TRIP PRICE: $4595.00

WHAT’S INCLUDED

• Beautiful, centrally located accommodations double occupancy; $1295.00 Single supplement fee

• Most meals (9 Breakfast, 1 Lunch, 5 Dinners)

• Sudden Journeys Tour Director

• A small, friendly group of 8 people

• Ground transportation when using Uber/Taxi.*

• Three train journeys, first class tickets when available

• All sightseeing, events, and visits as noted in the itinerary

• All entrance fees, service charges, and standard taxes

• Local guides and restaurant gratuities

• Special dinner and welcome drinks

• Custom-designed gifts for your travels

• Fine print: You are responsible for the cost of your drinks and free-time sightseeing. See our Tour Conditions for important details regarding everything listed above. When using the tube/bus you will be paying for this as you must pay with your own contactless form of payment.

Arrival Airport: BUD Budapest

Departure Airport: AMS Amsterdam

Note: The itinerary is descriptive, not definitive, and is subject to change. There also may be modifications due to weather, restoration works taking place are historic sites, and availability of local activities and guides.

ACCOMMODATIONS

THREE NIGHTS IN BUDAPEST

A marvel of Belle Époque architecture, your Budapest hotel feels like stepping into a gilded novel. With its grand staircases, frescoed ceilings, and one of the most opulent cafés in Europe just downstairs, this hotel offers both cinematic beauty and warm hospitality.

TWO NIGHTS IN VIENNA

Blending Parisian flair with Viennese soul, this hotel is housed in a historic building on the city's main boulevard but feels hidden from the crowds. Velvet, brass, and bold textures create an atmosphere that’s both stylish and nostalgic. The rooftop bar offers sweeping views, while downstairs, every detail speaks to that old-world romance reimagined for modern travelers.

TWO NIGHTS IN PRAGUE

Situated within a quiet corner of the Old Town, your Prague hotel is moody, modern, and laced with historical elements. With custom-designed interiors and a warm, bookish charm, it’s a retreat for the curious and contemplative. Just outside its doors, Prague’s cobbled passages await you.

TWO NIGHTS IN AMSTERDAM

A 1930s former trading office turned creative haven, your Amsterdam hotel overlooks the canal in De Negen Straatjes. With a rooftop pool, art-filled lounges, and layered textures throughout, it’s a place where inspiration and intimacy coexist. Cozy up by the fires in the evening with views of the glittering canals below. Expect thoughtful design, soulful food, and a quiet kind of luxury perfect for a journey’s final chapter.

Kyle, a seasoned travel guide with over two decades of industry experience, has dedicated her life to creating enriching and inspiring travel experiences for diverse groups. With a repertoire of leading thousands of travelers (yes thousands!), she possesses an intimate understanding of the transformative power of travel. Her journeys span across the picturesque locales of Europe and the US, underlining her vast travel experience and knowledge. Yet, with every tour, Kyle's heart for her guests remains the same: to ensure every individual returns home with a revitalized spirit, a broadened worldview, and cherished memories of newfound friendships.

DAY ONE FEB 22ND (Arrival Day) Arrive in Budapest and check in to our elegant Art Nouveau hotel. This afternoon, we explore the Jewish Quarter, a walk shaped by memory, faded signs, and resilience. In the evening, we gather over candlelight and wine at a beloved neighborhood restaurant, marking the beginning of our shared journey for our welcome feast.

• Guided walk through the Jewish Quarter

• Optional sunset Danube cruise

• Welcome dinner

Light walking: 3-5 miles throughout the afternoon. sleep in BUDAPEST.

DAY TWO FEB 23RD | BUDAPEST
Begin the day beneath gilded ceilings at Café Gerbeaud. Choose your own cultural adventure: perhaps a visit to a baroque library, an art gallery, or a boutique for beautiful paper. After lunch, immerse in the city’s spa culture, soaking in history and healing waters. We end with sunset views from Castle Hill, optional ruin bar exploration, and dinner shared in warm company.

• Breakfast at Café Gerbeaud

• Visit Szabó Ervin Library, local paper shop, or photo gallery

• Optional lunch: Langos at a local market

• Spa visit to Irgalmasok Veli Bej or Rudas Baths

• Sunset from Castle Hill

• Strudel at Ruszwurm pastry shop

• Optional ruin bar and group dinner

• Optional folk concert at Hunnia Art Bisztró

Light walking: 3- 5 miles throughout the day. sleep in BUDAPEST

DAY THREE FEB 24TH HUNGARIAN COUNTRYSIDE
We journey into Hungary’s countryside, first to the riverside town of Szentendre with its baroque charm and artist studios. Continue on to Hollókő, a living folk village where embroidery, woodcarving, and pálinka-making traditions still thrive. Return to Budapest. The evening is yours to enjoy your final evening in Budapest.

