Five nights pairing Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace and Hofburg with Budapest's Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and Parliament.
Schonbrunn Palace and St Stephen's Cathedral open Vienna's leg of this five-night pairing, with the Hofburg filling the imperial-palace day, before the route carries across to Budapest's Buda Castle on the Danube, two capitals given enough room that neither feels squeezed into a single rushed afternoon.
Vienna and Budapest
Vienna's days hold Schonbrunn, St Stephen's and the Hofburg, while Budapest brings Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and the Hungarian Parliament along the river. Two cities share the five nights, so each gets enough time to reach its main sights without long stretches of road eating into the day or cutting visits short.
Pace and transfers
The six-day plan keeps every transfer short, putting most of each day onto the sights rather than the journey between them, with the two capitals close enough to link without a tiring drive. Daily breakfast is included throughout the run, from the Vienna palaces across to the Budapest riverfront.
Trip Highlights
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
Buda Castle in Budapest
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
The Hofburg in Vienna
Day 1: Vienna | Arrival & First Look
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel; the rest of the day stays free to settle in and see nearby spots such as Schonbrunn Palace.
Day 2: Vienna | Schonbrunn Palace
Full day in Vienna taking in Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Day 3: Vienna | Hofburg
Full day in Vienna taking in the Hofburg.
Day 4: Vienna | Imperial palaces
Full day in Vienna taking in imperial palaces and coffee houses.
Day 5: Budapest | Transfer & Explore
Transfer to Budapest and check in, then start with Buda Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.
Day 6: Budapest | Departure
Check out after breakfast and transfer for the onward journey home, ending the tour in Budapest.
Inclusions
• 3-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 3 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Schonbrunn Palace and St Stephen's Cathedral open Vienna's leg of this five-night pairing, with the Hofburg filling the imperial-palace day, before the route carries across to Budapest's Buda Castle on the Danube, two capitals given enough room that neither feels squeezed into a single rushed afternoon.
Vienna and Budapest
Vienna's days hold Schonbrunn, St Stephen's and the Hofburg, while Budapest brings Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and the Hungarian Parliament along the river. Two cities share the five nights, so each gets enough time to reach its main sights without long stretches of road eating into the day or cutting visits short.
Pace and transfers
The six-day plan keeps every transfer short, putting most of each day onto the sights rather than the journey between them, with the two capitals close enough to link without a tiring drive. Daily breakfast is included throughout the run, from the Vienna palaces across to the Budapest riverfront.
Trip Highlights
Schonbrunn Palace in Vienna
Buda Castle in Budapest
St. Stephen's Cathedral in Vienna
The Hofburg in Vienna
Itinerary
Day 01
Vienna | Arrival & First Look
Arrive in Vienna and transfer to your hotel; the rest of the day stays free to settle in and see nearby spots such as Schonbrunn Palace.
Overnight: ibis Wien City
Day 02
Vienna | Schonbrunn Palace
Full day in Vienna taking in Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Overnight: ibis Wien City
Day 03
Vienna | Hofburg
Full day in Vienna taking in the Hofburg.
Overnight: ibis Wien City
Day 04
Vienna | Imperial palaces
Full day in Vienna taking in imperial palaces and coffee houses.
Overnight: ibis Wien City
Day 05
Budapest | Transfer & Explore
Transfer to Budapest and check in, then start with Buda Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.
Overnight: Ibis Budapest City
Day 06
Budapest | Departure
Check out after breakfast and transfer for the onward journey home, ending the tour in Budapest.
Cost Includes
• 3-star hotel accommodation (5 nights)
• Meals as per itinerary
• 3 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Cost Excludes
• Airfare (book your own flights separately)
• Meals not mentioned in inclusions
• Personal expenses (laundry, tips, telephone, shopping)
• Entry fees to monuments/attractions unless specified
