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Capitals of Central Europe

Germany, Czech Republic, Austria & Hungary in 12 Days, 10 Nights in Destination

From

$3,389

$2,099

/person

-35%

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Embark on independent tour of Central Europe's most important cities and sights! Travel by train or bus through Berlin, Prague, Vienna and Budapest as you uncover the architecture and history of this diverse region.

Trip Highlights

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    Vienna
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    Budapest
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    Prague
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    Berlin

Included

  1. All flights

  2. Accommodation

  3. Airport transfers

  4. Activities

  5. Breakfast only

Availability

  1. Departures available until December 2025

  2. Available Group tours

  3. Solo travelers from + $690

  4. WHAT'S THIS?

Categories available

  1. charm by bus included

  2. superior by bus from + $100

  3. charm by train from + $100

  4. superior by train from + $300

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Itinerary

Get to know the magical cities and charming culture of Central Europe! Unearth the history of bohemian Berlin, a melting pot of cultures. In Prague, stroll through the fairytale streets of this 'City of a Hundred Spires' before discovering the artistic legacy of enchanting Vienna. Finally, explore the Hungarian capital of Budapest, on the banks of the River Danube. 

1st Day: US - Night on board

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Arrive at your US departure airport ready to board a flight to Berlin. Night on board*.

*If either your outbound or inbound flights depart in the early hours (before 4:00 a.m.) you must arrive at the airport the night before the indicated departure day.

2nd Day: Berlin

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Touch down in Berlin, the stylish and historic German capital and transfer to the hotel. Get settled at the hotel and, if time allows, get to know the city at your leisure. Overnight stay in Berlin.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Aletto Kudamm or similar
tripadvisor rating

1021 Reviews

See our full selection

3rd Day: Berlin

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Tuck into a hearty German breakfast at the hotel and set off on an exciting panoramic city tour of East and West Berlin, to uncover the history and sights of the capital!

Take an iconic photo at the majestic Brandenburg Gate, visit the poignant Holocaust Memorial and stroll along the leafy Unter den Linden Avenue. Discover Museum Island, the Red Town Hall, the Nikolai Quarter. Trace the turbulent history of the city at Checkpoint Charlie and see the fragmented remains of the Berlin Wall, noticing the contrasts between the different sides of the city.

See the Forum of Culture and the idyllic Tiergarten Park. Potsdamer Platz shows you a modern side of the city before you spend the remainder of the day at your leisure. It's time for a well-deserved German beer after a day of sightseeing! Overnight stay in Berlin.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Aletto Kudamm or similar
tripadvisor rating

1021 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Berlin City Tour

Moderate

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4th Day: Berlin

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day exploring Berlin at your leisure. Why not visit the amazing cultural treasures at Museum Island or spend the day exploring the flower gardens of the Tiergarten. Overnight stay in Berlin.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Aletto Kudamm or similar
tripadvisor rating

1021 Reviews

See our full selection

5th Day: Berlin - Prague

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Breakfast at the hotel. Self-transfer* to the bus station to catch a shared bus to the Czech capital of Prague, a journey of around 5 hours. Arrive in Prague, known for its fairytale old town, lively nightlife and nicknamed the 'City of a Hundred Spires'.

Self-transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. Overnight stay in Prague.

*Transfers to/from bus stations are not included. You will have the possibility to add private transfers from/to the stations to the hotels in the next step of the booking process.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Harmony or similar
tripadvisor rating

31 Reviews

See our full selection

6th Day: Prague

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Breakfast at the hotel. Set off on a city tour of Prague, nicknamed the 'Golden City'. See the famous Powder Tower and explore the Old Town. Reach Old Town Square home to the famous Astronomical Clock, one of the most popular sights in Prague, and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn.

Finish the tour at the iconic Charles Bridge. The remainder of the day is free at your leisure to explore the sights and sample the local cuisine at your own pace. Alternatively, enjoy an optional folklore dinner* in a traditional Czech restaurant. Overnight stay in Prague.

*Optional folklore dinner: Enjoy dinner at a typical Czech restaurant which includes dance and live music performances, a truly unforgettable evening basking in Czech culture.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Harmony or similar
tripadvisor rating

31 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Prague City Tour

Moderate

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Optional
Czech Folklore Dinner

Light

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7th Day: Prague - Vienna

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After breakfast at the hotel self-transfer* to the bus station to catch a shared bus to Vienna, a journey of around 4.5 hours. Travel through the beautiful landscapes of Bohemia and Moravia towards Austria and its capital.

