Sziget Festival Road Trip
- Overview
- Itinerary
- What's Included
- FAQ
- Dates
Oh Europe, you sure know how to put on a music festival! & our latest favourite is Budapest's island take over of Sziget - Island of Freedom. Music, art, performances and forest vibes will have you swooning. To really light up the experience we get the party started in Berlin a few days early, making stops to explore Prague & Vienna before making tracks for Hungary.
Highlights
- Berlin: Explore iconic sites such as Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate, and the historic Reichstag building.
- Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and visit the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Dresden: Discover the rebirthed beauty of the Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, and the Royal Residence.
- Vienna: Visit the grandeur palace of Schonbrunn, the State Opera House, and St. Stephen’s Cathedral.
- Vienna: Experience one of the world's most historic theme parks, Prater, and enjoy schnitzels in the surrounding park.
- Budapest: Sightsee the church of St. Matthias, the Royal Palace, and the Chain Bridge.
- Budapest: Experience the Sziget Festival, also known as the Island of Freedom.
Optional Activities
Lunches
Personal Expenses
Travel Insurance
Dining Summary
- 3 Dinner (D)
- 9 Breakfast (B)
Included Experience
- Berlin: Get your culture on. It’s time to see Tiergarten, Alexanderplatz, the Russian War Memorial, Brandenburg Gate and the historic Reichstag building.
- Berlin: Heads up culture vultures. Here’s your chance to check out the longest open-air gallery in the world.
- Dresden: See the Baroque architecture that was rebuilt after the WWII bombings. Royal Residence, Zwinger Palace, Opera House and Frauenkirche.
- Prague: Walk through the winding cobbled streets and head up into the fairytale-like Castle District for panoramic city views.
- Kutna Hora: We’ll have some free time to explore the quaint town of Kutná Hora. Looking for an experience you’ll feel in your bones? Don’t miss your chance to check out the local Sedlec Ossuary Chapel – decorated on the inside with 40,000 human skeletons (additional cost applies).
- Vienna: Buckle up for a scenic drive along the historic Ring Road of Vienna. See St Stephen’s Cathedral and the State Opera House as you go.
- Vienna: Time to dial up the fun! We'll visit Prater Fair Ground in Vienna's most iconic district. You'll also have the chance to see the Riesenrad - the Giant Ferris Wheel. Entry is free, and you're free to get tickets to any rides you want!
- Budapest: Visit one of the biggest and most famous festivals in Europe. Your 3-day ticket is included in the cost of the trip, so go ahead and bask in those legendary musical vibes - keeping your eyes peeled for your fave artists too.
FAQs
- Budapest: Are tickets to Sziget Festival included in this trip? Yes! This trips includes a 3-day ticket to Sziget Festival - plus an awesome group of people to experience it with.
Destinations
- Austria
- Czech Republic
- Europe
- Germany
- Hungary
Tour Types
- Festival & Special Events
- Special Events
- Sightseeing
- Europe Coach Tours (departing UK)
- Cultural
- Music
Location: Berlin
Ah, only on Contiki would the festivities of a Hungarian music festival commence in Germany. Settle in to your new digs in Berlin, where we'll be getting acquainted with this eclectic city and our new posse for two nights. We'll shower you in iconic sites, none more interesting than the remains of the Berlin Wall.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Berlin West (or similar)
Meals: Dinner
Location: Berlin
Come for a wall covered in art & history, stay for a culture of cool, a smorgasbord of partying & an abundance of unique German flair. The day is yours; you could jump onto an historical walking tour of the city to learn about the East, the West and everything in-between in this city packed with a troubled past. Later you can get in the know on the famous Berlin street art scene, complete with stops along the way for the likes of schnitzel, bratwurst and delicious local eats to keep things go go go. What else? The list is endless, or you could jump straight into the mood of the tour and save yourself for a night of thudding beats & club hopping.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Holiday Inn Berlin West (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Prague
It's time to begin dipping south. Though we could kick it in Berlin for months without getting bored, we have a pretty important schedule ahead of us ... #SzigetA drive from Berlin to Prague would not be complete without stopping in Dresden. Destroyed by World War II, the rebuilt town is now a symbol of resilience, soaked in the rebirthed beauty of an Opera house, the domed Frauenkirche, & the Royal Residence.By the afternoon we'll be Czech side, heading to the buzzing capital city of Prague. Always down to explore, we'll waste no time getting acquainted with castles, bridges, gothic cathedrals & general prettiness galore.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Prague
Today you’ll have some free time to bask in Prague’s awesome historic architecture and all-round chilled vibes. Explore all things Kafka, Mozart… and don’t forget to sample the traditional ovocné knedlíky (fruit dumplings), not to mention the legendary Czech beer.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Vienna
Just remember, with every great city we leave behind we get a little bit closer to the dream scene that is Sziget. Leaving fine lands has never felt so good! Out of Prague, our first stop is the World Heritage-listed Kutná Hora. Make the local Sedlec Ossuary chapel high priority, it's decked out and furnished in the bones of over 40,000 ... humans. True! Two nights in Vienna will see us getting into a slightly different musical mood than Sziget has in store for us. First, we have a bit of heritage to tap into with the grandeur palace of Schönbrunn, the uber elegant State Opera House and the gothic masterpiece of St. Stephen’s Cathedral. As promised, tonight you have the chance to get into the mood of this trip - just with a slightly different melody - by experiencing Vienna’s musical legacy with a Mozart and Strauss concert in one of the city’s imperial palaces.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
Location: Vienna
Waking up in the stunning capital of Vienna, a city known for its coffee culture and baroque architecture, we'll have plenty of adventures to pursue today. Including one of the world's most historic theme parks: Prater.
Accommodation Name: Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
Alright folks, we've well and truly warmed you up. Now the moment we've all been waiting for - our journey to Budapest. We'll kick things off in Budapest with some city sightseeing - think the church of St. Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge too. From there, we'll head to Sziget for an afternoon & evening of utterly iconic festival vibes.
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
Wake up and get stuck into your included breakfast. Fun fact #1: Buda and Pest are two different cities separated by a river, together they make Budapest. Fun fact #2: You're going to be head over heels with both of them by the time we scoot outta here. Today, we'll step back into the Sziget vibes.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
They always save the best 'til last! Jump into 5th gear and give the final festival day everything you've got. You can sleep all day tomorrow if your schedule permits.<br/>
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals: Breakfast
Location: Budapest
We've bonded, we've bounced, and we've done Budapest's finest music festival in spectacular fashion. Some might even call us legends. Exchange details and say your teary goodbyes, this 10-day music extravaganza has come to an end.<br/>
Meals: Breakfast
Included
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Meals
-The tour includes 3 dinners and 9 breakfasts.
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Accommodation
-Accommodation is provided at City Hotel Berlin East (or similar), Zleep Hotel (or similar), Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar), and Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar).
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Guided Tours
-Guided tours and sightseeing in Berlin, Prague, Vienna, and Budapest are included.
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Festival Entry
-Entry to the Sziget Festival in Budapest is included.
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Transport
-Travel conveniently by coach from Berlin to Budapest, with stops in Dresden, Prague, Kutná Hora, and Vienna.
Not Included
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Optional Activities
-Optional activities such as the historical walking tour in Berlin and the cruise in Budapest are not included.
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Lunches
-Lunches are not included in the tour package.
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Personal Expenses
-Personal expenses such as souvenirs, additional meals, and drinks are not included.
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Travel Insurance
-Travel insurance is not included and must be purchased separately.
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Triple | £1598.00 | |
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Twin Share | £1696.00 |
