Cakes and Coffeehouses!

Budapest, Hungary & Vienna, Austria
June 11 - 21, 2023

Layers of rich chocolate buttercream, tender sponge cake, thin and crunchy caramel... you might have enough reasons to go on this trip already, and we've only described one cake! 

Join us on this 10-night vacation to Budapest and Vienna to explore these beautiful cities through two delicious delights for which they are famous: cakes and coffee! We'll sample delectable confections at the oldest coffee house in Budapest, sip a rich brew at a legendary Austrian coffee house whose patrons have included figures such as Freud and Trotsky, and taste-test our way through a historic and controversial Viennese dessert! 

Of course, there is more to experience beyond these culinary treats. We'll also visit one of Budapest's thermal baths (built atop natural hot springs), tour a picturesque Hungarian winery, explore Vienna's magnificent Schönbrunn Palace, stroll across the majestic bridges that stretch across the Danube, and much, much more. Read on to learn all about this delicious vacation.

A Few Trip Highlights:

• Well... eating delicious cakes and drinking fantastic coffees, of course (and lots of them!)
• Plus, learning the historical significance and quirky backstories of these famous delicacies
• Touring a countryside Hungarian winery, complete with a tasting and a traditional lunch
• Relaxing at Budapest's famous thermal baths, soaking in hot water, cool water, or even trying out the wave pool!
• Exploring Schönbrunn Palace, the 1441-room summer home of the Habsburgs for centuries
• Learning the secrets of a historic hospital built in a natural cave system high in the Buda hills
• Wandering the tantalizing food stalls of Vienna's Naschmarkt
• And of course, making new friends, bonding, and ending up with way too many funny stories and inside jokes

Cakes and Coffeehouses Trip Package

Included: 

• Lodging for five nights in Budapest and five nights in Vienna in four-star hotels (double occupancy; for single-room supplement, add $850)
• Entrance fees and tours at all sites toured as a group
• All ground transportation in Europe, including:
  • High-speed train from Budapest to Vienna
  • Public transit passes in Budapest and Vienna​
  • NEW! Private shuttle from Budapest's Ferenc Liszt International Airport to hotel upon arrival, and private shuttle from Vienna hotel to Vienna International Airport upon departure
• All breakfasts
• Cocktails and snacks at our welcome reception in Budapest
• Cakes and coffees at six different famous cafes (three in each city)
• Half-day tour of a Hungarian winery, including wine tasting and traditional lunch​
• Farewell group dinner in Vienna
• Liz and Adam's guidance, advice, and support both before and during the trip (when we say to hit us up with questions any time, we mean it!)

Not Included: 

• Airfare to/from Europe (but we're happy to arrange it for you!)​
• Remaining meals not otherwise mentioned
• Incidental expenses
• Mandatory Travel Protection through Travel Insured International (cost is contingent upon age of passenger)
  • A travel protection quote will be provided upon booking.

Trip Cost: $4185
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Registration Deadline: March 1, 2023
(note that registration may close earlier if all spots on the trip fill prior to the deadline)​

Standard Payment Schedule:
$495 deposit due at time of registration to hold your spot
$1495 due by March 1, 2023 (+$850 if choosing single-occupancy lodging)
Remaining balance due by April 15, 2023

Questions about payment? Interested in setting up monthly payments?

CONTACT US

Ready to reserve your spot?
Click the button below to register and pay the $495 deposit, and, ta-da, you're going to Budapest & Vienna!

Cakes & Coffeehouses 2023 Registration

Vegan? Gluten free? Kosher? If you have any special dietary needs, just let us know--we will make sure the group meals accommodate your needs, and we'll be happy to help you research your options for your independent, individual meals, too.

Questions about accessibility? Though our group trips are designed for the moderately active, with a fair amount of walking, we are happy to work with you in advance and discuss the possibility of alternate arrangements if you need them. (And of course, we are also happy to work with you to create custom individual vacations for any level of mobility.)

Need more time in Europe? Want to extend your stay?  If you are interested in adding days to your trip on either end, we would be happy to arrange and book things for you, for no additional service fee.