Five nights linking Vienna's Schonbrunn Palace, St Stephen's and the Hofburg with Budapest's Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion.
Schonbrunn Palace leads Vienna's days on this five-night pairing, with St Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg close behind, before the route crosses to Budapest and the riverside Buda Castle, two capitals split evenly enough that neither stop feels rushed against the other on the schedule.
What each city brings
Vienna covers Schonbrunn, St Stephen's and the Hofburg across its imperial-palace days, while Budapest adds Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and the Hungarian Parliament above the Danube. The two cities share the five nights, so the main sights in each stay within easy reach across the days rather than getting crowded out.
Good to know
Transfers are kept short across the six-day frame, so the bulk of each day goes to the sights rather than the road between the two capitals. Daily breakfast runs throughout, from the Vienna palaces over to the Budapest riverfront, with the pace left comfortable rather than packed end to end.
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)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 activity passes (as per itinerary)
Schonbrunn Palace leads Vienna's days on this five-night pairing, with St Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg close behind, before the route crosses to Budapest and the riverside Buda Castle, two capitals split evenly enough that neither stop feels rushed against the other on the schedule.
What each city brings
Vienna covers Schonbrunn, St Stephen's and the Hofburg across its imperial-palace days, while Budapest adds Buda Castle, the Fisherman's Bastion and the Hungarian Parliament above the Danube. The two cities share the five nights, so the main sights in each stay within easy reach across the days rather than getting crowded out.
Good to know
Transfers are kept short across the six-day frame, so the bulk of each day goes to the sights rather than the road between the two capitals. Daily breakfast runs throughout, from the Vienna palaces over to the Budapest riverfront, with the pace left comfortable rather than packed end to end.
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: Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
Day 02
Vienna | Schonbrunn Palace
Full day in Vienna taking in Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral.
Overnight: Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
Day 03
Vienna | Hofburg
Full day in Vienna taking in the Hofburg.
Overnight: Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
Day 04
Vienna | Imperial palaces
Full day in Vienna taking in imperial palaces and coffee houses.
Overnight: Hotel Mercure Wien Westbahnhof
Day 05
Budapest | Transfer & Explore
Transfer to Budapest and check in, then start with Buda Castle and the Fisherman's Bastion.
Overnight: Danubius Hotel Astoria City Center
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)
• Airport pickup and drop transfers
• Meals as per itinerary
• 4 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
