Budapest, Vienna and Prague

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BUDAPEST, VIENNA, PRAGUE, SZENTENDRE, MORAVIA, TELC

During this escorted Prague, Vienna and Budapest tour package from the U.S., we’ll visit three UNESCO World Heritage listed capital cities (of Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary, respectively), and awe-inspiring towns and areas along the way. It’s a popular combination of some of Eastern Europe’s most enthralling destinations, rich in centuries of history, arts and culture. You can relax and simply appreciate the best of these awe-inspiring stops, as the smarTours® guide by your side imparts context, dining ideas and customized tips for spending free time.

Did you know that you can make this tour private for your friends and family? Find out more about pricing and options for your group.

Itinerary at
a Glance

  • Overnight international flight to Budapest
  • 3 nights in Budapest
  • 3 nights in Vienna
  • 3 nights in Prague
  • Return flight to U.S.

Tour
Highlights

  • Budapest city tour – Fisherman’s Bastion, Castle Hill, Matthias Church, Citadel
  • Danube Bend river region, Szentendre (Hungary)
  • Vienna city tour – Ring Boulevard, Hofburg, Vienna State Opera, Saint Stephen’s Cathedral
  • Moravia (Czech Republic)
  • Dürnstein (Austria)
  • Telč (Czech Republic)
  • Prague city tour – Hradčany castle, Old Royal Palace, Charles Bridge, Old Town historic core

Activity Level: Explorer 

Your Tour
Includes

  • Round-trip flight from the New York (JFK) (passengers may also book this tour without flights)
  • Airfare taxes, fees & fuel surcharges
  • Accommodations at superior, first-class hotels
  • 11 meals: 8 full buffet breakfasts (B), 3 dinners (D)
  • Comprehensive sightseeing tours including admission fees
  • Experienced English-speaking Tour Director and local guides
  • Intra-Europe ground transportation

Tour Itinerary

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Map

Click the Day by Day itinerary above (or swipe on mobile devices) to see the experiences that await on each day of your tour.

Depart from the U.S.

Your fascinating journey to Eastern Europe begins this evening with an overnight flight to Budapest, Hungary. Your tour includes round-trip airfare from the U.S.

*Passengers who did not purchase flights will join the tour in Budapest on Day 2.

Arrive in Budapest, Hungary

Landing late morning in this delightful Hungarian capital, we’ll be met and escorted to our centrally located, upscale hotel. This evening, our Tour Director hosts a welcome dinner and briefing. 

Up Hotel Budapest or similar | Dinner

Budapest City Tour and Budapest at Leisure

This morning, your guide will introduce you to Budapest’s fascinating history and sights. Enjoy a breathtaking, panoramic view from the lookout terraces of the Fisherman’s Bastion, located on Castle Hill. We’ll also see the Citadel on Gellért Hill and Matthias Church, which was used for centuries for the coronations of Hungarian kings. In the afternoon, set sail with a leisurely 1-hour cruise on the romantic Danube River to take in city views from the water.…

Danube Bend Excursion and Budapest at Leisure

Embark on a morning excursion to the scenic Hungarian countryside. We’ll journey to the artist’s town of Szentendre, a gem at the gateway to the picturesque Danube Bend river region. You’ll have free time to explore its cobblestoned streets and Baroque charms. Then, return to Budapest, where you can revel in its fine arts and architecture at your own pace.

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Budapest/Vienna, Austria

Next, we bring you across the border into Austria and drive to Vienna for sightseeing in the heart of the Habsburg Empire. Tour along the Ring Boulevard, encircling the city center, past the Hofburg (official residence of the President of Austria), Vienna State Opera, and Saint Stephen’s Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture. Finish your day with dinner at the hotel.

Parkhotel Schönbrunn or similar | Breakfast, Dinner

Vienna

Today brings us to the Imperial Palace of Schönbrunn—with its 18th-century architecture, interiors, and vast gardens, it’s among the most impressive baroque structures in Europe. In the afternoon, Vienna is yours to explore with some free time.

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Vienna

Embrace all the Vienna has to offer with a full day of independent exploration—you can discover more popular attractions and even take in some of the culture with stops at cafes and shops along the way.

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Vienna/Prague, Czech Republic

Today, take a leisurely scenic drive through rich farmlands to the rolling hills of Moravia. You’ll first visit the quaint town of Dürnstein before continuing over the Czech Republic border, stopping to see the charming buildings and beautiful surroundings of Telč along the way. Later in the day, we’ll reach Prague, one of Europe’s most vibrant and colorful cities.

Vienna House Diplomat or similar | Breakfast

Prague

Beautiful Prague, the “City of a Hundred Spires,” once served as the capital of the Holy Roman Empire and is now the Czech Republic capital. This morning, tour the impressive Hradčany castle and the Old Royal Palace, one of the oldest parts of Prague Castle, dating from 1135. You’ll also see the 14th-century Charles Bridge, Old Town, and more. The afternoon is at leisure to explore more.

