Eastern Europe: Krakow to Budapest (Plus)
10 days, 2 cities | From $2,159 before flights | Estimated biweekly payments as low as $79
Which trip style is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For social butterflies who thrive on meeting other people.
Plus: Stay with just one other person in 3 or 4-star hotels. Perfect for couples or anyone who enjoys recharging in their own space.
Why go?
Oh, you want medieval charm? How about historic sites, flavorful cuisine, and electric nightlife? Yeah, we figured. Escape to Krakow and Budapest for the Eastern Europe trip you’ve been daydreaming of.
What you'll get
- Round-trip flights & airport transfers (or book ’em yourself)
- 8 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 8 breakfasts
- 3 dinners
- Expert Tour Director
- 24/7 support
- Insider tours of Krakow and Budapest
Picture yourself
- Descending into Poland’s otherworldly Wieliczka Salt Mine
- Munching on pierogies, goulash, and other hearty foods
- Wandering through idyllic streets in Slovakia
- Learning about World War II where much of it unfolded
- Bar hopping through Budapest’s eclectic watering holes
Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Hop aboard your overnight flight and let it sink in…you’re going to Poland! Sit back, relax, and start thinking about all the pierogis you’re about to eat.
Day 2: Arrive in Krakow
Welcome to Krakow, Poland, a true gem of Eastern Europe. It’s a blend of modern and historic with so much to do—the perfect jumping off point for your adventure.
- Meet an EF representative and fellow travelers as they arrive at the airport.
- Transfer to your hotel to check in and check out your room.
- Get acquainted with Krakow on a brief walk with your Tour Director.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your group at an authentic local spot.
Chat with a Trip Expert!
1-800-766-2645
Monday–Thursday, 9am–7pm ET
Friday, 9am–5:30pm ET
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
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Reviews
Overall rating based on 4 traveler ratings
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Between history and beautiful sights, this trip offers something for everyone. There’s a great balance between structured and scheduled activities and free time to explore on your own. I absolutely loved this trip and highly recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing, yet...
Krakow and Budapest are beautiful and have so much to offer. Also Karlo is a great tour guide and so communicative! Don’t sleep on his list of recommendations, there are some top notch places on there. However, this is a new trip and it definitely needs some tweaks. There is way...
When I told people I was going to Poland and Hungary, they were like what were you going to do?? There was so much too do. I went for new years and had a great time in Hungary spending it with other solo travelers. Our tour guide Karlo was amazing. I definitely would go back to...
Select trip date
| Date | Trip type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | ||
| Essential | $1,749, $150 off $1,899 | |
$2,159 | ||
| 2026 | ||
| Essential | $1,889 | |
$2,259 | ||
| Essential | $1,869 | |
| Essential | $1,799 | |
$2,339 | ||
| Essential | $1,799 | |
$2,209 | ||
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