Budapest, Bratislava, Vienna, Prague, and Kraków.
Hungary, Slovakia, Austria, the Czech Republic, and Poland.
5 countries for a 10-day trip. It was our family travel. These cities were on our travel wish list. And we did it!
And what cities are you going to visit?
Write in the comments. I’m curious about your travel wish lists.
These 5 cities in Central Europe are close enough to reach by train or plane. But in this post, I will focus on three things: transport, food, and famous places to see.
Budapest, Hungary
A beautiful and comfortable city for budget travel. We booked a hotel far from the center and bought a 24-hour travel ticket for all city public transport: metro, tram, and bus.
It’s very nice to take a train and go around the Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest.
Transport
A 24-hour travel ticket costs 1.4 euros. It’s very convenient for reaching different parts of the city and tourist locations.
Food
Delicious, hearty local cuisine. Try Hungarian goulash.
Famous locations
Famous Tourist Attractions in Budapest:
- Hungarian Parliament Building
- Buda Castle
- Fisherman’s Bastion
- Széchenyi Chain Bridge
- St. Stephen’s Basilica
Enjoy breathtaking views of the Danube!
Have you been in Budapest?
Write your impressions in the comments!
Bratislava, Slovakia
We explored the historic city center in Bratislava. It’s easy to do on foot.
Transport
We didn’t use public transport because our cozy hotel was near the city center.
Food
Tasty and traditional local cuisine.
Famous locations
Famous Tourist Attractions in Bratislava:
Michael’s Gate
Bratislava Castle
Blue Church (Church of St. Elizabeth)
Bratislava Old Town
UFO Observation Deck
Grassalkovich Palace
Hviezdoslav Square
Enjoy panoramic views of the city! Take a walk along the Danube River.
Vienna, Austria
Vienna is not a city for budget travel. We decided to visit Austria because it was very easy to go there by train from Bratislava. You can take a train every hour to Vienna and come back to Bratislava as soon as you wish.
Transport
It takes 1 hour to travel from Bratislava to Vienna by train. This journey is very comfortable, and you can stay all day until the evening or spend only half of a day in Austria. It’s up to you!
Food
Vienna is a really expensive city. We tried some fast food for lunch.
We also enjoyed a cup of authentic Viennese coffee! A cup of Viennese coffee with a brownie was our sweet moment for that evening!
Famous locations.
We had 7 hours to explore Vienna. So, we went sightseeing at some famous landmarks of the city and walked in the park of the magnificent Belvedere Palace.
Famous Tourist Attractions in Vienna:
- Vienna State Opera
- Belvedere Palace
- St. Stephen’s Cathedral
Prague, Czech Republic
Prague is a beautiful city with a lot of famous buildings, monuments, museums, and interesting places. We loved it! Our hotel was a little bit far from the city center, but it was convenient to use public transport to discover amazing, inspiring locations.
Transport
The 24-hour travel ticket for all types of city public transport costs 4.6 euros. Using Google Maps, we explored Prague by bus, by train, subway, and the funicular.
Food
Czech cuisine is tasty and hearty. We ate at a place where many locals were also having lunch.
Czech beer is a special cultural phenomenon! Try different types of beer! It’s worth it! We also visited a museum of Czech beer.
Trdelník is a popular tourist street food in Prague. We tried versions with cinnamon and with ice cream.
We did a lot of sightseeing while in Prague. I loved the panoramic views of Prague! Try a ride on the funicular. It’s awesome!
We would like to visit this city again – perhaps by taking a themed guided tour.
Famous Tourist Attractions in Prague:
Charles Bridge
Prague Castle
Old Town Square
Prague Astronomical Clock
Wenceslas Square
Dancing House
Powder Tower
Museum of Beer
Prague is amazing! Plan a trip to this city any season.
Have you ever been to the square by the astronomical clock when it strikes 12 noon?
Have you seen that entertainment?
Write in the comments; I’m curious to read your travel experience.
Krakow, Poland
Krakow was a transit city where we stayed overnight during our vacation. We visited the city center, Market Square, and Wawel Royal Castle.
Transport
Public transport is very easy to use and fast for getting around the city.
Food
We didn’t have enough time to taste local Polish dishes on this trip. We visited a restaurant of Ukrainian cuisine and had a delicious lunch!
We ate beloved traditional Ukrainian borscht!
Famous locations
4 planned hours for discovering Krakow were enough for us to see the three main historical landmarks of the city.
Famous Tourist Attractions in Krakow:
- Main Market Square (Rynek Główny)
- Wawel Royal Castle
- Cloth Hall (Sukiennice)
We have fantastic photos of our family vacations this year! I’m grateful for that! And I praise myself and my husband for making our dreams come true!
Take it with you
Travel gives us the possibility to see new and beautiful landscapes.
Visiting popular tourist places, landmarks, and museums brings us fresh emotions and inspiration from some historical facts.
It’s easy to plan a budget trip to visit 5 European countries for 10 days:
3 days for discovering Budapest,
2 days for Bratislava,
1 day for Vienna,
3 days for Prague,
and 1 day for Krakow.
Prepare all documents painstakingly for the journey, and if you travel by car, arrange carefully payments for tolls on roads in Hungary, Prague, and Poland.
You can book hotels or apartments in Budapest and Prague far from the city center because it’s easy and fast to get to the famous locations by local public transport.
Which cities do you plan to visit in one trip?
Write your travel wishes in the comments!
I’m curious about your travel plan. Let’s communicate!
P.S. Today is 1717 days of the war. 4 years, 8 months, 13 days since russia’s full-scale invasion of Ukraine began. I hope Ukraine will be an attractive country for tourists after the war.
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