๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ POLAND & SLOVAKIA

Morskie Oko, Poland - Poland & Slovakia itineraryIf you like hiking then you’re going to love this Poland & Slovakia itinerary, which is bookended with visits to the beautiful cities of Krakow and Bratislava. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.
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Luxury Krakow, Poland
1 โœˆTo Krakow(Book >) Dep: 08:40 Arr: 12:05 ๐ŸจQueen Boutique Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Explore the Old Town and massive Market Square, donโ€™t miss the Church of the Virgin Mary and Wawel Cathedral. Book a transfer to your hotel.
2 Two choices today: experience the fascinating salt mines or visit Auschwitz. Back in Krakow get to know the lively streets of the Jewish District (Kazimierz). A trumpeter plays every hour on the hour from the highest tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary.
3 ๐ŸšŒKrakow to Zakopane bus (Book >) Dep: 15:00 Arr: 17:15 ๐ŸจAries Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Spend a couple of hours in Krakow’s Royal Castle. In Zakopane soak up the buzz along Krupowki Street and the more sedate Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku. The small patterned blocks of smoked sheeps cheese (oscypek) on sale at stalls in Zakopane are perfect for taking on a hike.
4 ๐ŸšŒZakopane to Morskie Oko bus (Times >) Dep from: 07:40 ๐ŸจMorskie Oko Hut (Book >)
Take the bus to ลysa Polana and hike the 10km (uphill!) to Morskie Oko where you can leave your bags at the hut and explore the lakes. This map gives you an idea of walk times and effort, but buy a 1:150000 map too.
5 ๐ŸšถMorskie Oko to Murowaniec hike Dep: 08:00 Arr: 16:00 ๐ŸจHala Gฤ…siennicowa Hut (Book >)
A stupendous hike in the mountains today, through forests, over streams and with magnificent views throughout Accommodation in mountain huts isn’t luxurious but is popular – book ahead early.
6 ๐ŸšถMurowaniec to Zakopane hike
๐ŸšŒZakopane ul. Balzera Nosal to Tatranskรก Lomnica bus (Times >)
๐Ÿš„Tatranskรก Lomnica to Stary Smokovec train
๐Ÿš„Stary Smokovec to ล trbskรฉ Pleso train
(Book >)
Dep: 15:12
Dep: 16:34
Dep: 17:01
Arr: 16:27
Arr: 16:48
Arr: 17:42
๐ŸจKempinski Grand Tatras (Book >) All hotels >
Start the day with a lovely hike back to Zakopane. Enjoy a well-earned spa in your hotel. One of the best hotel spas I’ve seen so spend plenty of time here!
7 Easy walk along a wide track to Popradske Pleso lake. You can get lunch at the hotel beside the lake.
8 ๐Ÿšถล trbskรฉ Pleso to Zamkovskรฉho chata hike Hike takes about 7hrs ๐ŸจZamkovskรฉho chata (Book >)
Long day hike. Take the train to Vyลกnรฉ Hรกgy and walk up to Sliezsky dom where you can pick up the trail to Zamkovskรฉho chata. Mountain huts offer good value, plentiful meals saving you the effort of carrying too much food.
9 ๐ŸšถZamkovskรฉho chata to Tatranskรก Lomnica hike
๐Ÿš„Tatranskรก Lomnica to Poprad train
๐Ÿš„Poprad to Spiลกskรฉ Tomรกลกovce train
(Book >)
Dep: 15:35 Arr: 15:54 ๐ŸจKempinski Grand Tatras (Book >) All hotels >
You’ll end this morning’s walk at Stanica lanovky ล tart cable car station from where you can get a ride up to Lomnickรฝ ลกtรญt.
10 Embark on an adventure along the gorges, up the ladders and through the woods and meadows of Slovak Paradise National Park. It’s a 40 min drive to the national park.
11 ๐Ÿš„Spiลกskรฉ Tomรกลกovce to Poprad train
๐Ÿš„Poprad to Bratislava train
(Book >)
Dep: 11:04
Dep: 11:33
Arr: 11:26
Arr: 16:07
๐ŸจGrand River Park (Book >) All hotels >
ย Acquaint yourself with the winding streets of the Old Town where you’ll find former palaces and photogenic architecture. Book ahead to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Theatre.
12 Take part in a free walking tour which will take in the Blue Church, St Michael’s Tower, Hlavne Namestie, the old town hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Although free walking tours are free, don’t forget to tip at the end if you enjoyed your experience.
13 โœˆBratislava to Home (Book >) Dep: 21:10 Arr: 22:25 Connect this Poland and Slovakia itinerary with the Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Visit Bratislava castle for top views and pretty gardens. If time, take the bus to Hrad castle. Book a transfer to the airport.
