For those who want to tour three of Europe’s greatest cities, this central Europe itinerary is for you! Start with Budapest, a city known for its thermal baths, unique architecture, and gorgeous Danube River. Next, travel to Vienna, a city rich in history and culture. And end in Prague, a city filled with incredible Gothic architecture.
Travel Itinerary
Day 1: Budapest
Arrive at Budapest Airport in the afternoon. The best way Transfer to City via Bus or Taxi.
Purchase the 4-day Budapest/Vienna Big Bus Tour Ticket.
Go to Dock 11 for the Danube River Cruise to take the 75-minute river cruise.
At night around famous Vacci Street.
Dinner suggestions: Mazel Tov & Divin Porcello.
Day 2: Budapest
Breakfast in Budapest followed by Big Bus Tour.
Start your day with the Big Bus Tour at the Opera:
- Hop on at Stop 20 (Opera)
- Continue until Stop 1 (Hero’s Square) walk around 10min
- Hop back at Stop 1
- Hop off at Stop 7 (Castle Garden)
- Here you can walk around for a while, take the funicular or the blue route.
- I recommend walking to Fisherman’s Baston/Matias Church and returning to walk around the palace. The views are impressive on both.
- You can walk down or take the funicular to hop back on Stop 8.
- Hop on at Stop 8
Lunch suggestions: Bestia & Meatology Budapest
In the afternoon continue your Big Bus Tour:
- Hop off at Stop 12 (Parliament)
- Walk around 15-30min
- Walk to Basilica or Hop on at Stop 12 and Hop off at Stop 13
- Stop 13 (Basilica)
- Walk into basilica
- Hop back on at Stop 13
- Optional stop: Stop 16 (Great Market Hall)
- Food stalls (prepared and produce)
- Optional stop: Stop 17 (National Musem)
Dinner suggestions: Menza & Borkonyha
Day 3: Budapest to Viena
In the morning have breakfast and catch an early train to Vienna
Once in Vienna take a break to have lunch.
In the afternoon walk around the city and see:
- Opera De Viena
- Museums Quartier
- Museumstraße
- Rathaus
- Volksgarten
- Albertina
Dinner suggestions: Ulrich & Pizza Randale
Day 4 Vienna:
Breakfast in Budapest followed by Big Bus Tour - Blue Route:
- Hop on at Stop 8 at House of Music / Haus der Musik
- Continue until Stop 4 (Schönbrunn Palace) walk around
- Hop back at Stop 4
- Hop off at Stop 6 (Belvedere) walk around
- Hop on at Stop 7 (Lower Belvedere)
- Hop off at Stop 8
Lunch suggestions: Neni am Nasmarkt & Szimpla Kert.
In the afternoon continue your Big Bus Tour – Green Route:
- Hop on at Stop 1 (Albertina Museum)
- Hop off at Stop 2 (Hundertwasser Haus)
- Go back to Stop 1 and Visit the Albertina Museum
At night walk around the famous Kartnerstrasse Street.
Dinner suggestions: Palmenhaus & Wollzeile
Day 5: Vienna to Prague
In the morning have breakfast and catch an early train to Vienna
Once in Prague take a break to have lunch.
Walk to Corner of Old Town Square on Pařížská Street, for a Free Walking Tour of Prague Castle & Mala Strana. You will see:
- Charles Bridge
- Kampa Island
- John Lennon Wall
- St. Nicholas Churche
- Deer Moat
- Old Royal Palace
- St. Vitus Cathedral
- Church of St. George
- Goldgen Lange
- Dalibor Tower
- Amazing views
Dinner suggestions: Pasta Fresca & Ukroka
Day 6: Prague
In the morning have breakfast and walk to corner of Old Town Square on Pařížská Street, for a Free Walking Tour of Prague part 2. You will see:
- Powder Tower
- Municipal House
- Spanish Synagogue
- Old Jewish Cemetery
- Pinkas Synagogue
- Rudolfinum
- Old Town Square
- Astronomical Clock
- Charles University
- Estates Theatre
- Wenceslas Square
- Old City Walls
Lunch suggestion: Manifesto Market & Kavárna Velryba
In the afternoon walk around Old Town Square and Prague famous streets Vodičkova Street & Havelská Street
Dinner suggestions: Lokal & La Bottega Linka
Day 7: Depart to your next destination or home!
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