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Budapest Danube River Cruise
Cruise between the Buda and Pest riverbanks with the ticket included; operation remains subject to weather conditions.
WHY THIS JOURNEY
Four Eastern European Chapters from Danube Twilight to Hallstatt and Prague Castle
The page unfolds like an imperial score along the Danube, moving from Budapest's riverfront into Vienna's palaces, through Hallstatt and Salzburg's Alpine light, then closing among Cesky Krumlov and Prague's red roofs.
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Schonbrunn Palace & Gardens
Enter Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens for Vienna's imperial architecture and formal garden axis; entrance is included.
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Hallstatt Lakeside Village
Explore Hallstatt on foot for approximately 1 hour 45 minutes between its Alpine mountains and lakeshore.
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Prague Castle & Historic Quarter
Walk from Mala Strana into Prague Castle with entrance included, then connect St Vitus Cathedral, Golden Lane and Old Town Square.
DAY BY DAY
Eastern Europe Vista — the full journey
DAY 01
Kuala Lumpur ✈ Budapest
- Meet at Kuala Lumpur International Airport and travel to Budapest on the confirmed flights for your selected departure.
- The flight journey is approximately 15 hours 40 minutes, with an overnight flight.
DAY 02
Budapest
- Matthias Church and Fisherman's Bastion walking orientation
- Drive past Buda Castle and Szechenyi Chain Bridge
- Danube River Cruise with the ticket included, subject to weather conditions
- Drive past Andrassy Avenue, Heroes' Square and the Royal Palace
DAY 03
Budapest → Bratislava → Vienna
- Budapest to Bratislava: 201 km, about 2h10; Bratislava to Vienna: 79 km, about 1h10
- Bratislava Castle photo stop
- Old Town Square walking orientation
DAY 04
Vienna
- Schonbrunn Palace and Gardens with entrance included
- St Stephen's Cathedral and Karntner Strasse walking orientation
- Belvedere Garden photo stop
- Drive past the Vienna State Opera, Parliament and Rathaus
- Hofburg Palace and Maria Theresa Square walking orientation
- Shopping at Parndorf Designer Outlet
DAY 05
Vienna → Hallstatt → Salzburg
- Vienna to Hallstatt: 288 km, about 3h35; Hallstatt to Salzburg: 72 km, about 1h20
- Full Hallstatt walking orientation for approximately 1h45
- Mirabell Palace and Gardens, The Mozarteum School of Music and Salzburg Marionette Theatre walking orientation
- Mozart's Birthplace Museum walking orientation
- Drive past Hohensalzburg Fortress
- Salzburg Cathedral and Mozart Square walking orientation
DAY 06
Salzburg → Cesky Krumlov → Prague
- Salzburg to Cesky Krumlov: 217 km, about 2h40; Cesky Krumlov to Prague: 172 km, about 2h10
- The Main Square walking orientation
- Castle of Cesky Krumlov walking orientation
DAY 07
Prague
- Mala Strana walking orientation
- Prague Castle with entrance included
- St Vitus Cathedral, Old Royal Palace, St George Basilica and Golden Lane walking orientation
- Charles Bridge, Old Town Square, Astronomical Clock and Wenceslas Square walking orientation
DAY 08
Prague ✈ Kuala Lumpur
- Travel to Prague Airport and return to Kuala Lumpur on the confirmed flights for your selected departure.
- The flight journey is approximately 16 hours 5 minutes.
DAY 09
Arrive Kuala Lumpur
- Arrive in Kuala Lumpur as the journey concludes.
Flight details
Qatar Airways QR 4990
Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Thu, 18 Feb 2027, 21:15
✈Doha (DOH)Thu, 18 Feb 2027, 23:40
Qatar Airways QR 201
Doha (DOH)Fri, 19 Feb 2027, 02:25
✈Budapest (BUD)Fri, 19 Feb 2027, 06:15
Qatar Airways QR 292
Prague (PRG)Thu, 25 Feb 2027, 14:55
✈Doha (DOH)Thu, 25 Feb 2027, 22:35
Qatar Airways QR 4991
Doha (DOH)Fri, 26 Feb 2027, 01:30
✈Kuala Lumpur (KUL)Fri, 26 Feb 2027, 13:55
The QR4990, QR201, QR292 and QR4991 flights below apply only to the 18 Feb 2027 departure from Kuala Lumpur. We will reconfirm the flights for every other departure date; final timings remain subject to the airline's confirmation.
Where you stay
Budapest
4-star hotel or similar
Vienna
4-star hotel or similar
Salzburg
4-star hotel or similar
Prague
4-star hotel or similar
What the package covers
Included
- Group return flights for the selected departure
- Six nights in 4-star hotels or similar, twin sharing
- Six breakfasts, two lunches, five dinners and two meals on board
- Danube cruise, Schonbrunn Palace and Prague Castle admission
- Listed transport and sightseeing arrangements
Not included
- Personal expenses, personal shopping and free-time spending
TASTE
Flavours on the journey
The base itinerary includes 6 breakfasts, 2 ground lunches and 5 ground dinners, plus 2 meals on board.
ROUTE
Route at a glance
✈Kuala Lumpur · Budapest
1Budapest · Bratislava
2Vienna · Hallstatt
3Salzburg · Cesky Krumlov
✈Prague · Kuala Lumpur
Seasonal weather & packing
Pack light layers, trousers and comfortable walking shoes.
Bring breathable clothing, sun protection, water and a light jacket.
Mornings and evenings turn cooler; use layers and a windproof jacket.
Bring a warm coat, scarf, gloves and waterproof shoes with good grip.
CurrencyEuro (EUR); we will provide current cross-border payment and exchange guidance before departure
Dial codeHungary +36 · Slovakia +421 · Austria +43 · Czech Republic +420
TimeAbout 6 hours behind Malaysia from Apr–Sep and 7 hours behind from Oct–Mar
Power230V · 50Hz · Type C/E/F; a universal adapter is recommended
BaggageOne checked bag up to 20kg and cabin baggage up to 7kg; we will confirm the final allowance for your departure at booking and before travel
DEPARTURES
Choose a departure to enquire
Choose the date that suits you, then enquire for seats and the final fare.
| Date / Origin | Fare | Status | Enquire |
|---|---|---|---|
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,788 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,288 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,888 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,888 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 11,088 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
| From Kuala Lumpur | RM 10,988 | Available to enquire | Enquire for this date |
BEYOND TRAVEL
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