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Budapest

Image: Parliament Building at night. Highlights – Places to see and do in and around Budapest, Hungary with three full days of explorations.  Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Four Nights Description Budapest is the capital of Hungary and is a city of stunning contrasts.  Budapest is actually two cities that are divided …

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Prague

Image: Prague’s Old Town Square. Highlights – What to see and do in Prague, Czech Republic if you have a day.   Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Prague, the capital of the Czech Republic, is a city rich in history and architectural splendor. Tourists are drawn to Prague because of …

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Český Krumlov

Image: Český Krumlov taken from the park near the Church of St. Vitus. Highlights – How to see the medieval town of Český Krumlov in the South Bohemian Region of the Czech Republic.   Time of Visit:  August 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Český Krumlov is a fairy-tale medieval town.  The town underwent unbelievable …

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Sromowce Wyżne

Image: The village of Sromowce Wyżne with the shrouded Tatras Mountains in the background. Highlights – Sromowce Wyżne is a village in South Central Poland that was a great find for us. Virtually unknown but offers a lot in terms of culture, history and outdoor activities. Time of Visit: July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three …

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Zakopane

image: Morskie Oko. Highlights – Zakapane is the winter capital of Poland but is a great summer destination for outdoor activities especially in the High Tatras Mountains. Time of Visit: July 2025 Duration of Visit: Four Nights Description  The town of Zakopane in Southern Poland is billed as the country’s winter capital. Indeed, the area …

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High Tatras

Image: Popradské pleso and the mountain chalets. Highlights – Two wonderful but moderate day hikes in the High Tatras Mountains of Slovakia.   Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Six Nights Description The High Tatras Mountains span approximately 27 kilometers from West to East and approximately 15 kilometers in width.  The mountain range is …

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Orava Castle

Image: Orava Castle. Highlights – Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and well preserved castles.  Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Orava Castle (Oravský hrad) is one of Slovakia’s most iconic and majestic castles.  It is located in the quaint village of Oravský Podzámok located in the …

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Súľov Rocks

Image: Rock formations at Súľov Castle ruins. Highlights – Súľovské Skaly or Súľov Rocks is a great day hiking destination in Northern Slovakia about a couple of hours by train from the capital city of Bratislava. Time of Visit:  July 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description The Súľov Rocks are a nationally protected nature …

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Amazing Vilnius

Image: View of Old Town Vilnius from Gerdiminas Castle. Highlights – Vilnius is promoted by the city as the G-spot of Europe, meaning you may not know where it is but once you are there, expect to have an amazing time.  It is one of many highly underrated cities in Europe.   Time of Visit:  July …

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