Comfort
Explorer
Highlights of Central Europe
8 days • 4.7
4.5
Excellent
46 reviews
8 days
Start
Prague, Czech Republic
Finish
Budapest, Hungary
Trip Code
AMKB
Min Age
15
Trip Size
1 - 12
Physical Rating
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
From £1,698(8 days)
Trip Informations
Why you’ll love this trip
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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?
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.
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.
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.
Inclusions
Meals
7 breakfasts, 1 lunch
Transport
Train, Public bus, Private vehicle, Metro, Taxi, Tram
Accommodation
Hotel (7 nights)
Included activities
Prague - Castle Visit
Cesky Krumlov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
Vienna - Leader-led orientation walk
Budapest - Walking tour with local guide
Budapest - Home-cooked meal
Optional activities
Prague - Jewish Quarter - CZK500
Prague - Kafka Museum - CZK260
Prague - Mucha Museum - CZK300
Prague - Museum of Communism - CZK380
Prague - National Museum - CZK350
Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower - CZK250
Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour - CZK200
Cesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) - CZK1200
Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum - CZK200
Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour - CZK300
Vienna - Albertina Museum - EUR19
Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) - EUR26
Vienna - Leopold Museum - EUR15
Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel - EUR14
Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace - EUR22
Vienna - Sisi Museum - EUR18
Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice - EUR28
Vienna - St Stephen's Tower - EUR6
Budapest - House of Terror - HUF4000
Budapest - Hungarian National Museum - HUF2900
Budapest - Parliament Tour - HUF12000
Budapest - Bike Ride - HUF6000
Budapest - Central Market - Free
Budapest - Faust Wine Cellar Tasting - EUR21
Budapest - Great Synagogue - HUF13000
Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) - HUF13500
Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park - HUF5000
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Important notes
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.
Reviews (45)
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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
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!
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!
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.
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.
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
Ben
Oct 23, 2024
Great trip to see some lovely architecture and get a good dose of culture! Best part is great beer!
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!
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.
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.
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