Introduction
An avid explorer's ideal weekend being able to experience 2 cities and 2 countries in Central Europe! Travel to the capital cities of Hungary and Austria by visiting exotic Budapest and then Austria’s imperial city, Vienna all in one weekend!
*Trip Style - This is an independent trip ideal for groups of friends, family, couples, or even for an independent-minded solo traveler. It is designed as a travel & destination package, not solely as a "group trip". You will be on group tours/activities with other travelers and in a room with other travelers if you book the "shared dorm hostel" package (if you book the "private" room package then you of course will be in your own private room). You will however, have independent time between the guided group tours/activities to explore on your own and do as you please, and will receive a detailed info packet by email with numerous recommendations for additional group activities or tours (beyond what is included), sights/museums and food/drink/nightlife info, etc. It's a great balance between guided & included tours/activities and free time so that you have plenty of time on your own to do what you want.
What is included in the tour
- Accommodation
- Guide
- COVID-19 Health & Safety Measures
- Meals
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
Day 1
Arrival on your own, room check-in available from 3pm (you will be sent exact instructions on how to arrive). Activities start from Friday morning
Day 2
Breakfast included. Professionally guided walking tour of Budapest at 10am. Tour will include stops such as St. Stephen’s Basilica, the Dohany Synagogue, Parliament and across the famous Chain Bridge to the Buda Hill castle and Fisherman’s Bastion for views over the city. Following the tour you'll head to the famous Szechenyi thermal baths for an afternoon of relaxation in its thermal pools and saunas. All day entrance ticket included and you can stay as long as you like (massages are available as is a unique "beer spa" experience with all you can drink beer!). Free evening to further explore this amazing city, and take in the nighttime atmosphere, including the city's very unique, and cheap, “Ruin” Bars in the heart of the historic district. There is an offered optional party boat cruise with 2 hours all you can drink and entrance to one of Budapest's top clubs.
Day 3
After breakfast, check out and early morning departure at approx. 8am from Budapest to Vienna (approx. 3 hours travel time). After arrival to accommodations (room check-in available from 3pm) we'll have the afternoon walking tour of Vienna with stops at main sights like the Vienna Opera, Hofburg Palace, Parliament, City Hall (Rathaus), St. Stephen's Cathedral, and more. At night you can experience Vienna's world famous opera for a show, or enjoy Viennese cuisine at the many great restaurants and then after dark grab a few
Day 4
Breakfast included. Free day and departure on your own (if you have a later departure you can leave your bags with reception at the hostel).