Arrive in Vienna, an imperial city famed for its artistic legacy and for being the home town of Mozart and Beethoven. Self-transfer to the hotel and spend the remainder of the day exploring at your leisure. We recommend heading to the historic centre to enjoy the charming atmosphere.

During the summer the riverbanks come alive with lively bars and restaurants, so be sure to check this out if the weather is pleasant. Overnight stay in Vienna.

*Transfers to/from bus stations are not included. You will have the possibility to add private transfers from/to the stations to the hotels in the next step of the booking process.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Austria Trend Hotel Beim ... or similar
tripadvisor rating

895 Reviews

See our full selection

8th Day: Vienna

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure, soaking up the cultural sights of Vienna. Alternatively, you can opt to enjoy a classical music concert*, a must-do activity while in the city! Overnight stay in Vienna.

*Optional classical music concert: Enjoy an unforgettable and truly authentic experience while in Vienna, a classical music concert.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Austria Trend Hotel Beim ... or similar
tripadvisor rating

895 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Classical Music Concert in Vienna

Light

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9th Day: Vienna - Budapest

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Breakfast at the hotel. Catch a shared bus this morning to travel to Budapest, the capital of Hungary, a journey of around 3 hours.

After enjoying the changing landscapes of the Danube Delta arrive in Budapest and self-transfer to the hotel. The city is famously divided in two by the River Danube Buda and Pest, each with its own distinctive atmosphere. Overnight stay in Budapest.

*Transfers to/from bus stations are not included. You will have the possibility to add private transfers from/to the stations to the hotels in the next step of the booking process.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Baross City Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

997 Reviews

See our full selection

10th Day: Budapest

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Breakfast at the hotel. Today, embark on a fantastic panoramic guided tour of the beautiful city of Budapest. Start the tour at Heroes' Square, the largest and most impressive square in the city and emblem of the Golden Age of Pest.

Pass by the spectacular neo-Renaissance theater of the National Opera and the imposing Budapest Parliament, one of the tallest and most iconic buildings in the city.

Arrive at the banks of the mighty Danube, where you can appreciate a spectacular panoramic view of the part of Buda, the former capital of Hungary until unification in 1873. See the famous Castle Hill, the Buda Castle and the amazing neo-Gothic and neo-Romanesque architecture of the Fisherman's Bastion are located.

Finally, enjoy a magnificent view of the oldest and most photographed bridge in the city, the glorious Chain Bridge. The rest of the day is yours to spend as you see fit. Overnight stay in Budapest.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Baross City Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

997 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

included
Pest City Tour

Moderate

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11th Day: Budapest

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Breakfast at the hotel. Enjoy a day at your leisure in Budapest. Why not take in the views from Fisherman's Bastion or stroll along the riverside promenade. Alternatively, take part in our optional cruise* along the Danube River. Overnight stay in Budapest.

*Optional Danube river cruise from Budapest: Embark on a river cruise of the Danube and enjoy architectural views of the city from a different perspective. From the Parliament, to the many bridges and even the Royal Palace Walls, complete this romantic sail across the city with a glass of champagne.

Accommodation

ONE OF OUR SELECTED HOTELS
Baross City Hotel or similar
tripadvisor rating

997 Reviews

See our full selection

Activities

Optional
Danube River Cruise from Budapest

Light

See more

12th Day: Budapest - US

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Breakfast at the hotel. It's time to bring your journey through Central Europe to an end. At the indicated time, transfer to the airport for a flight back to the US. Arrive in the US and end your trip.

*Depending on the return flight schedule and the hotel breakfast service, you may not be able to enjoy the included breakfast on the last day.

**Depending on the return flight schedule, you may arrive in the US the next day.

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Categories Available:

charm by bus

From $2,099

Selected

  • Accommodation in Charm category hotels.
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superior by bus

From $2,199

  • Accommodation in Superior category hotels.
charm by train

From $2,199

  • Accommodation in Charm category hotels.
superior by train

From $2,399

  • Accommodation in Superior category hotels.

Accommodation: 10 Nights

Included activities

Included

Berlin City Tour

Included activity for day 3 in Berlin

Uncover the history and sights of the capital, including Brandenburg Gate, the poignant Holocaust Memorial, Museum Island, Checkpoint Charlie and the fragmented remains of the Berlin Wall.

Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

more information
Included

Before your departure you will receive a voucher with the meeting point and presentation time.

