Viola Family: Bespoke Florence to Krakow

We thrilled to begin the process of finding the exact balance of travel for your family. Our concept is to provide you with a hybrid experience that encompasses Florence, Prague and Krakow. We think you will get the most out of the European experience especially as a family.

Dates: July 1st arrival in Florence through July 11th departure via Krakow (this means you would depart the States on the evening of June 30th)

Cost per person based on double occupancy: $4899

Arrivals in Florence

Arrive at the Florence Airport where we will meet you to begin your adventure. We’ll spend the first three nights in style at Hotel Pendini. Our home base will offer us the perfect location to easily see Florence’s most iconic sites including the Duomo, the Uffizi Gallery, The Accedemmia, The central Market and the Ponte Vecchio. We’ll mix those must sees with a few lesser-known stops to use our time efficiently.

Florence cityscape with red-tiled rooftops and the large cathedral dome at sunset
The iconic Florence cityscape glows warmly at sunset with its famous cathedral dome.

Transitioning North via Salzburg

We’ll start making our way north by private transfer. North through Italy and over the border through Austria, We’ll find ourselves in gorgeous Salzburg on Day 4. We’ll enjoy the evening in the historic city center with a stop at the castle on the hill and plenty of time to enjoy the pedestrian downtown area.

We’ll continue north on Day 5 as we cross yet another border and find ourselves in Southern Poland where the Tatra Mountains await. This gorgeous area of Poland is anchored by the resort town of Zakopane and does not disappoint!

Both days have morning transfer hours and projected arrivals in the next location in time for a late lunch and relaxing evening. While our last transition morning will have us rafting down the Dunejec River before visiting and paying our respects at Auschwitz Birkenau. We’ll arrive in Krakow on the evening of Day 6.

Hohensalzburg Fortress on a hill overlooking Salzburg city with church domes and river reflections at sunset
The Hohensalzburg Fortress and Salzburg city skyline glow warmly at sunset, reflected in the river below.

Krakow Comfort

It’s been a few epic days of private transfer and travel, as we make our way into the most incredible secret Europe has: stunning Krakow. Here, we’ll settle in for the remainder of our journey where we will enjoy amazing food, architecture, art and dive into some of the most important- and devastating- history as we tour Schindler’s Factory and take in iconic Wawel Hill (the local castle). We’ll check in with DaVinci, learn about Pope John Paul II’s connection to the area, visit the Jewish district of Kazimierz, and try our hand at making pierogi! Krakow, known as the Florence of the North, is the perfect end to your trip as it balances the beginning and the end so very well. (Our hotel in Krakow.)

Aerial view of Krakow Old Town with Wawel Castle, Market Square, and Vistula River at sunset
Sunset view over Krakow’s Old Town with Wawel Castle and Market Square

Departures

Your just a 30 minute private transfer to the airport from the centrally located hotel we’ve selected. We know that you’ll be hesitant to leave but as you leave just a little piece of your heart here in Poland, we know you’ll be back soon!

Prebooked Activities on the excursion:

  • Uffizi and Accademmia Galleries (tours guided by Alexandra) and full access to all of Florence’s over 85 venues to visit at your leisure
  • Florence Central Market food tasting
  • Walking tour of Florence including Duomo with optional dome climb
  • Hohensalzburg Castle in Salzburg
  • Rafting in Zakopane
  • Private tour of Auschwitz-Birkenau
  • Czartoryski Palace
  • Private tour of area churches and sites including Kazimierz
  • Food tasting of Polish food
  • Pierogi making class
  • Wawel Hill access
  • Private tour of Schindler’s Factory
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What’s Included

BREAKFAST AT OUR HOTELS AND DINNERS IN UNIQUE LOCATIONS DAILY.

BALANCE BETWEEN SCHEDULED EXPERIENCES AND UNSCHEDULED TIME TO EXPLORE FURTHER OR RELAX AS YOU CHOOSE.

ENJOY UNSCHEDULED TIME ANY WAY YOU PLEASE.

ALL ATTRACTION TICKETS AND PASSES FOR EXPERIENCES AND GUIDED TOURS AND ALWAYS WITH LOCAL EXPERTS.

ALL TRANSPORTATION INCLUDING AIRPORT TRANSFERS UPON ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE.

EFFICIENT TRAVEL TIME BY BASING OUR TRAVEL NEEDS WITH A MIX OF PRIVATE TRANSFER, TRAIN, AND PUBLIC TRANSPORT.

OPPORTUNITIES TO PLAN ANY OPTIONAL OR “ON YOUR OWN TIME” WITH EITHER TOUR MANAGER TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR EXPERIENCE.

A DEDICATED OPPORTUNITY TO REFRESH YOUR BAGS ONE TO TWO TIMES DURING OUR TRAVELS.

Our Commitment:

As we get to know you, we will be able to find those little corners of Greece that delight and enchant. From magical vistas, fabled artworks, and storied neighborhoods, we’ll share with you those little things that make Portugal’s amazing cities the experience of a lifetime.