Prague and Budapest Tour
An eight-day route direct from Izmir through Vienna, Prague and Budapest in Central Europe.
Five countries in one route
This eight-day route flies direct from Izmir to Budapest, continues through Bratislava to Vienna, moves on to Prague and returns through Budapest. Bratislava Castle, Vienna's Stephansdom, Prague's Charles Bridge and Budapest's Heroes' Square are all part of the included city tours. Along the way, optional excursions reach Hallstatt, Cesky Krumlov, Karlovy Vary, Dresden and Szentendre for travellers who want to add more.
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Embark on an enriching journey through Central Europe, visiting five vibrant cities across four countries in just seven nights. Starting from İzmir, you will enjoy direct flights with SunExpress Airlines, making your travel seamless as you explore Bratislava, Budapest, Dresden, Karlovy Vary, Prague, and Vienna.
Your adventure includes a guided tour of Bratislava, where you will discover its historic charm, alongside visits to the cultural treasures of Budapest and the architectural beauty of Prague. Each city offers its own distinctive character and attractions, ensuring a diverse experience throughout your travels across Austria, Hungary, Slovakia, and Czechia.
Bratislava and Vienna
Bratislava Castle, then Stephansdom and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
Historic Prague
Charles Bridge, Old Town Square and the Astronomical Clock are visited.
Budapest city tour
Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue and the Opera House on a panoramic tour.
Planning your budgetThe visa fee, departure tax, travel health insurance and museum entrance fees are not included in the tour price, and compulsory accommodation and tourist city taxes (50 EUR) are collected by your guide on the first day. A wide range of optional excursions around Vienna, Prague and Budapest, from 35 to 110 EUR, are charged separately. See details →
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The route of the journey
Guests who wish can then join the optional extra Vienna on Foot tour.
01Izmir to Budapest, Bratislava and ViennaBratislava Castle, then Stephansdom and the Kunsthistorisches Museum in Vienna.
Bratislava and Vienna
We meet at the SunExpress counter in the international departures terminal of Izmir Adnan Menderes Airport, 3 hours before the flight. After check-in and passport control we board SunExpress flight XQ856, departing at 06.30 for Budapest. We land at 06.50 local time and set off towards Vienna in our waiting vehicle. On the way we join the Bratislava tour, which is included in the tour price. In the Slovak capital we see Bratislava Castle, known for its architecture and views over the city, the Old Town (Staré Mesto), the City Clock Tower, the Gothic St. Martin's Cathedral and the Čumil statue, said to bring good luck. We then continue to Vienna.
Vienna, the capital of Austria, brings an imperial heritage together with a lively cultural scene. The city is a centre of classical music, where the works of Mozart, Beethoven, Schubert and Strauss first rang out, and its opera houses, palaces and broad boulevards have made it a capital of the arts for centuries. Our city tour takes in Stephansdom (St. Stephen's Cathedral), the Kunsthistorisches Museum with one of the world's finest art collections, the Staatsoper (State Opera), the Baroque Karlskirche and Maria Theresa Square.
Guests who wish can then join the optional extra Vienna on Foot tour (50 Euro). We see the gardens of Schönbrunn Palace, the Habsburgs' summer residence and one of Austria's most important historic buildings, the Hundertwasser House and its arcade with their unusual architecture, the imperial Hofburg Palace and historic Heroes' Square.
After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional extra classical music concert arranged by our guide (60 Euro) and experience Vienna's musical atmosphere live. Afterwards we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
02Hallstatt, St. Wolfgang and GrinzingOptional tours to Hallstatt, St Wolfgang and Grinzing.
Hallstatt, St Wolfgang and Grinzing
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra Hidden Treasures of Austria and Lake District tour, visiting Hallstatt and St. Wolfgang (110 Euro).
Our first stop is Hallstatt, on the shore of Lake Hallstatt in Upper Austria. Set at the foot of the Alps and listed as a World Heritage Site, the village looks like a postcard in every season, with colourful historic houses, mountains all around and their reflections on the lake. Its history goes back 7000 years to the salt mines, and a prehistoric period, the "Hallstatt Culture", is named after it.
Next is St. Wolfgang, on the Wolfgangsee in the Salzkammergut. With medieval buildings, flower-decked wooden houses and narrow lanes looking over the lake, it is a place where time seems to stand still. The St. Wolfgang Church at its heart is known for its Gothic and Baroque altars; legend says it was built in the 10th century through a miracle of St. Wolfgang. The village is also known for its traditional cafés, boutique hotels and the historic Gasthof Weißes Rössl.
