Three capitals of Central Europe linked by train: a Danube dinner cruise and thermal baths in Budapest, a cooking class in Vienna, Prague Castle and a Baroque library. Three 5-star hotels and time to explore.
Route7 nights · 3 stops · 1 day trips
Day 1
Arrive in Budapest at your own pace and settle into your hotel, in the heart of Pest.
In the evening, step aboard for a dinner cruise on the Danube, with the Parliament, Buda Castle and the Chain Bridge lit up as you glide past.
Night in Budapest at Párisi Udvar Hotel 5-star.
Day 2
Slow down at one of Budapest's thermal baths, a ritual locals have kept for centuries.
In the evening, a guide takes you through the city's ruin bars, the courtyards and old buildings of the Jewish Quarter turned into lively, one-of-a-kind bars.
Night in Budapest at Párisi Udvar Hotel 5-star.
Day 3
Leave the city for Etyek, a small wine village in the hills west of Budapest, for a wine tour with tastings at family wineries.
Back in Budapest for a last evening before heading on to Vienna.
Night in Budapest at Párisi Udvar Hotel 5-star.
Day 4
Train to Vienna, with private transfers to and from the stations.
In the afternoon, a highlights tour introduces you to the city: the Ringstrasse, the imperial palaces and the old town around St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Night in Vienna at Hotel Sacher 5-star.
Day 5
Roll up your sleeves for a cooking class, then sit down together to enjoy the lunch you have prepared.
The afternoon is yours: a museum, a little shopping or a slice of cake in one of Vienna's famous cafés.
Night in Vienna at Hotel Sacher 5-star.
Day 6
Train to Prague, the last city of your journey.
After settling in, discover Prague Castle with a guide, timed around your arrival: the cathedral, the palace courtyards and the views over the red roofs of the Lesser Town.
Night in Prague at Augustine Hotel 5-star.
Day 7
Join a Beer & Baroque tour, with a visit to a Baroque library and a taste of Czech beer. Prefer something else? Swap it for a food tour, or for the John Lennon & Alternative Prague tour with tastings along the way.
Free time in the afternoon, then a farewell dinner in a traditional restaurant.
Night in Prague at Augustine Hotel 5-star.
Day 8
A last coffee in the Old Town, then we organize your transfer to the airport or the station for your journey home.
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April to June and September to October are the sweet spot: mild days for walking, the Danube cruise in daylight or at sunset, and the wine harvest around Etyek in early autumn. December brings the Christmas markets in all three cities.
Two minutes, three steps. Free and without obligation.
By train, the easiest way to link the three capitals. Budapest to Vienna takes about two and a half hours and Vienna to Prague about four hours, city center to city center. We book your seats and arrange private transfers between the stations and your hotels, so you never have to handle luggage on the metro.
Yes, this itinerary is an idea to start from. In Prague, for example, you can replace the Beer & Baroque tour with a classic food tour or an alternative Prague walk. Your travel designer adapts every day to your interests and pace, and can add a night in any city.
Yes. Shared moments like the Danube dinner cruise, the cooking class and the farewell dinner work beautifully for groups, with free time in between for everyone to explore. We adapt the hotels, the tours and the dinners to the size of your group.
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