# Imperial capitals with a suitcase · Three bases with a stop in the middle

[Canonical itinerary](<https://zukio.com/trips/europe/open-jaw/imperial-capitals-with-a-suitcase-z0642/>)

Three bases with a stop in the middle

- Region: Europe
- Trip format: Open jaw
- Nights: 9
- Interests: Design, Food & Drink, Nature, Arts & Theatre

## Route and nights

- Prague · 3 night(s)
- Vienna · 3 night(s)
- Budapest · 3 night(s)

Tradeoff: A middle stop adds a different experience and a hotel change. Keep both move days light.

Compare: Rail

## Day-by-day agenda

Suggested schedule. Times are local. Check hours and availability for your dates.

### Day 1 · Prague

Check in and keep the first evening near your base.
Overnight: Prague

### Day 2 · Prague

Cubist buildings and the municipal architecture
Overnight: Prague

### Day 3 · Prague

Czech lunch and neighborhood cafés
Overnight: Prague

### Day 4 · Vienna

Transfer from Prague to Vienna. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Vienna

### Day 5 · Vienna

Coffeehouse and Naschmarkt lunch
Overnight: Vienna

### Day 6 · Vienna

Secession building and Ringstrasse façades
Overnight: Vienna

### Day 7 · Budapest

Transfer from Vienna to Budapest. Allow time for luggage, check-in and any connections.
Overnight: Budapest

### Day 8 · Budapest

Margaret Island paths
Overnight: Budapest

### Day 9 · Budapest

Fine arts galleries and the City Park museum district
Overnight: Budapest

### Day 10 · Budapest

Check out and leave time for the trip to your departure point.