{"id":1329,"date":"2016-03-09T11:52:52","date_gmt":"2016-03-09T09:52:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.routeperfect.com\/?p=1329"},"modified":"2024-05-10T11:16:17","modified_gmt":"2024-05-10T11:16:17","slug":"eurotrip-the-magic-of-prague-vienna-budapest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/eurotrip-the-magic-of-prague-vienna-budapest\/","title":{"rendered":"Eurotrip &#8211; The Magic Of Prague, Vienna &#038; Budapest"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Prague, Vienna and Budapest embody Central Europe\u2019s beauty and majesty, and are perfect destinations for a <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/trip-planner\/\">road trip planner with stops<\/a><\/strong>!These stunning and historic capital cities will captivate your imagination and make you feel in awe of the rich culture and centuries-old traditions. Are you ready to see Prague&#8217;s breathtaking beauty, Vienna&#8217;s vibrant energy and Budapest&#8217;s Art Nouvoeau, larger than life architecture? If so, let\u2019s go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"titleitineraries has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Popular itinerary from Czech Republic to Hungary:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"piw-container\">\n<iframe class=\"responsive-iframe\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/widgets\/popular-itineraries?id=ef4143a3\" title=\"\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/central-bohemian\/prague\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=Prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prague<\/a><\/strong><\/span>&#8211; Let&#8217;s start out by saying, Prague&#8217;s beauty is straight out of a fairy tale. This UNESCO monument is pure magic, with breathtaking authentic architecture, castles, picturesque bridges and cathedrals and charming cobbled streets with little cafes.<br><strong><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Local attractions<\/span><\/strong> &#8211;<br><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">Visit the Jewish Ghetto and see the magical <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/central-bohemian\/prague\/old-jewish-cemetery\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">old Jewish Cemetery<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> and the stunning <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/central-bohemian\/prague\/old-new-synagogue\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Spanish Synagogue<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\">.<br>Check out the majestic <\/span><a style=\"line-height: 1.5;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/central-bohemian\/prague\/prague-castle\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prague Castle<\/a><span style=\"line-height: 1.5;\"> which is the largest castle complex in the world.<br><\/span>Don\u2019t forget <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/central-bohemian\/prague\/astronomical-clock\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Prague&#8217;s Astronomical Clock<\/a> in the Old Town Square. It is a must see!<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A day trip<\/strong><\/span>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/czech-republic\/south-bohemian\/cesky-krumlov\/ntral-bohemian\/prague\/old-new-synagogue\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cesky Krumlov<\/a> is located on the Vltava River banks and is a charming medieval town built around a beautiful castle. This preserved town has little alleys, medieval pubs and renaissance architecture. It is well worth the trip!<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>&#8220;Like a local&#8221; tip<\/strong><\/span>&#8211; try to avoid the lunchtime rush hour between 12:00- 14:00! Eat your lunch before or after so you can enjoy your meal without having to push your way through a busy line.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"665\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_czech_republic-1.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11869\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_czech_republic-1.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_czech_republic-1-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_czech_republic-1-768x511.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Prague &#8211; Charles bridge, Czech Republic<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/austria\/vienna\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vienna<\/a><\/strong> <\/span>\u2013 <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/austria\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Austria&#8217;<\/a>s capital is known for its picturesque baroque architecture and vibrant atmosphere. The city is mostly known for its remarkable influence on the music world, having some of the world&#8217;s greatest composers like Beethoven and Mozart come from Vienna and for its most famous citizen- Freud. The cozy coffee houses, magnificent buildings and blossoming gardens create a city both historic and modern and fantastic to visit.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Local attractions<\/strong><\/span> &#8211;<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/austria\/vienna\/vienna\/schonbrunn-castle\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Schonbrunn Palace<\/a> is a sight to behold. The palace is a majestic work of art and also has breathtaking gardens with a maze and even a children&#8217;s museum.<br>Take a leisurely stroll through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/austria\/styria\/graz\/stadtpark\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Stadtpark<\/a> and check out the incredible monuments and sculptures of Vienna&#8217;s most famous composers.<br>Visit Museumsquartier to experience the town&#8217;s art center, museums, galleries and amazing baroque architecture.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A day trip<\/strong><\/span>&#8211;&nbsp;visit <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/austria\/salzburg\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Salzburg<\/a> for &#8220;The Sound of Music&#8221; tour, where you can follow the footsteps of the where the world famous movie was filmed.