Vienna & Prague 2025

Enchanting Vienna & Prague

DATES: DECEMBER 8-14, 2025
OPTIONAL BUDAPEST EXTENSION: DECEMBER 6-8, 2025

Festive Vienna Christmas Market bustling with visitors under city hall's grandeur.

Why travel with us?

Our team has spent countless hours planning trips, traveling, and experiencing new cultures. Our travel expertise and our passion to build a community of travel girls is what led us to start Scout Escapes. We love that traveling can create life-long friendships through experiences you’ll never forget. Here’s what our Ireland group trip can offer you:

Expert team to research & plan every trip detail
Bespoke itineraries with a balance of activities & free time
Small-group environment to forge true connections
Bucket-list experiences with trusted guides, drivers & vendors
Top-notch boutique & luxury hotel selection

How it works

REGISTER

CONFIRM

Confirm your spot with our trip deposit & booking agreement. Set up your payment plan or financing with Affirm

PREPARE

Prepare for your trip by filling out our detailed questionnaires, joining our group trip chat & pre-trip welcome call

HOTEL SELECTION

Where are we staying?

We want to prioritize your comfort and convenience to provide you the best group travel experience, so we have chosen luxurious 5-star palace hotels in Budapest, Vienna & Prague!

Anantara Budapest (optional extension) is a luxurious five-star hotel housed in a grand 19th-century Belle Époque palace, renowned for its opulent interiors and the iconic New York Café- 2 nights

Almanac Palais Vienna is a boutique luxury hotel housed in two restored 19th-century palaces, blending imperial architecture with contemporary design, a wellness spa, and locally inspired dining- 4 nights

NH Collection Prague Carlo IV is a luxurious five-star hotel situated in a restored 19th-century neo-Renaissance palace, featuring a renowned spa, and the unique Vault Bar set in the building’s original bank vault –3 nights

Four women walking and smiling in front of a historic building in Vienna, capturing a moment of urban exploration.

Red Christmas bow adorns building in Vienna, Austria, capturing festive urban holiday spirit.

Delicious chimney cakes with chocolate and cream held in Tbilisi's lively night scene.

Decorated building in Vienna with giant Christmas tree facade and parked cars on a snowy street.

ACTIVITIES & EXCURSIONS

What are we doing?

We have crafted an incredibly experiential Ireland itinerary for this trip, including the absolute must do’s and must see’s along our route while offering some free time along the way to explore.

Sample Vienna & Prague Itinerary:

Day 1: Arrival day, welcome dinner
Day 2: Private guided tour of Vienna, visit to St. Stephen’s Cathedral & evening Rathausplatz Christmas Market
Day 3: Visit the Hofburg Palace & Austrian National Library, free time to shop, private guided festive foodie tour
Day 4: Visit the Schonnbrunn Palace & Christmas market , Optional classical Viennese concert
Day 5: Travel Prague, visit the Old Town Square Christmas Market
Day 6: Private guided tour of Prague, optional Baroque Library visit
Day 7: Visit the Prague Castle, check out the views of the Astronomical Clock Tower & advent gas-lamp lighting on Charles Bridge
Day 8: Departure day

Beautiful capture of the Hungarian Parliament Building by the Danube River in Budapest, Hungary.

Explore the majestic and intricate interior of St. Stephen's Basilica, a landmark in Budapest, Hungary.

Want more travel?

Extend your trip

Extend your group trip December 6-8 in Budapest during the holidays, when the city sparkles with Christmas lights and seasonal charm. Spend your days exploring enchanting markets like Vörösmarty Square and St. Stephen’s Basilica, indulging in mulled wine and chimney cakes, and soaking in the warm waters of Széchenyi Thermal Bath. Wander through the historic Buda Castle District, take in panoramic winter views from Fisherman’s Bastion, and enjoy a magical Danube river cruise past the city’s illuminated landmarks—making for a perfect, memorable finale to your holiday adventure.

Pricing & Inclusions

What’s included

EARLY BIRD: €4600
STANDARD: €4750

5-star hotels in Vienna & Prague
Daily breakfast
Private airport transfers
Internal transport
First-class train tickets to Prague
Private walking tours in Vienna & Prague
Vienna Festive Foodie Tour
Hofburg Palace & Schonnbrunn Palace tickets
Ice Skating at Rathausplatz
Prague Castle & Astronomical Clock tickets
Christmas market visits
Welcome & farewell dinners

What’s not included

Flights
Meals not mentioned
Taxis/transit on personal time
Travel insurance (required)

Optional Extension

€1100 euros per person

5-star hotel in Budapest
Daily breakfast
Private airport transfers
Internal transport
First-class train tickets to Vienna
Private walking tour in Budapest
Scenic river cruise with drinks
Thermal Bath Experience
Visit to the Fisherman’s Bastion & Towers
Christmas market visits

Payment information

€750 Euro non-refundable deposit required to confirm your spot.
Early bird pricing available until July 1, 2025. Flexible payment plans available or finance further with Affirm or Klarna
Next payments:
July 15: €962.50
August 15: €962.50
September 15: €962.50
October 15: €962.50
Scheduled payments are due upon receipt. There is a $30 fee for late payments made after 15 days

Who is this trip for?

