9 Nights / 10 Days - Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Trip Itinerary

Itineraries

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Day 1: Arrival in Prague

Morning: Arrive at Václav Havel Airport (PRG) in Prague and transfer to your hotel. (1 hour 30 minutes direct flight from Milan)

Afternoon: Stroll through Prague’s historic city center, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Admire the Charles Bridge, a medieval stone bridge adorned with statues. Visit Old Town Square, featuring the Prague Astronomical Clock and the Gothic spires of Tyn Cathedral.

Evening: Dinner at a local restaurant in Old Town.

Overnight: Prague.

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Day 2: Discover Prague

Morning: Visit Prague Castle, one of the largest ancient castles in the world. Explore St. Vitus Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Walk through the Golden Lane, a row of colorful cottages with historic exhibits.

Afternoon: Relax on a Vltava River boat cruise, enjoying views of the city’s skyline and landmarks.

Evening: Explore the Jewish Quarter and its synagogues. Stroll through Wenceslas Square. Dinner at leisure in the Old Town area.

Overnight: Prague.

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Day 3: Day Trip to Karlovy Vary

Morning: Travel to Karlovy Vary (130 kms, approx. 2 hours by car or train), a renowned spa town with colorful art nouveau architecture.

Afternoon: Visit the Mill Colonnade, a grand promenade with thermal springs, and explore local glass and porcelain shops. Enjoy a traditional Czech lunch.

Evening: Return to Prague. Relax and dine at a riverside restaurant.

Overnight: Prague.

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Day 4: Arrival in Vienna & Evening Exploration

Morning: Arrive from Prague to Vienna by car (approx. 300 km, 3.5-4 hours). Enjoy scenic countryside views along the way. Upon arrival in Vienna, your private transfer will take you to your hotel. Check-in to the hotel, relax, and unwind.

Afternoon: Begin your Vienna experience by exploring the iconic Ringstrasse Boulevard, Vienna’s famous circular road that features some of the city's most significant landmarks:

  • State Opera: One of the world’s most famous opera houses, renowned for its impeccable acoustics and stunning neo-Renaissance architecture.
  • Museums of Fine Art and Natural History: Magnificent twin museums showcasing impressive art collections and natural history exhibits.
  • Parliament Building: A Greek-style building symbolizing democracy, with its grand Pallas Athena fountain.
  • Burgtheater: The Austrian National Theatre, an architectural masterpiece showcasing Baroque and Classical styles.
  • City Hall: A Gothic Revival landmark with an impressive facade and five towers.
  • University of Vienna: A historic educational institution dating back to 1365.

Evening: Take a leisurely walk through the Graben, one of Vienna’s most elegant shopping streets, adorned with Baroque architecture and vibrant cafes.

Dinner at a local Viennese restaurant near St. Stephen’s Cathedral, where you can enjoy dishes like Wiener Schnitzel and Sachertorte.

Overnight: Vienna

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Day 5: Southern Vienna Woods & Schonbrunn Palace

Morning: Drive (approx. 45 minutes by car) to explore the lush Vienna Woods, a UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve.

  • Baden: A charming Roman city renowned for its thermal springs and spas, popular since the Roman Empire.
  • Mayerling Memorial Chapel: Former hunting lodge turned into a memorial after the tragic Mayerling Incident involving Crown Prince Rudolf.
  • Cistercian Abbey of Heiligenkreuz: A serene medieval monastery that dates back to 1133, with a Romanesque-Gothic cloister and the burial site of the last Babenberg rulers.

Afternoon: Visit the Seegrotte, Europe's largest underground lake. Take a 20-minute boat ride through the illuminated subterranean lake, surrounded by breathtaking stalactites and rock formations. It was once used as a secret aircraft factory during WWII. Return to Vienna in the late afternoon (approx. 45 minutes by car).

Evening: Explore the Schonbrunn Palace, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of Europe’s most stunning Baroque palaces. Tour the state rooms to see the exquisite Rococo interiors and learn about the Habsburg dynasty. Stroll through the Schonbrunn Gardens, which feature fountains, statues, and a panoramic view from the Gloriette Pavilion. Dinner at a nearby restaurant overlooking the palace.

Overnight: Vienna

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Day 6: Vienna's Cultural Highlights

Morning: Visit the Hofburg Palace, the imperial residence of the Habsburgs for over 600 years. Tour the Sisi Museum, which highlights the life of Empress Elisabeth, and the Imperial Apartments, lavishly decorated rooms showcasing imperial life.

Walk to St. Stephen’s Cathedral, Vienna’s Gothic masterpiece. Climb the South Tower for breathtaking panoramic views of the city and explore the catacombs beneath the cathedral.

Afternoon: Stroll through the vibrant Naschmarkt, Vienna’s iconic open-air market. Browse over 100 food and spice stalls, offering delicacies from across the globe. A great spot to enjoy a leisurely lunch. Take a guided walk through Vienna’s Innere Stadt (Old Town), visiting landmarks like Mozarthaus Vienna, the composer’s former residence.

Evening: Attend a classical music concert at the Vienna State Opera or Musikverein, a quintessential Viennese experience. Dinner in Bräunerhof, an authentic Viennese restaurant offering traditional Austrian cuisine.

