Eastern Trekker - Prague
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Eastern Trekker is a complete Eastern European travel network designed for independent travellers. Tours from Prague to Budapest and Split in Croatia.
Our discovery tours have been imaginatively designed with the help of locals. We'll get you amongst the best scenic, adventurous, and cultural highlights the East's got to offer. Our tours are all about unlocking the secrets of places that you have only ever heard of - Slovenia, Hungary, Bosnia, Croatia, Serbia & Montenegro. We'll unravel their histories and their cultures both past and present to bring Europe's backyard closer to you than ever before.
Rhapsody Trek 7 Day
Prague to Budapest - Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia and Hungary. A classic Eastern European experience. Great cities and off the beaten track gems.
[Full Itinerary] [Route Map]
Day 1: Prague - Kutna Hora - Olomouc
After breakfast we drive across the Czech Republic we reach UNESCO listed Kutna Hora, where you'll discover the famous church made from human bones! After lunch we travel to the Moravian capital Olomouc. It s a pre-touristy hidden gem, a university town of pubs, churches, castles, no tourists and amazingly cheap prices. Tonight is the aeroplane party, a great chance to really get to know your guide and fellow travellers.
Day 2: Olomouc - Auschwitz - Krakow
Today we visit Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp, an eerie experience. We have set up a guided tour of both Auschwitz and Birkenau camps for you. We like to take our time here, it is important to learn about such places as we believe that learning is understanding. We then head on to Krakow and your first evening in this Polish Gem of a city. Our guide will escort you on a memorable night out in Krakow.
Day 3: Krakow
We start the day with a bike tour covering the complete Schindler's list and the beauty of Krakow; the castle district, the Jewish quarter, its bustling markets, the historic old town of course with a local guide. They are really great at bringing the city to life, there's so much to see before an afternoon at leisure and an evening meal of Polish specialties and cracking nightlife.
Day 4: Krakow - Zakopane
After breakfast in Krakow we then drive to the stunning Tatra Mountains for some alpine revelry in Zakopane. A hike to the top of Eastern Europe awaits or just kick back in the village touring all the sights. You will certainly get a kick out of the homes that were built with one tree! In the evening we like to immerse you in the traditions of Zakopane in one of the many traditional taverns.
Day 5: Zakopane - Budapest
After a hearty breakfast, it's on to Budapest, with a stop in the mountains of the Donovally area, Slovakia, for a picnic lunch. Budapest, the party capital of the east lays waiting, so what better way to familiarise you with this great city, than with a night out eating and clubbing Budapest style.
Day 6: Budapest
Enjoy a free day in buzzing Budapest. Go caving under Budapest, or stroll the regal castle district. Maybe an evening thermal bath or a spot of good retail therapy along the many, Paris styled boulevards of this fascinating city. Our guide will set you up with all the good info to make the most of your free day.
Day 7: Budapest
Tour finishes after breakfast.
Departure Point: Hotel Plus Prague. 7.00am for pre-departure breakfast

