One Day Adventure: Vienna, Budapest, and Prague

Day 1: Cultural Capitals

Vienna, Austria

8:00AM

Breakfast at Café Central

Indulge in a traditional Viennese breakfast of scrambled eggs with herbs and a slice of Apfelstrudel in the historic ambiance of Café Central, a classic coffeehouse.
Take the U-Bahn (subway) to Stephansplatz, then walk to Café Central.
EUR15, 1 hour

9:00AM

Visit St. Stephen's Cathedral

Marvel at the stunning Gothic architecture and take in the views from the tower of St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Walk from Café Central to St. Stephen's Cathedral, just a 10-minute stroll.
EUR5, 1 hour

10:00AM

Explore Schönbrunn Palace

Wander through the opulent rooms and beautiful gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, the former summer residence of the Habsburgs.
Take the U-Bahn to Schönbrunn; journey takes about 30 minutes.
EUR20, 2 hours

12:30PM

Lunch at Gasthaus Pöschl

Savor authentic Austrian cuisine with a Wiener Schnitzel accompanied by a fresh salad at Gasthaus Pöschl, favorably located in the city center.
Return to the city center via U-Bahn; 15-minute travel time.
EUR25, 1 hour

1:30PM

Train to Budapest

Catch an early afternoon train from Vienna to Budapest, relaxing as you cover the scenic landscape.
Head to Vienna Central Station; trains depart frequently.
EUR20, 2.5 hours

4:00PM

Walk Along the Danube River

Stroll along the picturesque banks of the Danube River, enjoying breathtaking views of the Buda Castle and the Parliament building.
Take public transport or a taxi to the riverbanks, approximately 20 minutes.
Free, 1 hour

5:00PM

Visit the Hungarian Parliament

Explore the stunning architecture of the Hungarian Parliament, one of Europe’s oldest legislative buildings.
A short walk from the Danube; roughly 10 minutes.
EUR15, 1 hour

6:00PM

Dinner at Szazeves Restaurant

Enjoy a dinner of traditional Hungarian Goulash paired with local wines at the atmospheric Szazeves Restaurant.
Take a 10-minute taxi ride or public transport to Szazeves.
EUR30, 1.5 hours

7:30PM

Train to Prague

Board the evening train to Prague and relish the fading daylight over the landscape.
Head to the train station in Budapest; approximately 20-minute travel.
EUR25, 2.5 hours

10:00PM

Arrival in Prague

Arrive in the fairytale city of Prague, settling in at your accommodation for a well-deserved rest after a day filled with culture.
Local transport available from Prague Central Station to various hotels.
Varies, 1 hour
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