Move from Prague's towers and cobbled squares to the broad sweep of the Danube on this Prague and Budapest tour. The 5-day Central Europe itinerary pairs Prague Old Town with the contrasting districts of Buda and Pest, leaving time to find your own favourite streets and riverside views.
Day 1 (Thursday) Prague
On arrival at Prague airport, our assistant will welcome you and arrange your transfer to the hotel. Your first introduction to the city will be a panoramic tour with a local guide. Old Town Square, the Town Hall and its astronomical clock bring you into the heart of historic Prague.
The route also takes in the churches of Our Lady before Týn and St Nicholas, the Powder Tower, Wenceslas Square and the State Theatre. Overnight in Prague. In the event of circumstances beyond our control, this tour may take place on Friday.
Day 2 (Friday) Prague
After breakfast, you will have a free day to explore the city at your own pace or join one of the optional visits offered by the tour escort.
One option is an excursion to Castle Hill, visiting the interior of St Vitus Cathedral and exploring the Golden Lane and Imperial Palace area. The route also includes the Church of Our Lady Victorious, home to the Infant Jesus of Prague, and finishes at Charles Bridge. This optional excursion costs extra. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 3 (Saturday) Prague - Bratislava - Budapest (533 km)
After breakfast, we will travel via Brno to Bratislava. A short stop in the Slovak capital gives you time to stroll through its streets, discover its distinctive sculptures and see St Martin's Church and St Michael's Gate.
We will continue into Hungary and reach Budapest. After settling into the hotel, you will have some free time. You can also book an optional evening excursion combining views of the illuminated city from Gellért Hill with a Danube cruise. Overnight in Budapest.
Day 4 (Sunday) Budapest
After breakfast, a panoramic tour of Budapest introduces you to both sides of the Danube. On the Buda side, the Royal Palace, Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion are among the landmarks of Castle Hill.
We will continue to Pest, where the route takes in the Parliament building, Heroes' Square and St Stephen's Basilica. In the evening, you can book an optional Hungarian folklore dinner, combining local food with traditional dancing. Overnight at the hotel.
Day 5 (Monday) Budapest
After breakfast, our Prague and Budapest tour comes to an end.
If you have a few more days and would like to discover another imperial capital, take a look at our Prague Vienna Budapest Itinerary in 7 days.