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7-Day Prague Vienna Budapest Itinerary

  1. Day 1: Prague Castle
    20 minutes (3 miles) from the city center

    Take a morning stroll through the beautiful castle gardens and visit St. Vitus Cathedral. In the afternoon, explore the interior of the castle and enjoy breathtaking views of the city. As evening falls, head to the Charles Bridge for a magical sunset view.

  2. Day 2: Vienna State Opera House
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    10 minutes (1.2 miles) from the city center

    Take a morning tour of the stunning opera house and learn about its rich history. In the afternoon, visit the Hofburg Palace, the former royal palace of the Habsburgs. End the day with a traditional Austrian dinner at a local restaurant.

  3. Day 3: Schönbrunn Palace
    20 minutes (3.5 miles) from the city center

    Start the day with a visit to the stunning Baroque palace and its beautiful gardens. In the afternoon, head to the Naschmarkt for some delicious food and a taste of local life. In the evening, attend a classical music concert at the Vienna State Opera House.

  4. Day 4: Budapest Parliament Building
    15 minutes (2.2 miles) from the city center

    Start the day with a tour of the iconic parliament building. In the afternoon, enjoy a relaxing soak in one of Budapest's famous thermal baths. As evening falls, take a stroll along the Danube River and admire the beautiful city lights.

  5. Day 5: Fisherman's Bastion
    25 minutes (3.8 miles) from the city center

    Visit this stunning lookout point in the morning and take in panoramic views of the city. In the afternoon, visit the historic Buda Castle and its museums. End the day with a delicious Hungarian dinner at a local restaurant.

  6. Day 6: St. Stephen's Basilica
    10 minutes (1.2 miles) from the city center

    Start the day with a visit to this magnificent basilica and its beautiful interior. In the afternoon, take a stroll down Andrássy Avenue and visit the Hungarian State Opera House. As evening falls, head to the ruin bars in the Jewish Quarter for some drinks and live music.

  7. Day 7: Heroes' Square
    20 minutes (4 miles) from the city center

    Visit this iconic square in the morning and learn about Hungary's history. In the afternoon, visit the Széchenyi Thermal Bath for a relaxing soak. End the day with a sunset river cruise along the Danube.

Recommendations

Be sure to also consider visiting the Jewish Quarter in Prague, the Belvedere Palace in Vienna, and the Margaret Island in Budapest. For day trips, consider visiting Cesky Krumlov in the Czech Republic or Bratislava in Slovakia. To maximize your fun, try a local food tour or a bike tour of the cities.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • Prague Castle (3 hours, 10 EUR)
  • Vienna State Opera House (2 hours, 12 EUR)
  • Schönbrunn Palace (4 hours, 20 EUR)
  • Budapest Parliament Building (2 hours, 12 EUR)
  • Fisherman's Bastion (2 hours, 8 EUR)
  • St. Stephen's Basilica (1 hour, 6 EUR)
  • Heroes' Square (2 hours, 8 EUR)
  • Total Estimated Costs: 76 EUR

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