Overview
Among the sights you will see in Prague are Charles Bridge,...read more dating to 1357 and one of the oldest stone bridges in Europe, and the Astronomical Clock, built in 1410 with a sinister medieval figure of death who emerges to pull the bell cord. In Budapest, see the Parliament building, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and considered one of the world’s most beautiful parliament buildings, and Fishermen’s Bastion, which overlooks the city. In Vienna, view the Hofburg, the palatial complex and the political focal point for the Hapsburgs. You’ll have time on your own in Vienna to sit in a café with a piece of scrumptious Sachertorte while listening to a legendary waltz, or explore the inside of St. Stephen’s Cathedral with its Romanesque and gothic architecture.
In Nuremberg, wander through the charming, pedestrian Old Town with its impressive medieval ramparts. In Salzburg, you may want to walk through the quaint streets of the town centre and maybe visit Mozart’s house, or just browse through the typical shops to taste some of the delicious chocolates. Vibrant cities and historic sights—along with some beautiful scenery of the Alps and the Danube River—make this a comprehensive tour through Central Europe for value-minded travel lovers.
Itinerary
Check into your hotel. The rest of the day is free for you to relax or discover Munich with the help of the CosmosGO app. Tonight, meet your Tour Director and travel companions.
Visit Nuremberg with its pretty market square, the medieval castle, and Our Lady's Church. Next, head east across the border into the Czech Republic. Evening arrival in Prague. Today's Distance: 298 mi/ 480 km (B)
The wealth of Gothic and Baroque architecture perhaps inspired Dvorak and Smetana, both Prague composers. Your included guided sightseeing tour features landmarks such as the Jewish Quarter, Charles Bridge, and the Old Town Square with the Astronomical Clock. (B)
Travel from Bohemia into Moravia, then into Austria and on to Vienna, where included sightseeing starts with the State Opera, Parliament, and the Town Hall. Stop for a stroll in Heroes' Square to view the Hofburg Imperial Palace. Reserve some energy for an exciting evening optional excursion. Today's Distance: 205 mi/ 330 km (B)
A free morning to further explore the city of "Waltz" or maybe just to do some shopping on the Karntnerstrasse. In the afternoon, head for the Hungarian border and its capital city, Budapest. Today's Distance: 155 mi/ 250 km (B)
Budapest is a treasure trove of architectural wonders, from Gothic to Baroque; Neoclassical to Art Nouveau, but also full of history, a food capital and surprisingly rich in thermal waters. Discover all of this and more during the guided city tour. (B)
Skirt the banks of the Danube back into Austria, and get a glimpse of the majestic Alps as you approach Salzburg, Mozart's home town. Today's Distance: 354 mi/ 570 km (B)
Morning at leisure in Salzburg, or maybe join the optional The Sound of Music excursion. Then, continue past Lake Chiemsee to Munich. Tonight, an included typical Bavarian dinner at a local restaurant is a must to celebrate your wonderful holiday. Today's Distance: 96 mi/ 155 km (B/D)
Your holiday ends with breakfast this morning. (B)
Trip Inclusions
- 8 Breakfasts
- 1 Dinners
- Munich Area NH Muenchen Messe (First-Class)
- Prague Hotel Duo Praha (First-Class)
- Vienna Roomz Vienna Prater (First-Class)
- Budapest Intercity Hotel Budapest (First-Class)
- Salzburg Heffterhof (Superior Tourist-Class)
- Munich Ibis Muenchen Parkstadt Schwabing (Tourist Class)
- Airport transfers at your arrival and departure destination are not included in the price of the tour.
- Itinerary and inclusions subject to change.
- Price is for land, cruise and specified internal flights. International flights not included.
- (2024) September 23 Departure – Oktoberfest
- (2024) December 2 and 9 Departures – Christmas Markets. Included visits to Nuremberg, Prague, Vienna, Budapest & Salzburg Christmas markets
- (2024) December 26 Departure – New Year's Eve in Budapest, including festive dinner
Enjoy inside visits to Europe's the must-see sites with a great mix of included excursions, free time and affordable value. Read more
Cosmos build free time into every one of their holidays, so you can eat, shop, and explore the way you want. Read more
Cosmos' easy going, fun-filled and multilingual Tour Directors and Local Guides love exploring as much as you do. Read more
Trip Reviews (22) View All Most Recent 'Prague, Vienna & Budapest' Reviews
I also loved the diverse nationalities ...read more of the group. We all mixed well, thanks to the friendly encouragement of the superb tour leader Mladan, and the excellent driver Massimo. We stayed in good three star hotels were all well organised and synced with the elements and schedule of the tour. So, thanks for this interesting travel experience.
Anna our tour ...read more guide was the best I've seen having been on multiple organised tours in recent years. She was super professional and made everything seem hassle free. In terms of the itinerary this tour is excellent and I would highly recommend all the optional extras except maybe the Sound of Music tour. The Abbey was shut due to a clean up from too much frolicking the evening prior. The river cruise in Budapest however is a must do. Overall a delight and we would consider taking this same tour again we had such a great time.
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