US Passport holders may enter all three countries (Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary) for up to 90 days for tourist, business, study, and most other purposes (except work) without a visa.

Central European food is typically hearty and filling. Whether you are trying roasted pork in Prague or Wiener schnitzel with a side of baked potatoes, the national dish of Austria, or the famed goulash soup and chicken paprika in Hungary. Why not wash it down with a glass of local beer or wine? Do as the locals do and digest it all with a shot of palinka or schnapps.

Sample Breakfast Menu: Small breakfast buffet, with warm and cold selection or bread rolls, butter; coffee, muesli, boiled eggs. cold cuts--ham, sometimes smoked bacon called Speck or Schinkenspeck, cut sausages, boiled eggs.

Sample Dinner Menu: Wiener schnitzel with a side of baked potatoes, goulash soup, chicken paprika‍We do our best to accommodate dietary restrictions.

Some meals can be modified for special requests and food allergies.

You will be staying in small 3-star or 4-star boutique hotels that are all located in the city center. 

Accommodations are double occupancy. Solo travelers will be paired with someone of the same gender.

You can request a friend to be your roommate upon checkout. If you'd prefer not to have a roommate, private room options are available upon request, subject to hotel availability for an extra charge. Please contact bookings@under30experiences.com  for more details.

Light- This trip is a good mix of activity and relaxation and includes moderate physical activities. Participants should expect to be active for 3-4 hours most days.

An active lifestyle is helpful though not required to enjoy the trip.

Of course! This trip is your trip, and you don’t have to participate in anything you don’t want to. We also can help you set up other optional activities if you'd rather do that.

Just be aware that opting out of included activities will not change the price of your trip. 

You’ll be in private and comfortable vehicles for drives from Vienna to Budapest. 

On Day 4, you will comfortably travel by train from Prague to Vienna. 

Expect to use public transportation such as buses, subways, and taxis in Prague, Vienna, and Budapest. This is the best way for you to experience those three cities like a local!

You can visit Central Europe at any season of the year! 

The months of April to June and September to October are probably the best months to visit Central Europe as there are fewer crowds and temperatures are nice. 

The months of July and August can be very hot with high temperatures and more crowds. 

November and December are colder with snowfalls, but this is also when you can enjoy Christmas markets and feel the magical spirit of winter. 

Please check out our full packing here.

The lighter, the better! If you only have a rolling suitcase, that will work, but if you can get your hands on a more mobile bag, like a large backpack, that would be better. We take all forms of transportation, and some hotels might not have elevators.  You'll also want a daypack for your personal gear, food, and drinks for the day.

Bring a two-prong power adaptor to charge your electronics. Be sure to bring a converter if devices can’t handle 220V.

Laundry service will be available in some hotels for an additional fee.  Ask your Trip Leader for details. If laundry service is not available at your hotel, your Trip Leader will direct you to the nearest laundromat.

Czech Republic: The official currency of the Czech Republic is the Czech koruna (CZK), sometimes referred to as the Czech crown in English, the koruna Česká (Kč) in Czech.

Austria: The official currency of Austria is the Euro (EUR).

Hungary: The official currency of Hungary is the Hungarian Forint (HUF). However, many stores and other places accept Euros as well.

We suggest bringing $300 USD in local currency to be used at establishments that do not accept credit cards.

This is not the total cash amount that you should expect to spend on your trip. Please consider your own spending habits for additional expenses such as snacks, souvenirs, and optional activities.

ATMs are available in the cities and towns we visit. Although you can withdraw cash from any ATM, it's a good idea to come with some local currency just in case.

Credit cards are widely accepted by stores, hotels, and restaurants in the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary. However, smaller cafes and shops may not accept credit cards, so make sure you carry enough cash to cover small purchases. Please let your bank know you’re traveling overseas.

ATMs are available in the cities and towns we visit. Although you can withdraw cash from any ATM, it's a good idea to come with some local currency just in case.

The tap water in the Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary is safe unless otherwise marked. For environmental reasons, we recommend you use a refillable water bottle rather than buying bottled water.

Yes! Last-minute slots sometimes open up on sold-out trips. Visit our Trips On Sale page for the latest last-minute deals. Sign up to the list to be notified.

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