Itinerary
- Day 1
Budapest
You'll arrive in Budapest and head to your hotel to settle in. The rest of the day is open for you to rest or wander around on your own. If you're feeling up for it, grab dinner somewhere in the evening and get a feel for the city split by the Danube, with historic Buda on one side and the more bohemian Pest on the other.
Optional Activities
- Dinner at a local restaurant to experience Budapest's dining scene
Landmarks/POIs Danube River Buda Pest - Day 2
Budapest
After breakfast, you'll take a romantic sightseeing cruise along the Danube that gives you a completely different view of Budapest. From the water, you'll see the skyline and pass major landmarks like the National Parliament, Buda Castle, and the recently restored Varkert Bazár while sipping a complimentary welcome drink.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Romantic sightseeing cruise along the River Danube with views of National Parliament, Buda Castle, and Varkert Bazár
- Complimentary welcome drink
Landmarks/POIs Hungarian Parliament Building Buda Castle Varkert Bazár - Day 3
Budapest
Following breakfast at your hotel, the day is yours to spend however you'd like. You can check out neighborhoods and attractions that interest you, or just wander around and find whatever catches your eye.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Optional Activities
- Self-guided exploration of Budapest
- Day 4
Budapest to Vienna
After breakfast, you'll head to Budapest train station and board a train to Vienna. Once you arrive, a transfer will take you to your Vienna hotel where you'll settle in for the next part of your trip.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 5
Vienna
You'll start with breakfast and then take a bus tour along Vienna's famous Ringstrasse to see important architectural buildings like the State Opera, Museum of Art History, and Austrian Parliament. The tour also includes a guided walk through Schönbrunn Palace, the former imperial summer residence, so you'll get to see the grand halls and rooms where royalty once lived.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Bus tour of Vienna along the Ringstraße
- Guided tour of Schönbrunn Palace
- Sightseeing of State Opera, Museum of Art History, Habsburg Museum, Museum of Natural History, Museum Quarter, Hofburg Palace, Austrian Parliament, City Hall, and Court Theater
Landmarks/POIs Ringstraße Vienna State Opera Kunsthistorisches Museum Hofburg Palace Austrian Parliament Building Vienna City Hall Burgtheater Schönbrunn Palace - Day 6
Vienna to Prague
After breakfast at your hotel, you'll make your way to Vienna train station for your train to Prague. When you arrive in Prague, a transfer will take you to your hotel to get settled.
- Meals
- Breakfast
- Day 7
Prague
Following breakfast, you'll join a guided tour of Prague's medieval underground world, exploring the corridors and cellars hidden beneath the city streets. Your guide will tell you about life during the medieval period, and you'll also visit a medieval dungeon with displays about the darker parts of Prague's history.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Included Activities
- Underground Prague tour including rooms, corridors, and cellars
- Medieval Dungeon visit with displays of torture and executions
Landmarks/POIs Prague Medieval Underground - Day 8
Prague
After breakfast, you'll board an open-top boat for an evening cruise down the Vltava River. You'll get a welcome drink as you depart and then pass by illuminated sights including Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, and the Dancing House. Dinner is a buffet with Czech and international food served while you're on the water, and there's live music playing as you enjoy the views and take photos from the open decks.
- Meals
- Breakfast, Dinner (Buffet dinner with a wide selection of Czech and international dishes)
Included Activities
- Evening sightseeing dinner cruise on open-top glass boat on the Vltava River
- Complimentary welcome drink upon boarding
- Buffet dinner with Czech and international dishes
- Live music on board
Landmarks/POIs Prague Castle Charles Bridge Rudolfinum Dancing House Petrin Hill Old Town Prague - Day 9
Prague
You'll have breakfast at your hotel and a relaxed morning (depending on when your flight leaves), then a transfer will pick you up to take you to the airport for your flight home, wrapping up your Central European journey.
- Meals
- Breakfast
