Route CE-04 · Version 2.1 · Updated 12 March 2025

Four capitals, nine nights, one reserved seat on every leg

The published path for the Central Europe corridor. Nights, transport modes and walking levels are fixed before you book and printed on the leg ledger. Coach covers regional hops under three hours, and reserved second-class rail covers the longer ones.

  1. Day 1-3

    Prague

    2 nights · arrival transfer by coach

    Old Town Square, Charles Bridge before the crowds, the castle courtyards. Moderate walking on cobbles, one free afternoon.

  2. Day 3-5

    Vienna

    2 nights · reserved rail, 4 hours

    Ringstrasse on foot, the Schönbrunn gardens, one evening left open for concerts or a Heuriger.

  3. Day 5-7

    Budapest

    2 nights · coach leg, 3 hours

    Buda Castle district, the Parliament facade from the river, thermal baths on the second afternoon. Light walking, two short transfers.

  4. Day 7-10

    Kraków

    3 nights · reserved rail, 6 hours with a meal stop

    Main Market Square, Wawel Hill, the Kazimierz quarter. The final day stays unscripted before the airport transfer.

Route dossier · Ledger v2.4

Leg ledger: every day, transfer and walking level, stated plainly

Rows are grouped by city. Transport mode, moving time, walking level and included meals are fixed at the version below. Prices are kept separate in pricing and dates, and inclusions sit in inclusions and exclusions.

Version 2.4 · issued 12 February 2025 · 11 days, 10 nights · 5 cities
Day City Transport Duration Walking Meals
Prague — days 1 to 2
1PragueArrival transfer, private minibus40 minLight—
2PragueTram 22 plus walking5 h on footModerateB
Vienna — days 3 to 4
3Prague to ViennaReserved second-class rail, seat included4 h 10 minLightB
4ViennaMetro U1 and U34 h on footModerateB
Budapest — days 5 to 6
5Vienna to BudapestCoach, one rest stop2 h 50 minLightB
6BudapestTram 2 plus walking5 h on footSteadyB, L
Kraków — days 7 to 8
7Budapest to KrakówCoach, one rest stop5 h 20 minLightB
8KrakówWalking, Old Town loop3 h 30 minModerateB
Kyiv — days 9 to 11
9Kraków to KyivOvernight sleeper, two-berth cabin11 h 40 minLightB
10KyivMetro plus walking4 h 30 minSteadyB
11KyivDeparture transfer, private minibus50 minLightB

Inclusions and exclusions

What the route price carries, and what it does not

These terms apply to every published departure. Where a route differs, the difference is printed in its leg ledger and in the dated price sheet. Read the versioned price sheet.

Included in the route price
Hotels3 and 4 star, double occupancy, breakfast daily
TransportCoach on regional legs, reserved second class rail on longer legs
Seats and luggageSeat reservations included, 20 kg per traveler
Tour leaderBilingual English and Ukrainian, travelling end to end
Local guidesLicensed, at every landmark named in the ledger
MealsMeals as listed per day
TransfersStation or airport on the first and final day
Not included
International flightsBooked separately by the traveler
Landmark entryVisits stay on the route; entry is paid by the guest on site
Single supplementPriced per route in the dated sheet
Optional excursionsAdd-ons, booked with the leader
Unlisted meals and drinksFree time and evenings
Hotel extrasMinibar, laundry, telephone
Travel insuranceRequired before departure
Visas and consular feesRemain with the traveler
Tips and free time transportLeader, guides, drivers, metro, taxi

Prices are quoted in EUR per traveler. Single supplement, optional excursions and city taxes appear as separate lines in the price sheet. Travel insurance and any required visa stay with the traveler; we confirm the document list no later than 45 days before departure.

Price sheet / version 2026-03-01

Published fares and 2026 departure dates

All amounts in EUR per person. Base fares are double occupancy; city taxes are paid locally. This sheet supersedes earlier versions and is checked against the route dossier on 1 March 2026.

Price sheet v. 2026-03-01, base route
ItemDetailEUR
Base tour priceDouble occupancy, per person2,480
Single supplementPrivate room, per person690
DepositDue at booking, per person400
Balance due60 days before departure2,080
City taxesPaid locally, approx.45
Optional excursionsFrom, per person35
ExclusionsFlights, visa fees, travel insurance, meals not listedNot included
Departure dates and availability
DepartureRouteAvailabilityFrom EUR
12 May 2026Prague - Vienna - Budapest8 places2,480
9 Jun 2026Krakow - Prague - Vienna14 places2,650
7 Jul 2026Vienna - Budapest - Belgrade6 places2,780