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Prague

Enjoy a day of free time to unwind at an outdoor cafe, shop the bustling markets, or delve into more of Prague’s intriguing sights. You might also opt to book a tour of the fascinating Jewish Quarter. See Optional Tours for details. Tonight, celebrate this great trip with your fellow travelers at a festive farewell dinner at a local restaurant.

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Depart Prague/Arrive in the U.S.

After breakfast, end this captivating European adventure with a transfer to the airport for your non-stop flight back to the U.S.

*The tour will end for passengers who did not purchase flights today in Prague.

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Guided Tour Pricing

Prices and dates below include round-trip airfare from the New York area. Travelers may choose to purchase the tour only, and arrange their own arrival in destination. Request Info

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Rates are per person based on double occupancy.
Single room supplement is $399.

For more information on this tour, please contact us here or call us during business hours (Mon-Fri, 9:00am – 5:30pm EST) at 800-337-7773.

Reservations and Payments
Reservations can be made by phone (1-800-337-7773) and will be confirmed upon receipt of your non-refundable, non-transferable deposit, which must be received at the time of reservation. Deposits are $99 per person for all 2021 departures, and $300 per person for all 2022 departures. Full payment is due 90 days prior to departure. Baggage fees may apply. Space and prices subject to availability. Please see the smarTours Terms and Conditions for complete booking information.

Optional Tours Customize your trip with these optional tours.

These tours are available to pre-book! Optional tours are subject to change. If you choose to book your optional tours in-destination, please note that the prices are approximate and subject to change. Payment (non-refundable) should be made by cash (Euros). Subject to a minimum number of participants and availability.

Folklore Dinner & Show

  • Budapest
  • From approx. $72 Per Person

Transfer from your hotel to a local restaurant, where you are greeted with a welcome drink (Hungarian brandy) and Gypsy music. Savor a sumptuous dinner of local specialties while being entertained by Hungarian folk dancers and listening to typical folk songs.

AVAILABLE TO PRE-BOOK!

Morning Vienna Woods Excursion

  • Vienna
  • From approx. $58 Per Person

Drive outside the city to the Vienna Woods, passing the Liechtenstein Castle, family seat of the Prince of Liechtenstein. Visit the Heiligenkreuz Abbey (the oldest continuously active and inhabited Cistercian monastery) and the former Mayerling hunting lodge (where Austrian crown prince Rudolf executed a murder-suicide with his lover that set off a chain of events, changing Europe’s fate). Return to Vienna via Helenental and Baden.

AVAILABLE TO PRE-BOOK!

Afternoon Tour of the Jewish Quarter

  • Prague
  • From approx. $43 Per Person

A local guide will show you around Prague’s Jewish Quarter, also known as Josefov. Characterized by a dramatic, centuries-long heritage, today it remains an evocative testimony to the history of Jews in Prague. Your entrance fee to the Jewish Museum is included.

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Terezín Memorial Tour

  • Prague
  • From approx. $52 Per Person
Step into a tragic time in Czech history with a 5-hour, guided tour of the Terezín Memorial from Prague, and explore the legacy of Nazi occupation in a former concentration camp. Learn the history of the area through personal memories and experiences and get a glimpse of life inside the Terezín ghetto at a remarkable museum. Remember the victims of Nazi persecution, visit the memorials to their lives and hear inspiring stories of local resistance,…

Lunch Cruise

  • Prague
  • From approx. $82 Per Person

Unwind during a two-hour, mid-day cruise on the scenic Vltava River, luxuriating in Prague’s beauty from a unique vantage point. Lunch on board is included.

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Reviews

Karen G

Wonderful tour through Eastern Europe. Pavel was an excellent tour director/guide as were the individual guides we had in each city. We received comprehensive overview of each stop on our itinerary and had time to experience sites on our own. Highly recommend

karen g

Wonderful tour through Eastern Europe. Pavel was an excellent tour guide as were the individual guides from each city we visited.

Karen B

If you are lucky enough to have Pavel Cernos as your tour director and guide on this great tour, you will go deep into the history, life and people of the countries that you think you know. My sister chose this tour and I was not excited about it but I am so glad I went because I would have missed out on so much on many levels. This tour is walking history and for Americans who did not experience the War or Communism, it is eye opening in a moving way. All of the cities visited are beautiful, the people welcoming, the sites a feast for the eyes, the optional tours great value and fun. And I have to give a shout out to our fabulous bus driver Marion, who never missed a turn and always offered a hand.

