Three-City Central European Adventure: Vienna, Budapest, and Prague Itinerary

Day 1: Vienna Exploration

Vienna, Austria on May 4, 2025

9:00am

Breakfast at Café Central

Enjoy a traditional Viennese breakfast with coffee and pastries in this iconic historic café, open from 8:00am.
EUR15, 1h0m

10:30am

Visit Schönbrunn Palace

Explore the magnificent former imperial summer residence with stunning gardens and opulent interiors. Open 8:30am to 5:30pm.
EUR22, 2h30m

1:00pm

Lunch at Naschmarkt

Savor a variety of fresh, local foods and international cuisine at Vienna’s famous open-air market, open until 7:30pm.
EUR20, 1h0m

2:30pm

St. Stephen’s Cathedral

Visit the iconic Gothic cathedral in the heart of Vienna and consider climbing the tower for panoramic city views. Open 6:00am to 10:00pm.
EUR6, 1h0m

4:00pm

Kunsthistorisches Museum

Discover world-class art collections from old masters to Egyptian antiquities. Open 10:00am to 6:00pm.
EUR18, 2h0m

7:00pm

Dinner at Figlmüller

Taste the famous Wiener Schnitzel at this renowned Viennese restaurant, open until 10:00pm.
EUR30, 1h30m
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Day 2: Budapest Highlights

Budapest, Hungary on May 5, 2025

8:00am

Travel from Vienna to Budapest

Take an early train (~2.5 hours) from Vienna Hauptbahnhof to Budapest Keleti station.
EUR25, 2h30m

10:45am

Breakfast at New York Café

Experience a lavish breakfast in one of Budapest’s most beautiful cafés, open from 8:00am.
EUR18, 1h0m

12:00pm

Buda Castle and Castle Hill

Explore the historic castle complex and enjoy panoramic views of the Danube and Pest side. The grounds are open all day; museums open until 6:00pm.
EUR10, 2h0m

2:30pm

Lunch at Pest-Buda Bistro

Sample Hungarian specialties like goulash and stuffed cabbage in a cozy setting, open until 9:00pm.
EUR20, 1h0m

4:00pm

Visit the Hungarian Parliament Building

Take a guided tour of this stunning neo-Gothic building, available until 4:00pm (last entrance at 3:30pm).
EUR15, 1h0m

5:30pm

Relax at Széchenyi Thermal Bath

Unwind in Europe’s largest medicinal bath complex, open until 10:00pm.
EUR20, 2h0m

8:00pm

Dinner at Menza Restaurant

Enjoy modern Hungarian cuisine with a lively atmosphere in the trendy Liszt Ferenc Square area, open until midnight.
EUR25, 1h30m
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Day 3: Prague Discovery

Prague, Czech Republic on May 6, 2025

8:00am

Travel from Budapest to Prague

Morning train (~7 hours) or consider a short flight to maximize sightseeing time. Flights take about 1.5 hours.
EUR40, 7h0m train / 1h30m flight

3:00pm

Check-in and late lunch at Lokál Dlouhááá

Taste authentic Czech dishes paired with local beer in a popular rustic eatery, open from 11:00am to 11:00pm.
CZK300 (~EUR12), 1h0m

4:30pm

Explore Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock

Walk around the charming square, watch the hourly astronomical clock show, and soak in medieval architecture; open all day.
Free, 1h0m

6:00pm

Charles Bridge Walk

Stroll across the iconic historic bridge lined with statues and artists, especially beautiful at sunset.
Free, 30m

7:00pm

Dinner at Mlejnice

Dine on hearty Czech classics like roast pork and dumplings in a cozy setting, open until 10:00pm.
CZK350 (~EUR14), 1h30m
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