Solo Travel: Charms of Central Europe

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Spend 6 nights as you travel around Central Europe! Dine on the culinary specialties in each city and experience all of the culture and charm you possibly can! Begin your adventure in Budapest! Spend a few nights here, with an included tour of the city to see all of the major attractions! Stroll along the Danube to find a restaurant for some gourmet Hungaria...
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Overview

Trip type
Self-Guided / Independent Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Easy
Trip pace
Flexible schedule

Highlights

    • Want to stay longer? You can extend this trip up to a total of 10 days!
    • Budapest Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24 hours)
    • Vienna City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3.5 hours)
    • Grand City Tour of Prague (3 hours)

What's this trip about?

    Spend 6 nights as you travel around Central Europe! Dine on the culinary specialties in each city and experience all of the culture and charm you possibly can! Begin your adventure in Budapest! Spend a few nights here, with an included tour of the city to see all of the major attractions! Stroll along the Danube to find a restaurant for some gourmet Hungarian goulash! A train ride brings you next to Vienna! A city filled with rich music history, Vienna is also known for its stunning modern architecture. You'll enjoy a historical city tour and a visit to Schonbrunn Palace. You'll definitely want to try schnitzel and strudel during your time here! A final train ride brings you to Prague! Take a city tour, walk along the Vltava River, and try as much beer as you can handle before it's time to catch your plane home!

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIndependent
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportAll internal transport included (including local flights)
Start CityBudapest, Hungary
End CityCzech Republic

Destinations

Activities

  • Trains & Rail

Trip includes

    • Round-trip economy class airfare into Budapest (BUD), out of Prague (PRG)
    • Private round-trip airport transfers
    • 2 nights in Budapest at the Hotel Memories, or similar
    • Budapest Hop-on/Hop-off City Tour (24 hours)
    • Standard-class rail ticket from Budapest to Vienna
    • 2 nights in Vienna at the Arcotel Wimberger, or similar
    • Vienna Historical City Tour with Schonbrunn Palace (3.5 hours)
    • Standard-class rail ticket from Vienna to Prague
    • 2 nights in Prague at the Majestic Plaza Prague Hotel, or similar
    • Grand City Tour of Prague (3.5 hours)
    • Breakfast daily This package is specially priced for solo travelers and has no single supplement. Please note: City taxes may not be included in your room rate. If this is the case, you will be required to pay the hotel in destination. City taxes vary by hotel and are subject to change without notice, but typically are approximately 5 Euro per person, per night.

Itinerary

Day 1 Welcome to Budapest, Hungary!

Welcome to the "Pearl of the Danube" - Budapest! Enjoy a transfer to your first accommodation, then start exploring the city! Stroll along the Danube River to the neo-Gothic Parliament, then enjoy a traditional Hungarian meal of goulash in the old town. 

Day 2 Budapest

Begin your day in Budapest by using your 24 hour Hop-on/Hop-off bus pass!

Budapest is famous for its thermal baths, so your next stop should be the Széchenyi Baths, one of Europe’s largest spas with 15 pools. You can even play a game of chess while y...
Day 3 Budapest - Vienna, Austria

Say goodbye to Budapest as you board a 2.5-hour train to Vienna, once the center of the mighty Habsburg Empire. Upon arrival, check into your accommodation then start exploring.

In the evening, why not start your time in Vienna on a sweet note by visiting on...
Day 4 Vienna

Start your day in Vienna with a 3.5-hour tour taking you to the Ringstrasse, the State Opera, and more. Enjoy a visit to Schonbrunn Palace, the residence of the Habsburg empire up until 1918. 

Vienna is a city of art and music, so you'll want to soak up s...

Day 5 Vienna - Prague, Czech Republic

Welcome to Prague, capital of the Czech Republic! Check into your accommodation, then spend the remainder of the day exploring this marvelous city. Prague is famous for its beer, so why not visit one of the city's pubs and try some for yourself? Pair a pint with schnitzel and you have a perfect first night in Prague.

Day 6 Prague

Start your first full day in Prague with a city tour led by a local guide. You'll visit a handful of the most well-known sites in the city including the Municipal House and Old Town Square. You will even get the chance to see the 600-year old Astronomical clock...

Day 7 Depart Czech Republic

Your three-city escape ends today. At the appropriate time, you'll be transferred to Prague airport for your flight home. 

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Dates & Availability

Price From $3,261
Price per day$466
Last Updated: 4/19/2024

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The total tour cost includes the tour price (regular or promotional) and the compulsory local payment. The promotional price is subject to change. Check directly with the operator for the latest price offer. The tour operator requires you to pay only the tour price to purchase your travel. The compulsory local payment will be paid when you join the trip. All prices are based on double, twin or triple share occupancy. Solo passengers will be accommodated in a double, twin or triple room according to availability with a passenger(s) of the same gender. Single supplement only needs to be paid if the passenger does not want to share and requests their own room. Discounts can only be applied at the time of booking and cannot be added at a later date, regardless of any changes made to the original booking.

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