8 Day Prague & Budapest, Thanksgiving Special

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Overview

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

What's this trip about?

    3 Budapest, 3 Prague

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeSmall Group - 24 max
Age range18 years and up
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityOperator does not provide
End CityOperator does not provide

Travel Themes

  • 50 plus
  • Cultural

Destinations

  • Europe

Attractions

  • Budapest
  • Prague

Trip includes

    • Flights New York-Prague, Budapest-New York or vice versaOther departure cities available. Click on date of departure for selection and prices
    • Airline taxes & fuel surcharges
    • 6 nights accommodations 3 nights Budapest 3 nights Prague Transportation between cities via motor coach or rail (approximately 7 hours)
    • Breakfast daily

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Itinerary

Travel Map

DAY 1, Thursday - Depart for the Czech Republic
Depart for Prague, the Czech Republic

DAY 2, Friday - Arrive in Prague
Arrive in Prague, considered one of Europe's most attractive cities; its historic city center has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Transfer to your hotel independently. The rest of the day is at leisure to rest, relax and adjust to the new time zone Overnight: Prague

DAY 3, Saturday - Full Day in Prague
Today is free to visit Prague on your own. Choose the optional Prague Hop On/Hop Off Tour - 2 Day Pass. Explore the city at your own pace for 48 hours, getting on and off at any of the 25 stops as often as you wish Perhaps, join the optional Grand City Tour with Cruise. ...
DAY 4, Sunday - Full Day in Prague
Today, spend another day at leisure in Prague - "The City of a Thousand Spires". Continue with your Prague Hop On/Hop Off 2 Day Pass. Explore unique galleries, museums, catch a glimpse of John Lennon Wall, and stroll along Parizska street, the city's famous shopping district. Tonight, don't forget to sample some of the Czech Republic's premium beers Overnight: Prague Meals: Breakfast

DAY 5, Monday - Transfer from Prague to Budapest
This morning bid farewell to Prague and depart for Budapest, one of Europe's most delightful cities, often called "The Paris of the East". Arrive in Budapest in the late afternoon and begin exploring this colorful city with its two very distinct sections - Buda and Pest....
DAY 6, Tuesday - Full Day in Budapest
The day is yours to explore some of Budapest's fine museums, shop to your heart's content at the bustling Covered Market, or perhaps pamper yourself at one of Budapest's well-known spas. Or participate in the optional morning panoramic tour that begins on the Pest side o...
DAY 7, Wednesday - Full Day in Budapest
Spend another day at leisure to further explore this majestic city. Walk through the lively streets, stopping at an outdoor café in the Town Square to enjoy the vibrant atmosphere. You might want to stop and visit the Budapest History Museum that focuses on the turbulent...
DAY 8, Thursday - Depart Hungary
Transfer to the airport independently for your departure flight Meals: Breakfast

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Price From $1,149
Price per day$144
Last Updated: 7/13/2023

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Optional Activities
Prague Hop On/Hop Off Tour - 2 Day Pass See Prague in a relaxing way with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. Explore at your own pace for 48 hours, getting on and off at any of the 25 stops as often as you wish. Shop, see the sights, and have fun creating your very own itinerary. Headphones are provided and an audio guide is available in 13 languages. Tour also includes a one-hour panoramic river cruise. Departs every 15-20 minutes from Na Prikope 23. Apr-Oct: First tour departs 9:00 AM, last tour departs 6:00 PM. Nov-Mar: First tour departs 9:30 AM, last tour departs 5:00 PM. Two-day ticket must be used on consecutive days. Times are approximate & subject to change. OnDay : 6 Price : $38 Grand City Tour with Cruise (#1) 10:00 AM This morning, travel by coach while learning the history of Prague and its famous neighborhoods (Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town). Continue by foot to view the Prague Castle complex and the many historical buildings therein. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat tour that views Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, Petrin Hill and the National Theatre, Prague's main cultural attractions. Continue with a pleasant walk through the Jewish town to the Old Town Square where the tour ends. Departs 10:00 a.m. from Na Príkope, 23. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Drop-off at Old Town Square. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $39 Budapest City Tour (#3) 10:00 AM Today, enjoy a comprehensive panoramic city tour of Budapest. Beginning in Pest, view the Hungarian Parliament Building before crossing the Danube via the Margaret Bridge. The tour continues to the Royal Castle on the Buda side. Once there, visit the Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill and view the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church. Following a photo stop at the Citadel on Mount Gellert, which offers one of the most spectacular views of the city, cross the Elisabeth Bridge and drive toward Heroes' Square, the central site of the Millennium Memorial and the statesmen sculptures. Upon your return to the city center, enjoy views of the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica in passing Departs at 10:00 am from CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at city center. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 4 Price : $28 Prague Hop On/Hop Off Tour - 2 Day Pass See Prague in a relaxing way with the Hop-On Hop-Off bus tour. Explore at your own pace for 48 hours, getting on and off at any of the 25 stops as often as you wish. Shop, see the sights, and have fun creating your very own itinerary. Headphones are provided and an audio guide is available in 13 languages. Tour also includes a one-hour panoramic river cruise. Departs every 15-20 minutes from Na Prikope 23. Apr-Oct: First tour departs 9:00 AM, last tour departs 6:00 PM. Nov-Mar: First tour departs 9:30 AM, last tour departs 5:00 PM. Two-day ticket must be used on consecutive days. Times are approximate & subject to change. OnDay : 3 Price : $38 Grand City Tour with Cruise (#1) 10:00 AM This morning, travel by coach while learning the history of Prague and its famous neighborhoods (Old Town, New Town, Lesser Town). Continue by foot to view the Prague Castle complex and the many historical buildings therein. Afterwards, enjoy a relaxing boat tour that views Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, Petrin Hill and the National Theatre, Prague's main cultural attractions. Continue with a pleasant walk through the Jewish town to the Old Town Square where the tour ends. Departs 10:00 a.m. from Na Príkope, 23. Please arrive 15 minutes prior to departure. Drop-off at Old Town Square. Approximate tour duration is 4 hours. OnDay : 3 Price : $39 Budapest City Tour (#3) 10:00 AM Today, enjoy a comprehensive panoramic city tour of Budapest. Beginning in Pest, view the Hungarian Parliament Building before crossing the Danube via the Margaret Bridge. The tour continues to the Royal Castle on the Buda side. Once there, visit the Fisherman's Bastion on Castle Hill and view the 13th-century Matthias Coronation Church. Following a photo stop at the Citadel on Mount Gellert, which offers one of the most spectacular views of the city, cross the Elisabeth Bridge and drive toward Heroes' Square, the central site of the Millennium Memorial and the statesmen sculptures. Upon your return to the city center, enjoy views of the Opera House and St. Stephen's Basilica in passing Departs at 10:00 am from CITYRAMA Office, Budapest, Báthory utca 19, 1054. Please arrive 30 minutes prior to departure time. Drop-off at city center. Approximate tour duration is 3 hours. OnDay : 6 Price : $28
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Additional Information: Transportation from Budapest to Prague will be provided by motor coach or train. The mode of transportation will be stated in your final documents.

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