After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional extra Grinzing tour arranged by our guide (60 Euro). This wine village on the edge of Vienna, famous for its white wines, is known for its old buildings and traditional taverns, and we dine there to accordion and violin music. Afterwards we transfer to our hotel, followed by free time. Overnight at the hotel.
03Via Český Krumlov to PragueOptional Cesky Krumlov visit, then Charles Bridge in Prague.
Cesky Krumlov and Prague
After breakfast we set off towards Prague. On the way, guests who wish can join the optional extra Český Krumlov tour (40 Euro). Sitting like an island in a loop of the Vltava River, this small town is a true medieval city on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Its two landmarks are St. Vitus Church and Český Krumlov Castle, built in the 13th century, from which the whole town can be seen. We then continue to Prague.
On arrival our panoramic city tour takes in Karlova Street, the Government Office building, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, the Astronomical Clock and Pařížská Street. After the tour, guests who wish can join the optional extra Vltava River boat trip with dinner (60 Euro). We see Prague from the calm waters of the river and have a buffet dinner on board. Afterwards we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
04Karlovy Vary, Prague Masterpieces and Czech NightOptional tour to Karlovy Vary and Prague's royal palaces.
Karlovy Vary and Prague's palaces
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra Prague Masterpieces and Karlovy Vary tour (70 Euro). Founded in 1358 by King Charles 4, Karlovy Vary is a world-famous spa town, and during our free time we can stroll through its streets and shop for souvenirs.
Back in Prague, the Masterpieces tour covers the gardens of the Old Royal Palace, the Presidential Palace and the Lobkowicz and Rosenberg palaces, before we explore Malá Strana, the district that has kept the city's historic character. The tour ends with free time, and we then transfer to our hotel.
In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Czech Night with dinner (70 Euro), tasting Czech cuisine at a local restaurant to folk dances and performances. Afterwards we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
05Terezín and DresdenOptional excursions to Terezin Memorial and Dresden.
Terezin and Dresden
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra tours to the Terezín camp (museum entry included, 50 Euro) and to Dresden (80 Euro).
Terezín is the largest Nazi camp in the Czech Republic. Built in 1780 as a small fortress, it was turned into a concentration camp when the Germans entered Czechoslovakia in World War 2. Jews, Roma and anyone who opposed the Nazi regime were held here under the label of a labour camp.
We then cross into Germany to Dresden, capital of Saxony, known for its rich cultural heritage and architecture. The sights include the Baroque Frauenkirche, the Zwinger Palace, the Brühl Terrace stretching along the Elbe with panoramic views of the city, and the Royal Palace. Free time for shopping follows. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
06Prague to BudapestPanoramic tour of Heroes' Square, Andrassy Avenue and the Opera House.
Arrival in Budapest
After breakfast we drive to Budapest and start exploring the city on arrival.
Our panoramic tour takes in Heroes' Square, Oktogon, the historic ice rink, Vajdahunyad Castle, Andrássy Avenue and the Opera House.
In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Budapest Masterpieces and Danube boat tour organised by our guide (35 Euro). On this 1 hour cruise past the most important historic buildings on the riverbanks, we sip a welcome drink and photograph Budapest at its best. After the tour we transfer to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
07Budapest on Foot, Szentendre and Hungarian NightOptional tour of the Castle District, Fisherman's Bastion and Szentendre.
Castle District and Szentendre
After breakfast at the hotel, guests who wish can join the optional extra Budapest on Foot and Szentendre tour (60 Euro).
The tour starts in the heart of Budapest, in the historic Castle District. We walk along Lords' Street to Fisherman's Bastion, one of the city's most romantic spots, with the Danube and the Parliament spread out below. We continue with Vörösmarty Square, the Parliament and Váci Utca, the city's busiest shopping street, followed by free time.
We then drive to Szentendre. With its narrow winding lanes, stone houses and colourful balconies, this small town feels almost Mediterranean; it is the gateway to the Danube Bend, a getaway for people from Budapest and a long-time favourite of artists. We stroll past shops selling handmade linens, glass and porcelain ornaments, Hungarian dolls, folk costumes and wooden souvenirs. After the tour we transfer to our hotel.
