Engaging Discoveries… for our World Travelers- Enjoy our distinctive combination of these three splendid cities and the flexibility and personal touch of our privately-guided services.
Delight in the countryside of Hungary, Slovakia and Poland on a scenic drive to Cracow and then fly to Prague… thoughtful planning for a better, more convenient vacation.
Step out from your hotel to savor more of these cities at your own pace… All our hotels are handpicked for terrific, city-center locations!
3 UNESCO World Heritage Sites #WHS#
This trip is available with professional, bi-lingual guides fluent in their own local dialect plus a variety of other languages like Spanish, Italian, Chinese and many others.

HOTEL INFORMATION:
Mercure KoronaHotel Class: First Class
Centrally located at the city center of Budapest, minutes from the Danube and opposite the National Museum, the Mercure Korona also provides easy access to the nearby Cinema and Entertainment/Theater districts. An indoor heated pool, massage spa, sauna, solarium, 2 snack bars, and 1 restaurant encourage guests to take time to explore the hotel property. The 420 guest rooms provide further amenities, including AC, safe deposit box, mini-bar, satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet access, hairdryer, and 24-hour room service.
K + K Hotel OperaHotel Class: Superior First Class
The K+K Hotel Opera is located near the pedestrian shopping area ‘Vaci Utca” as well as many other local attractions. Guest rooms have minibar, air-conditioning, satellite TV, radio, and telephone. Additional amenities include bar, sauna, gymnasium, and massage.
Sofitel BudapestHotel Class: Deluxe
On the banks of the Danube, the Sofitel Budapest Hotel offers a view of the Chain Bridge and the Royal Castle. The 350 rooms of the hotel are well equipped with air-conditioning, radio, telephone, satellite TV, minibar, and internet. Additional hotel facilities include the fitness center, indoor heated pool, massage, sauna, solarium, casino, and various restaurants. Guests can also escape into Budapest and enjoy local culture and cuisine.
Hotel AndelsHotel Class: First Class
The hotel is situated in the historical Market Square and Cracow’s newest shopping centre and within walking distance of theatres, museums, Wawel Castle, the Old Market Square and the Jewish Quarter of Kazimierz. The 159 guest rooms include satellite television, high speed internet access and in-room safe. Onsite is a restaurant featuring Polish specialties, bar, fitness center, sauna and massage.
Novotel Krakow CentrumHotel Class: First Class
This stylish hotel is located opposite the Royal Wawel Castle in the center of Cracow, and is within walking distance of the old city. Guests are offered a variety of amenities, including an indoor heated swimming pool, sauna, Jacuzzi, beauty salon, massage spa, and gym facility. Meals can be enjoyed at the hotel’s poolside restaurant, serving Polish and international specialties, or the snack bar. The 198 rooms are appointed with AC, safe deposit box, mini-bar, satellite TV, Wi-Fi internet access, vanity mirror, hairdryer, and 24-hour room service.
Sheraton Krakow HotelHotel Class: Deluxe
Situated near Wawel Castle on the banks of the Wisla River, the Sheraton Krakow Hotel is just a short way from Zygmunt Bell, Wawel Cathedral, the National Museum, Main Market Square, and the shopping district. A glass-roofed atrium, indoor swimming pool, 24-hour fitness facility, sauna, 2 restaurants, and a café/vodka bar offer numerous activities in which guests may indulge. The 232 airy guest rooms feature a number of amenities for your comfort, including AC, cable TV, coffee/tea maker, vanity mirror, hairdryer, internet access, mini-bar, and “Sweet Sleeper” bed.