Mid-range Slovak Paradise National Park
1 โœˆTo Krakow(Book >) Dep: 08:40 Arr: 12:05 ๐ŸจHotel Amadeus (Book >) All hotels >
Explore the Old Town and massive Market Square, donโ€™t miss the Church of the Virgin Mary and Wawel Cathedral. Trains depart every 30 mins from the airport, arriving at the city train station 20 mins later.
2 Two choices today: experience the fascinating salt mines or visit Auschwitz. Back in Krakow get to know the lively streets of the Jewish District (Kazimierz). A trumpeter plays every hour on the hour from the highest tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary.
3 ๐ŸšŒKrakow to Zakopane bus (Book >) Dep: 15:00 Arr: 17:15 ๐ŸจAparthotel Bellamonte (Book >) All hotels >
Spend a couple of hours in Krakow’s Royal Castle. In Zakopane soak up the buzz along Krupowki Street and the more sedate Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku. The small patterned blocks of smoked sheeps cheese (oscypek) on sale at stalls in Zakopane are perfect for taking on a hike.
4 ๐ŸšŒZakopane to Morskie Oko bus (Times >) Dep from: 07:40 ๐ŸจMorskie Oko Hut (Book >)
Take the bus to ลysa Polana and hike the 10km (uphill!) to Morskie Oko where you can leave your bags at the hut and explore the lakes. This map gives you an idea of walk times and effort, but buy a 1:150000 map too.
5 ๐ŸšถMorskie Oko to Murowaniec hike Dep: 08:00 Arr: 16:00 ๐ŸจHala Gฤ…siennicowa Hut (Book >)
A stupendous hike in the mountains today, through forests, over streams and with magnificent views throughout. Accommodation in mountain huts isn’t luxurious but is popular – book ahead early.
6 ๐ŸšถMurowaniec to Zakopane hike
๐ŸšŒZakopane ul. Balzera Nosal to Tatranskรก Lomnica bus (Times >)
๐Ÿš„Tatranskรก Lomnica to Stary Smokovec train
๐Ÿš„Stary Smokovec to ล trbskรฉ Pleso train
(Book >)
Dep: 15:12
Dep: 16:34
Dep: 17:01
Arr: 16:27
Arr: 16:48
Arr: 17:42
๐ŸจHotel Solisko (Book >) All hotels >
Start the day with a lovely hike back to Zakopane. Enjoy a well-earned spa in your hotel. The hotel is a short walk from the train station.
7 ๐Ÿšถล trbskรฉ Pleso to Popradske Pleso hike Hike takes about 1hr 30 ๐ŸจHotel Horsky (Book >)
Easy walk along a wide track to this basic but well-located lakeside hotel. Shop for food and drink for the hike in Strbske Pleso.
8 ๐ŸšถPopradske Pleso to Zamkovskรฉho chata hike Hike takes about 7hrs ๐ŸจZamkovskรฉho chata (Book >)
Long hike. The direct route is fairly precipitous and so you may wish to take the train to Vyลกnรฉ Hรกgy and walk up to Sliezsky dom where you can pick up the trail again to Zamkovskรฉho chata. Mountain huts offer good value, plentiful meals saving you the effort of carrying too much food.
9 ๐ŸšถZamkovskรฉho chata to Tatranskรก Lomnica hike
๐Ÿš„Tatranskรก Lomnica to Poprad train
๐Ÿš„Poprad to Spiลกskรฉ Tomรกลกovce train (Book >)
Dep: 15:35 Arr:
15:54
๐ŸจSoludus-Spiลกskรฝ ฤพudovรฝ dom (Book >)
You’ll end this morning’s walk at Stanica lanovky ล tart cable car station from where you can get a ride up to Lomnickรฝ ลกtรญt. It’s a 30 min walk along quiet roads to ฤŒingov.
10 Embark on an adventure along the gorges, up the ladders and through the woods and meadows of Slovak Paradise National Park. Get a map of the park from the ฤˆingov tourist office before you depart.
11 ๐Ÿš„Spiลกskรฉ Tomรกลกovce to Poprad train
๐Ÿš„Poprad to Bratislava train
(Book >)
Dep: 11:04
Dep: 11:33
Arr: 11:26
Arr: 16:07
๐ŸจMarrol’s Boutique Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Acquaint yourself with the winding streets of the Old Town where you’ll find former palaces and photogenic architecture. Before leaving on this Poland & Slovakia itinerary book ahead to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Theatre.
12 Take part in a free walking tour which will take in the Blue Church, St Michael’s Tower, Hlavne Namestie, the old town hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Although free walking tours are free, don’t forget to tip at the end if you enjoyed your experience.
13 โœˆBratislava to Home (Book >) Dep: 21:10 Arr: 22:25 Connect this Poland and Slovakia itinerary with the Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Visit Bratislava castle for top views and pretty gardens. If time, take the bus to Hrad castle.
