Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Small Group, Summer
Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Small Group, Summer
Vienna, Austria
$4195
Tour Overview
Embark on a captivating journey through Central Europe with the "Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Small Group, Summer" tour. This immersive experience takes you through the heart of Hungary, Austria, and the Czech Republic, offering a blend of cultural exploration and leisure. Begin in Budapest, where you'll marvel at Heroes' Square and enjoy a traditional Hungarian dinner. In Vienna, choose between savoring coffee and Sachertorte in a classic café or participating in a unique Viennese Waltz workshop. Discover the fairy-tale charm of Ceský Krumlov before arriving in Prague, where you'll explore the historic castle and indulge in a progressive dinner. Travel in comfort aboard a luxurious coach and unwind in carefully selected accommodations, ensuring a memorable and relaxing adventure. ...more ...less
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1: Welcome to Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery.
Accommodation Name: Novotel Budapest Centrum
Meals Included: Dinner
Welcome to the wonderful Hungarian Capital of Budapest. Enjoy your day before meeting your Travel Director and travel companions this evening. Tonight you are in for a treat with your dinner. Dine in elegance as you savor hearty, Hungarian delicacies accompanied with specially selected wines.
Day 2: Budapest, Queen of the Danube
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery.
Accommodation Name: Novotel Budapest Centrum
Meals Included: Breakfast
Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy, followed by an enchanting recital by one of the students. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875. Drive along the elegant boulevards en route to Heroes’ Square. Across the river in Buda, walk with your Local Expert in the Castle District area.
Day 3: Free Time in Budapest Relaxed Start
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Hotel Nemzeti Budapest - MGallery.
Accommodation Name: Novotel Budapest Centrum
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
The day is at leisure to immerse yourself in Budapest's history, culture and gastronomy. Perhaps, visit a thermal bath, spend time browsing the boutiques on Vaci Street or relax in a sidewalk café. This evening, enjoy dinner at a local restaurant.
Day 4: On to Stately Vienna
Location: Győr, Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna.
Accommodation Name: Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Travel to the pretty town of Győr, located on the confluence of the Danube, Rába and Rábca rivers. Cross the border and continue to stately Vienna, known for its elegant coffee houses and lavish architecture steeped in history. In the evening, sit down to a meal of authentic Viennese cuisine, a perfect complement to this enchanting city.
Day 5: Vienna and the Habsburgs
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna.
Accommodation Name: Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Much of Vienna’s present-day charm is due to the long reign of the Habsburgs. Join a Local Expert for a private visit of Maria Theresa’s Schönbrunn Palace and explore its formal gardens at your own pace. Then, ready your camera for a dazzling drive around the famous Ring Road. This grand boulevard, built along the lines of the old city walls, showcases many of the capital’s architectural masterpieces, including the Opera House, magnificent Hofburg Imperial Residence, Austrian Parliament Building and Karlskirche.Explore Vienna with Insight Choice. Choose to visit a traditional Viennese café to enjoy local specialties of coffee and Sachertorte or MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experience by taking to the floor in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop, supporting the visually impaired community. Dancing in the dark, in a specially designed sensory studio, will be a unique experience for all your senses. The afternoon is at your leisure.
Day 6: Vienna at Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna.
Accommodation Name: Am Konzerthaus MGallery by Sofitel, Vienna
Meals Included: Breakfast
Discover the regal grandeur of Vienna as you explore at your own pace. Perhaps start at St. Stephen’s Cathedral - one of Europe’s great Gothic structures, or browse the shops of the bustling Kärntnerstrasse? You may wish to add another capital to your travels with a visit across the Slovakian border to Bratislava. Ask your Travel Director to recommend local attractions and restaurants as you appreciate the long summer evening in one of Europe's most elegant cities.
Day 7: Charming Český Krumlov and Golden Prague
Location: Český Krumlov, Prague
Accommodation: K+K Hotel Central, Prague.
Accommodation Name: K+K Central, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Once over the Czech border, continue to picturesque Český Krumlov, where you'll start with a brief orientation tour of this fairy-tale town, straight out of the Middle Ages. Enjoy some free time to explore and appreciate views of the Vltava River. Wander through the cobblestone, traffic-free streets, past colorful houses that lead up to the finest castle in the land. In the afternoon, continue through the green Bohemian countryside to Prague. Upon arrival to ''The Golden City'', you are invited to a 'Dine-Around' progressive dinner experience in a number of exciting venues in the heart of Prague's Mala Strana district, topped off with a visit to the famous Charles bridge!
Day 8: Prague, City of a Hundred Spires
Location: Prague
Accommodation: K+K Hotel Central, Prague.
Accommodation Name: K+K Central, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Explore Prague with your Local Expert. Walk the courtyards of the castle and visit the imposing St. Vitus Cathedral. The city is then yours to explore. Perhaps take a river cruise through the heart of the city or walk in the footsteps of kings along the Royal Route. Czechs are passionate about their beer, so be sure to try the local pilsners, paired with hearty Czech cuisine.
Day 9: Prague at Leisure Relaxed Start
Location: Prague
Accommodation: K+K Hotel Central, Prague.
Accommodation Name: K+K Central, Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
Wind along cobbled lanes and discover a treasure trove of hidden gems as you explore Prague at your own pace. Perhaps cross the border to Germany and explore Dresden? This evening, tantalise your taste buds with a rousing dinner of local specialties at a restaurant.
Day 10: Depart Prague
Location: Prague
Meals Included: Breakfast
Your journey comes to an end after breakfast.
What's Included
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Travel in Style
Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a smooth journey between Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.
