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Pre-Danube river cruise tour
From Krakow’s timeless streets to the Danube’s evening lights, this pre tour sets the perfect pace before your Danube River Cruise, combining iconic highlights with fresh mountain air.
This itinerary connects Poland, Slovakia, and Hungary in a smooth, well paced route. Start in Krakow with its historic Old Town and key cultural sites, add one of Europe’s most famous underground wonders in Wieliczka, then continue south toward the Tatra region for fresh mountain scenery and authentic highland atmosphere. In Slovakia, the program adds distinctive heritage with UNESCO listed town Banská Štiavnica, before finishing in Budapest with guided highlights and embarkation for a Danube river cruise.
You will love:
- A three country route Poland, Slovakia and Hungary with easy logistics
- Krakow and Budapest guided highlights
- Wieliczka Salt Mine and cultural landmarks in Krakow
- Tatra mountain scenery with a scenic stop in Ždiar
- UNESCO Banská Štiavnica as a unique Slovak heritage addition
- Seamless finish in Budapest with Danube cruise embarkation
Itinerary
Day 1, Krakow airport – Krakow (L, D)
- Krakow orientation bus city tour
- 1,5 hour Krakow walking city tour
Day 2, Krakow – Wieliczka – Krakow(B, D)
- Schindler ́s factory museum
- Wieliczka salt mine
- Dinner in Jewish area with Klezmer music
Day 3, Krakow – Zakopane – High Tatras(B, L, D)
- Zakopane orientation walking city tour
- Photo-stop with lunch in picturesque village Zdiar
Day 4, High Tatras – Banska Stiavnica – Budapest (B,L,D)
- Scenic drive through High Tatras, free time to walk about Strbske pleso/ Strbske tarn
- Lunch in local-style restaurant with presentation of local music instruments
- Banska Stiavnica – UNESCO town – walking city tour with falconry presentation
Day 5, Krakow – Zakopane – High Tatras(B, L, D)
- Zakopane orientation walking city tour
- Photo-stop with lunch in picturesque village Zdiar
Day 6, High Tatras – Banska Stiavnica – Budapest (B,L,D)
- Scenic drive through High Tatras, free time to walk about Strbske pleso/ Strbske tarn
- Lunch in local-style restaurant with presentation of local music instruments
- Banska Stiavnica – UNESCO town – walking city tour with falconry presentation
Day 7, Budapest (B, L)
- Budapest city tour – BUDA side incl. entrance to Fisherman ́s Bastion
- Budapest city tour – PEST side incl. visit of Great market hall
- Embarkment to your ship at Danube river