DeparturePrague

ReturnBudapest

Min. travellers2

Booking periodNow till 30 June 2027

Travel periodAug 2026 til 30 June 2027

Tour Highlights

Discover the medieval old town and spectacular beauty of Prague
Marvel at the striking imperial architecture of Vienna
Relax at Budapest’s thermal baths
Travel by high-speed trains between destinations

Day-by-day itinerary

Day 1 Your Journey Begins in Prague

Arrive in Prague today and check in at your hotel for a two-night stay. After you’ve settled in, set out to explore the capital of the Czech Republic. Prague is known as the ‘City of a Hundred Spires’ due to its steeple-woven skyline, and from a vantage point along the river or looking down from the St. Vitus Cathedral, you’ll be able to see why. Indulge in some fantastic Czech cuisine this evening and be sure to try a local beer – many say it is the finest in the world. (Overnight in Prague)

Day 2 Prague

Get ready to experience Prague through the eyes and appetite of a local. This immersive walking tour takes you beyond the usual tourist paths to sample some of the city’s most authentic and beloved flavors. Savor hearty local hams and sausages, warm up with traditional Czech soups, and try the iconic Knedlíky dumplings, an essential part of Czech cuisine since the 19th century. And no visit would be complete without tasting the nation’s pride: Czech beer. As the world’s top beer consumers, Czechs take their brews seriously and so will you by the end of this tour. Along the way, enjoy a light-hearted introduction to Czech culture, humor, and maybe even a few cheeky local expressions. It’s more than a food tour it’s your chance to laugh, eat, and drink like a true Czech. (Overnight in Prague)

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Day 3 Prague - Vienna

Enjoy breakfast in your hotel, and then follow the tracks south from Prague to Vienna on a high speed, direct train. Upon arrival, check in to your hotel for a two-night stay. Perhaps spend the afternoon indulging in some delicious Sachertorte, the famous Viennese chocolate cake, or head to the Gothic St. Stephen’s Cathedral, one of the city’s most famous landmarks famed for its intricate architecture. (Overnight in Vienna)

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Day 4 Vienna

After breakfast this morning, spend the day exploring beautiful Vienna using your Vienna city card. Much of Viennese cultural life can be found in the Museumsquartier, home to an array of museums, cafes and restaurants within a former imperial stable building. Why not enjoy an operatic experience to remember at the Wiener Staatsoper (Vienna State Opera), or view the works of famous painters such as Rubens and Raphael at the Kunsthistorisches Museum (Museum of Fine Arts). Take in a performance at the Spanish Riding School – one of the oldest riding schools in the world and home to the famous Lipizzaner horses. Vienna also sits on the banks of the Danube, the perfect spot for a scenic boat cruise! And if you are interested in history, follow in the footsteps of the Habsburgs with a visit to the baroque Belvedere and Schonbrunn Palaces. (Overnight in Vienna)

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Day 5 Vienna to Budapest

Enjoy a morning at leisure in Vienna, then continue your journey southeast on the high-speed route, crossing the border into Hungary, arriving at your final stop – Budapest. Upon arrival, check in at your hotel for a two-night stay and set out to explore the city. Be sure to immerse yourself in Budapest’s beauty by admiring the grand architecture along the banks of the Danube River, best seen from the impressive Szechenyi Chain Bridge, which connects the two halves of the city Buda and Pest. (Overnight in Budapest)

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Day 6 Budapest

Explore the “City of Spas” at your leisure. Why not spend a relaxing day at the Szechenyi Baths, 15 indoor and three outdoor pools are kept at a constant warm temperature to enjoy year-round. Take in the views from the Szechenyi Chain Bridge or perhaps learn about the harrowing history of the House of Terror, now a museum. Marvel at the magnificent frescoes at the Inner-city Franciscan Church or maybe view the Roman remains at the Aquincum Museum. Why not explore Budapest’s fascinating underground caves or perhaps take the Funicular up to the top of Castle Hill for fantastic views of the River Danube and the city. After a busy day sightseeing, enjoy your Budapest Danube River cruise. Live entertainment is performed by four members of the Rajko Folk Orchestra and a buffet dinner and drinks are included. (Overnight in Budapest)

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Day 7 Depart Budapest

After breakfast this morning, check out of your hotel and continue with your travels. If you wish to extend your journey, perhaps with an additional day in a different city, one of our Rail Holiday Specialists will be happy to assist you with the details.

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What's included

Included

2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Prague
2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Vienna
2 nights' hotel accommodation with breakfast in Budapest
Small Group food tour in Prague
1 day Vienna City Card
Budapest River Cruise including dinner

Not included

International air ticket
Travel insurance
Others not mentioned above

Your hotels

Hilton Prague Old Town

★★

Czechia V Celnici 2079/7, 110 00 Nové Město, Czechia

A minute's walk from a metro station, this upscale hotel is a 10-minute walk from both the National Gallery in Prague, and the Gothic buildings in Old Town Square. Warm rooms offer Wi-Fi (fee) and flat-screens, plus minibars, sitting areas, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Executive rooms provide access to a lounge with free breakfast, drinks and all-day snacks. Suites feature living rooms and/or sleeping lofts. Room service is available. There's a chic, art deco style restaurant and an elegant bar, as well as a spa area with an indoor pool, a sauna and a gym. Parking is available for a fee.