Moevenpick HotelHotel Class: First Class
The Movenpick Hotel complex is provocatively perched on a hillside surrounded by woodland, and comprises two separate hotels
connected by a cable car: the Movenpick hotel situated at the base of Smichov Hill and the Movenpick Executive Wing at the top
of the hill. The hotel is situated on the left bank of the Vltava River, opposite the famous Bertramka Villa (Mozart Museum),
in Prague's 5th district. Bordering Prague's historic center and surrounded by the lush Mrazovka Park. Movenpick Hotel has
comfortable, yet elegant style, with fresh, colorful rooms that include mini-bar, direct dial telephone and color TV with
remote control. Guests can use the complete health and fitness center, sauna and steam bath, massage and solarium. . Sip
cocktails in the Tower Lounge and get a breath-taking view of the city in this fourth floor bar or dine in the Movenpick
Restaurant, which offers international and Czech cuisine.
K + K CentralHotel Class: Superior First Class
Dating from 1900, the K+K Central’s location in the heart of the historical center of
Prague is convenient to Powder Tower and the Old Town Square. The hotel offers 127
air-conditioned guestrooms equipped with flat-screen televisions, high-speed internet
access, and telephone. Guests have access to the fitness center and sauna, as well as
two onsite restaurants. This superior first class hotel is one of the best locations in Prague.
Mandarin OrientalHotel Class: Luxury
Mandarin Oriental, Prague is a carefully restored monastery with roots dating back to the 14th Century. Surrounded by the quiet cobbled streets of Mala Strana, just beneath Prague Castle, the 99 guest rooms offer magicla views across the city's ancient spires and red rooftops. Each room includes television, high speed internet access, safe deposity box, mini-bar, air conditioning and room service. The property also provides a restaurant and bar, full-service spa, and fitness center.
Day 1 - Welcome to Budapest, Hungary!Check in to your choice of hotel, carefully selected for service, ambience and a terrific location.
Day 2 - Explore BudapestOn your privately-guided tour through Budapest#WHS# you’ll visit the Central Market, see the Opera House, Heroes’ Square and Chain Bridge, and then tour the historic Buda side including the Citadel atop Gellert Hill, Fishermen’s Bastion, and the Coronation Church. Meals B
Day 3 - Budapest as you wishStep out from your city center hotel to enjoy more of the city at your own pace. Meals B
Day 4 - Drive through Slovakia to Cracow, PolandYour private car and driver will take you through the lovely countryside to Cracow, where you check in to your city-center hotel. Meals B
Day 5 - Explore CracowToday’s private tour reveals the architectural riches of medieval Cracow#WHS#. You’ll see the 16th century Wawel Royal Castle, admire the Wit Stwosz altar in St. Mary’s Church and explore the cobbled streets of Old Town, the Main Market Square and the Renaissance-era Cloth Hall. Meals B
Day 6 - At leisure in CracowEnjoy this day at leisure to discover more of Cracow at your own pace. Meals B
Day 7 - Fly to Prague, Czech RepublicThis morning, your private car and driver await to escort you to the airport for your flight to Prague#WHS#, one of Europe’s most beautiful cities. Upon arrival, you’ll be warmly greeted and escorted by chauffeured car to your choice of hotel. Meals B
Day 8 - PragueJoin your private guide to visit the Hradcany Castle, Royal Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral and the Loretto Church. You will also explore the Old Town Square with its famous Astronomical Clock. The rest of your time is free to enjoy this great city. Meals B
Day 9 - Enjoy Prague as you wish!Enjoy a day at leisure to venture forth at your own pace. Your hotel’s central location makes it easy to shop, explore and dine on your own. Meals B
Day 10 - Depart PragueYour journey with us ends after breakfast. Meals B
World Traveler 2% Cash Discount
If you make payment by check, money order or electronic cash withdrawal and pay-in-full for your General Tours trip within 7 days of making your reservation, we'll discount the entire cost of your trip by 2%.
Your entire balance must be paid by personal check, travel agency check, money order or authorized electronic debit withdrawal (ACH) from a checking account to qualify; and your payment must be received by General Tours not later than seven (7) days from the date of your reservation to qualify. We recommend using a traceable overnight delivery method. If your check or electronic debit is returned from your bank for any reason, your reservation will no longer qualify for the 2% cash discount; a $25 processing fee will be added to your account balance; and all future payments will need to be made by credit card or certified funds.
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