Hotels and pensions

The accommodations selected for this adventure are a mix of three- and four-star hotels and a pension, each chosen for comfort and convenience. Listed below are the properties we usually use on this trip.

Prague: Hotel Lunik (nights 1-2)



On a quiet street in the Královské Vinohrady district, this traditional family hotel is just a few minutes’ stroll from the historic city centre. There’s free wifi (and a computer corner should you need it), plus the hotel lobby sells Nespresso coffee and cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks.

Cesky Krumlov: Penzion Prelat (night 3)



Stay just a moment’s walk from a bend in the Vltava River and the historic centre of Cesky Krumlov with a night at Penzion Prelat. The historic, red-roofed building has been revamped with care taken to preserve its original charms, including antique furniture and wood-beamed ceilings in many of the rooms. There’s also a social area with a bar, where the group can gather and discuss their adventures.

Mikulov: Hotel Galant (night 4)



Kick back at this four-star in the centre of town. For a small entrance fee, there’s a wellness centre with an indoor pool for a quick dip, plus an open roof terrace with two whirlpools, deckchairs and views over the Mikulov landmarks. It also has two Finnish saunas, plus a small infrared sauna. Elsewhere, there’s a restaurant serving selected local wines and the hotel’s own homemade beer.

Bratislava: Hotel Bluebell (nights 5-6)



Offering comfortable rooms, the Hotel Bluebell is the ideal place to sink into for a couple of nights. It’s just a 10-minute walk to the centre of Bratislava, while each room comes with tea- and coffee-making facilities should you wish to simply relax.

Budapest: Hotel Andrassy (night 7)



In the capital of Hungary, we typically stay in Hotel Andrassy, a modern hotel in the city centre. Rooms are traditional and unfussy and have private bathrooms with a massage shower. You'll dine in the the Andrássy garden restaurant for breakfast.

All breakfasts are included.

The cuisines of Central Europe possess many similarities yet retain their own gastronomic traditions. Hearty soups, noodles, dumplings made from wheat or potato, and meat dishes consisting of pork, beef and game are regional staples. You will also find a large variety of sausages and vegetables featuring prominently in many dishes. Dairy products, including cheeses and creams, are heavily used here too.

Breakfasts are usually continental with a choice of eggs
Lunch is the main meal of the day in Central Europe; we usually stop en route for a hot lunch at a restaurant or cafe
Desserts are plentiful and varied with each country having unique sweets and cakes
Czech beer is renowned for its quality and taste, while many of the countries visited on the trip also offer good wines and local spirits

Vegetarians and other dietary requirements can be catered for, but there may not be the same variety as you have at home. Please advise us upon booking.

The leader will accompany the group to a restaurant each evening but will provide recommendations if you wish to explore separately.

— Long trousers (pants)
— Waterproof jacket
— A couple of warm layers
— Sunscreen
— Refillable water bottle
— Sandals
— Overnight bag to use in Cesky Krumlov to carry necessary belongings for the night from the bus to the hotel.

— Take a guided tour of the beautiful Old Town in Prague
— Explore the cobbled streets and quaint squares of Cesky Krumlov
— Visit the magnificent Lednice Chateau estate, a Unesco-listed masterpiece
— Sip local wines in a vineyard in Skalica
— Soak up the majestic landmarks of Vienna on a guided tour
— Cap the adventure with an evening cruise down the Danube

Key information
Start hotel: Hotel Lunik, Londýnská 609/50, 120 00 Praha 2-Vinohrady
Phone: +420 224 253 974
Airport: Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)

Getting to the start hotel
The start hotel is approximately 40 minutes’ drive from the airport. Your options for this journey are:

Take an Exodus transfer?

Exodus provides one group arrival transfer from the airport, which is timed to coincide with the arrival of a chosen flight from London, UK. You may join this transfer at no extra cost, provided you can be at the airport before the transfer leaves. Speak to your sales representative for the group arrival transfer times or to arrange a private transfer.

Make your own way?

You can reach the start hotel relatively easily using taxis or public transport. You can catch the 119 bus to Dejvická Metro Station and take Line A to Námestí Míru. Hotel Lunik is about a two-minute walk away. Alternatively, there is an airport taxi service for a fixed rate of around 590 Czech koruna (US$25). Upon arrival at the hotel, make staff aware you are part of an Exodus group. If you would like further information on joining this trip, please speak to your sales representative.
Catching your return flight
There’s a group departure transfer to Budapest Airport (BUD) for customers who Exodus booked onto a chosen flight to London, UK. Please speak to your sales representative if you wish to join. If the group departure transfer does not suit your flight time, speak to your sales representative to arrange an alternative transfer.

— Travel insurance
— Visas and vaccinations
— Single supplement

— Long trousers (pants)
— Waterproof jacket
— A couple of warm layers
— Sunscreen
— Refillable water bottle
— Sandals
— Overnight bag to use in Cesky Krumlov to carry necessary belongings for the night from the bus to the hotel.

— Accommodation: 1 Superior night (hotel), 6 Classic nights (hotels)
— Group normally 4 to 16, plus local leader. Minimum age: 16
— Travel by private minibus
— Option to travel by train to your adventure

Meals in the capital cities will be more expensive than in the rural towns depending on the establishment. Please see below for a rough guide for meal prices in each country:

— Czech Republic: Approximately 500 Czech koruna (US$20) per meal
— Slovakia: Approximately €10 per meal
— Austria: Approximately €15-€20 per meal
— Hungary: Approximately 4,000 Hungarian forint (US$9.50) per meal

Although optional, a tip for the leader at the end of the trip is greatly appreciated. As a guideline, we recommend €15-€20 per client per week. It is also customary to tip the driver, we recommend approximately €10-€15 per person. This can be handed to your leader at the end of the trip.

We use an air-conditioned minibus for all transfers.

This trip is graded Activity Level 1 (Easy).For more information on our trip gradings please visit our Activity Level Guidelines page. If you have any queries about the difficulty of the trip please do not hesitate to contact us.

The weather here is comparatively stable, particularly during midsummer. Temperatures are usually between 15C-25C (54F-77F), but can be hotter at the height of summer, and rainfall although relatively low is possible throughout the year.