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IcelandThis 8-day Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour starts at Prague Airport and ends at Budapest Airport. It covers four countries: the Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary. Highlights include Prague Castle and a Vltava river cruise, a guided day in Český Krumlov, Schönbrunn Palace and a guided tour of Vienna, a guided walk in Bratislava, and Budapest with Fisherman's Bastion and a Danube cruise. A private 8-seat minivan and driver stay with the group throughout.
The route
Day trips: Český Krumlov.
Day-by-day plan
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DAY1
Arrive in Prague, Vltava river cruise
- Meet your driver at Prague Airport and transfer to the hotel (check-in from 15:00)
- Cruise on the Vltava river
Overnight in Prague: Hotel Duo Prague or similar -
DAY2
Prague Castle and a brewery tour
- 3-hour guided tour of Prague
- Entry to Prague Castle (Circuit B)
- Staropramen Brewery tour with tasting
- Free time for shopping
BreakfastOvernight in Prague: Hotel Duo Prague or similar -
DAY3
Day trip to Český Krumlov
- Drive to Český Krumlov
- 3-hour guided tour of Český Krumlov
- Return to Prague
BreakfastOvernight in Prague: Hotel Duo Prague or similar -
DAY4
Prague to Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace
- Check out and drive to Vienna
- Schönbrunn Palace Imperial Tour with audio guide
BreakfastOvernight in Vienna: Austria Trend Hotel Bosei or similar -
DAY5
Vienna city tour and the Prater
- 4-hour guided city tour of Vienna
- Visit to the Prater park (rides are paid locally)
- Free time for shopping
BreakfastOvernight in Vienna: Austria Trend Hotel Bosei or similar -
DAY6
Bratislava, then Budapest
- Check out and drive to Bratislava
- 2-hour guided city tour of Bratislava
- Continue to Budapest
BreakfastOvernight in Budapest: Ibis Budapest City South or similar -
DAY7
Budapest city tour and a Danube cruise
- 3-hour guided city tour of Budapest
- Entry to Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Cruise on the Danube
BreakfastOvernight in Budapest: Ibis Budapest City South or similar -
DAY8
Departure from Budapest
- Check out and transfer to Budapest Airport
BreakfastEnd of tour
Hotels
| City | Nights | Hotel, or similar |
|---|---|---|
| Prague | 3 | Hotel Duo Prague |
| Vienna | 2 | Austria Trend Hotel Bosei |
| Budapest | 2 | Ibis Budapest City South |
Confirmed at booking. If one is full, we book another of the same standard nearby.
What is included
Included
- 7 nights in the hotels listed or similar, with daily breakfast
- Private 8-seat minivan with driver, Prague Airport to Budapest Airport, up to 11 hours a day
- Cruise on the Vltava river
- 3-hour guided tour of Prague
- Entry to Prague Castle (Circuit B)
- Staropramen Brewery tour with tasting
- 3-hour guided tour of Český Krumlov
- Schönbrunn Palace Imperial Tour with audio guide
- 4-hour guided city tour of Vienna
- 2-hour guided city tour of Bratislava
- 3-hour guided city tour of Budapest
- Entry to Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion
- Cruise on the Danube
Not included
- Flights, visas and travel insurance
- Lunches and dinners
- Airport meet-and-greet staff and porters
- Tips for the driver, guides and restaurants
- City taxes, paid at each hotel
- Rides at the Prater park
- Bottled water in the vehicle
Larger groups
The Prague, Vienna & Budapest plan is costed for 6 to 8 travellers in a private minivan. For a bigger party, the same 8-day route runs by minibus, midi coach or full-size coach: see our group tours service and how coach driver hours shape the long days.
Some legs can also be travelled by train: see our European rail tours. To pick the month, use our month-by-month guide to Europe.
Good to know
Three currencies
Austria and Slovakia use the euro, the Czech Republic uses the koruna and Hungary the forint. Cards are widely accepted, but travellers should carry a little local cash for tips and small shops.
The brewery tour
The Staropramen tour includes a beer tasting. Soft drinks can be arranged for children and for travellers who do not drink alcohol.
The driver's day
Up to 11 hours a day, with no more than 9 hours at the wheel. Traffic, weather or opening days can change the order of visits.
Booking notes
Check-in times, triple rooms, air conditioning, early breakfasts, the Indian meal menu and trade fair dates work the same way on all our tours. Read the booking notes.
