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Journey through Austria, Slovakia and Poland and discover a world where architectural grandeur and fairytale cities belie a war-torn past<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"featured_media":74146,"menu_order":192,"template":"","thumbnail_video":null,"checkout_hero_banner":null,"acf":[],"template_id":"na","duration":8,"trip_limit":8,"img_header":"https:\/\/sandbox.flashpack.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/10\/CEAfeatured-2-1120x620.jpg","continent":"Europe","country":"Slovakia","countries":["Austria","Poland","Slovakia"],"prices_between":{"gbp":{"min":"\u00a32369","max":"\u00a32419"},"eur":{"min":"\u20ac2789","max":"\u20ac2859"},"usd":{"min":"$3194","max":"$3269"},"cad":{"min":"$4379","max":"$4479"},"aud":{"min":"$4349","max":"$4459"},"nzd":{"min":"$4849","max":"$4959"},"hkd":{"min":"$23809","max":"$24889"},"aed":{"min":"DH11179","max":"DH11419"}},"about":"

This is your opportunity to relive both the splendor and drama of Central Europe\u2019s incredible past.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Your eight-day adventure begins in Vienna and ends in Krakow \u2013 two beautiful, Austro-Hungarian cities that capture the Central European character perfectly. In that time you’ll enter a nuclear war bunker, meet world-famous stallions at Vienna’s Spanish Riding School, discover architectural beauty in some of Europe’s oldest cities, as well as delve into their dramatic pasts.<\/p>\n

Cafe-lined streets and vibrant markets are to be expected here, as are unique tastes \u2013 such as local honey mead in Bratislava and Soviet-style cuisine in Krakow \u2013 natural mountain beauty (which you\u2019ll uncover in the Low Tatras) and, as always with Flash Pack, a touch of the unexpected.<\/p>\n","highlights":[],"lang":"us","trip_type":[{"term_id":9074,"name":"City Breaks","slug":"city-breaks","term_group":0,"term_taxonomy_id":9074,"taxonomy":"style","description":"The places you\u2019ll visit on a Flash Pack city break are varied, colorful and unique. As you\u2019d expect, Europe reigns in this department. Find your next city adventure here.","parent":0,"count":26,"filter":"raw","term_order":"0"}],"hidden":true,"seasons":["spring","summer","autumn","winter"],"scenery":["city"],"activities":["cooking_class","hiking","local_culture","tasting"],"activity_level":["moderate"],"key_locations":"Vienna, Bratislava, Be\u0161e\u0148ov\u00e1 Hot Springs, Low Tatras National Park, Krakow, Auschwitz, Danube","itinerary":[{"local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-snapshot":"Arrival in Vienna Airport (VIE)","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-header":"Arrive in Majestic Vienna","local-trip-detailed-itinerary-day-text":"

Welcome to Vienna, the majestic former capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire and an architectural marvel. Whatever time you land there\u2019ll be a private transfer to collect you from the airport and whisk you through the city to your four-star hotel in a quiet corner of the Floridsdorf district. Later, meet your fellow travelers and guide at the hotel, then you\u2019re off into the Old Town where you\u2019ll enjoy a welcome drink and your first Viennese meal.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Arrive in Majestic Vienna","text":"

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This morning, you\u2019ll explore Vienna on a relaxed walking tour. The city\u2019s architecture is a sight to savor, from Art Nouveau facades to Baroque cathedrals. You\u2019ll then meet the world-famous stallions at the Spanish Riding School, an opulent setting for a unique experience. Then, onwards to your afternoon cooking class with a local chef. Learn how to make Vienna\u2019s signature dishes, from apfelstrudel to wienerschnitzel. In the evening, you\u2019ll have the chance to enjoy a Viennese opera or relax in the hotel sauna. We\u2019ll leave it up to you.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"A world-famous riding school and a Viennese cooking class","text":"

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Today, you\u2019re off to Bratislava, the capital of Slovakia. Check into your new hotel, then you\u2019ll get your first taste of your new city on a walking tour of the Old Town. Sample some traditional mead (a local specialty made of honey wine) and admire picturesque views of the Danube from the vantage point of Bratislava Castle. This evening, you\u2019ll enjoy an exclusive beer tasting at one of the city\u2019s breweries.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Castles and cuisine in Bratislava ","text":"

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You\u2019ll journey onwards to Be\u0161e\u0148ov\u00e1 today, a Slovak village famous for its natural hot springs. After a three-and-a-half-hour drive, check-in at your holistic spa hotel in the heart of the Liptov region. Make a beeline for the hotel\u2019s sauna, soak up the goodness of the region\u2019s hot springs in the hotel\u2019s private thermal pool, or book yourself in for a massage. Later, join your Flashpackers for a dinner and another chance to sample more Slovak cuisine, this time with a healthy and holistic twist, at the hotel\u2019s restaurant.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Unwind in the hot springs of Besenova","text":"

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Today it’s on to Low Tatras National Park, where your group will embark on a hike in the Low Tatras Mountains. Situated in the valley between two rivers (the Vah and the Hron), these picturesque mountains are home to dense green forests, caves and waterfalls, and offer beautiful views over the neighboring High Tatras. Back at the hotel, you\u2019ll have all afternoon to relax in the thermal springs and saunas.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Hike the Low Tatras Mountains","text":"

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Today you\u2019ll drive 170 kilometers across the border to Krak\u00f3w, Poland. The entire drive will take three hours, but you\u2019ll stop en-route in Oswiecimia, to visit the Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum. A somber yet vital historic landmark, the memorial is made up of two parts, Auschwitz I and Auschwitz II-Birkenau, which together formed the largest of the German Nazi concentration camps during World War II. A chance to learn and reflect upon the tragedy and horrors that occurred during the genocide, you\u2019ll visit the 13 remaining prison blocks that now serve as the museum and memorial. Afterward, it\u2019s onwards to Krak\u00f3w. After checking in at your hotel, take a wander around your new city home.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"War history and a journey to KRAK\u00d3W","text":"

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Today is all about immersing yourself in Krakow\u2019s history. You\u2019ll start in the Old Town, a medieval area and a UNESCO world heritage site. Then, you\u2019ll visit the Nowa Huta District. A concrete neighborhood built on Soviet architectural ideals, this was constructed with the intention of being a model communist city. Conjure the past as you delve into a nuclear bunker for a communist-style cold buffet lunch (paired with vodka, naturally). You\u2019ll then cruise through the neighborhood in an old-school Eastern Bloc Trabant to complete the Soviet experience. Follow this up with an exclusive vodka tasting, before enjoying a closing feast at a traditional Polish restaurant.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"UNESCO Old Town and a communist past","text":"

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On your final day, it will be up to you to make your own way to the airport \u2013 your guide will be on hand to help you arrange a transfer. If you would like to combine this trip with one of our other European adventures, you can find the full list of trips here<\/a>, from Sicily to Croatia.<\/p>\n","campaign_id":"","trip_highlight":false,"trip_highlight_strapline":"","quote":{"text":"","author":"","authorSocialUrl":"","date":null},"header":"Your European adventure, complete","text":"

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