Novotel Praha Wenceslas Square

★

Kateřinská 38, 120 00 Nové Město, Czechia

A 10-minute stroll from Wenceslas Square, this contemporary hotel in the Nové Město district is a 3-minute walk from a metro station and 2.3 km from Charles Bridge. Airy rooms include free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, plus desks and pull-out sofas. All have tea and coffeemakers; upgraded rooms add minibars and/or iPod docks. Suites have 2 bedrooms. Room service is available. There's a bar and a contemporary international restaurant with a terrace, as well as an indoor pool, a gym and a sauna. Other amenities include a kids' play area, meeting space and parking (surcharge). Free Wi-Fi

Hotel Century Old Town Prague

★★★

Na Poříčí 7, 110 00 Petrská čtvrť, Czechia

A 2-minute walk from the nearest metro station, this upscale hotel in a refined 19th-century building is 1 km from storied Old Town Square and 3 km from Prague Castle. Featuring high ceilings and traditional wood furnishings, the sophisticated rooms offer minibars, flat-screen TVs and free Wi-Fi, plus tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add sofabeds. Suites include fashionable decor and living rooms; some are bi-level. Room service is available. A breakfast buffet is served in a chic, fine-dining restaurant. There's also a stylish lobby bar and a relaxed terrace. Pets are welcome.

Hotel Zeitgeist Vienna

★★★★

Wien Sonnwendgasse 15, 1100 Wien, Austria

A 6-minute walk from the Keplerplatz metro station, this straightforward hotel is an 18-minute walk from Belvedere Palace and 4 km from St. Stephen's Cathedral. Low-key rooms and suites offer free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs and en suite bathrooms. Some have tea and coffeemaking equipment, sitting areas, minifridges and/or terraces. Loaner bikes and iPads are complimentary. Other amenities include a gym, a cafe/bar and a sauna, plus a terrace and meeting space. Breakfast and parking are available

InterContinental Vienna

★★

Wien Johannesgasse 28, 1030 Wien, Austria

Overlooking Stadtpark, this sophisticated hotel is within a 13-minute walk from both the Vienna State Opera house and the Medieval St. Stephen's Cathedral. Elegant rooms with park views offer Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms and suites add sitting areas and access to a club lounge. Room service is available. Amenities include an upscale restaurant, an elegant, Viennese cafe and a chic bar. Additional amenities include a gym and a spa, plus a business center, meeting rooms and event space. Pets are welcome (fee).

Hotel Am Konzerthaus,MGallery by Sofitel

★★★★

Wien Am Heumarkt 35/37, 1030 Wien, Austria

An 11-minute walk from Wien Rennweg Bahnhof train station, this sleek, modern hotel is 1 km from both the medieval St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Baroque Hofburg Palace. Featuring Klimt art prints, the stylish rooms have Wi-Fi access, flat-screen TVs and minifridges, as well as desks, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Upgraded rooms add Nespresso machines. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include a chic restaurant serving international fare, as well as a refined bar. Parking is available for a fee, and pets are welcome (surcharge).

Hilton Budapest

★★★★

Budapest Budapest, Hess András tér 1-3, 1014 Hungary

Set in Budapest's Castle District and overlooking the Danube river, this upscale hotel occupies a former 13th-century church with a baroque facade. It's 2-minute walk from Fisherman's Bastion. Refined rooms have free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, minibars, and tea and coffeemaking facilities. Some rooms add river views, while executive rooms offer access to a private lounge with breakfast. Suites feature living rooms, pull-out sofas and/or kitchenettes. Room service is available. There's a polished, restaurant with river views, and a warm lobby bar serving snacks, plus a 24-hour gym, a jogging track and a sauna. Event space includes a ballroom.

InterContinental Budapest

★★★★

Budapest Budapest Budapest Apaczai Csere J.U, 12-14, 1052 Hungary

Across the River Danube from the Buda Castle, this sophisticated hotel is a 4-minute walk from a metro station, 6 minutes' walk from the iconic Chain Bridge and 14 minutes on foot from the Hungarian State Opera House. Relaxed rooms feature coffeemakers, Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs. Upgraded rooms add minibars, and river, castle or bridge views. Club-level rooms come with access to a private lounge offering free breakfast and evening snacks, while suites also have living rooms. There's an elegant restaurant with a bar and a seasonal terrace. Other amenities include an indoor heated pool, a gym, and a spa with a sauna and a steam room.

Crowne Plaza Budapest

★★★★

Budapest Budapest, Váci út 1-3, 1062 Hungary

Set alongside the Westend shopping center, this polished hotel is a minute's walk from a metro station, 3 km from Széchenyi Thermal Bath and 9 km from the Hungexpo convention center. Informal rooms have Wi-Fi, TVs and minibars. Upgraded rooms add pull-out sofas. Suites offer separate living rooms. Club quarters allow access to a private lounge. Room service is available 24/7. Amenities include 2 restaurants (one with a bar), a 24-hour gym and parking, along with breakfast.