Budget Bratislava, Slovakia
1 โœˆTo Krakow (Book >) Dep: 08:40 Arr: 12:05 ๐ŸจSecret Garden Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Explore the Old Town and massive Market Square, donโ€™t miss the Church of the Virgin Mary and Wawel Cathedral. Trains depart every 30 mins from the airport, arriving at the city train station 20 mins later.
2 Two choices today: experience the fascinating salt mines or visit Auschwitz. Back in Krakow get to know the lively streets of the Jewish District (Kazimierz). A trumpeter plays every hour on the hour from the highest tower of the Church of the Virgin Mary.
3 ๐ŸšŒKrakow to Zakopane bus (Book >) Dep: 15:00 Arr: 17:15 ๐ŸจGood Bye Lenin Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Spend a couple of hours in Krakow’s Royal Castle. In Zakopane soak up the buzz along Krupowki Street and the more sedate Cmentarz Zasluzonych na Peksowym Brzyzku. The small patterned blocks of smoked sheeps cheese (oscypek) on sale at stalls in Zakopane are perfect for taking on a hike.
4 ๐ŸšŒZakopane to Morskie Oko bus (Times >) Dep from: 07:40 ๐ŸจMorskie Oko Hut (Book >)
Take the bus to ลysa Polana and hike the 10km (uphill!) to Morskie Oko where you can leave your bags at the hut and explore the lakes. This map gives you an idea of walk times and effort, but buy a 1:150000 map too.
5 ๐ŸšถMorskie Oko to Murowaniec hike Dep: 08:00 Arr: 16:00 ๐ŸจHala Gฤ…siennicowa Hut (Book >)
A stupendous hike in the mountains today, through forests, over streams and with magnificent views throughout Accommodation in mountain huts isn’t luxurious but is popular – book ahead early.
6 ๐ŸšถMurowaniec to Zakopane hike
๐ŸšŒZakopane ul. Balzera Nosal to Tatranskรก Lomnica bus (Times >)
๐Ÿš„Tatranskรก Lomnica to Stary Smokovec train
๐Ÿš„Stary Smokovec to ล trbskรฉ Pleso train
(Book >)
Dep: 15:12
Dep: 16:34
Dep: 17:01
Arr: 16:27
Arr: 16:48
Arr: 17:42
๐Ÿจล trbskรฉ Pleso rental (Book >) All properties >
Start the day with a lovely hike back to Zakopane. Enjoy a well-earned spa in your hotel. The hotel is a short walk from the train station.
7 ๐Ÿšถล trbskรฉ Pleso to Popradske Pleso hike Hike takes about 1hr 30 ๐ŸจHotel Horsky (Book >)
Easy walk along a wide track to this basic but well-located lakeside hotel. Shop for food and drink for the hike in Strbske Pleso.
8 ๐ŸšถPopradske Pleso to Zamkovskรฉho chata hike Hike takes about 7hrs ๐ŸจZamkovskรฉho chata (Book >)
Long hike. The direct route is fairly precipitous and so you may wish to take the train to Vyลกnรฉ Hรกgy and walk up to Sliezsky dom where you can pick up the trail again to Zamkovskรฉho chata. Mountain huts offer good value, plentiful meals saving you the effort of carrying too much food.
9 ๐ŸšถZamkovskรฉho chata to Tatranskรก Lomnica hike
๐Ÿš„Tatranskรก Lomnica to Poprad train
๐Ÿš„Poprad to Spiลกskรฉ Tomรกลกovce train (Book>)
Dep: 15:35 Arr:
15:54
๐ŸจSoludus-Spiลกskรฝ ฤพudovรฝ dom (Book >)
You’ll end this morning’s walk at Stanica lanovky ล tart cable car station from where you can get a ride up to Lomnickรฝ ลกtรญt. It’s a 30 min walk along quiet roads to ฤŒingov.
10 Embark on an adventure along the gorges, up the ladders and through the woods and meadows of Slovak Paradise National Park. Get a map of the park from the ฤˆingov tourist office before you depart.
11 ๐Ÿš„Spiลกskรฉ Tomรกลกovce to Poprad train
๐Ÿš„Poprad to Bratislava train
(Book >)
Dep: 11:04
Dep: 11:33
Arr: 11:26
Arr: 16:07
๐ŸจCHORS Like a hotel (Book >) All hostels >
Acquaint yourself with the winding streets of the Old Town where you’ll find former palaces and photogenic architecture. Book ahead to see the Slovak Philharmonic Orchestra at the National Theatre.
12 Take part in a free walking tour which will take in the Blue Church, St Michael’s Tower, Hlavne Namestie, the old town hall and St. Martin’s Cathedral. Although free walking tours are free, don’t forget to tip at the end if you enjoyed your experience.
13 โœˆBratislava to Home (Book >) Dep: 21:10 Arr: 22:25 Connect this Poland and Slovakia itinerary with the Hungary, Romania and Bulgaria itinerary
Visit Bratislava castle for top views and pretty gardens. If time, take the bus to Hrad castle.