Overnight: Vienna

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Day 7: Departure to Budapest

Morning: Explore the Belvedere Palace, a stunning Baroque landmark divided into Upper and Lower Belvedere. Admire its collection of Austrian art, including Gustav Klimt’s iconic painting, The Kiss. Stroll through the beautifully landscaped gardens connecting the two palaces. Alternatively, visit the quirky Hundertwasser House, a colorful and eccentric architectural gem that reflects Friedensreich Hundertwasser's philosophy of harmony with nature.

Afternoon: Lunch in a traditional Viennese café in the city center.

Depart for Budapest by car (approx. 250 km, 2.5-3 hours), with a stopover in Győr for lunch and sightseeing.

Győr: A charming Baroque town with cobbled streets, the Basilica of Győr, and quaint cafes.

Evening: Arrive in Budapest, check-in to your hotel, and relax.

Overnight: Budapest

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Day 8: Discover Budapest

Morning: Pass by the Hungarian Parliament Building and cross the Margaret Bridge. Drive to the Royal Castle on the Buda side and visit the Fishermen's Bastion, which offers stunning views of the city, and the Matthias Church.

Afternoon: Continue to Gellért Hill for panoramic views before crossing the Elisabeth Bridge to reach Heroes' Square, a monument of Hungarian history.

Evening: Pass by the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica before ending the tour near the Hotel Intercontinental. Relax or explore Budapest's nightlife.

Overnight: Budapest

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Day 9: Explore Budapest

Morning: Visit Heroes' Square, City Park, and the Széchenyi Thermal Baths.

Afternoon: Enjoy lunch near Andrássy Avenue and explore the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Evening: Take a Danube River Cruise to enjoy Budapest’s illuminated landmarks.

Overnight: Budapest

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Day 10: Say Goodbye

This morning enjoy breakfast at the hotel, check-out and take your private transfer to the airport

Say goodbye and board your flight back home with beautiful memories of your experience in Eastern Europe.

Recommended Hotels

Super Luxury

Prague

  • Andaz Prague – New Town, Prague 1
  • Augustine, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Prague – Lesser Town, Prague 1
  • Four Seasons Hotel Prague – Old Town, Prague 1
  • Mandarin Oriental, Prague – Lesser Town, Prague 1
  • The Grand Mark Prague – New Town, Prague 1
  • W Prague – Wenceslas Square, Prague 1

Vienna

  • Andaz Vienna Am Belvedere – Landstraße
  • Hotel Bristol, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Hotel Imperial, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Hotel Sacher Wien – Innere Stadt
  • Palais Coburg Residenz – Innere Stadt
  • Park Hyatt Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Rosewood Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • SO/ Vienna – Leopoldstadt
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Vienna – Innere Stadt

Budapest

  • Anantara New York Palace Budapest Hotel – District VII (Erzsébetváros)
  • Aria Hotel Budapest by Library Hotel Collection – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Four Seasons Hotel Gresham Palace Budapest – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Matild Palace, a Luxury Collection Hotel – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Sofitel Budapest Chain Bridge – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • The Ritz-Carlton, Budapest – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • W Budapest – District VI (Terézváros)

Luxury

Prague

  • BoHo Prague Hotel – Old Town, Prague 1
  • Corinthia Prague – Vyšehrad District
  • Hotel Paris Prague – Old Town, Prague 1
  • Hotel Savoy Prague – Hradčany, Prague 1
  • NH Collection Prague Carlo IV – New Town, Prague 1
  • Prague Marriott Hotel – Old Town, Prague 1
  • Smetana Hotel – Old Town, Prague 1

Vienna

  • Altstadt Vienna – Neubau
  • Grand Hotel Wien – Innere Stadt
  • Hotel Das Tyrol – Mariahilf
  • Hotel Sans Souci Wien – Neubau
  • Le Méridien Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Palais Hansen Kempinski Vienna – Innere Stadt
  • Vienna Marriott Hotel – Innere Stadt

Budapest

  • Budapest Marriott Hotel – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Corinthia Budapest – Erzsébet Boulevard
  • Dorothea Hotel Budapest Autograph Collection – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Hilton Budapest – District I (Várkerület)
  • Kempinski Hotel Corvinus Budapest – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Kozmo Hotel Suites & Spa – District VIII (Józsefváros)
  • Mystery Hotel Budapest – District VI (Terézváros)
  • Párisi Udvar Hotel Budapest, part of Hyatt – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)

Standard

Prague

  • Art Deco Imperial Hotel – New Town, Prague 1
  • Hotel Clement Prague – Florenc, Prague 1
  • Hotel Leonardo Prague – Old Town, Prague 1
  • Hotel Royal Prague – Karlin, Prague 8
  • INNSiDE Prague Old Town – New Town, Prague 1

Vienna

  • 25hours Hotel at MuseumsQuartier – Neubau
  • Hotel Beethoven Wien – Mariahilf
  • Hotel Daniel Vienna – Landstraße
  • Hotel Josefshof am Rathaus – Josefstadt
  • Ruby Marie Hotel Vienna – Neubau

Budapest

  • Bohem Art Hotel – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)
  • Casati Budapest Hotel – District VI (Terézváros)
  • Hotel BoHo Budapest – District VII (Erzsébetváros)
  • Hotel Moments Budapest – District VI (Terézváros)
  • Hotel Parlament – District V (Belváros-Lipótváros)

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