HUNGARY SLOVAKIA

Best Time to Visit: APR – OCT

Uncover the varied history and pride of the Hungarian people on a visit to its capital, Budapest. Located on the Danube, Buda and Pest are divided by the river, and were formally united to become one city in 1873. With your Lakani guide, walk this beautiful city and discover its many monuments, including Buda Castle, St. Stephens Basilica, the architecturally splendid Chain Bridge, and the views from Fisherman’s Bastion.

Best Time to Visit: APR – OCT

Discover the natural and historic treasures of this mountainous landlocked country, inhabited since the Early Paleolithic Era. Explore the capital city of Bratislava, the political, cultural, and economic center of the country. With castles, caves, mountains, historic churches, charming villages, and a multitude of spas in Slovakia, Lakani will create an exciting and memorable journey for you.

Best time to visit: APR – OCT

Netherlands or Holland is a small country with much to offer. The traditional flowers, windmills and wooden shoes can still be found but there are also seaside towns, modern metropolises, museums and cuisine to discover. Past and present, trade and leisure, religion and coffee shops, diamonds and beer, all flourish together in splendid Amsterdam! The university town of Delft is best known for Delft Blue Pottery where you can visit the only remaining factory for a demonstration of the hand painting that continues today. Volendam and Zaanse Schans villages retain traditional Dutch charm.

Highlights:

• Visit the Rijksmuseum, the Van Gogh Museum, Rembrandt’s house and the Anne Frank House

• The Hague is the government center with historic landmarks and the most ‘royal’ city

• Walk along the dike in the picturesque fishing village of Volendam where some inhabitants still wear traditional clothing

• Zaanse Schans is a must for those interested in windmills, wooden shoes and traditional cheese making

• Cheese aficionados should be sure to include Gouda and Edam for the cheese markets