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฉ SOUTHERN FRANCE & ANDORRA

Carcassonne - France & Andorra itineraryI’ve packed a lot in to this France & Andorra itinerary, which takes in the best of Aude, Occitanie, the Pyrรฉnรฉes-Orientales, Andorra and even a slice of Catalonia. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.
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Luxury Toulouse, France
1 โœˆTo Toulouse (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Evening ๐ŸจPullman Toulouse Center (Book >) All hotels >
Recommended flight times are for those wanting to depart after work.
2 Couvent des Jacbons is a magnificent place to visit. Take in the city’s beautiful squares and visit Pont Neuf during the day and see it lit up at night. Pre-book a transfer from the airport.
3 ๐ŸšŒToulouse to Andorra La Vella bus (Book >) Dep: 10:30 Arr: 14:15 ๐ŸจAndorra Park Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Contrast the sedate Old Town (take a tour of Casa de la Vall) with the shopping buzz of Meritxell Avenue. VAT is incredibly low in Andorra so leave space if you want to stock up!
4 ๐ŸšŒAndorra La Vella to Soldeu bus (Bus L3) Dep: Every 20 mins Arr: 25 mins later ๐ŸจSport Hotel Hermitage & Spa (Book >) All hotels >
Head for the hills opposite your hotel – this is excellent hiking and biking country. Your hotel has one of the best spas we’ve seen – perfect for resting weary legs.
5 Dedicate today to a long hike/bike up Vall d’Incles to the Estany Primer de Juclar lake and beyond to the French border if you have the energy. Take plenty of food and water as there isn’t anywhere to resupply along the route.
6 ๐ŸšŒSoldeu to Andorra La Vella bus
๐ŸšŒAndorra La Vella to La Seu dโ€™Urgell bus (Book >)
๐ŸšŒLa Seu dโ€™Urgell to Puigcerdร  bus(Book >)
Dep: Any time
Dep: 15:00
Dep: 15:54
Arr: 25 mins later
Arr: 15:33
Arr: 16:52
๐ŸจVilla Paulita (Book >) All hotels >
Climb to the top of Puigcerda bell tower then stroll around the lake at sunset. The Tourist Office in the bell tower can tell you if the Yellow Train is running.
7 ๐ŸšŒBourg Madame to Font Romeu bus (Times >)
๐Ÿš„Font Romeu to Villefranche train (Book >)
๐Ÿš„Villefranche to Perpignan (Book >)
Dep: 15:46

