Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Prague, Vienna and Budapest

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Prague, Vienna and Budapest

10 Days Starting in Prague, Czech Republic and ending in Budapest, Hungary

Visiting: Prague, Vienna, Budapest

Tour operator:

Trafalgar

Tour code:

CPVBZN20

Guide Type:

Fully Guided

Physical rating:

Low

Tour operated in:

English
From: $2850 $2556 Operator discount: -$294

NB: Prices correct on 18-Dec-2024 but subject to change.

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Tour Overview

Embark on a captivating journey through the imperial capitals of Prague, Vienna, and Budapest, exploring the rich cultural tapestry of Central Europe. Begin in Prague, where you'll marvel at Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture, and delve into the city's history with visits to St. Vitus Cathedral and the Astronomical Clock. Experience a unique beekeeping workshop that supports sustainable development. Travel through Slovakia to Vienna, where you'll enjoy VIP access to the Kunsthistorisches Museum and explore the city's musical heritage. In Budapest, discover the city's iconic landmarks and connect with locals over a traditional Hungarian dinner at a historic winery. With expertly guided tours, luxurious accommodations, and the flexibility to explore at your own pace, this tour offers an unforgettable exploration of these enchanting cities.

Highlights

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    Must-see Highlights

    • VIP Admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna
    • Explore Prague, Vienna and Budapest
    • Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the Old Town Square of Prague, and the old Hungarian capital of Esztergom
    • View the Castle and Old Town of Bratislava, the Hofburg Palace and Imperial Boulevards of Vienna and the Parliament Building in Budapest
    • See St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Opera House in Vienna

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    Make Travel Matter®

    Prague: Join Jindriška Hinge for a fun workshop on beekeeping and the rooftop bee projects in Prague. Explore bee foraging habitats, learn about bee-flower relationships, honey bee products, and the impact of climate change on bee health. Discover how these pollinators influence this magical city while enjoying herbal tea with honey from rooftop bees. Your experience supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

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    Be My Guest

    Budapest: Join the Schieszl family for a hearty Hungarian dinner and the story of their winery that dates back to the 19th century.

Itinerary

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Day 1: Welcome To Prague

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Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague

Meals Included: Dinner

The gleaming spires of Prague shine brightly on this sojourn through the imperial capitals of Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Join your Travel Director and travel companions this afternoon and admire some of the beautiful Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque facades before enjoying an unforgettable dinner to kick off your holiday.

Day 2: Discover Historic Prague

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Panagiotis Myrelis
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Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast

Delve into centuries of history, joining your Local Specialist for a guided walk past the city's iconic sights. Visit the final resting place of Bohemian kings, St. Vitus Cathedral, set within the precincts of Prague Castle. Then, admire the Astronomical Clock in the Old Town Square, with its hourly Walk of the Apostles. Join a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience -  an educational lecture with a local bee expert. Spend the afternoon admiring the spectacular cityscape on your own.

Day 3: Prague Your Way

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Location: Prague

Accommodation Name: Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is yours to explore the legends, castles and palaces of Prague. Follow the 'Royal Route', discover historic treasures and admire picturesque views of the city from Petřín Hill, or join an Optional Experience to Kutná Hora, with its bone-bedecked chapel and five-nave St. Barbara Church. Spend your evening at leisure, enjoying some of the local beer for which the country is famous, or join a traditional dinner to bid farewell to this beautiful city with newly acquired friends.

Day 4: Journey To Slovak Bratislava And On To Vienna Make Travel Matter

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Meals Included: Breakfast

Travel south from Prague through lush Moravian landscapes to Bratislava, passing its quaint Old Town, before continuing your journey to Vienna – our home for the next three nights. Admire the city's musical talents and consider attending a fun dinner with musical entertainment.

Day 5: Explore Vibrant Vienna Dive Into Culture

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Meals Included: Breakfast

The heritage of one of Europe's most influential royal families is explored this morning as we Dive Into Culture during a Small Group Sightseeing guided visit to the spectacular Kunsthistorisches Museum. Admire the valuable objects collected by the emperors and archdukes of Habsburg over the centuries before the doors are open to the general public. Later, we join an included sightseeing tour with a Local Specialist to view the Hofburg Palace, the official residence of the President of Austria and former home of the Habsburg Dynasty. We'll see such sights as the Parliament Building, the magnificent Opera House and St. Stephen's Cathedral with its geometrically tiled roof. Spend the afternoon on your own, indulging in the city's kaffee culture with a slice or two of Sachertorte.

Day 6: Vienna Your Way

Location: Vienna

Accommodation Name: Austria Trend Parkhotel Schönbrunn

Meals Included: Breakfast

Today is yours to explore the 'City of Music' on your terms. Tread in the footsteps of the great sons of Vienna – Mozart, Haydn and Strauss – as you delve into the city's rich musical heritage nurtured by aristocrats throughout the centuries. Consider a visit to the beautiful Baroque Schönbrunn Palace to see the former imperial summer residence.

Day 7: Onwards To Budapest

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Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza

Meals Included: Breakfast

Cross the hilly Transdanubia region – its orchards and vineyards providing a picturesque backdrop – as you continue along the path of the Danube and stop in the former trade-route town of Győr. Amble along Baross Gábor Street and admire the Baroque façade, before continuing to the romantic city of Budapest where we will spend the next two nights.

Day 8: See The Sights Of Budapest Connect With Locals

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Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Join a Local Specialist this morning for a walking tour. Visit the Fisherman's Bastion, view the Matthias Church and drive to Pest to see the Great Synagogue, the largest in Europe. We pay tribute to the seven chieftains of the Magyars in Heroes' Square. Tonight's Be My Guest experience will see us Connect With Locals over dinner with the Schieszl family and hear the story of their winery.

