12 Oct 2026
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£1,232pp
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Escorted tour
Prague, Vienna & Budapest with Flights – 8 Days
Three imperial capitals with flights, four-star hotels and a tour director, plus a Danube cruise in Budapest.
8 days
From £1,173 incl. flights
Tour overview
This 8-day escorted tour visits Central Europe's three great imperial capitals, Prague, Vienna and Budapest, with flights, four-star hotels and a tour director included. The price covers return flights from a choice of UK airports, transfers and comfortable coach travel, plus all local taxes. You stay seven nights on a bed and breakfast basis: three in Prague, two in Vienna and two in Budapest, with breakfast every day and plenty of time to choose your own restaurants and cafés. Optional excursions let you add more, from a Dresden day trip to a folklore dinner.
Your tour director meets you in Prague, one of Europe's most beautiful capitals, which survived the turbulent centuries remarkably intact. A guided walking tour takes you through the Old Town and across the Charles Bridge, with the option of an evening river cruise on the Vltava. The next day is free to explore the castle and Lesser Town at your own pace, or join an optional excursion to Dresden.
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Leaving Prague, you head south through Bohemia, a rolling, romantic region of dense forests, medieval towns and hilltop castles, arriving in Vienna by early afternoon. You have time to explore the Ringstrasse, the Hofburg and the coffee houses, with an optional visit to Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' imperial summer residence.
Crossing into Slovakia, you stop in Bratislava, delightfully set on the Danube, before continuing to Budapest. An introductory tour shows you the twin city: Buda, an elegant hillside town of grand buildings and castle walls, and Pest, the lively commercial heart. A cruise on the Danube shows off the Parliament and bridges from the water, and there is an optional folklore dinner and show.
The physical rating is low. This tour suits travellers who want to see Central Europe's highlights with flights and hotels arranged, and the freedom to explore each city at their own pace. With three nights in Prague and two each in Vienna and Budapest, there is time to settle into each city, and the optional excursions let you tailor the holiday to your own interests. Departures run from spring to autumn.
Trip highlights
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A walking tour of Prague (Day 2)
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A free day in Prague or optional Dresden (Day 3)
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Through Bohemia to Vienna (Day 4)
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Optional Schönbrunn Palace (Day 5)
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Bratislava on the way to Budapest (Day 6)
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A Budapest tour and Danube cruise (Day 7)
Your route
4 stops from Prague to Budapest
- Prague Days 1–3
- Vienna Days 4–5
- Bratislava Day 6
- Budapest Days 6–8
Why choose this tour
Three capitals in a week, with flights and four-star hotels included. Three nights in Prague and plenty of free time.
Best suited to
- First-time visitors to Central Europe
- Couples and friends
- Travellers who like free time to explore
- Travellers who prefer coach touring
Day-by-day itinerary
8 days from Prague, Czech Republic to Budapest, Hungary
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Day 1 · Prague Fly to Prague
Meet your tour director and transfer to your hotel.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
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Day 2 · Old Town, Charles Bridge Prague
A walking tour, with an optional evening river cruise.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 3 · Prague, Dresden Free day in Prague
Explore at leisure or join an optional trip to Dresden.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 4 · Bohemia, Vienna Through Bohemia to Vienna
Drive through Bohemia to Vienna.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 5 · Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace Vienna
Explore Vienna or join an optional Schönbrunn visit.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 6 · Bratislava, Budapest Bratislava to Budapest
Stop in Bratislava on the way to Budapest.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 7 · Buda, Pest, Danube Budapest
A city tour and Danube cruise.
- Hotel
- Four-star hotel
- Meals
- Breakfast
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Day 8 · Budapest Fly home
Transfer to the airport for your flight home.
- Meals
- Breakfast
Where you stay
- Prague (3 nights) Four-star hotel
- Vienna (2 nights) Four-star hotel
- Budapest (2 nights) Four-star hotel
Hotel names are indicative and may be replaced with a property of similar standard and location.
What's included
Included
- Return flights from a choice of UK airports and transfers
- Accommodation 7 nights in four-star hotels
- Meals 7 breakfasts
- Coach travel throughout
- Prague walking tour and Budapest tour with a Danube cruise
- All local taxes
- Tour director throughout
Not included
- Optional excursions, river cruise and folklore show
- Lunches and dinners
- Tips, travel insurance and personal spending
This trip might not be for you if…
Honest disclaimer — please read
- You want dinners included — meals are bed and breakfast
- You want a small group — coach groups can be large
- You want every activity included — some are optional
- You want to arrange your own flights — flights are part of the price
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Departures & prices
From £1,173 per person, including flights. 15 upcoming departures.
02 Nov 2026
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£1,173pp
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22 Mar 2027
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£1,399pp
Flights from London Gatwick
26 Apr 2027
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£1,594pp
Flights from Manchester
03 May 2027
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£1,649pp
Flights from London Gatwick
10 May 2027
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£1,623pp
Flights from Edinburgh
07 Jun 2027
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£1,615pp
Flights from Manchester
28 Jun 2027
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£1,577pp
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05 Jul 2027
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£1,662pp
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16 Aug 2027
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£1,645pp
Flights from London Gatwick
13 Sep 2027
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£1,586pp
Flights from Manchester
20 Sep 2027
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£1,569pp
Flights from Manchester
27 Sep 2027
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£1,569pp
Flights from Manchester
11 Oct 2027
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£1,560pp
Flights from Manchester
01 Nov 2027
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£1,458pp
Flights from Manchester
Frequently asked questions
How do I book this tour?
Tap any "Enquire" button on the page and one of our travel specialists will be in touch within 24 hours (often same day). We'll confirm availability on your preferred date, run through anything you need to know, and only ask for the deposit once you've decided.
What financial protection do I get?
Every Travelisto booking is 100% financially protected. Your money is held in a ring-fenced Trust account until you return from your trip, and we are members of the Protected Trust Services scheme (PTS 6035). Most tours also include ATOL protection where flights are part of the package.
Are flights included?
Yes, return flights from a choice of UK airports and transfers.
Which meals are included?
Breakfast every day.
Which countries do we visit?
The Czech Republic, Austria, Slovakia and Hungary.
What optional excursions are there?
An evening river cruise in Prague, a day trip to Dresden, Schönbrunn Palace and a folklore dinner in Budapest.
How much walking is there?
Moderate walking on city tours, mostly on cobbled streets.
Do I need a visa?
UK visitors do not need a visa for these countries for a short holiday stay.
Can you tailor the trip?
Yes — every escorted tour can be modified into a private tailor-made version with your own dates, adjusted pace, upgraded hotels and add-on extensions. Tell us what you'd like changed when you enquire and we'll quote it both ways so you can compare.
What if my flight is delayed or cancelled?
If your international flight is part of your booking through us, we re-book at no cost. If you've booked flights separately, the tour's local team holds your transfer slot until you arrive. We strongly recommend a comprehensive travel insurance policy that includes delay and cancellation cover.
ATOL protected
100% financially protected in a Trust bank account
PTS 6035
4.7 on Trustpilot
Tailor-made option
Not quite the right fit? Make it tailor-made.
If this group tour doesn't match your ideal trip, our specialists will turn it into a private tailor-made journey — your own dates, your own pace, upgraded hotels where you want them, and the parts you don't love swapped out. Same destinations, just rebuilt around you.
Contact us for a tailor-made version of this itinerary