Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary in 8 days - Magical Cities and Christmas Markets - Superior

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Experience the charming culture of Central Europe at Christmas on a journey through three magical capital cities by train! In Prague, stroll through the fairytale streets of this 'City of a Hundred Spires' lit up with festive lighting. Discover enchanting Vienna and its age-old Christmas Markets. Finally, explore picturesque Budapest, known for its festive ma...
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Overview

Trip type
Small Group Tour
Lodging level
Luxury - 5 star
Physical level
Very Easy
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Vienna
    • Budapest
    • Prague

What's this trip about?

    Experience the charming culture of Central Europe at Christmas on a journey through three magical capital cities by train! In Prague, stroll through the fairytale streets of this 'City of a Hundred Spires' lit up with festive lighting. Discover enchanting Vienna and its age-old Christmas Markets. Finally, explore picturesque Budapest, known for its festive markets and traditions.

Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeIntimate group - max of 9 people
Age rangeNo age restrictions
Flights and transportRound trip airfare and all internal transport included
Start CityPrague
End CityPrague

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural
  • Local Immersion & Homestays
  • National Parks
  • Nature & Wildlife

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria
  • Hungary

Attractions

  • Budapest
  • Prague
  • Vienna

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • History
  • Homestays & Cultural Immersion
  • Nature
  • Ruins & Archaeology

Trip includes

    • Departures from main US airports.
    • International flights: US - Prague, Budapest - US.
    • 2nd Class Train Journeys: Prague - Vienna, Vienna - Budapest.
    • 7 nights accommodation in Superior category hotels.
    • 7 breakfasts.
    • Airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles
    • Visits and entrance fees as is indicated in the itinerary.
    • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
    • Panoramic tours of Prague, Vienna & Budapest.

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Itinerary

Day 1: US - Night on board

Set off for your departure airport, ready to catch a flight to the Czech capital of Prague. Night on board. * If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

Day 2: Prague

Arrive in Prague, known for its fairytale old town, lively nightlife and nicknamed the 'City of a Hundred Spires'. Transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Why not venture down to the Prague Christmas fair, among the most famous in Europe, and try honey cake, a local seasonal delicacy. Overnight stay in Prague.

Day 3: Prague

Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a city tour of Prague, nicknamed the 'Golden City'. See the famous Powder Tower and explore the Old Town. Reach Old Town Square home to the famous Astronomical Clock, one of the most popular sights in Prague, and the Church of Our La...

Day 4: Prague

Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day exploring Prague at your leisure. Get to know its atmospheric old town, people-watch from the cafe terraces or explore Prague's various museums and art galleries. Overnight stay in Prague.

Day 5: Prague - Vienna

After breakfast at the hotel self-transfer to the train station to catch a train to Vienna, a journey of around 5.5 hours. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Bohemia and Moravia towards Austria and its capital, Vienna. Arrive in Vienna, an imperial city famed ...

Day 6: Vienna

Breakfast at the hotel. Discover the 'City of Dreams' today on a Vienna city tour. Take the Ringstrasse ring road to see some of the capital's most important buildings including the State Opera House, the Museums of Art History and Natural History, the Museumquartier,...

Day 7: Vienna - Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel. Catch a train this morning to travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a journey of around 2 hours 50 minutes. After enjoying the changing landscapes of the Danube Delta arrive in Budapest and self-transfer to the hotel. The city is famously...

Day 8: Budapest

Breakfast at the hotel. Today, set off on an enthralling guided tour of Budapest, beginning with Heroes Square, the largest and most impressive in the city and an emblem of Pest's Golden Era. Next, see the National Opera Theatre and the amazing Parliament building, a ...

Day 9: Budapest - US

Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your journey through Central Europe to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip. * Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast...

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Dates & Availability

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Price per day$187
Last Updated: 2/23/2024

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