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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

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

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

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

Day 1: Split - Pag

We depart Split for the short drive to the island paradise of Pag. After check in it's off to the beach, or for a spot of wine and cheese tasting. The beach parties are huge here on Pag!

Day 2: Pag - Ljubljana - Bled

Bled One of Europe's most magnificent drives, from the Croatian coast to the Alps. We'll stop and enjoy Ljubljana then on to Bled. Stretch the legs with a row out to the church perched on a island and ring the bell for luck.

Day 3: Bled

Stock up on a hearty breakfast as this day is full of cool activities in the magnificent Slovenian Alps. We recommend the Emerald River day trip where you will swim, raft, canyon and adventure you way through the Slovenian Alps.

Day 4: Bled - Salzburg

An alpine festival! Sheer touring pleasure with Alps, castles and great music en route before arriving in the world heritage city of Salzburg and a visit to the Monastery of Beer.

Day 5: Salzburg

Free day in Salzburg. Why not take the Sound of Music or the ice caves tour or kick back in this city famous for its Baroque architecture. Dinner and schnapps tasting at a local distillery in the evening.

Day 6: Salzburg - Prague

The last day takes us to the Bohemian capital Prague, and includes a stop in Cesky Krumlov for lunch.

Day 7: Prague

Tour finishes after breakfast.

Departure Point: Split Hostel, Split. 9.00am

Price Includes:

• 6 nights accommodation (hostel accommodation)
• 6 breakfasts
• Wine and cheese tasting on Pag
• Orientation Walk of Ljubljana
• Orientation walk of Salzburg
• Night walk of Prague
• All transport and Guide

Day 1: Split - Mostar

We leave Split and drive along the Croatian coast stopping for a mid morning swim and brunch. A great chance to get to know your local guide before heading into Bosnia and magnificent Mostar. We set off on a fantastic evening walking tour which will set the tone for the rest of the week. Dinner is spent in the old town.

Day 2: Mostar

Mostar is at its best on Sundays, with the scent of freshly baked bread wafting through the centre. This is a day to cherish drinking Bosnian coffee by the Neretva River, you must visit the Mosques of Mostar. In the morning before the crowd's descend, we will journey you out to Blagai a spiritual centre for the Bosnian Kings.

Day 3: Mostar - Neretva River delta - Sarajevo

After breakfast we head toward Sarajevo, enroute we'll stop at the magnificent Neretva River delta where you can opt for a rafting adventure through the Neretva river delta. Entering Sarajevo is special and in the evening as the Mosques wail, dinner is taken in the famous old town.

Day 4: Sarajevo

We dedicate this day to Sarajevo. You will experience Sarajevo with our local guide, drinking coffee, chatting with the locals and sightseeing, but mostly learning about the events that have made this city one of Europe's most interesting. Lunch of Cevapcic amongst the locals, before embarking on some of the best shopping in Europe. Hand Made shoes are the speciality here. This is an inspiring day that will bring you all together. In the evening we'll introduce you to some live music at the city Pub.

Day 5: Sarajevo - Kotor

A great drive to Europe's newest country - Monténégro. Our first stop is at the Sutjeska national park, the last remaining primeval rainforest in Europe before arriving in Kotor and an orientation walking tour of this magnificent town. You'll see all the old blue stone churches and narrow city streets before a sunset swim and dinner. We will acquaint you with the history of Montenegro and its part in the Balkan mix with the smell of the coast and the warmth of southern Europe.

Day 6: Kotor - Sveti Stefan - Budva

We Spend the day exploring Montenegro and its amazing jewels such as the island town of Sveti Stefan (views only as it is privately owne) Budva and all the palaces and market squares, taking time out, most importantl to relax on the fine sandy beaches. An evening meal awaits in buzzing Kotor after a big day out in Montenegro.

Day 7: Kotor - Dubrovnk

We leave Kotor and Montenegro and start off on the short drive to the Jewel of the Adriatic Dubrovnik. Our guide will orientate you around this magnificent walled town before some free time to swim and explore. As a last evening special you will love the outdoor dining along the marble streets, living the Balkan highlife. Don't forget you can link into the One Way sail the next day in Dubrovnik and sail to Split.

Day 8: Dubrovnik

Tour finishes after breakfast.

Departure Point: Split Hostel, Split. 9.00am

Price Includes:

• 7 nights accommodation (hotel multi-share)
• 7 breakfasts
• Mostar walking tour
• Sarajevo walking tour
• Kotor walking tour
• All transport and Guide

Day 1: Cluj - Sighisoara - Brasov

Head to the stunning UNESCO listed town of Sighisoara - Dracula's birthplace. Wander through the magnificent old town and see the medieval fortress, before visiting one of the best preserved villages in Transylvania

Day 2: Brasov

We will discover Brasov in the morning before visiting Prejmer, the most impressive fortified churches in Romania. Free time in the afternoon to explore Brasov

Day 3: Brasov

Transylvania's big day out. Day trip to Peles Palace, Transylvania's most famous palatial landmark, then onto visit the castle of Count Dracula

Day 4: Brasov - Sibiu

Enjoy a late breakfast and a morning of relaxation before driving to Sibiu to enjoy a walking tour and then a Transylvanian home made dinner and home stay

Day 5: Sibiu - Racatau Valley

Visit the glass blowing workshops of Sibiel before we drive to Racatau Valley where you'll meet the locals. Overnight in our mountain lodge

Day 6: Racatau Valley - Cluj

Head back to Cluj, via the Turda gorge, for some last minute shopping and an evening meal in the capital

Day 7: Cluj

Tour finishes after breakfast

Departure Point: Retro Hostel, Cluj. 8.00am

Price Includes:

• 6 nights accommodation (hostel multi-share)
• 6 breakfasts
• 2 traditional evening meals
• Walking tour Cluj
• Walking tour Sighisoara
• Walking tour Brasov
• Day trip to Bran Castle and Peles Palace
• All transport and Guide

Price does not include:

• Lunch and evening meals