Prague to Budapest - 10 days itinerary

Day 1: Prague (Arrival)

Arrive in Prague and check into your hotel

Spend the afternoon exploring the city’s charming Old Town Square, Charles Bridge, and Prague Castle

Driving time: 2 hours

Day 2: Prague (Full day)

Visit St. Vitus Cathedral and the famous Astronomical Clock

Take a boat ride on the Vltava River or climb up to Petrin Hill for a panoramic view of the city

Driving time: 2 hours

Day 3: Cesky Krumlov (1 night)

Drive to Cesky Krumlov, a picturesque medieval town on the Vltava River

Take a stroll through the historic city center, visit the castle, and enjoy a rafting or canoeing trip down the river

Driving time: approximately 3 hours

Day 4: Salzburg (2 nights)

Drive to Salzburg, Austria, the birthplace of Mozart

Visit the famous Mirabell Palace and Gardens, Hohensalzburg Fortress, and Salzburg Cathedral

Driving time: approximately 4 hours

Day 5: Salzburg (Full day)

Visit the beautiful Baroque Palace of Hellbrunn, home to the famous “Trick Fountains”

Take a stroll through the charming Old Town and visit Mozart’s Birthplace and Residence

Alternatively do a Sound of Music tour and or visit Zell am See, Kaprun or Hallein saltmines

Driving time: 2 hours

Day 6: Vienna (2 nights)

Drive to Vienna, Austria’s capital city via Hallstatt

Visit the stunning Schonbrunn Palace and the historic Hofburg Palace

Driving time: approximately 5 hours

Day 7: Vienna (Full day)

Visit St. Stephen’s Cathedral and the Belvedere Palace

Spend an afternoon at the Prater amusement park and ride the iconic Ferris wheel

Driving time: 2 hours

Day 8: Budapest (2 nights)

Drive to Budapest via Bratislava

Visit Bratislava Castle and St. Martin’s Cathedral, and stroll around the charming Old Town

Alternatively stop at Parndorf outlet

Driving time: approximately 3 hour

Day 9: Budapest (Full day)

Visit Buda Castle and Fisherman’s Bastion, and admire the stunning views of the Danube River

Driving time: approximately 2 hours

Day 10: Budapest (Full day)

Visit the Hungarian Parliament Building and Széchenyi Thermal Baths

Admire the architecture of Matthias Church, Chain Bridge, and St. Stephen’s Basilica

Driving time: 2 hours