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Highlights of Central Europe
8 days • 4.7
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Start
Prague, Czech Republic
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Budapest, Hungary
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Trip Code
AMKB
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Min Age
15
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Trip Size
1 - 12
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Physical Rating
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Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Tram
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Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,698(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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Hit three of Central Europe’s big cities; Prague, Vienna and Budapest. With your locally-based leader on hand and plenty of free time to explore at your own pace, you'll get to know all of the best spots and learn plenty of locals-only knowledge.
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Immerse yourself in the history and culture of the Czechia capital city of Prague. Experience Prague Castle – the largest castle complex in the world – and be awed by its 9th-century architecture.
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Toast to your epic adventure with a home-cooked Hungarian feast on your final evening. You'll be invited into a local family's home where they'll teach you traditional recipes and you'll get a chance to taste your creations at dinner.
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Join a local guide in the south Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and learn about the town’s history and thriving folk culture. After all, there’s no one better to show you around than the people that live there.
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Be treated to sweet delicacies just like grandma would make at Vollpension café in Vienna, where elderly grandparents bake the best cakes and share the best hospitality with their visitors. More than just a cafe, the team here are working to bridge the age gap and provide extra income for seniors.
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By travelling on this trip, you’ll directly support our Tuuur Foundation partner, Eden Reforestation Projects. Donations help them provide local employment opportunities and tackle climate change one tree at a time as they restore forests across 10 different countries.
Is this trip right for you?
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We recommend packing light and smart for this trip as you'll be required to carry your own luggage between train and bus stations and hotels, which can include going up and down multiple flights of stairs, and across cobblestones.
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Summer temperatures can be extreme in many of the regions visited (over 40C/105F). Please consider the time of the year you wish to travel and your suitability to that season.
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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.
Itinerary
Experience the highlights of Central Europe on a journey through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary.
Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary and experience some of the best bits of Central Europe. From the sleekness of Vienna, and from the architectural triumphs of Prague to the contrasting twin cities of Budapest, see how history, folklore and tradition are threaded through the fabric of modern life. Visit centuries-old castles, be spoilt by greenery in urban jungles, fall in love with Bohemian fairytale towns, marvel at the artistic talents of European masters and dig into a Hungarian feast cooked by a local family, especially for you. This adventure has it all.
- DAY 1Day 1 • Prague
- DAY 2Day 2 • Prague
- DAY 3Day 3 • Cesky Krumlov
- DAY 4Day 4 • Vienna
- DAY 5Day 5 • Vienna
- DAY 6Day 6 • Budapest
- DAY 7Day 7 • Budapest
- DAY 8Day 8 • Budapest
Inclusions
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7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
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Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Tram
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Hotel (7 nights)
festival Included activities
circlePrague - Castle Visit
circleCesky Krumlov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
circleVienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
circleVienna - Leader-led orientation walk
circleBudapest - Walking tour with local guide
circleBudapest - Home-cooked meal
museum Optional activities
circlePrague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
circlePrague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
circlePrague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
circlePrague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
circlePrague - National Museum - CZK350
circlePrague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
circleCesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK200
circleCesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) - CZK1200
circleCesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
circleCesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
circleVienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
circleVienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) - EUR26
circleVienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
circleVienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
circleVienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
circleVienna - Sisi Museum - EUR18
circleVienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
circleVienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
circleBudapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
circleBudapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
circleBudapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
circleBudapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
circleBudapest - Central Market - Free
circleBudapest - Faust Wine Cellar Tasting - EUR21
circleBudapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
circleBudapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF13500
circleBudapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
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Trip size max: 12 - Sold Out
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£2,475£1,980
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£2,151£1,720
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,123£1,805
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£2,123£1,698
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Trip size max: 12 - 10 spaces left
£2,239£1,791
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Trip size max: 12 - 6 spaces left
£2,327£1,978
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£2,327£1,978
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Trip size max: 12 - 5 spaces left
£2,420£2,057
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£2,492£2,242
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£2,167£1,950
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Trip size max: 12 - 12 spaces left
£2,123£1,698
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Important notes
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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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Kristin
May 03, 2025
This was a bucket list trip for me and Intrepid delivered!! Our tour guide Lilla was outstanding and kept us engaged and had so many suggestions for our free time!! Loved our meals together as a group. Favorite part was our last night together at our Hungarian cooking class!! Just a great trip, with a great tour guide, wonderful new travel friends, to a beautiful part of Europe. Thank you, lilla and Intrepid
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Bridget
Apr 02, 2025
This trip was a great look into Central Europe - glad to have gotten a comprehensive history of each city in correlation with each other and now I know the ins and outs of how to navigate the public transportation! Word of caution - pack light if you can and note there will be a lot of cobblestone!
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Claire
Mar 28, 2025
I had the best time on my trip through Central Europe! The hotels were in good central locations with friendly staff and a selection of food at breakfast. The included activities were really fun, especially our cooking class in Budapest and "coffee & cake experience" in Vienna. Appreciated the use of public transport throughout; felt more environmentally friendly. Our tour leader Lilla was amazing, her passion and enthusiasm for travel & people is 5-star. Would 100% book another Intrepid trip, if I knew Lilla would be my tour leader again - missing her already!
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Angie
Dec 22, 2024
This trip far exceeded my expectations! It was a great way to get a flavor of each city. The food was incredible and our guide Barni was so knowledgeable. This was my first trip with Intrepid and I am already planning my next. Highly recommend.
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Annie
Oct 31, 2024
This was a great way to see the highlights, Prague and Budapest with the added bonus of travelling to Ceszky Krumlov. I would recommend, if possible, taking a few extra days at each end and check out some of the options not covered.
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Brendan
Oct 28, 2024
My 5th Intrepid trip and won't be my last, great experiences through 3 interesting countries, Cesky Krumlov is amazing. Had a great leader Monika ensuring all went smoothly
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Ben
Oct 23, 2024
Great trip to see some lovely architecture and get a good dose of culture! Best part is great beer!
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Bethany
Oct 20, 2024
I could not recommend this trip more! The itinerary was perfect and really allowed us to experience each place in as much detail as possible. Our tour guide Simone was absolutely incredible and her knowledge of each place and enthusiasm was so valuable to the trip experience. One of the best tours I've been on!
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Annie
Oct 18, 2024
The cities on this trip are all beautiful and welcoming. Our tour leader, Lilla, made sure each traveler had a good experience. It was great to have her insights and advice.
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Rachael
Sep 25, 2024
I loved this trip. It was well organized with just the right amount of included activities and free time. Our tour leader, Simone, helped with all the details and was a great source of information and fun. Each city visited had its own charm and character.