- Duration: 7 days / 6 nights
- Departs: Prague, Fridays (April to October)
- Accommodation: Included, hostel multi-share
Price Includes:
- 6 nights accommodation (hostel multi-share)
- 7 breakfasts
- Bike tour of Krakow
- Walking tour of Olomouc
- Auschwitz and Birkenau guided tours
- Orientation walk of Budapest
- All transport with Guide
Classic Rhapsody Trek 9 Day
Prague to Split - Czech Republic, Poland, Slovakia, Hungary and Croatia. Immerse yourself in the culture and history of the Eastern European heartlands.
[Full Itinerary] [Route Map]
Day 1: Prague - Kutna Hora - Olomouc
After breakfast we drive across the Czech Republic we reach UNESCO listed Kutna Hora, where you'll discover the famous church made from human bones! After lunch we travel to the Moravian capital Olomouc. It s a pre-touristy hidden gem, a university town of pubs, churches, castles, no tourists and amazingly cheap prices. Tonight is the aeroplane party, a great chance to really get to know your guide and fellow travellers.
Day 2: Olomouc - Auschwitz - Krakow
Today we visit Auschwitz, the Nazi death camp, an eerie experience. We have set up a guided tour of both Auschwitz and Birkenau camps for you. We like to take our time here, it is important to learn about such places as we believe that learning is understanding. We then head on to Krakow and your first evening in this Polish Gem of a city. Our guide will escort you on a memorable night out in Krakow.
Day 3: Krakow
We start the day with a bike tour covering the complete Schindler's list and the beauty of Krakow; the castle district, the Jewish quarter, its bustling markets, the historic old town of course with a local guide. They are really great at bringing the city to life, there's so much to see before an afternoon at leisure and an evening meal of Polish specialties and cracking nightlife.
Day 4: Krakow - Zakopane
After breakfast in Krakow we then drive to the stunning Tatra Mountains for some alpine revelry in Zakopane. A hike to the top of Eastern Europe awaits or just kick back in the village touring all the sights. You will certainly get a kick out of the homes that were built with one tree! In the evening we like to immerse you in the traditions of Zakopane in one of the many traditional taverns.
Day 5: Zakopane - Budapest
After a hearty breakfast, it's on to Budapest, with a stop in the mountains of the Donovally area, Slovakia, for a picnic lunch. Budapest, the party capital of the east lays waiting, so what better way to familiarise you with this great city, than with a night out eating and clubbing Budapest style.
Day 6: Budapest
Enjoy a free day in buzzing Budapest. Go caving under Budapest, or stroll the regal castle district. Maybe an evening thermal bath or a spot of good retail therapy along the many, Paris styled boulevards of this fascinating city. Our guide will set you up with all the good info to make the most of your free day.
Day 7: Budapest - Plitvice
We head south out of Budapest onto the UNESCO listed Plitvice National Park, via Lake Balaton, where we will stop for a swim. Its then on to the Balkan open air war museum, which is stunningly real in its appraisal of the Balkan war of the early 90s. We arrive into the national park at sunset ready for dinner in the middle of this aqua wonderland. Accommodation is in bungalows in the national park so you will wake up to amazing scenery and clean crisp fresh air.
Day 8: Plitvice - Split
We are the first in the park in the morning which means you get to wander through this amazing aqua wonderland before the crowds descend. The cascading waterfalls and aqua green lakes will leave you ready for the Croatian coast. We spend the whole morning in the national park and then set off on a memorable drive to the Croatian coast and a night out in the cosmopolitan town of Split.
Day 9: Split
You are free to travel on. Please don't forget our One Way Sail Croatia or the Balkan Trek. Both depart Split on Saturday.
Departure Point: Hotel Plus Prague. 7.00am for pre-departure breakfast

- Duration: 9 days / 8 nights
- Departs: Prague, Fridays (May to September)
- Accommodation: Included, hostel multi-share
Price Includes:
- 8 nights accommodation (multi-share : 4 hostel, 1 bungalow, 2 hotel, 1 pension)
- 8 breakfasts
- Bike tour of Krakow
- Walking tour of Olomouc
- Auschwitz and Birkenau guided tours
- Orientation walks of Budapest and Split
- All transport with Guide
Prices and Departures
RT7: Rhapsody Trek 7 Day
Fridays (April to October)
Tour Starts: 7.00am, Hotel Plus, Prague
Tour Finishes: 9.00am Budapest
There is a £20.00 supplement for departures in July and August.
| 02 April 2010-22 October 2010 | Ticket Price |
| Standard | £419.00 |
| Student (ISIC/ISE card) | £399.00 |
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7.00am Hotel Plus, Prague, Czech Republic

Prices and Departures
CR9: Classic Rhapsody Trek 9 Day
Fridays (May to September)
Tour Starts: 7.00am, Hotel Plus, Prague
Tour Finishes: 9.00am Split
There is a £20.00 supplement for departures in July and August.
| 07 May 2010-24 September 2010 | Ticket Price |
| Standard | £509.00 |
| Student (ISIC/ISE card) | £489.00 |
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7.00am Hotel Plus, Prague, Czech Republic

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