Highlights of Central Europe














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Small Group
Light
Rating
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Highlights of Central Europe
8 days
Small Group
Comfortable
Light
English
Experience Overview
Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary on this eight-day Central Europe adventure. Explore the Prague Castle complex in Prague – a UNESCO monument and the largest castle complex in the world.
Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary on this eight-day Central Europe adventure. Explore the Prague Castle complex in Prague – a UNESCO monument and the largest castle complex in the world. Then, visit Vollpension Cafe in Vienna, known for its sweet delicacies baked by grandparents who work to provide extra income for seniors. Learn about the folk culture in Cesky Krumlov – a UNESCO World Heritage centre – and discover why Budapest is known as the ‘City of Spas.’ End your adventure in gorgeous Budapest, where you’ll join a local family in their home for a Hungarian cooking class and cheers to your final night.
Highlights
- Travel through three of Central Europe’s big cities – Prague, Vienna and Budapest. Join your local leader on walking tours of each city, visit landmarks and enjoy free time to explore at your own pace.
- Explore Prague Castle – the largest castle complex in the world, where you’ll learn about the history of the UNESCO monument and Czechia’s capital city.
- Toast to your epic adventure with a home-cooked Hungarian feast on your last night. Be invited into a local family's home, learn traditional recipes and enjoy these dishes for dinner!
- Join a local guide in the south Bohemian town of Cesky Krumlov and discover the town’s history and thriving folk culture.
- Visit Vollpension in Vienna – a cafe working to bridge the age gap and provide extra income for seniors by employing grandparents to bake and serve sweet treats.
Trip Details
8 days
Train,Public bus,Private vehicle,Metro,Taxi,Tram
Small Group
English
Prague, Austria
Budapest, Austria
Comfortable
Explorer
Light
Itinerary
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Prague - Castle Visit
Optional Activities:
- Prague - Jewish Quarter (500 CZK)
- Prague - Kafka Museum (300 CZK)
- Prague - Mucha Museum (300 CZK)
- Prague - Museum of Communism (380 CZK)
- Prague - National Museum (350 CZK)
- Prague - Town Hall Clock Tower (300 CZK)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Cesky Krumlov - Walking Tour with Local Guide
Optional Activities:
- Cesky Krumlov - Brewery Tour (350 CZK)
- Cesky Krumlov - Rafting or Canoe Trip (per person) (1200 CZK)
- Cesky Krumlov - Egon Schiele Art Centrum (200 CZK)
- Cesky Krumlov - Guided Castle Tour (300 CZK)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Vienna - Kaffee and Kuchen Experience
- Vienna - Leader-led orientation walk
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Optional Activities:
- Vienna - Albertina Museum (19 EUR)
- Vienna - Belvedere Gallery (Upper & Lower Gallery Combined Ticket) (29 EUR)
- Vienna - Leopold Museum (17 EUR)
- Vienna - Prater Ferris Wheel (15 EUR)
- Vienna - Schoenbrunn Palace (22 EUR)
- Vienna - Sisi Museum (20 EUR)
- Vienna - Spanish Riding School Practice (28 EUR)
- Vienna - St Stephen's Tower (6 EUR)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Budapest - Walking tour with local guide
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
Included Activities:
- Budapest - Home-cooked meal
Optional Activities:
- Budapest - House of Terror (4000 HUF)
- Budapest - Hungarian National Museum (2900 HUF)
- Budapest - Parliament Tour (12000 HUF)
- Budapest - Bike Ride (6000 HUF)
- Budapest - Central Market - Free
- Budapest - Faust Wine Cellar Tasting (21 EUR)
- Budapest - Great Synagogue (13000 HUF)
- Budapest - Szechenyi Thermal Baths (starting from) (13500 HUF)
- Budapest - Transport and Entry to Statue Park (5000 HUF)
Accommodation:
- Hotel (Number of Nights: 1)
- Flights to and from origin and destinations
- Airport transfers (arrival and departure)
- Anything else not explicitly listed in tour inclusions
- Recommended gratuities/tipping
- Optional activities/tours
- Personal expenses
- Travel insurance
- Visas, meals and beverages not stated in the list of inclusions.
