Central Europe Highlights
Overview
The same three capitals as the one-week version, with more time in each. The extra night in Prague buys a day trip to Český Krumlov, Vienna gets a proper palace-and-café day, and Budapest has room for both the thermal baths and an evening on the Danube.
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Route map
- Train
- Flights to and from India
- Highlights
- Numbers show the order, N the nights in each city.
- Fly in from India to Prague
- 4N Prague days 1–4 → Train, about 4 h
- 3N Vienna days 5–7 → Train, about 2 h 40
- 3N Budapest days 8–11
- Fly home from Budapest
What it costs
€960 – €1,600 per person, without flights from India
About €90 – €150 per person per day (Budget to Mid-range), over 11 days
Luxury version: €2,990 per person
| Budget | Mid-range | Luxury | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accommodation | €350 | €750 | €1,380 |
| Food and drinks | €240 | €470 | €840 |
| Transport between cities | €60 | €70 | €100 |
| Entry tickets and excursions | €200 | €200 | €300 |
| Local transport and airport transfers | €120 | €120 | €360 |
| Total per person | €960 | €1,600 | €2,990 |
| Average per day | €90 | €150 | €270 |
Budget
Hostels or budget 3-star hotels, simple meals, 2nd class train fares booked ahead, and public transport.
Mid-range
4-star hotels, meals in restaurants, and flexible 2nd class train fares you can change.
Luxury
5-star hotels, fine-dining dinners, 1st class trains (private transfers where there is no train), taxis for local trips, and guided or private tickets.
All figures are estimates per person, sharing a twin room. Real prices change with the date and how early you book.
Entry tickets and excursions included (9)
- Prague Castle€12
- Český Krumlov day trip€40
- Vltava cruise€18
- Schönbrunn Palace€30
- Belvedere€22
- Prater Ferris wheel€15
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath€28
- Danube cruise€20
- Hungarian Parliament visit€18
Not included above
- Return flights from India (typical range)₹55,000 – ₹95,000
- Visa, visa service fee and travel insurance (approx.)₹12,000 – ₹15,000
Day by day
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Day 1
Arrive in Prague Prague
Overnight flight from Delhi or Mumbai, usually landing in the morning. Evening walk across Charles Bridge.
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Day 2
Prague Castle and Old Town Prague
Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral, then the Old Town Square and the astronomical clock.
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Day 3
Český Krumlov day trip Prague
A UNESCO town in South Bohemia, about 3 hours each way by coach, with the castle and river bends.
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Day 4
Vltava cruise and Jewish Quarter Prague
A relaxed day: Vltava river cruise, the Jewish Quarter and shopping on Wenceslas Square.
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Day 5
Train to Vienna Vienna
Railjet Prague to Vienna in about 4 hours. Evening at the Ringstrasse and the Opera.
trainTrain, about 4 h - Day 6
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Day 7
Old town, Belvedere and Prater Vienna
St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere (Klimt's The Kiss) and an evening ride on the Prater Ferris wheel.
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Day 8
Train to Budapest Budapest
Railjet Vienna to Budapest in about 2 h 40. Evening Danube cruise past the Parliament.
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Day 9
Buda Castle and thermal baths Budapest
Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church; Széchenyi Thermal Bath in the afternoon.
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Day 10
Parliament, Heroes' Square and ruin bars Budapest
The Parliament building, Heroes' Square and the Great Market Hall; evening in the Jewish Quarter.
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Day 11
Departure from Budapest Budapest
Airport transfer, about 40 minutes from the centre.
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Restaurants with vegetarian options within a short walk of the places in this itinerary. Check the menu before you go: options change.
Vegetarian options
Wrenkh $$
140 m from St. Stephen's Cathedral
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TIAN Restaurant $$$$
390 m from St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Veggiezz $$
490 m from St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Restaurant JOLA $$$$
540 m from St. Stephen's Cathedral
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Vegazzi $$
450 m from Nyugati Railway Station
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Vegan Love $$
470 m from Liberty Bridge
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Tökmag Vegan Street Food $$
690 m from Nyugati Railway Station
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Napfényes $$
760 m from Liberty Bridge
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Book your activities
Tickets and excursions mentioned in this itinerary, bookable on GetYourGuide. Prices are estimates per person.
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Prague CastlePrague · €12Book
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Český Krumlov day tripPrague · €40Book
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Vltava cruisePrague · €18Book
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Schönbrunn PalaceVienna · €30Book -
BelvedereVienna · €22Book -
Prater Ferris wheelVienna · €15Book -
Danube cruiseBudapest · €20Book -
Széchenyi Thermal BathBudapest · €28Book -
Hungarian Parliament visitBudapest · €18Book
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