Dep: 16:51

Dep: 18:45

Arr: 16:18

Arr: 18:27

Arr: 19:33

๐ŸจMas Latour Lavail (Book >) All hotels >
The Tet Valley is today’s star, best seen from the train or bus. If you take the bus and arrive early into Perpignan then enjoy its Old Town and nearby beaches. If the Yellow Train isn’t running then you can travel from Bourg Madame to Perpignan for โ‚ฌ1 on local bus.
8 ๐Ÿš„Perpignan to Narbonne train
(Book >)
๐Ÿš„Narbonne to Carcassonne train (Book >)
Dep: 13:17

Dep: 16:32

Arr: 14:03

Arr: 17:02

๐ŸจHotel de la Cite (Book >) All hotels >
Narbonne’s cathedral is spectacular – don’t miss it, along with the canal and section of the Roman Via Domitia. Walk across the Via Domitia for excellent views of the citadel.
9 Spend at least 2 hours exploring the ramparts and Chรขteau Comtal, soak up the atmosphere in a cafรฉ within the walls. Top quality produce can be bought from the Place Carnot market on Tue, Thu and Sat.
10 โœˆCarcassonne to home (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Evening Connect this Southern France and Andorra itinerary with the France itinerary or Andalucia itinerary
Visit the ‘new’ part of the city and walk along Canal du Midi.
Mid-range Andorra
1 โœˆTo Toulouse (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Evening ๐ŸจNovotel Airport (Book >) All hotels >
Recommended flight times are for those wanting to depart after work.
2 Couvent des Jacbons is a magnificent place to visit. Take in the city’s beautiful squares and visit Pont Neuf during the day and see it lit up at night. Pre-book a transfer from the airport.
3 ๐ŸšŒToulouse to Andorra La Vella bus (Book >) Dep: 10:30 Arr: 14:15 ๐ŸจNH Hesperia (Book >) All hotels >
Contrast the sedate Old Town (take a tour of Casa de la Vall) with the shopping buzz of Meritxell Avenue. VAT is incredibly low in Andorra so leave space if you want to stock up!
4 ๐ŸšŒAndorra La Vella to Soldeu (Bus L3) bus Dep: Every 20 mins Arr: 25 mins later ๐ŸจSport Hotel Village (Book >) All hotels >
Head for the hills opposite your hotel – this is excellent hiking and biking country. Your hotel gives you access to the spa across the road – perfect for resting weary legs.
5 Dedicate today to a long hike/bike up Vall d’Incles to the Estany Primer de Juclar lake and beyond to the French border if you have the energy. Take plenty of food and water as there isn’t anywhere to resupply along the route.
6 ๐ŸšŒSoldeu to Andorra La Vella bus
๐ŸšŒAndorra La Vella to La Seu dโ€™Urgell bus (Book >)
๐ŸšŒLa Seu dโ€™Urgell to Puigcerdร  bus (Book >)
Dep: Any time
Dep: 15:00
Dep: 15:54
Arr: 25 mins later
Arr: 15:33
Arr: 16:52
๐ŸจVilla Paulita (Book >) All hotels >
Climb to the top of Puigcerda bell tower then stroll around the lake at sunset. The Tourist Office in the bell tower can tell you if the Yellow Train is running.
7 ๐ŸšŒBourg Madame to Font Romeu bus(Times >)
๐Ÿš„Font Romeu to Villefranche train (Book >)
๐Ÿš„Villefranche to Perpignan train (Book >)
Dep: 15:46