This trip is perfect for open minded travelers looking to have new experiences, make new friends, and immerse themselves into a new culture. This trip will be full of cultural experiences, historic palaces, foodie finds, festive activities & Christmas markets. This trip is perfect for those that are looking for a mix of culture and Christmas cheer!

unique considerations for vienna & Prague

Flights: you will be flying into Vienna Airport (VIE) on December 8 & departing from Prague (PRG) on December 14. If you opt in for the extension, you will arrive to Budapest (BUD) December 6.
Transportation: we’ll be doing a lot of walking in each city and high-speed trains in between each destination. Make sure to bring comfy layers!
Weather: weather in Europe this time of year is chilly with averages in the 30’s

Marilee

Meet your host

Event planner & travel advisor

Marilee been an event planner for 14 years & trip planner for 10 years. She loves planning trips & itineraries for family, friends, and clients to help them enjoy once in a lifetime vacations. She’s been to 56 countries so far and her big travel goal is to complete the new 7 wonders of the world.

She’s been a travel addict ever since she was a little girl, when her mom first took her to visit her country, the Philippines. She loves traveling because it allows her to make new friends, create new memories, and learn about the world.

Some favorites of Marilee’s: the color blue, the fall season, Greece, Brooklyn 99  – and her number one bucket list destination is Egypt!

Sit back & relax, you’re in good hands

“The BEST travel experience! If you wanted to travel and didn’t know where to start, look no further! The itinerary was tailored around what the group wanted to do and the activities they had pre-planned for us are straight from a bucket list. Thank you, Scout Escapes, for everything!”

Kristy c.

South of France, 2024

“Thank you so much for an amazing trip and for helping us making memories and friendships that will last forever! It’s obvious how much thought and planning went in to every detail. You have a natural talent for making people feel welcome and included”

Rikki m.

London & Paris, 2024

“Scout Escapes girls group trips are 10 OUT OF 10. If you are looking to travel but missing a girl gang this is the trip for you! Not only did I meet 10 of the most amazing girlies, but I truly had the experience of a lifetime! Can’t wait to create more memories! Love you Scout Escapes!”

erica s.

Classic Italy, 2024

So thankful that one day I stumbled upon Scout Escapes on Instagram and took the risk to book a trip with complete strangers. Not only did I get to experience a new place but also got to form new friendships and bond with everyone on this trip. If you’re thinking of doing a trip, just go for it”

Amanda c.

Greece, 2023

Questions about our group trips? We have answers.

Our trips are open to anyone aged 21+. We offer segmented trips for specific age ranges: Scout Escapes for our Gen Z and Millennial travelers -or- Scout Escapes+ for our mother/daughter and Gen X and beyond travelers. We offer different itineraries tailored to each age group to foster friendship and exploration!

All attendees are required to submit an extensive questionnaire that helps us get to know you and pair roommates. We take into account sleeping habits, travel preferences, tidiness, personality, hobbies and interests to choose your roommate. We also open our Instagram group chat if you prefer to find a roommate with someone you vibe with on your own. If you prefer to be solo, single rooms are an additional fee & subject to availability.

Our group trips are bespoke itineraries, curated with luxury hotels and private experiences. We exclusively select 4 and 5-star hotels and prioritize private guided activities and luxury transportation with trusted travel partners in the industry to provide you with an exceptional trip that is worth the price tag.

Yes, you can absolutely do things on your own. We have scheduled free time in every destination and provide you with a list of suggestions for activities. You’re welcome to explore on your own or opt in with the group for an optional free time activity. If you’re planning to explore on your own, please let us know as transfers can be difficult to obtain here.

Absolutely! Our trips are open to first-time travelers and travel veterans alike. We craft our trips in detail and can assist you every step of the way. You’ll be given an abundance of information, including destination info, travel tips, packing list, and restaurant and free-time recommendations. As always, you will also have your expert host and local guides with you during the entire trip!

With the ever-changing foreign exchange rate, it’s easier for us to price our trips in Euros as this is how we pay our vendors. But don’t worry – we do the exchange rate for you when sending invoices so you will be charged in USD at a flat 1.10 exchange rate.

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