Highlights of Central Europe

From medieval castles to riverside promenades, discover the highlights of Central Europe

Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary on this eight-day Central Europe adventure. Explore the Prague Castle complex in Prague – a UNESCO monument and the largest castle complex in the world. Then, visit Vollpension Cafe in Vienna, known for its sweet delicacies baked by grandparents who work to provide extra income for seniors. Learn about the folk culture in Cesky Krumlov – a UNESCO World Heritage centre – and discover why Budapest is known as the ‘City of Spas.’ End your adventure in gorgeous Budapest, where you’ll join a local family in their home for a Hungarian cooking class and cheers to your final night.

Trip code: AMKB

Start: Prague, Czech Republic

End: Budapest, Hungary


Duration
8 days
Group size
1 to 12
Minimum age
15 years old
Style

Basix: Simple accommodation, local transport and lots of free time

Original: Tourist-class hotels, some meals included and a great mix of included activities and free time

Comfort: Comfortable accommodation, with a relaxed pace of travel and many included meals and activities

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USD $2,201

Why you'll love this trip

  • Travel through three of Central Europe’s big cities – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Join your local leader on walking tours of each city, visit landmarks and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.
  • Explore Prague Castle – the largest castle complex in the world, where you’ll learn about the history of the UNESCO monument and Czechia’s capital city.
  • Toast to your epic adventure with a home-cooked Hungarian feast on your last night. Be invited into a local family's home, learn traditional recipes and enjoy these dishes for dinner!
  • Join a local guide in the south Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and discover the town’s history and thriving folk culture.
  • Visit Vollpension in Vienna – a cafe working to bridge the age gap and provide extra income for seniors by employing grandparents to bake and serve sweet treats.
This itinerary is valid for departures from 01 January 2026 to 31 December 2026.

View the itinerary for departures between 01 January 2025 - 31 December 2025

Itinerary

Map of Highlights Of Central Europe including Austria, Czech Republic and Hungary

Inclusions and activities

Meals

7 breakfasts, 1 lunch

Transport

Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Tram

Accommodation

Hotel (7 nights)

Included activities
  • Prague - Castle Visit
  • Cesky Krumlov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
  • Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
  • Vienna - Leader-led orientation walk
  • Budapest - Walking tour with local guide
  • Budapest - Home-cooked meal

Optional activities
  • Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
  • Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK300
  • Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
  • Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
  • Prague - National Museum - CZK350
  • Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK300
  • Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK350
  • Cesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) - CZK1200
  • Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
  • Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
  • Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
  • Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) - EUR29
  • Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR17
  • Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR15
  • Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
  • Vienna - Sisi Museum - EUR20
  • Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
  • Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
  • Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
  • Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
  • Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF13000
  • Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF15000
  • Budapest - Central Market - Free
  • Budapest - Faust Wine Cellar Tasting - EUR21
  • Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
  • Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths - HUF15000
  • Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000

This trip generates 33 kg of CO2-e per person per day

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Is this trip right for you?

  • We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll have to carry your own luggage through train stations and to hotels. This can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs and across uneven cobblestones.
  • Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40 C/105 F). Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
  • The accommodation we use in Cesky Krumlov is full of character and perfectly represents the spirit of a medieval central European town. This means that the comfort level may be slightly lower compared to the rest of the accommodation used on this trip, however the rustic charm makes up for this.
  • We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll have to carry your own luggage through train stations and to hotels. This can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs and across uneven cobblestones.
  • Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40 C/105 F). Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability for that season.
  • The accommodation we use in Cesky Krumlov is full of character and perfectly represents the spirit of a medieval central European town. This means that the comfort level may be slightly lower compared to the rest of the accommodation used on this trip, however the rustic charm makes up for this.

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Important notes

1. A single supplement is available if you’d prefer not to share a room on this trip. The single supplement applies to all nights of your trip and is subject to availability. Please speak to your booking agent for further information.

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