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7-Day Itinerary: Hungary, Czech Republic, Austria

  1. Day 1: Budapest, Hungary
    Arrive at Budapest Airport and take a taxi to your hotel in District V (25 minutes, 12 miles).

    Start your morning with a visit to the Hungarian Parliament Building, a stunning example of Neo-Gothic architecture (45 minutes). In the afternoon, take a stroll through Castle Hill, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, and visit the Matthias Church (2 hours). In the evening, relax in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths, such as the Széchenyi Thermal Baths (2 hours).

  2. Day 2: Vienna, Austria
    Take a train from Budapest Keleti Station to Vienna Hauptbahnhof (2 hours, 155 miles).

    In the morning, visit the Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs (3 hours). In the afternoon, explore the Naschmarkt, Vienna's largest and most popular outdoor market (2 hours). In the evening, attend an opera or ballet performance at the Vienna State Opera (3 hours).

  3. Day 3: Vienna, Austria
    Start your day with a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, a Gothic masterpiece (1 hour). In the afternoon, visit the Kunsthistorisches Museum, one of the world's finest art museums (3 hours). In the evening, enjoy a traditional Viennese dinner at a local restaurant, such as Plachutta (2 hours).

  4. Day 4: Salzburg, Austria
    Take a train from Vienna Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof (2.5 hours, 150 miles).

    In the morning, take a walking tour of Salzburg's Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site (2 hours). In the afternoon, visit Hohensalzburg Fortress, one of the largest medieval castles in Europe (2 hours). In the evening, attend a classical music concert at the Mozarteum (2 hours).

  5. Day 5: Prague, Czech Republic
    Take a train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Prague Main Station (5 hours, 220 miles).

    In the morning, visit Prague Castle, the largest ancient castle in the world (2 hours). In the afternoon, stroll across the Charles Bridge, one of the most famous landmarks in Prague (1 hour). In the evening, enjoy a beer at one of Prague's many local breweries, such as U Fleku (2 hours).

  6. Day 6: Prague, Czech Republic
    Start your day with a visit to the Old Town Square, the heart of Prague's historic district (1 hour). In the afternoon, visit the Jewish Quarter, including the Old Jewish Cemetery and the Jewish Museum (2 hours). In the evening, enjoy a dinner of traditional Czech cuisine at a local restaurant, such as Mlýnec (2 hours).

  7. Day 7: Budapest, Hungary
    Take a train from Prague Main Station to Budapest Keleti Station (7 hours, 325 miles).

    In the morning, visit the Fisherman's Bastion, a unique viewpoint offering stunning views of the city (1 hour). In the afternoon, shop for souvenirs at the Central Market Hall, the largest indoor market in Budapest (2 hours). In the evening, take a Danube river cruise and enjoy the city's beautiful illuminated skyline (2 hours).

Recommendations

If you have extra time, consider taking a day trip from Vienna to the Wachau Valley, a picturesque region known for its vineyards and medieval castles. Another idea is to visit the spa town of Karlovy Vary in the Czech Republic. To maximize your fun, make sure to try some local specialties, such as goulash in Hungary, schnitzel in Austria, and trdelník in the Czech Republic.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Hungarian Parliament Building (45 mins, free)
  • Matthias Church (2 hours, $9)
  • Széchenyi Thermal Baths (2 hours, $21)
  • Schönbrunn Palace (3 hours, $17)
  • Naschmarkt (2 hours, free)
  • Vienna State Opera (3 hours, $80+)
  • St. Stephen's Cathedral (1 hour, free)
  • Kunsthistorisches Museum (3 hours, $20)
  • Plachutta (2 hours, $35+)
  • Old Town Walking Tour in Salzburg (2 hours, $20)
  • Hohensalzburg Fortress (2 hours, $15)
  • Mozarteum (2 hours, $30+)
  • Prague Castle (2 hours, $15)
  • Charles Bridge (1 hour, free)
  • U Fleku (2 hours, $10+)
  • Old Jewish Cemetery and Jewish Museum (2 hours, $17)
  • Mlýnec (2 hours, $30+)
  • Fisherman's Bastion (1 hour, free)
  • Central Market Hall (2 hours, free)
  • Danube River Cruise (2 hours, $20+)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $380+
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