After visiting Budapest two times in the past two years and after falling hopelessly in love in Vienna on my latest vacation, I started recommending the two capitals to everyone who wants a tip when decided what to visit in Europe. Add Prague to the mix and you’ve got a trio of capitals which offer history, architecture, romance, nightlife and an incredible European feel. Prague, Vienna & Budapest 2009, 10 days with Cosmos from $1,000 including airfare
Creating your own package?
Maybe 10 days on a European tour is a bit too long or you just don’t like taking tours. No problem. You can always create your own package. Although it is hard to decide which of the three capitals to visit first, I’d recommend Vienna. The reasons are simple. First of all, there are a lot of chances to find cheap flights to Vienna . Austria is located in Central Europe and is very well connected with other countries. Once you are here, it’s easy to travel to any other European destination, including Budapest – which is at just 4 hours by car (on the highway). Secondly, because Vienna is absolutely AMAZING!
Warmer European destinations
If the weather in Central Eastern Europe at the end of the year is not exactly your cup of tea – really, we don’t blame you! – then there’s always the possibility to choose to spend your vacation in warmer places.
Greece might see some cold weather, but it’s definitely warmer than in Central Eastern Europe. Flights to Athens are cheap right now. Plus you won’t bump into crowds and the hotel prices are lower than during the peak season. This hotel is a good choice if you want to stay in downtown Athens and don’t need too many facilities. The rate for two nights is €71 for two adults. Breakfast is included in the room price.
If you prefer something even warmer, Barcelona is an interesting choice. Cheap flights to Barcelona are plentiful, especially if you choose to fly into a major hub, such as London or Paris, and then look for a low-cost flight into Spain. If you choose a hotel in a quite area and close (2 km) to downtown, room rates start at €55 per night for two adults.
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