10-Day Vienna Budapest Prague Tour Packages
Imagine visiting the three most beautiful capitals in Central Europe. Vienna has imperial palaces, a coffee house culture, and a long history of classical music. Budapest has Buda Castle; on the Pest side, it has Parliament; in the Jewish Quarter, it has thermal baths and ruin bars. Charles Bridge, Prague Castle, the astronomical clock in Old Town Square, and cheap beer are all things to see in Prague. The cities have a shared history with Austria-Hungary, but they feel different.
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10 Day Danube River Itinerary, incl. Vienna and Budapest
The A-ROSA FLORA takes guests through Vienna-Budapest region's 8 distinct cities over ten days. Two-day stops in both capitals offer immersion in Vienna's museum quarter and Budapest's thermal baths. Ships dock conveniently in city centers for daily port visits of 6-12 hours.
- Day 1
Passau, Germany
Board your river ship in Passau at the meeting point of three rivers: the Danube Inn and Ilz. Plan to arrive by 2 PM for check-in before the 4 PM departure. If you come early you can explore the old town's beautiful baroque architecture. You'll find the most convenient parking at Parkhaus Altstadt for €15 per day right near the cruise dock.
- Day 2
Wachau Valley & Tulln, Austria
Start your morning cruising through the UNESCO-listed Wachau Valley. Get to the deck early to secure a good spot for viewing hilltop castles and vineyards. You'll stop in Tulln from 11 AM to 11 PM. It's an easy 10-minute walk to the Egon Schiele Museum which showcases the famous local artist's work.
- Day 3
Bratislava, Slovakia (7 AM-5 PM)
You can easily explore the historic center on your own. Get to Bratislava Castle right when it opens at 9 AM to avoid the crowds. A complete walk through the old town takes about 2 hours. Look out for the fun bronze statues around town - the "Man at Work" peeking out of a manhole is a local favorite.
- Days 4-5
Budapest, Hungary
You'll have two full days to see both sides of the Danube. Visit Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion before 10 AM when it's less busy. Take the historic funicular up Castle Hill for €4 instead of walking the steep path. Make sure you're on deck around 9 PM to see and photograph the lit-up Parliament building while cruising.
- Day 6
Esztergom, Hungary (3 AM-12 PM)
Early birds can watch the sunrise as you approach Hungary's old capital. For the best river views climb the 400 steps to the basilica dome. The Maria Valeria Bridge here marks the border between Hungary and Slovakia.
- Days 7-8
Vienna, Austria
Use these two days to see both historical and modern Vienna. Visit the Naschmarkt at 6 AM to watch vendors setting up and have breakfast at Café Drechsler. Take the metro to Schönbrunn Palace (30 minutes) and book 10 AM skip-the-line tickets to avoid the busiest times.
- Day 9
Linz, Austria (12 PM-6:30 PM)
The city blends modern art with its baroque old town. Visit the Ars Electronica Center for innovative technology exhibits - you can walk there from the dock. Try the local Linzer torte at Café Traxlmayr where they bake it fresh each day.
- Day 10
Return to Passau
You'll arrive around 7 AM. For later departures you can store your luggage at the cruise terminal for €5 per piece and take a final walk where Passau's rivers meet.
10 Day Central Europe Itinerary, incl. Prague and Budapest
Seven UNESCO sites unfold over 10 days through Vienna, Budapest, and Prague region. The route includes Schönbrunn Palace, Bratislava Castle, and Budapest's Central Market Hall, with 9 nights in 3-4 star hotels, daily breakfast, and expert guides.
- Days 1-2
Prague
Get into the city after 2 PM to avoid airport traffic jams. Visit the astronomical clock early (before 9 AM) or late (after 6 PM) when crowds thin out. Buy Prague Castle tickets online and use the East Gate entrance to skip the main crowds. A recent visitor shared: "The evening river cruise gave us the best photos of Charles Bridge - the lighting is magical after sunset."
- Day 3
Český Krumlov
The 2.5-hour drive from Prague offers a nice stop at Holašovice. Take your castle tour in the morning before the big groups arrive. Be careful on the cobblestones when wet. Plan for an early dinner since most restaurants close around 9 PM.
- Day 4
Telč and Třebíč
These UNESCO sites offer great rewards without the crowds. Catch the morning light for the best photos of Telč's square. You can see Třebíč's Jewish Quarter in 2-3 hours. Get the combination ticket that includes the basilica. Bring your own water since public fountains are scarce.
- Days 5-6
Vienna
The drive from Třebíč takes 3 hours. Get to Schönbrunn Palace when it opens at 8:30 AM to avoid crowds. Skip the expensive Ferris wheel and get great city views from the free terrace at Haus des Meeres. Visit the Naschmarkt on Saturday morning to see locals doing their shopping.
- Day 7
Bratislava
Just an hour from Vienna. Take the local bus up to the castle if you want to avoid the steep climb. One visitor noted: "The traditional restaurants near Michael's Gate were tourist traps - head to the local spots on Obchodná street instead for authentic Slovak food at half the price."
- Days 8-9
Budapest
Stop at Esztergom Basilica on your way from Bratislava. Visit the Central Market Hall early before tour groups fill it up. You'll find better deals and smaller crowds at the thermal baths after 6 PM. Want great Parliament photos? Head to Batthyány Square across the river at sunset.
- Day 10
Give yourself 45 minutes to reach Budapest Airport. If you have a morning flight, consider staying at an airport hotel.
Imperial Splendors
Habsburg grandeur unfolds over 10 days through Vienna's St. Stephen's Cathedral, Budapest's Heroes' Square, and Prague's Astronomical Clock. The tour features a Danube cruise and traditional dinners in city-center hotels. Costs approx. $360 per day.
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What people love about 10-day Vienna Budapest Prague tours
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It was an amazing trip, very well organized I did not face any issues but I feel the cost was way too high
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Great trip. Guide was excellent. Viewing of a number of historic cathedrals, Prague Castle, boat tours, etc. Only downside is hotels are well stocked with small Ikea furniture.Most hotels we had to push the beds together. Best hotel was Continental in Budapest. I only gave meals 4 stars because I didn't like the goulash in Hungary.
This was an amazing trip to a fascinating part of the world. Thanks to Carolyn who was a wonderful tour director, experienced with Trafalgar, knew the areas of the tour well, very helpful, fun to travel with her. Thanks to our great driver, Zoltan, for taking us safely through our days on the road. The local guides were terrific, their knowledge of their home cities seemed never ending. My second tour with Trafalgar and recommend them to all travellers.
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