Day 9: Budapest Your Way

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Location: Budapest

Accommodation Name: Crowne Plaza

Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner

Venture up Gellert Hill for spectacular views of the Budapest skyline, relax in the Szechenyi Baths or consider an Optional Experience to Szentendre, a riverside village popular with artists and craftworkers. On our last evening together, we toast to a magnificent journey to the imperial capitals of Europe and enjoy a Farewell Dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 10: Farewell Budapest

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Location: Budapest

Meals Included: Breakfast

We say a fond farewell to our companions and Travel Director today after an unforgettable trip.

What's Included

  • An expert Travel Director and professional Driver

    The tour includes the services of an expert Travel Director and a professional Driver.

  • Cherry-picked hotels, all tried and trusted

    Accommodation is provided in cherry-picked hotels that are tried and trusted.

  • All porterage and restaurant gratuities

    All porterage and restaurant gratuities are included in the tour.

  • All hotel tips, charges and local taxes

    The tour covers all hotel tips, charges, and local taxes.

  • Breakfast daily and up to half of your evening meals

    Daily breakfast and up to half of your evening meals are included.

  • Must-see sightseeing and surprise extras

    The tour includes must-see sightseeing and surprise extras.

  • Audio headsets for flexible sightseeing

    Audio headsets are provided for flexible sightseeing.

  • Luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation

    Travel is provided in a luxury air-conditioned coach with Wi-Fi in most countries or alternative transportation such as rail journeys.

  • Optional Experiences and free time

    The tour offers optional experiences and free time for personal exploration.

  • On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized

    On occasion, hotels of similar standard and location may be utilized.

What's Not Included

  • Airfare

    International airfare to/from the start/end of the tour is not included.

  • Visas

    Visas and other travel documentation are not included.

  • Travel Insurance

    Travel insurance is not included and is recommended.

Mode of Transport

Travel in style with a luxury air-conditioned coach equipped with Wi-Fi in most countries, ensuring a comfortable and connected journey between Prague, Vienna, and Budapest.

Accommodation

Stay in carefully selected hotels such as Vienna House by Wyndham Andel's Prague, Austria Trend Parkhotel Schonbrunn, and Crowne Plaza in Budapest, offering comfort and convenience throughout your journey.

Dining Summary

  • 3 Dinner (D)
  • 9 Breakfast (B)

Dive Into Culture

  • Vienna: Enjoy a visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum, the largest art museum in Austria, to view the Royal Collection before the general public has access.

Check out our Q&As

  • What unique experiences are included in the Prague, Vienna, and Budapest tour?

    The tour includes a VIP admission to the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna, a beekeeping workshop in Prague, and a dinner with the Schieszl family in Budapest, where you can learn about their winery's history.

  • What cultural activities are part of the tour in Vienna?

    In Vienna, you will have a guided visit to the Kunsthistorisches Museum before it opens to the public, and you can explore the Hofburg Palace, the Opera House, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. You can also indulge in the city's famous coffee culture.

  • How does the tour support sustainable travel practices?

    The tour includes a MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience in Prague, where you learn about beekeeping and the impact of climate change on bee health, supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 15: Life on Land.

  • What are some of the highlights of the Budapest portion of the tour?

    In Budapest, you will visit the Fisherman's Bastion, view Matthias Church, and see the Great Synagogue. You will also have a Be My Guest dinner with the Schieszl family, learning about their winery.

  • What optional experiences are available during the tour?

    Optional experiences include a visit to Kutná Hora from Prague, a concert in Vienna, and a trip to Szentendre, a riverside village near Budapest.

  • Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?

    The beauty of taking a guided holiday with us is that you’ll have the opportunity to meet and travel with people from all over the globe.

  • What policies are in place for Covid-19?

    Vaccination against Covid-19 is not mandatory to travel with Trafalgar. However, we strongly recommend that guests are vaccinated before travelling. Please note that airlines and/or other authorities may have different requirements. It is the guest's responsibility to comply with these requirements at all times.

  • How long has the tour company been trading?

    Since 1947

  • What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?

    Trafalgar is a founding partner of the TreadRight Foundation, a not-for-profit organisation established in 2008. So far, the charity has donated more than US$2 million to help underprivileged communities and support sustainable tourism around the world.

  • Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?

    Yes

Reviews of this operator

Renato Arrieta  

Best tour I joined so far

14-Jan-2023

My first time with Trafalgar and I see no reason why I should not join them again.

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King Ng, Lafayette, California  

Very well planned trip with timely breaks during the coach ride..

08-Nov-2021

It was a well organized tour group and we hit lots of interesting and beautiful scenes. Like our previous trips with Trafalgar, tourists were treated with well manner and professional tour guide/director, making our trip very enjoyable and delightful!

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Trusted Customer  

Best of Egypt

14-Jan-2023

We really did see the best of Egypt and beyond. Our tour guide, Mohammad, guided us through the rich history and the urban and rural life of such a unique and delightful country. We felt very safe and pampered.

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Marshal Daguio  

Wonderful Best Of Turkey

06-Nov-2021

It was my first time with Trafalgar Tour and I had a wonderful trip from day 1 till the last day. The Tour Director, Yocel Atik is very knowledgeable and Excellent. The health director and coach driver are helpful and supportive as well. The hotels selected were comfortable especially Rixos Hotel and Movenpick Hotel. The Best of Turkey is better than I expected.

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Barbara, Canada  

Irish Experience

09-Nov-2021

I am single and travel alone. I always feel secure and well-looked after when I travel with Trafalgar

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  • Cancellation Policy

    We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of trafalgar charges.

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