Julie K

First, the areas to work on: it would be helpful to provide better and more detailed information prior to departure, such as approximate meeting and departure times. For the additional excursions, with smaller group sizes, the minimums need to be revisited. Our tour had 16 people at the beginning. It's impractical to have 12 people as a minimum for an excursion. Next, the bus should have WiFi. We spent a great deal of time on the bus between cities and WiFi would have allowed us to stay connected, do additional research on cities, etc. The Vienna hotel was beautiful, but the location made it difficult to explore the city center when not with the tour group. Finally, the Budapest hotel needs to be changed. The location was good, but the rooms were extremely outdated and in major need of renovation. Having to go on two different elevators to reach the rooms is also very impractical and annoying. Now the positives: the remainder of the hotels were good. Our tour guide, Renatta, and driver, Henrik, were excellent. Group meals were good, (but it would have been nice to eat outside of the hotels). The local guides in each location were knowledgeable and personable.

Susan G

I am never sure is SmarTours can take credit for the group on their tours. I travel alone; yet I never feel that way. This group was wonderful; the best from the three tours I have taken. And I know that I have made many new friends with whom I would love to meet on future destinations. Our Tour Manager was Renata Mikulovska. She was sublime. Professional, patient, organized, funny, compassionate. And most important, she shared her knowledge as if it was her first tour… she imparted information to a group of adults who were seeing the treasures of each city as novices. I am sure that she’s done this trip tens of times; yet her delivery was never stale. A true talent. For the actual tour itself: hotels good, food good. For me, I was unhappy that we spent a day each to travel from one capital to the other. It meant that we had less time in each city. This was particularly evident in Vienna, where were really had only one full day, so I had little time to see the museums. [I would suggest travelling at night and arriving in each city in the morning].

Jack A

Another great SmarTours adventure. The hotels were great, the people we traveled with became friends quickly and our Tour Director, Renata, made the whole trip educational and entertaining. Could not have asked for more (maybe better weather) Food was to die for, and the architecture superb. Well done!

Jack A

Just another of Smartours fantastic adventures. From start to finish, an amazing trip. Renata, our tour director, was so compassionate, so personable, and abpove all so knowledgable about our destinations. Our 5th trip with Smartours...can't wait for the next one.

Lisa B

The trip was memorable and quite extensive. We had amazing weather which made it very pleasant. Two things could be improved- the first hotel in Warsaw was very comfortable and very close to the sights and the Old Town. From there on, the hotels were very far from town centers, and the last thing you want to do after a long day on a tour bus is try to take public transportation. Its unfortunate- Budapest was ok, but Prague, Vienna, and the other cities had hotels miles from anything walking distance. There was ALOT of walking and people were exhausted at the end. Its definitely a higher level than Explorer.

Dorna

The trip was wonderful. Renata our guide was excellent The Hotels in some countries could have been a little closer to the "action. The trip home from Prague to Helsinki and then to New York was complicated. The flight from New York to Baltimore did not give us enough time to catch our flight to Baltimore so we had to take a cab into the city and take a train home, an extra added expense. D. Remenick

Anonymous

Mostly, competent, interesting guides. We covered a lot of territory in 13 days, and always had support when anything untoward happened. It was also fun having time on our own. We go over our photographs with fond memories.

Anne

I recently participated in the Great Cities of Eastern Europe SmarTours. The scheduled tour as is planned is well done with a tour guide in each city. Our tour director, Renata, enhanced our experience with her first hand knowledge of each area as well as the historical background she shared. Renata made the trip exceptional. We enjoyed the SmarTours Optional Excursions that gave us an additional experience in the countryside around the Cities. We enjoyed a very compatible group of travelers which made the motorcoach travel and our meals together very enjoyable. The hotels in Warsaw, Krakow, and Budapest were great hotels and were all within walking distance of the Old Towns. It was disappointing in Vienna and especially Prague that the hotels were both long distances from the City Center. There was an underground line relatively close to both hotels. Overall this was a fantastic glimpse of Eastern Europe. I look forward to returning to this area as well as experiencing another part of our world with SmarTours!

Jacqueline O

We throughly enjoyed our Sept. 15 tour with Renata. It was like walking through the pages of a history book. One of the best tours we have taken and Renata and the local were wonderful. Anyone who loves history will enjoy this tour especially.

Laurel P

What a wonderful experience this was. Renata, our tour director, was exceptional, she is a knowledgeable, PATIENT, kind, funny and passionate lady who made this trip great! I can only hope that future smarTours trips I plan to take will be this good. We had a large group, 44 people, but everything ran smoothly. The local guides and our bus driver, Irek, were fantastic as well. I heard about smarTours from a friend and I'm glad we chose this company. The hotels were top-notch, food was great and they accommodated vegetarian guests as well. Only recommendation I would make is that they provide name badges for guests, it would be so helpful. Other than that it was a great tour visiting great places!

john s

Renata, our guide, was outstanding. She went beyond what guides normaly do to make this tour unforgettable.

Rose N

I just returned from this trip a few days ago. The food, guides, history and scenery was wonderful throughout the tour. What a lovely surprise Poland was with its beautiful buildings and interesting history. I took all the optional tours which added greatly to the overall tour and they were a good value for the money. Overall it was a great trip.
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