• Private vehicle to Szentendre and Hollókő

• Hollókő for folk art demonstrations

• Artisan visits: embroidery, woodcarving, pálinka tasting

• Evening return to Budapest

• Dinner on your own

Moderate walking: 3- 5 miles throughout the day. 4 HRS bus. Sleep in BUDAPEST

DAY FOUR FEB 25th | BUDAPEST TO VIENNA A slow morning rail ride carry us from Budapest to Vienna. Upon arrival, we settle into our design-forward hotel, take a short walk through the neighborhood, and gather for a traditional meal. Optional evening chamber music in a salon completes the day.

• Train from Budapest to Vienna (2h 40m)

• Orientation walk and cafe visit

• Dinner together

• Classical music night

Moderate walking: 3-5 miles throughout the day. TRAIN 2 1/2 hrs. Sleep in VIENNA.

DAY FIVE FEB 26TH | VIENNA Today unfolds through café rituals and quiet curiosities. Begin at Café Sperl, then visit an artisan violin builder who works in centuries-old tradition. The afternoon is yours to explore arcades, museums, or Baroque churches. As night falls, we share one final Viennese meal and stroll past the illuminated opera house.

• Coffee and cake at Café Sperl

• A private visit to an atelier for a intimate violin-maker workshop

• Explore Palais Ferstel arcades or Third Man Museum

• Visit Karlskirche and climb the dome

• Dinner at Figlmüller

Moderate walking: 4-6 miles throughout the day. Sleep in VIENNA

DAY SIX FEB 27TH | VIENNA TO PRAGUE After a restful morning, we board a train to Prague, the city of spires. We arrive in time for a slow stroll through its lesser-known corners, then enjoy a hearty dinner at one of the city’s oldest breweries. A perfect welcome to Bohemia.

• Breakfast and morning at leisure

• Train to Prague (4h 30m)

• Orientation walk through Old Town’s hidden corners

• Dinner at U Fleků brewery

• Nightcap at L’Fleur cocktail bar

Moderate walking: TRAIN TO PRAGUE 4 1/2 HRS. 4-6 miles throughout the day. Sleep in PRAGUE

DAY SEVEN FEB 28TH | PRAGUE We begin with literary cafés and visit a hauntingly beautiful church that is often overlooked, The afternoon invites wandering through alleyways and bookshops guided by a poetic map. In the evening, candlelight and saxophones welcome us into Prague’s moody night.

• Coffee at Café Louvre, Slavia, or Imperial

• Self-guided literary and architecture walk

• Optional bookstore/stationery crawl

• Evening jazz in a speakeasy-style bar

• Dinner on your own with local recommendations

Moderate walking: 4-6 miles throughout the day. Sleep in PRAGUE

DAY EIGHT MARCH 1ST | PRAGUE TO AMSTERDAM We spend the day aboard a train tracing a story westward, across hills and rivers, books in hand, hearts already full. Arrive in Amsterdam by evening. The canals shimmer in the low light as we arrive in our final city. he canals shimmer in the low light as we arrive in our final city. We settle in, then gather for a dinner that feels like a soft landing … candlelight, laughter, and stories shared across the table.

• Long train journey across the continent, 1st class seats

• Arrive in Amsterdam by evening

• Dinner on your own

12 hour train journey with a change of trains in BERLIN. Sleep in AMSTERDAM

DAY NINE MARCH 2ND | AMSTERDAM Begin with tea and sweet Dutch wentelteefjes at a favorite local tearoom. Visit Ons’ Lieve Heer op SolderHidden in the heart of the city centre of Amsterdam. A small wonder Our Lord in the Attic Museum, a unique well-preserved canal house from the 17th century. Narrow corridors and stairs lead to historically decorated living quarters, kitchens and bedsteads, ending in what is literally the highlight of the museum: a complete church in the attic. Afternoon free: With your poetic map in hand, spend the day wandering canals and hofjes. In the evening, we close our journey with a slow-food farewell in the Jordaan.

• Breakfast at Petit Hemelrijck (wentelteefjes + tea)

• Self-guided poetic canal walk (map provided)

• Visit Ons’ Lieve Heer op Solder, Our Lord in the Attic Museum

• Farewell dinner in the Jordaan

Moderate walking: 4-6 miles. Sleep in AMSTERDAM

DAY TEN MARCH 3RD | DEPARTURE Departures arranged as needed.