Europe - 9 nights - Prague, Vienna and Budapest

Central European Escape: Prague, Vienna & Budapest

Passengers: 2 adults, 0 children

Itinerary and included services

• Destination: Prague, Czech Republic
• Hotel: 3 nights at INNSiDE by Meliá Prague Old Town
• Location highlights: Situated in Prague’s atmospheric Old Town, walking distance to the Astronomical Clock, Charles Bridge and the Jewish Quarter. Modern, stylish rooms with easy access to cafés, bars and historical landmarks.
• Arrival transfer in Prague:
• Private transfer from Prague Metropolitan Area Airport (Praga Ruzyne) to INNSiDE by Meliá Prague Old Town in a comfortable CAR-type vehicle.
• Service details: Meet & greet at the arrivals hall, assistance with luggage and direct transfer to your hotel.
• Destination: Vienna, Austria
• Hotel: 3 nights at NH Danube City
• Location highlights: Modern hotel near the Danube and the Vienna International Centre, with good transport connections to the historic city center, St. Stephen’s Cathedral, the Ringstrasse and classical music venues.
• Destination: Budapest, Hungary
• Hotel: 3 nights at Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá
• Location highlights: Central location close to the Parliament, St. Stephen’s Basilica and the Danube waterfront, ideal for exploring both Buda and Pest, the thermal baths and the city’s vibrant café and ruin-bar scene.
• Departure transfer from Budapest:
• Private transfer from Hotel President Budapest, Affiliated by Meliá to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport in a CAR-type vehicle.
• Service details: Pick-up from your hotel at the agreed time, luggage assistance and smooth transfer to the departure terminal.
• Themes: Europe
• Travel focus: Culture, architecture, gastronomy and relaxing city walks through three of Central Europe’s most iconic capitals.

Trip overview

This European journey combines three capital cities rich in heritage, music and gastronomy. You begin in Prague, wandering cobbled streets and Gothic spires in the Old Town before continuing to Vienna, the elegant city of imperial palaces, coffee houses and classical concerts. The itinerary concludes in Budapest, where grand boulevards and riverside views invite you to discover thermal baths, historic neighborhoods and lively evening venues.

Comfortable, well-located hotels ensure restful nights, while private transfers at the beginning and end of the trip provide a seamless start and finish to your holiday. As a couple, you will have ample time to explore at your own pace, enjoy local cuisine and immerse yourselves in the distinct atmosphere of each Central European capital.

Recommended guides and books to prepare your journey

• Guidebooks: Rick Steves Eastern Europe (sections on Prague, Vienna & Budapest), Lonely Planet Central Europe, DK Eyewitness Prague, Vienna & Budapest for detailed maps and visual highlights.
• Cultural reading: Prague: A Cultural and Literary History by Richard D. E. Burton, Fin-de-Siècle Vienna: Politics and Culture by Carl E. Schorske, Buda and Pest: A History of Budapest (various authors) for historical context.
• Practical travel tips: Consider a compact phrasebook for basic Czech, German and Hungarian, and a dedicated city map app to navigate public transport and walking routes in all three capitals.