In the evening, guests who wish can join the optional extra Hungarian Night (70 Euro). At a Hungarian restaurant, with unlimited wine, water and local soft drinks, we enjoy traditional dishes, folk dances and a show set to Gypsy music. Afterwards we return to our hotel. Overnight at the hotel.
08Return from Budapest to IzmirTransfer to the airport and flight back to Izmir.
Return flight to Izmir
We check out early and transfer to the airport. After check-in and passport control we board SunExpress flight XQ857, departing at 07.40 for Izmir. We arrive at 11.50 local time, and our tour ends.
Flight details
OutboundReturnTimes are local, taken from the programme. Baggage allowance is given in your booking documents.
Where will you stay?
Hotels (Hotels outside the city centre)
Sold as: 3-star
Places visited
Included and extra costs
Included in the price
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- Visa fee
- Departure tax for travel abroad
- Travel health insurance
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees
- Extra tours and personal expenses
- Compulsory accommodation and tourist city taxes (50 EUR) - to be collected by your guide on the first day of the tour.
- Optional driver and guide gratuities
Not included in the price
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- We act as an intermediary between the airline and the passenger and are subject to the Hague Protocol of 28.09.1955.
- At the time of booking, the name, date of birth and passport number as they appear in the passport must be entered into the system. Flight tickets are issued on the basis of this information. Any no-show charge arising from the cancellation or change of a flight ticket because of incorrect information will be passed on to the guest.
- The city the aircraft lands in may vary. We cannot be held responsible for time changes made by the airlines or for any delays.
- Airline rules apply to group tickets and, under the group ticket rule, if the outbound flight is not used the return flight cannot be used either.
- On most flights departing from Turkiye the baggage allowance is 20 kg. This allowance may vary according to the airline and the destination country. On domestic flights within the countries visited this allowance may fall to 15 kg. The weight and price rules for excess baggage are set by the airlines and are not our responsibility.
- If the number of people joining the package tour is not sufficient, the consumer is notified of the tour's cancellation 20 days in advance.
- The tour route stated in the tour programme is an example route and the route may change. City orientation tours may be held on the following day or days depending on the time of arrival in the city. The excursions stated in the programmes may, at the guide's discretion and for any reason, be held on a day other than the day or days stated.
- City orientation tours may be held on the following day or days depending on the time of arrival in the city.
- The excursions stated in the programmes may, at the guide's discretion and for any reason, be held on a day other than the day or days stated.
- Extra tours can take place if a minimum of 20 people take part; with fewer participants they may be held at the guide's discretion and, if necessary, at revised prices. We cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours do not take place.
- The extra tours along the route take place if at least 10 people from the group take part. Guests who do not wish to join wait at the rest stop.
- Excursions or tours that the local authorities do not permit for any reason will not take place. We cannot be held responsible if these excursions or tours do not take place.
- Museum and archaeological site entrance fees are not included in the prices.
- We reserve the right to change the hotel names, provided the star category remains the same.
- All the hotel names stated in the programmes are given as examples ("or similar") of the star category and location. They do not mean that the stay will be at the hotel named.
- In triple rooms an extra bed is used; the third bed is smaller than a standard bed and/or is a folding extra bed.
- Where children under 18, who are not of legal age, join the tour without one or both of their parents, the consent letters required for participation must be carried by those concerned during the journey
- In the event of cancellation or change, our sales contract applies.
Optional tours
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- Step by step Vienna tour · 50 EUR
- Classical music concert tour · 60 EUR
- Austria's hidden treasures and lakes region tour (Hallstatt, St Wolfgang) · 110 EUR
- Grinzing tour · 60 EUR
- Cesky Krumlov tour · 40 EUR
- Vltava river boat tour (with dinner) · 60 EUR
- Prague masterpieces and Karlovy Vary tour · 70 EUR
- Czech night tour (with dinner) · 70 EUR
- Terezin Camp tour (museum entrance included) · 50 EUR
- Dresden tour · 80 EUR
- Budapest highlights and Danube boat tour · 35 EUR
- Step by step Budapest and Szentendre tour · 60 EUR
- Hungarian night tour · 70 EUR
Visa and passport
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- For this tour your passport must be valid for 6 months beyond the minimum duration of the tour.
Good to know
Cancellation and change conditions
Cancellation and change conditions are set out in the Online Sales Agreement.
Guiding
All of our guides speak Turkish.
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