When meals are not included, your tour leader (where available) will be happy to help with restaurant recommendations, bookings, and directions. Please let us know if you have any dietary needs or preferences. We willdo our best to accommodate these, though we cannot guarantee that every request can be met.
You are responsible for your personal belongings throughout the tour. You will need to carry your own bags between the vehicle and your hotel room. Drivers will assist with loading and unloading luggage from the vehicle.
Travellers requiring wheelchair access should contact our sales and service team, who can make enquiries on your behalf.
This tour requires an Average level of fitness. Activities are paced gently and include leisure time. You may be expected to join guided walks of up to one hour, navigate short stairways and mild inclines, and manage your own luggage. You should also be able to board and exit all transport without assistance.
Travellers are expected to be self-sufficient and capable of handling all aspects of their journey. Please discuss your circumstances and support needs with your booking agent to confirm this trip is suitable.
If you are unsure, we recommend consulting your doctor before booking or travelling. (Note: I assume each tour has a different description depending on level of fitness required).
If a planned site visit is unavailable due to changes in operating hours or holiday closures, the itinerary may be altered, or a comparable activity will be substituted where possible and subject to availability.
Visa conditions can change. Once you receive your travel documents, check with the relevant embassy, consulate, or immigration office of your destination for the latest information.
- It is your responsibility to ensure you have the correct and valid travel documents and to comply with all entry requirements.
- Non-Australian citizens must also confirm visa and identification requirements with the appropriate consulate or visa agency.
- Certain occupations (for example, journalists, government officials, or those working in charities) may face additional restrictions when applying for visas, which could affect the type of application required.
Duration: 8 days
Trip Type: Small Group
Activity Level: Light
Travel through the Czech Republic, Austria and Hungary on this eight-day Central Europe adventure. Explore the Prague Castle complex in Prague – a UNESCO monument and the largest castle complex in the world.
Price based on per person in Double Room for departure 12 Jul 2026
Customer Reviews
10/04/2023
Our trip exceeded our expectations thanks to Lilla’s brilliant leadership. She was incredibly welcoming and accommodating to everyone’s wants and needs. I was so impressed with how knowledgeable she was about each of the city’s extensive histories. She was able to foster a group environment where everyone enjoyed hanging out and learning together. I would never question booking a trip if I knew Lilla was at the helm. We miss her already!
10/15/2023
The Highlights of Central Europe was my first time solo travelling and first time overseas from Australia. Our group leader was Mirek and he did a spectacular job looking after our group of 10, amazing knowledge of all destinations visited and fantastic recommendations along the way. The tour covered a lot in just 8 days, excellent accommodation along the way. Highly recommend!
Tour Operator

Intrepid Travel is a global adventure travel company, dedicated to providing sustainable, experience-rich travel opportunities. They’ve been the leader in ethical, small-group travel since 1989 - taking people around the world for more than 30 years. They’re the world’s largest travel B Corporation - dedicated to being the best travel company for the world. In 2002, they established The Intrepid Foundation so their travellers could make a lasting impact on the communities they had visited. Although Intrepid Travel absorbs all administrative costs of The Intrepid Foundation, they are separate legal entities, allowing The Intrepid Foundation to grow independently. Intrepid Travel is made up of a collection of tour operator brands and 28 destination management companies all united by one vision: To change the way we all see the world.
In Business Since 1989
10/04/2023
Our trip exceeded our expectations thanks to Lilla’s brilliant leadership. She was incredibly welcoming and accommodating to everyone’s wants and needs. I was so impressed with how knowledgeable she was about each of the city’s extensive histories. She was able to foster a group environment where everyone enjoyed hanging out and learning together. I would never question booking a trip if I knew Lilla was at the helm. We miss her already!
10/15/2023
The Highlights of Central Europe was my first time solo travelling and first time overseas from Australia. Our group leader was Mirek and he did a spectacular job looking after our group of 10, amazing knowledge of all destinations visited and fantastic recommendations along the way. The tour covered a lot in just 8 days, excellent accommodation along the way. Highly recommend!