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>&#8220;like a local&#8221; tip<\/strong><\/span>&#8211; eat! Vienna is known for its delicious and scrumptious food \u2013 visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.sacher.com\/hotel-sacher-vienna\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hotel Sacher<\/a>&nbsp;for the legendry and original Sacher \u2013 Torte, sit down at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.prueckel.at\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Cafe Pruecke<\/a>l for an authentic local experience and the best Wiener Schnitzel or try some warm apple strudel. You won&#8217;t regret it!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vienna_austria.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11870\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vienna_austria.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vienna_austria-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/vienna_austria-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vienna, Austria<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/hungary\/central-hungary\/budapest\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budapest<\/a><\/strong><\/span>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/hungary\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Hungary<\/a>&#8216;s capital is one of Europe&#8217;s most romantic and beautiful cities. This historic city has two sides, Buda and Pest, separated by the Danube River. The two sides of the city bring history and novelty together, all while maintaining the city&#8217;s regal nature.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>Local attractions<\/strong><\/span> \u2013<br><a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/hungary\/central-hungary\/budapest\/buda-castle\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Buda Castle<\/a> is an awe inspiring palace, first completed at 1265. This magnificent complex also hosts two major museums and offers a breathtaking view to the Danube.<br>Take a guided tour to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/hungary\/central-hungary\/budapest\/parliament\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Budapest Parliament <\/a>to see a fascinating display of Hungary&#8217;s history and a mix of Neo-Gothic, Renaissance and Baroque architecture.<br>Visit the world renowned <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/hungary\/central-hungary\/budapest\/matthias-church\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Matthias Church<\/a>. The Matthias Church Choir and Orchestra is one of the oldest music companies in Hungary, operating continuously from 1688. We&#8217;re talking traditional Anglican Church music, and the experience is divine, no pun intended.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>A day trip<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 visit Etyek wine region where you will visit local winemakers, taste wonderful local wine and eat a delicious traditional Hungarian meal.<br><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"><strong>&#8220;like a local&#8221; tip<\/strong><\/span> \u2013 Hugary is known for its amazing thermal springs, and Budapest boasts some of the country&#8217;s best thermal spas. Check out <a href=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/hungary\/central-hungary\/budapest\/szechenyi-baths\/?utm_source=blog&amp;utm_medium=post&amp;utm_campaign=prague\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sz\u00e9chenyi Baths<\/a> to visit Europe&#8217;s largest medicinal bath!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/budapest_parliment_hungary-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13752\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/budapest_parliment_hungary-.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/budapest_parliment_hungary--300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/budapest_parliment_hungary--768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Budapest Parliment, Hungary<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_christmas_market.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11873\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_christmas_market.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_christmas_market-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/prague_christmas_market-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">PRAGUE, CZECH REPUBLIC &#8211; DECEMBER 10, 2015: View from above on traditional Christmas market at Old Town Square illuminated and decorated for holidays in Prague  &#8211;  popular tourist destination, capital of Czech Republic and fifth most visited European city.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/vienna_town_hall.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13753\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/vienna_town_hall.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/vienna_town_hall-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/vienna_town_hall-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Vienna Town Hall at dusk<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" src=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/buda_castle_budapest.jpeg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-13754\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/buda_castle_budapest.jpeg 1000w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/buda_castle_budapest-300x200.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/www.routeperfect.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/buda_castle_budapest-768x512.jpeg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buda Castle (Royal Palace) by the Danube river illuminated at night in Budapest, Hungary.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Prague, Vienna and Budapest embody Central Europe\u2019s beauty and majesty, and are perfect destinations for a road trip planner with stops!These stunning and historic capital cities will captivate your imagination and make you feel in awe of the rich culture and centuries-old traditions. 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