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Personal Radio Headsets
Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
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Hotel and Restaurant Tips
Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
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Luggage Handling
We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
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Insight Flourish
From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
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Complimentary Wi-Fi
Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
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Transfers
If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times.
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Liszt Music Academy Tour
Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital.
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Well-being Measures
Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
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Hand Sanitizer
Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
What's Not Included
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International Airfare
International airfare to and from the start and end of your tour is not included.
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Optional Experiences
Costs of optional experiences are not included and are available for an additional fee.
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Personal Expenses
Personal expenses such as laundry, telephone calls, mini-bar, and room service are not included.
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Meals Not Specified
Any meals not listed in the inclusions are not covered.
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Visa Fees
Any applicable visa fees are not included.
Dining Summary
- 5 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
Additional Included Highlights
- Personal radio headsets give you the freedom to wander during visits to famous highlights, without missing any of your Local Expert's fascinating commentary.
- Hotel and restaurant tips are included - you'll never have to worry about how much to give, nor search for foreign currency. We also include all taxes and porterage charges at hotels.
- We carry your bags for you and promptly deliver them to your hotel door.
- From time to time, your Travel Director will delight you with an Insight Flourish, which is a local specialty representing the destination.
- Stay connected with friends and family with our complimentary coach and hotel Wi-Fi (where available).
- If your arrival and/or departure flights are as per the itinerary start and end dates, then transfers are available at scheduled times. If your flights are outside these times, or you have booked additional nights accommodation with Insight Vacations, you may purchase transfers or make your own way from/to the airport.
Insight Experiences
- Budapest: Enjoy a tour of the Liszt Music Academy with a student, followed by an enchanting recital. Producing incredible musical talent, the university was founded by piano virtuoso and composer Franz Liszt in 1875.
Well-being
- Enjoy the comfort of Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom. Our customized luxury coaches are sanitized before the start of your tour and are maintained to very high standards. Physical distancing measures have been implemented on our customized luxury coaches.
- Hand sanitizer is freely available on board for you to use throughout the day.
Mode of Transport
Travel in style and comfort aboard Insight's luxurious, air-conditioned, 40-seat coach with double the standard legroom and onboard washroom, ensuring a smooth journey between Budapest, Vienna, and Prague.
Accommodation
Stay in comfort at the Novotel Budapest Centrum, Hotel Am Konzerthaus Vienna MGallery by Sofitel, and K+K Central in Prague, offering a blend of modern amenities and classic charm, ensuring a relaxing retreat after a day of exploration.
Check out our Q&As
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What unique experiences are offered in Vienna during the tour?
In Vienna, you have the option to visit a traditional coffeehouse to enjoy Viennese specialties of coffee and Sachertorte or participate in a Viennese Waltz dance workshop designed to support the visually impaired community. This workshop, called 'Dancing without Barriers', takes place in a specially designed sensory studio and focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. ...more ...less
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What can I expect during the visit to Schöbrunn Palace in Vienna?
During the visit to Schöbrunn Palace, you will have a private tour with a Local Expert. You can explore the formal gardens at your own pace and enjoy the grand architecture, including frescoed ceilings, crystal chandeliers, and gilded Rococo frames.
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What dining experiences are included in Budapest?
In Budapest, you will enjoy dinner at a local restaurant where you can indulge in traditional Hungarian flavors. Additionally, on the first night, you will dine in elegance, savoring hearty Hungarian delicacies accompanied by specially selected wines.
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What activities are available during the free time in Budapest?
During your free time in Budapest, you can immerse yourself in the city's history, culture, and gastronomy. Options include visiting a thermal bath, browsing boutiques on Vaci Street, or relaxing in a sidewalk café.
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What is the 'Dine-Around' experience in Prague?
The 'Dine-Around' experience in Prague involves a progressive dinner at a number of exciting venues in the heart of Prague's Mala Strana district. This experience is topped off with a visit to the famous Charles Bridge.
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What is the focus of the 'Dancing without Barriers' workshop in Vienna?
The 'Dancing without Barriers' workshop in Vienna focuses on inclusion and education around the topic of visual impairment. It is designed to support the visually impaired community and takes place in a specially designed sensory studio, offering a unique experience for all your senses.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
We regret that no refunds can be made for absences from a tour, including experiences such as missed meals or sightseeing.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Since 1978.
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
Insight Vacations is a founding member of the TreadRight Foundation, a joint initiative created by the brands within The Travel Corporation (TTC) almost 15 years ago to ensure our impact through tourism is positive. Our ethos to #MakeTravelMatter guides our decision-making at every level of our business.
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
You have two options as a solo traveller. Either choose to be matched with a same sex partner for a room share - at no extra cost. Or choose a room of your own with a reduced or even free private room upgrade on select tours.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Low Deposit
Insight Vacations requires a minimum deposit of 350 USD per person or the full booking value, whichever is less, with the final balance not due until 90 days before departure.
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Cancellation Policy
We don't charge a cancellation fee, here is a summary of insight vacations charges.
Up to 91 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of deposit.
At 90 days before tour starts: Forfeit 50% of booking price.
At 29 days before tour starts: Forfeit 80% of booking price.
At 1 days before tour starts: Forfeit 100% of booking price.
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Terms and Conditions
Easy Pace Budapest, Vienna & Prague - Small Group, Summer
10 Days Starting in Budapest, Hungary and ending in Prague, Czech Republic
Visiting: Budapest, Győr, Vienna, Český Krumlov, Prague
Tour operator:
Tour code:
SE705ZN20
Specialist Group:
Family/Kids
Guide Type:
Fully Guided
Special diets catered:
Vegetarians
