Introduction
The ultimate road trip weekend to experience 3 cities and 2 countries in Central Europe! Experience both Hungary and Austria by visiting exotic Budapest and then Austria’s finest cities of Vienna & Salzburg in one weekend and checking three cities off your bucket list map!
*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 Measure
- Meals
- Transport
What is NOT included in the tour
- Insurance
- Optional
- Additional Services
- Visiting exotic Budapest
- Visiting to Stephen’s Basilica
- Visiting the “The Bermuda Triangle”
Day 1: Thursday - Day 1
Arrival on your own (you can arrive at any time, rooms & check in available from 3pm on Day 1 (you will be sent exact instructions on how to arrive). If you arrive before start of check in time then you can leave your bags in the luggage room until that time and go exploring. Arrival day and night are free with nothing planned (on Day 1). Activities start on Friday morning.
Day 2: Friday - 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. Folowing 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 dirnk and entrance to one of Budapest's top clubs.
Day 3: Saturday - 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 hostel (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 restarurants and then after dark grab a few drinks in the city's best nightlife district, “The Bermuda Triangle”.
Day 4: Sunday - Day 4
After breakfast, check out and early morning departure at approx. 8am from Vienna to Salzburg (approx. 3 hours travel time). The day will be free to explore the city and its sights like the Hohensalzburg fortress, Mozart museum, take the optional Sound of Music tour or enjoy lunch at the Augustiner Brau beerhall for some of Europe’s best beer inside this unique monastery or their outdoor garden! Departure on your own.
