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Best of Central Europe
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Vienna, Austria
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Budapest, Hungary
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Trip Code
AMSB
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 15
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Meals
12 breakfasts
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Bicycle, Metro, Taxi
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Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Pension (2 nights)
From £2,332(15 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Stay in old-school style while supporting a social cause during your time in Vienna. The city’s quirky Magdas Hotel is committed to helping local refugees earn a living through employment.
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Embark on a hike through the lesser known but no less stunning Tatra Mountains in Slovakia. With a range of trails available, you’ll be high above the valley floor admiring the vistas in no time.
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See the classic Polish cities of Wroclaw and Krakow and feel the emotional wallop of a sobering visit to nearby Auschwitz.
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Discover the magical Cesky Krumlov on a guided tour around town with your small group, passing by medieval buildings, verdant countryside and the flowing Vltava River.
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Get the low-down on Budapest’s classic charm, café culture, and eclectic neighbourhood vibes during your time here. Have you actually been to Budapest if you didn’t go to a ruin bar?
Is this trip right for you?
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Don’t let the heat keep you from exploring the world! Summer temperatures can be very high in many of the regions visited (over 40°C), which can make things uncomfortable. It’s important to use sun protection, wear layers to combat the heat, and drink plenty of water.
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In some train stations and most of our accommodation there are no lifts or escalators. Please be aware that you will have to carry you own bags up and down stairs and on and off public transport. It is recommended you pack lightly. You can find some packing guidelines in the 'packing' section in the trip notes.
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If you have more time to explore the region you may want to check out our trip ‘Journey through Central Europe & Romania’ (trip code AMSCC). This trip heads further east and explores Romania and Bulgaria. Or you may want to consider our trip 'Vienna to Dubrovnik' (trip code AMSNC), continuing down the Balkans peninsula through Belgrade, Sarajevo and ending in Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Coast. Most departure dates are designed to create these perfect combos.
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On this trip you must pack as lightly as possible because you will be expected to carry your own bag and although you won't be required to walk long distances with your luggage (max 30 minutes), we strongly recommend keeping the weight under 15kg / 33lb. Most travellers carry their luggage in a backpack, although an overnight bag with a shoulder strap would suffice if you travel lightly.
Itinerary
Find some good times and great classic cities
Experience the charm, sophistication and elegant feel of Central Europe on this 15-day classical and steady-paced exploration from Vienna to Budapest. Bask in the tradition of vivacious Vienna, discover the hidden fairy tale gem of Cesky Krumlov. Czech Prague off your list and be one with nature in Slovakia’s Tatra Mountains. Marvel at the classic Polish cities of Wroclaw and Krakow, reflect during a sobering visit to Auschwitz and round off your journey with time spent braving Budapest.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Vienna
- DAY 2Day 2 • Vienna
- DAY 3Day 3 • Cesky Krumlov
- DAY 4Day 4 • Cesky Krumlov
- DAY 5Day 5 • Prague
- DAY 6Day 6 • Prague
- DAY 7Day 7 • Wroclaw
- DAY 8Day 8 • Wroclaw
- DAY 9Day 9 • Krakow
- DAY 10Day 10 • Krakow
- DAY 11Day 11 • Tatra Mountains
- DAY 12Day 12 • Tatra Mountains
- DAY 13Day 13 • Budapest
- DAY 14Day 14 • Budapest
- DAY 15Day 15 • Budapest
Inclusions
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12 breakfasts
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Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Bicycle, Metro, Taxi
bed Accommodation
Hotel (12 nights), Pension (2 nights)
festival Included activities
circleVienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
circleCesky Krumlov - guided tour
circleWroclaw - Orientation walk
circleSwidnica - Church of Peace visit
circleOswiecim - Auschwitz-Birkenau State Museum join in guided tour
circleTatranska Lomnica - Tatra Mountains Hike (not between Nov and Mar)
circleTatra Mountains - Hrebienok Funicular
circleTatra Mountains - Tatranska Lomnica Gondola
museum Optional activities
circleVienna - Belvedere Gallery (Lower Gallery) - EUR15
circleVienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
circleVienna - Sisi Museum - EUR18
circleVienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
circleVienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
circleVienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
circleVienna - Hofburg Palace & Sisi Museum - EUR16
circleVienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
circleVienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
circleVienna - Vienna Boys Choir Concert - EUR70
circleVienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) - EUR26
circleVienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper Gallery) - EUR18
circleVienna - Food, Coffee & Market Tour Urban Adventure - EUR115
circleVienna Opera Guided Tour - EUR13
circleCesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK200
circleCesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
circleCesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) - CZK1200
circleCesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
circlePrague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
circlePrague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
circlePrague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
circlePrague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
circlePrague - Castle Visit - CZK350
circlePrague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
circlePrague - Bike Tour - CZK650
circlePrague - The Dancing House - Free
circlePrague - John Lennon Wall - Free
circlePrague - Food by Foot Urban Adventure - EUR95
circleKutna Hora - Church of St Barbara - CZK160
circleKutna Hora - Sedlec Ossuary & Bone Church - CZK160
circlePrague - Beer and Czech Tapas Tour Urban Adventure - EUR75
circlePrague - Prague Discovery Urban Adventure - EUR74
circleKutna Hora - Day Trip (by public transport) - CZK250
circlePrague - Prague Parks and Views Urban Adventure - EUR89
circleKrakow - Rynek Underground Museum - PLN32
circleKrakow - Cloth Hall 'Sukiennice' - Free
circleKrakow - Schindler's Factory Museum Tour - PLN65
circleKrakow - Galicia Jewish Museum - PLN20
circleKrakow - History Museum - PLN28
circleKrakow - St Mary's Basilica - PLN15
circleKrakow - Walking Tour - PLN30
circleKrakow - Wawel Royal Castle - PLN35
circleWieliczka - Salt Mines Tour - PLN230
circleTatranska Lomnica - Summer Luge - EUR3
circleTatranska Lomnica - Bike Rental - EUR10
circleTatranska Lomnica - Spa treatment in Grand Hotel Praha (from) - EUR20
circleTatranska Lomnica - Ski Museum - EUR3
circleBudapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
circleBudapest - Pub Crawl (starting from) - HUF9000
circleBudapest - Best Beers of Budapest Urban Adventures - EUR74
circleBudapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
circleBudapest - Bites & Sights Food Tour Urban Adventure - EUR79
circleBudapest - Central Market - Free
circleBudapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF13500
circleBudapest - Buda Castle Explorer Urban Adventure - EUR55
circleBudapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
circleBudapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
circleBudapest - Hungarian State Opera House Tour - HUF7000
circleBudapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
circleBudapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
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Saturday May 31, 2025
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£3,157£2,526
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£3,091£2,473
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£3,031£2,424
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£2,987£2,389
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£3,042£2,433
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Important notes
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1. A Single Supplement is bookable on this trip, excluding Day 3&4, subject to availability at the time of booking. Please consult your agent for booking.
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Diane
May 04, 2025
Independent travelers can relax about making the transportation and lodging details and plan for interests of their own priority. This allows financial flexibility while supported by professional leaders.
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Stephen
May 03, 2025
Intrepid's Best of Central Europe trip is a good way to see a reasonable chunk of Central Europe in a reasonably short time frame. There is a lot of variety jam-packed into two weeks, but still a fair amount of freedom to do what one wants on free days.
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Suzan
Apr 12, 2025
Another fantastic Intrepid trip. Those who had not travelled with Intrepid thoroughly enjoyed themselves.
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Diana
Oct 28, 2024
Highly recommend this central euro trip. Good coverage and pace with time to spend and explore in each place. Poland was an unexpected delight in all regards. I hadnt previously considered independently but just wow! Tatra mountains are brilliant.
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Rianna
Oct 22, 2024
This was a great taste of Central Europe. I highly recommend anyone wanting to visit this area to go on this trip. Our tour leader, Vanessa, was super knowledgeable and organised and made our trip great!
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Aimee
Oct 03, 2024
Central Europe was an amazing trip, our tour guide Astrid had a wealth of knowledge and tan everything so smooth. I would recommend intrepid for these countries as at time English and transport ect would be hard to manage at times. We had a great variety of tours and free time
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Jessica
Aug 14, 2024
The Central Europe tour was incredible with such a thoughtful and well planned itinerary. I learnt so much about the history of each destination and there were plenty of activities to appeal to everyone’s interests in the group. Our tour guide Vanessa was amazing and I left with a great appreciation for the region. Highly recommend!!
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Elizabeth
Aug 04, 2024
I have wanted to do this trip for many years, so I'm delighted that I finally achieved my goal. I loved the cities we visited and could happily have used an extra day in each.
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Bronwyn
Jul 06, 2024
Wonderful trip! Mixture of big cities and quiet times. Central Europe is beautiful and this trip gives you a great opportunity to explore five countries in two weeks. Most places have a two night stay which allows you to see more without having to pack up and move. Big cities and beautiful mountains make this trip a great choice. The company supports ethical and sustainable travel which is an essential choice for tourism. Highly recommended.
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Alishia
Jun 30, 2024
A wonderful tour filled with history, culture, walking and of course, food! A good balance of travel, site seeing and rest. Perfect for the traveller who likes to do their own thing.