Dep: 16:51

Dep: 18:45

Arr: 16:18

Arr: 18:27

Arr: 19:33

๐ŸจCampanile Perpignan Centre (Book >) All hotels >
The Tet Valley is today’s star, best seen from the train or bus. If you take the bus and arrive early into Perpignan then enjoy its Old Town and nearby beaches. If the Yellow Train isn’t running then you can travel from Bourg Madame to Perpignan for โ‚ฌ1 on local bus.
8 ๐Ÿš„Perpignan to Narbonne train
(Book >)
๐Ÿš„Narbonne to Carcassonne train (Book >)
Dep: 13:17

Dep: 16:32

Arr: 14:03

Arr: 17:02

๐ŸจHotel des Trois Couronnes (Book >) All hotels >
Narbonne’s cathedral is spectacular – don’t miss it, along with the canal and section of the Roman Via Domitia. We’ve picked this hotel for its view of the Citadel, if you want to stay in the action then Hotel de la Cite is a luxury option, or Hotel Le Donjon for a smaller budget.
9 Spend at least 2 hours exploring the ramparts and Chรขteau Comtal, soak up the atmosphere in a cafรฉ within the walls. Top quality produce can be bought from the Place Carnot market on Tue, Thu and Sat.
10 โœˆCarcassonne to home (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Evening Connect this Southern France and Andorra itinerary with the France itinerary or Andalucia itinerary
Visit the ‘new’ part of the city and walk along Canal du Midi.
Budget Narbonne, France
1 โœˆTo Toulouse (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Evening ๐ŸจLa Petite Auberge de Saint-Serninย  (Book >) All hostels >
Recommended flight times are for those wanting to depart after work.
2 Couvent des Jacbons is a magnificent place to visit. Take in the city’s beautiful squares and visit Pont Neuf during the day and see it lit up at night. Pre-book a transfer from the airport.
3 ๐ŸšŒToulouse to Andorra La Vella bus (Book >) Dep: 10:30 Arr: 14:15 ๐ŸจHรดtel Font del Marge (Book >) All hostels >
Contrast the sedate Old Town (take a tour of Casa de la Vall) with the shopping buzz of Meritxell Avenue. VAT is incredibly low in Andorra so leave space if you want to stock up!
4 ๐ŸšŒAndorra La Vella to Soldeu bus (Bus L3) Dep: Every 20 mins Arr: 25 mins later ๐ŸจHotel Galanthus & Spa (Book >) All hotels >
Head for the hills opposite your hotel – this is excellent hiking and biking country. Bikes can be hired from the gondola lift building.
5 Dedicate today to a long hike/bike up Vall d’Incles to the Estany Primer de Juclar lake and beyond to the French border if you have the energy. Take plenty of food and water as there isn’t anywhere to resupply along the route.
6 ๐ŸšŒSoldeu to Andorra La Vella bus
๐ŸšŒAndorra La Vella to La Seu dโ€™Urgell bus (Book >)
๐ŸšŒLa Seu dโ€™Urgell to Puigcerdร  bus (Book >)
Dep: Any time
Dep: 15:00
Dep: 15:54
Arr: 25 mins later
Arr: 15:33
Arr: 16:52
๐ŸจHotel Parada (Book >) All hotels >
Climb to the top of Puigcerda bell tower then stroll around the lake at sunset. The Tourist Office in the bell tower can tell you if the Yellow Train is running.
7 ๐ŸšŒBourg Madame to Font Romeu bus (Times >)
๐Ÿš„Font Romeu to Villefranche train (Book >)
๐Ÿš„Villefranche to Perpignan train (Book >)
Dep: 15:46

Dep: 16:51

Dep: 18:45

Arr: 16:18

Arr: 18:27

Arr: 19:33

๐ŸจMyperpignan (Book >) All hostels >
The Tet Valley is today’s star, best seen from the train or bus. If you take the bus and arrive early into Perpignan then enjoy its Old Town and nearby beaches. If the Yellow Train isn’t running then you can travel from Bourg Madame to Perpignan for โ‚ฌ1 on local bus.
8 ๐Ÿš„Perpignan to Narbonne train
(Book >)
๐Ÿš„Narbonne to Carcassonne train (Book >)
Dep: 13:17

