Budapest, Vienna & Prague

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Head back to once upon a time, when World Wars turned Cold and created a counterculture to tear the Iron Curtain. Indulge the senses at the epicenter of melody-making maestros, and trek revolutionary roads to explore storybook architecture. This is a journey to taste the world’s best beers, learn about life way back when and behold the beauty of a new generat...
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Overview

Trip type
Group Tour
Lodging level
Standard - 3 star
Physical level
Moderate
Trip pace
Balanced schedule

Highlights

    • Visit seven UNESCO World Heritage Sites
    • Party in Budapest’s eclectic ruin bar scene
    • Experience Classical music in classical Vienna
    • Discover the fairytale magic of Prague’s Old Town and Golden Lane
    • Wash down hearty Bohemian food with an authentic Pilsner. Or three
    • Check out the eerie Bone Church in Kutná Hora
    • Wander off the beaten path in scenic Ceský Krumlov

What's this trip about?

    Head back to once upon a time, when World Wars turned Cold and created a counterculture to tear the Iron Curtain. Indulge the senses at the epicenter of melody-making maestros, and trek revolutionary roads to explore storybook architecture. This is a journey to taste the world’s best beers, learn about life way back when and behold the beauty of a new generation that rose above turmoil.

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Details

Itinerary focusClassic Highlights
Group sizeStandard Group - 25 + people
Age range18 to 28 years
Flights and transportAll internal ground transport included
Start CityBudapest
End CityPrague

Travel Themes

  • Cultural
  • Education / Learning

Destinations

  • Europe
  • Austria
  • Czechia
  • Hungary

Attractions

  • Bratislava
  • Budapest
  • Český Krumlov
  • Prague
  • Vienna
  • Wachau

Activities

  • Culture
  • Historic sightseeing
  • Wine Tasting

Trip includes

    • Round-trip flights & airport transfers
    • Multilingual Tour Director & local guides
    • Private deluxe motorcoach
    • 8 nights in hand-picked accommodations
    • Welcome Mixer with appetizers & drinks
    • Daily breakfast & three-course Farewell Dinner
    • Metro passes in each city
    • Entrance to Schönbrunn Palace, St. Vitus Cathedral & other select attractions

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Itinerary

Travel Map

Day 1: Overnight flight

Board your overnight flight, bound for Europe.

Day 2: Arrive in Budapest + Welcome Mixer

Welcome to Eastern Europe! Your Tour Director will be waiting at the airport when you arrive. Today is the day to adjust, make new friends and start the journey right.

Today's Highlights:

Arrive in Budapest and transfer to your accommodation

Take a brief walk of the area with your group’s personal Tour Director

Once everyone is situated, you’ll meet your new friends over drinks and light appetizers at the Welcome Mixer.

Day 3: Sightseeing tour of Budapest + Free time

Now that you’re rested from travels and acquainted with your group, shake off the culture shock with an in-depth look at the Pearl of the Danube.

Today's Highlights:

Tour Buda and Pest with a local guide to show you all the buda-best there is to see

Enjoy a free evening to relax in a bath, stroll through the city or learn a little something about another time and place

Hit the town like never before in the city’s grungy, eclectic nightlife scene

Day 4: Stop in Bratislava + Arrive in Vienna

Marvel at the European landscape as you drive along a canvas of castles, farmlands, villages and mountains on your way to Austria.

Today's Highlights:

Stop in Slovakia’s capital city, Bratislava, for lunch and photos of the city’s castle

Arrive in Vienna, take a quick walk with your Tour Director, then enjoy an evening in the City of Dreams

Day 5: Sightseeing tour of Vienna

After seeing Vienna with a local guide, the evening is yours to explore, check out the museums or visit the world-renowned opera.

Today's Highlights:

See Vienna with a local guide

Visit the lavish palaces, parks and parliament buildings

See the city from above and devour a local Viennese feast

Excursion:

Ferris Wheel and Heurigen Viennese Dinner (extra cost)

See Vienna from the sky on this optional trip to Prater, one of Austria's biggest amusement parks. Ride the "Wiener Riesenrad" ("Giant Wheel") which was the biggest ferris wheel in the world for 65 years. A...

Day 6: Stop in Krems + Arrive in Ceský Krumlov

Continue along the European countryside as you travel to Ceský Krumlov via Krems.

Today's Highlights:

Take a break from the big city with a visit to Krems, a quaint Austrian town in the Wachau Valley

Tour a local vineyard and taste wine from the region

Arrive in the storybook city of Ceský Krumlov, a UNESCO World Heritage Site

Day 7: Chill in Ceský Krumlov + Visit Kutná Hora + Head to Prague

After a morning in Ceský Krumlov, board your private coach for a transfer to Prague via Kutná Hora.

Today's Highlights:

Keep feeling the magic with a free morning in Ceský Krumlov

See the infamous “Bone Church” in Kutná Hora

Arrive in Prague; take a brief orientation tour of the area and have the evening free

Day 8: Tour Prague

Join an expert local guide for a walking tour of Prague, then enjoy an evening to explore the city.

Today's Highlights:

Czech out Central Europe’s largest castle, where you'll see architecture spanning from Gothic to Baroque

Learn about Prague's fascinating history, from centuries-old tales to World War II and the Velvet Revolution

Have the afternoon and evening to wander...

Day 9: Explore Prague + Farewell Dinner

This is your last day in Europe, so live it to the fullest! Time is all yours until dinner tonight.

Today's Highlights:

Enjoy your last day in Europe with free time in Prague

Take care of last-minute shopping with trinkets from Charles Bridge or Europe's top outlets in Wenceslas Square

Climb Petrín Hill for a panoramic view of Prague

View the influential work of Al...

Day 10: Fly Home

It's time to say your goodbyes. Head to the airport for your flight back home.

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Price From $1,719
Price per day$172
Last Updated: 7/16/2018

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    • Round-trip flights
    • Handpicked Lodging
    • Guided Sightseeing
    • Breakfast Daily
    • Transportation Between Cities
Cancellation policy

You have 48 hours to cancel and receive a full refund. You can also switch trips up to 99 days before you leave.

The full amount paid upon enrolment is refundable if you cancel in writing within 48 hours of booking the tour. After 48 hours, the deposit is non-refundable and the following standard cancellation fees apply.

If you are booking 30 days or less prior to the scheduled departure date for your trip, you are required to pay in full at the time of booking and standard cancellation fees then apply; you are not eligible for the 48 hour risk-free period.

Based on the date EF receives written notification of your cancellation, you will be refunded for monies paid minus the cancellation fee and any non-refundable fees. (See refund and non-refundable Fee description above for more details.) In addition to notifying us of your cancellation in writing, we also recommend you call so that we can best review your options.

Days Prior to Departure and Cancellation Fee

30 days or less is all monies paid

30-60 days will be $2000

61-99 will be $1000

100-364 days is  $450

365+ days will be $150

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Age Requirements
18 to 28 years
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