07/03/2023
Tour guide Agata was amazing, lots of free time, but expected more for a comfort level tour, quality not as good as previous tours
07/15/2023
I enjoyed the tour because the hotels and transport are sorted, we get an orientation tour in each destination, then get free time to do our "own thing", so I never felt like I was being "herded around" in a group. My only complaint is that I would have like to spend longer in each destination!
06/04/2023
Intrepid offered the perfect balance between providing logical support and historical and cultural insights, and providing time to explore the destinations on our own. We were hesitant about joining a group, but the small group of 11 people turned out to be a real asset. We really enjoyed hearing about their lives and travels, and they were a lot of fun!
09/12/2023
Absolutely fantastic first experience with Intrepid.. the mix of activities and free time along with the orientation walks was a great way to feel comfortable navigating new places and cultures, our group leader Beata made each person individually feel connected and comfortable while fostering independence in exploration at our own pace. Can't wait to try more adventures with Intrepid!
09/03/2023
Would thoroughly recommend this trip, our tour guide Jo was excellent and we got to experience a lot in a short space of time.
07/27/2023
My 8 day highlights of eastern europe was excellent and would recommend to anyone wanting a taste of these amazing destinations. Intrepid takes care of every aspect of your trip, guides are excellent and very helpful and hotels are amazing!!! We used public transport and minivan where needed. All these arrangements went without any problem. This was my 3rd trip with intrepid and highly recommend using them for your travels. Lots of interesting people in the trips… not just couples keeping to themselves. Met new friends and travel buddies.
07/26/2023
Barni was a great leader and it was a great trip overall. I would not hesitate to recommend this trip to a friend.
08/01/2023
Our Highlights of Central Europe tour allowed plenty of free time to mix and match our individual interests in and around the sites pointed out by the guide. Barni was an informative guide with a sense of humour and a caring nature which made the friendly group even more harmonious.
05/01/2024
What a wonderful trip of Central Europe. I thoroughly enjoyed my stay and all of the countries Hats off to Lilla she was an excellent guide with a wealth of knowledge and friendly
05/01/2024
I would highly recommend this trip The balance between group and alone time was perfect. Hotels were good, food was good. Lilla was the perfect team leader friendly and knowledgeable Overall a fantastic trip
09/06/2023
The Highlights of Central Europe was our eighth Intrepid trip. It was a great introduction to the amazing cities of Prague, Vienna and Budapest, as well as the beautiful Cesky Krumlov. We were fascinated with the depth of history and troubles in this part of the world. Our leader, Lilla, was outstanding, guiding us through the journey, while sharing her great knowledge of the region.
05/03/2024
Wonderful exploration of the imperial cities of central Europe - the pace was relaxed with plenty of free time and multiple night stays in one location (less pack/repack) - great group of travellers from across the globe and a wonderful tour leader - Lilla. This is my 5th intrepid tour and one of the best!
08/16/2023
Highlights of Central Europe is a great small adventure tour and suits the needs of every type of traveler and physical rating.
07/30/2023
This was my first tour, and I am a convert! I loved the small group, varied ages, and active agenda. This format gives plenty of flexibility while doing the hard work of the logistics for you. Intrepid have a great philosophy
04/22/2023
I loved this tour so much, I would seriously consider doing it all again! Such wonderful places with so much art and history! Amazing food too!
04/24/2023
I enjoyed my first trip with Intrepid . The itinerary was great. Had enough time for me to see the sights at my own pace. Simone, our tour leader was great. I had wonderful experience and memories with the people I met from other parts of the world.
10/17/2022
These cities are absolute gems! We had a great tour, packed with lots of history and beautiful walking tours. Highly recommend if you have an interest in Central Europe!
09/17/2022
Intrepid’s Central Europe tour was spectacular. They provide legwork so the group can concentrate on making the most of the trip. Each country had its own personality: Czech Republic with beautiful scenery and fairy tale castles, Vienna with its splendor and opulence and (my personal fav) Budapest with its gritty, hipster vibe and Asian influence.

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