Dep: 16:32

Arr: 14:03

Arr: 17:02

๐ŸจMillett Guesthouse (Book >) All hostels >
Narbonne’s cathedral is spectacular – don’t miss it, along with the canal and section of the Roman Via Domitia. If you’d like to pay a little more to stay in the citadel then we can recommend Hotel Le Donjon.
9 Spend at least 2 hours exploring the ramparts and Chรขteau Comtal, soak up the atmosphere in a cafรฉ within the walls. Top quality produce can be bought from the Place Carnot market on Tue, Thu and Sat.
10 โœˆCarcassonne to home (Book >) Dep: Afternoon Arr: Evening Connect this Southern France and Andorra itinerary with the France itinerary or Andalucia itinerary
Visit the ‘new’ part of the city and walk along Canal du Midi.

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช AUSTRIA & MUNICH

Tyrol - Austria & Munich itineraryIdyllic Tyrolean scenery and picture-perfect cities, all packed into 9 days. Click for Luxury, Mid-range or Budget.
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Luxury Austria mountains
1 โœˆTo Innsbruck
(Book >)
Dep: Morning Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจBest Western Plus Hotel Goldener Adler (Book >) All hotels >
Walk to the Aldstadt and admire the sparkling Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) before visiting the Hofkirche then Dom zu St. Jakob. Look out for the information boards dotted around the Old Town, which provide useful snippets of history.
2 Take bus J or tram 6 to Igls then either hike (it’ll take a few hours) or cable car up to Patscherkofel where a number of easy trails await (our favourite is the Zirbenweg Trail). There is a good value restaurant at Patscherkofel – no need to carry up your own food.
3-5 ๐Ÿš„Innsbruck Hbf to Jenbach train
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๐Ÿš„Jenbach to Mayrhofen train
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Dep: 09:14

Dep: 09:34

Arr: 09:29

Arr: 10:27

๐ŸจElisabeth Hotel Premium Private Retreat (Book >) All hotels >
Two and a half days to hike the many spectacular trails around Mayrhofen. Favourites include the trail up to Rastkogel from the Penkenbahn and the unmissable trek up to Berliner Hut (and beyond). Buses run from Mayrhofen to Ginzling from 06:40 Mon-Sat. From Ginzling you can start your hike to Berliner Hut.
6 ๐Ÿš„Mayrhofen to Jenbach train
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๐Ÿš„ Jenbach to Salzburg train
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Dep: 08:15

Dep: 09:31

Arr: 09:06

Arr: 11:00

๐ŸจHotel Sacher (Book >) All hotels >
Get to know the Baroque streets of Salzburg. Ask your concierge to book tickets tonight or tomorrow night for the Schlosskonzerte Mirabell.
7 ๐ŸšŒSalzburg to Munich bus
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Dep: 17:30 Arr: 19:45 ๐ŸจThe Charles Hotel (Book >) All hotels >
Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and the DomQuartier in Salzburg. If you have time, extend your trip with a visit to Vienna.
8 Look out for the guides wearing white and blue in Marienplatz and join them for a free walking tour of the city. Climb St Peter’s Bell Tower for excellent views. Many of Munich’s museums are free (or heavily discounted) to visit on Sundays.
9 โœˆMunich to Home (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Evening Connect this Austria and Munich itinerary with the France, Italy, Poland & Slovakia, Switzerland or Germany itinerary >
Book a transfer to the airport.
Mid-range Austria cows
1 โœˆTo Innsbruck
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Dep: Morning Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจBest Western Plus Hotel Goldener Adler (Book >) All hotels >
Walk to the Aldstadt and admire the sparkling Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) before visiting the Hofkirche then Dom zu St. Jakob. Look out for the information boards dotted around the Old Town, which provide useful snippets of history.
2 Take bus J or tram 6 to Igls then either hike (it’ll take a few hours) or cable car up to Patscherkofel where a number of easy trails await (our favourite is the Zirbenweg Trail). There is a good value restaurant at Patscherkofel – no need to carry up your own food.
3-5 ๐Ÿš„Innsbruck Hbf to Jenbach train
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๐Ÿš„Jenbach to Mayrhofen train
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Dep: 09:14

