Central Europe Classic Route

A classic Central European circuit of Prague, Český Krumlov, Vienna, Salzburg, Hallstatt and Budapest.

The Central Europe Classic Route is what Chinese travelers call the 'Austria–Czechia–Hungary' or 'three Eastern European countries' itinerary: a circuit of historic Central European capitals centered on Austria, the Czech Republic and Hungary (often adding Slovakia), all once part of the Habsburg Empire. Highlights: Prague Castle, Charles Bridge and the Astronomical Clock on Old Town Square; fairy-tale Český Krumlov; the spa town of Karlovy Vary; in Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace, the Hofburg, concerts in the Golden Hall and coffeehouse culture; in Salzburg, Mozart's birthplace and The Sound of Music filming locations; the World Heritage lakeside town of Hallstatt; Bratislava; and in Budapest, the Fisherman's Bastion, the Parliament at night and the Széchenyi thermal baths. Classic route: Prague (3 days) – Český Krumlov (1 day) – Salzburg and Hallstatt (2 days) – Vienna (3 days) – Budapest (2–3 days), 10–12 days in total; group tours often compress it to 8–10 days. On transport: trains and long-distance buses link the cities (Prague–Vienna about 4 hours, Vienna–Budapest about 2.5 hours); Český Krumlov and Hallstatt can be reached by minibus shuttles such as CK Shuttle. Hallstatt now limits the number of tour buses; the Czech Republic and Hungary use their own currencies, not the euro.

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