful cities of Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Krakow as well as splendid mountain scenery of the Tatra Mountains

City lovers can feast themselves on four of Europe's finest and most historical places; Prague, Vienna, Budapest and Krakow. For those who prefer a more intimate atmosphere, the quaint and beautifully-situated Czech town of Cesky Krumlov, the wonderful walled Slovakian town of Levoca, and the artists' favourite Hungarian hideaway at Szentendre will not disappoint. The landscape is also spectacular, with the dramatic Tatra Mountains and beautiful parks and scenery of Moravia. These act as a stunning backdrop to palaces and castles, as well as providing an opportunity for some lovely gentle walks.

Itinerary:

Day 1 Start Prague. 2 Full day with guided sightseeing and free time. 3 Morning visit to the village of Holasovice, a World Heritage Site, en route to quaint town of Cesky Krumlov. 4 Visit Telc; continue to wonderful city of Vienna. 5 Full day sightseeing and free time; optional evening music concert. 6 Transfer to Budapest, capital of Hungary, stopping in medieaval village of Sopron en route. 7 Guided sightseeing including artists' colony of Szentendre; evening optional boat cruise along the Danube. 8 Transfer to Eger; visit cave complex and local wine tasting. 9 Drive to Levoca in Slovakia; afternoon visit Spis Castle then to Zakopane in the Polish Tatras. 10 Morning cable car ride to Kasprowy Wierch (1978m), walk back through beautiful Gasiencowa Valley; free afternoon. 11 Free morning in Zakopane; transfer to Krakow. 12 Morning city tour of Poland's finest mediaeval city, visiting Old Market, Mariacki Church, and Jewish quarter; afternoon free or optional visit to the famous Wieliczka salt mine. 13 Free day; optional visit to Auschwitz. 14 End Krakow.

Mode of travel: Travel by private air-conditioned bus and cable car.
Group size: Min. 10, max. 20, plus leader.
Accommodation: 13 nights hotels and pensions.
Food: All breakfasts included.
Optional Single Supplement: from $460.00
Trip Reference: AVU
Reverse Itinerary: trips that run in reverse are specified with an "R" in the dates and prices table below.