Dep: 09:34

Arr: 09:29

Arr: 10:27

๐ŸจElisabeth Hotel Premium Private Retreat (Book >) All hotels >
Two and a half days to hike the many spectacular trails around Mayrhofen. Favourites include the trail up to Rastkogel from the Penkenbahn and the unmissable trek up to Berliner Hut (and beyond). Buses run from Mayrhofen to Ginzling from 06:40 Mon-Sat. From Ginzling you can start your hike to Berliner Hut.
6 ๐Ÿš„Mayrhofen to Jenbach train
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๐Ÿš„ Jenbach to Salzburg train
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Dep: 08:15

Dep: 09:31

Arr: 09:06

Arr: 11:00

๐ŸจVilla Carlton (Book >) All hotels >
Get to know the Baroque streets of Salzburg. One of the best views of the city is from Kapuzinerberg Park.
7 ๐ŸšŒSalzburg to Munich bus
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Dep: 17:30 Arr: 19:45 ๐ŸจAloft (Book >) All hotels >
Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and the DomQuartier in Salzburg. Billa supermarkets sell decent – and cheaper – alternatives to the Mozart chocolates (Mozartkugeln).
8 Look out for the guides wearing white and blue in Marienplatz and join them for a free walking tour of the city. Climb St Peter’s Bell Tower for excellent views. Many of Munich’s museums are free (or heavily discounted) to visit on Sundays.
9 โœˆMunich to Home (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Evening Connect this Austria and Munich itinerary with the France, Italy, Poland & Slovakia, Switzerland or Germany itinerary >
Stroll around the English Garden and watch the surfers at the Eisbach Wave.
Budget Munich
1 โœˆTo Innsbruck
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Dep: Morning Arr: Afternoon ๐ŸจMontagu Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Walk to the Aldstadt and admire the sparkling Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl) before stepping in t the Hofkirche then Dom zu St. Jakob. Look out for the information boards dotted around the Old Town, which provide useful snippets of history.
2 Take bus J or tram 6 to Igls then either hike (it’ll take a few hours) or cable car up to Patscherkofel where a number of easy trails await (our favourite is the Zirbenweg Trail). There is a good value restaurant at Patscherkofel – no need to carry up your own food.
3-5 ๐Ÿš„Innsbruck Hbf to Jenbach train
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๐Ÿš„Jenbach to Mayrhofen train
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Dep: 09:14

Dep: 09:34

Arr: 09:29

Arr: 10:27

๐ŸจMayrhofen chalet (Book >) All rentals >
Two and a half days to hike the many spectacular trails around Mayrhofen. Favourites include the trail up to Rastkogel from the Penkenbahn and the unmissable trek up to Berliner Hut (and beyond). Buses run from Mayrhofen to Ginzling from 06:40 Mon-Sat. From Ginzling you can start your hike to Berliner Hut.
6 ๐Ÿš„Mayrhofen to Jenbach train
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๐Ÿš„ Jenbach to Salzburg train
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Dep: 08:15

Dep: 09:31

Arr: 09:06

Arr: 11:00

๐ŸจYoHo – International Youth Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Get to know the Baroque streets of Salzburg. Ask your concierge to book tickets tonight or tomorrow night for the Schlosskonzerte Mirabell.
7 ๐ŸšŒSalzburg to Munich bus
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Dep: 17:30 Arr: 19:45 ๐ŸจWombats City Hostel (Book >) All hostels >
Visit Hohensalzburg Fortress and the DomQuartier in Salzburg. If you have time, extend your trip with a visit to Vienna.
8 Look out for the guides wearing white and blue in Marienplatz and join them for a free walking tour of the city. Climb St Peter’s Bell Tower for excellent views. Many of Munich’s museums are free (or heavily discounted) to visit on Sundays.
9 โœˆMunich to Home (Book >) Dep: Evening Arr: Evening Connect this Austria and Munich itinerary with the France, Italy, Poland & Slovakia, Switzerland or Germany itinerary >
Stroll around the English Garden and watch the surfers at the Eisbach Wave.