Prague City Tour

Included activity for day 6 in Prague

Take a city tour of Prague. See the famous Powder Tower and explore the Old Town. Reach Old Town Square home to the famous Astronomical Clock, one of the most popular sights in Prague, and the Church of Our Lady Before Tyn. End the tour at Charles Bridge.

Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Moderate

more information
Included

Before your departure you will receive a voucher with the meeting point and presentation time.

Pest City Tour

Included activity for day 10 in Budapest

Set off on a city tour of Pest to see the city's most emblematic sights such as Heroes Square and the amazing Parliament building. Continue to the Danube's river banks to enjoy the panoramic views of the Chain Brige and the Buda Castle.

Duration 02:00h Approx.

Physical rating:

Moderate

more information

Available Activities

Activities are subject to availability. The price for each optional activity will be shown in the next step of the booking process.
Optional

Czech Folklore Dinner

Suggested activity for day 6 in Prague

Have dinner in a traditional Czech restaurant where the theme of the night is folklore and enjoy the full experience including dance and live music performances as you feast on a delicious meal.

Duration 02:30h Approx. Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

more information
Optional

Classical Music Concert in Vienna

Suggested activity for day 8 in Vienna

Attend a typical Vienna-style classical music concert sure to leave you awe-struck

Duration 01:30h Approx.

Physical rating:

Light

more information
Optional

Danube River Cruise from Budapest

Suggested activity for day 11 in Budapest

Sail across the city in this romantic cruise of the Danube River where you will get to gaze at Budapest from a completely different perspective while you enjoy a glass of champagne.

Pick up time: info at destination

Physical rating:

Light

more information

The price includes

  • Departures from main US airports.
  • International flights: US - Berlin, Budapest - US.
  • 10 nights accommodation in Charm category hotels.
    See hotels included
  • 10 breakfasts.
  • Airport transfers in air-conditioned vehicles and regular Bus line Berlin-Prague, Prague-Vienna, Vienna- Budapest.
  • Visits and entrance fees as is indicated in the itinerary.
    See itinerary
  • All air taxes and fuel surcharge.
  • City tours in Berlin, Prague & Budapest.
  • Guide/s during the excursions.

*The cancellation policy applicable is according to the Terms and Conditions available and agreed at the time of your purchase

Not included

Drinks, tips and any other services not mentioned in what's included.

Transfers to/from bus stations and meeting points for the included activities.

Please note: this itinerary is an independent tour, not a group tour. It includes accommodation, some activities and some transfers, but you will not be accompanied by a guide throughout the entire trip, nor will you be traveling in a group.

  • Germany
  • Czech Republic
  • Austria
  • Hungary
    • Entry requirements

      Valid passport.

    • Visa

      No visa is required to enter the country.

    • Currency

      Euro.

    • Language

      German.

    • Electricity

      230V, 50 Hz.

    • Health

      There are no mandatory vaccinations.

    • Time zone

      UTC + 01:00.

    • Other useful information

      Shops and businesses usually open 08:30 - 18:30 from Monday to Friday and 08:30 - 13:00 on Saturdays.

    • Tourist Office website

      https://www.germany.travel/en/index.html

    Remember to download your e-ticket to confirm the times of your flights and to complete online check-in using the airline’s website, or directly at the check-in desk at the airport.

    Accommodation at the hotels is as indicated. In the event of any changes to accommodation, they will always be of the same, or a higher category. The category of hotels is not standardized across all countries in the world. For this reason, the criteria may differ depending on the destination country's own standards.

    In the case of adverse weather conditions, for safety reasons or for any other reasons deemed appropriate, the order and duration of the excursions included in the itinerary may be changed or canceled without prior notice.

    If you have reduced mobility, require the use of a wheelchair, or you would prefer this tour to be a private experience for you and your group, you must contact our Experts at +1 888-488-0592 before booking to ensure that your needs can be met.


    While on the road, it is highly unlikely that the vehicle will be equipped with wifi or bathroom facilities, though rest stops will be made for long trips. We recommend purchasing a new SIM card at the airport or placing an e-SIM before travel to guarantee internet connection.

    Room allocation: We will do our best to accommodate your family in the same room. If availability doesn't permit this, we guarantee your family will be accommodated as close together as possible. Children will always be accomodated in a room with at least 1 adult.

    Booster seats: Not available in all destinations. Feel free to take your own if you need one.

    Pay in installments

    60%

    At time of booking

    40%

    60 days before departure

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