7-Day Imperial Capitals Scenic Rail Tour: Vienna, Budapest & Prague (4-Star Hotels)

7 days

Easy

Explore Vienna, Budapest, and Prague by scenic rail with 6 nights in 4-star hotels, daily breakfast, reserved train tickets, and an evening Danube cruise.

Discover the grandeur of Central Europe's imperial heritage on a self-guided rail journey connecting Vienna, Budapest, and Prague. Operating entirely on the reliable, strike-free national rail corridors of Austria (OBB), Hungary (MAV), and the Czech Republic (CD), this itinerary offers stress-free travel through the cultural heart of Europe.

Begin your adventure in imperial Vienna, home to grand baroque palaces, classic coffeehouses, and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Take a direct high-speed Railjet across the border to Budapest, where historic thermal baths, Buda Castle, and a complimentary evening cruise along the illuminated Danube River await. Complete your route aboard a comfortable EuroCity train to magical Prague, wandering through the Old Town Square, across Charles Bridge, and up to historic Prague Castle.

All accommodations in centrally located 4-star hotels, reserved train tickets, and digital sightseeing vouchers are pre-packaged into a mobile wallet for effortless travel.

What's included?
  • Bus fare
  • Fuel surcharge
  • Food & drinks
  • Landing & facility fees
  • Entry or admission fee
  •  6 nights accommodation in centrally located 4-star hotels near main train stations (2 nights Vienna, 2 nights Budapest, 2 nights Prague)
  • Daily hotel buffet breakfast at all properties
  • Direct high-speed train ticket from Vienna to Budapest with reserved seat
  • Direct EuroCity train ticket from Budapest to Prague with reserved seat
  • Evening Danube River sightseeing cruise ticket in Budapest
  • All-in-one digital mobile itinerary pass (QR codes and PDF vouchers)
  • 24/7 dedicated traveler emergency support line
Exclusions
    •  International airfare
    • Local city and tourist taxes (approx. 2.00 to 4.50 EUR per person per night, payable directly to hotel receptions)
    • Airport train and airport transfers
    • Lunches, dinners, and beverages
    • Optional museum and palace interior admissions not specified in inclusions
    • Travel insurance
    • Single room supplement for solo travelers
    Please note
      •   This is an independent self-guided rail package (FIT) without a fixed tour guide, offering complete freedom and flexibility.
      • All train tickets, hotel vouchers, and attraction passes are sent digitally via email prior to departure.
      • Trains operate directly on strike-free rail networks of Austria (OBB), Hungary (MAV), and the Czech Republic (CD).
      • Passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the departure date.
      What to bring
        • Valid Passport & Schengen Visa(if applicable for your nationality)
        • Warm Winter Clothing & Footwear: Essential for the Day 5 Chamonix Mont Blanc glacier runway shoot (3,842m).
        • Comfortable Walking Shoes: For historic cobblestone street runway shoots in Rome and Florence.