Sziget Festival – Hungary | Austria | Germany | Czechia Tour for Young Adults & Young Solo Travellers

Sziget Festival Tours for Young Adults

The one that travels from Berlin to Budapest to end at one of Europe’s coolest festivals

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.

“70 percent join our trips solo”

“70% of our travellers join our trips solo, so you’ll travel with like-minded young people who want to make friends, experience new things and create lifelong memories. This is the best way to turn solo travel into the most social travel imaginable.” (Cited from the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults. For the latest info and eventual changes see here)

“Most popular youth travel company in the world”

Info by the very experienced and internationally popular operator of this tour for young adults (“Most popular youth travel company in the world”, Wikipedia): “Our trips are exclusively for 18-35s, and whether you join us solo or in a group, our trips are designed so you can share incredible experiences with young travellers just like you.”

Reviews by tour participants:

4.9 out of 5 stars (7 Reviews)* (all reviews and the latest rating available on the details page

Target age group:

18 to 35 (35 to 45 at “Reunion Trips“)

Trip duration and price:

10 days, 4 countries from about $ 1663* (final prices – also in other currencies like British £ or € – available on the booking page)

Destinations:

Europe > Hungary | Austria | Germany | Czechia

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details page

Planned Itinerary:

Day 1: Berlin

Day 2: Berlin

Day 3: Berlin

Dresden

Prague

Day 4: Prague

Day 5: Prague

Kutna Hora

Vienna

Day 6: Vienna

Day 7: Vienna

Budapest

Day 8: Budapest

Day 9: Vienna

Day 10: Budapest

Day 1: Start Berlin

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. Let’s do this!

Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)

Included Meals:

DinnerDay 2: Berlin

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.

Generator Alexanderplatz (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Historical Walking TourDiscover the history of 20th century Berlin with our Local Guide & get up close to notorious Third Reich spots. Get the low-down on Hitler’s last days at the site of his underground bunker & learn about Goebbels, the sinister spin doctor at the former Reich’s Propaganda Ministry. You’ll hear about East German communism before making a sobering visit to the Holocaust Memorial.
Additional costs apply

Alternative BerlinYou can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.
Additional costs apply

Day 3: Berlin to Prague

BerlinIt’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 … #Sziget

DresdenA 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.PragueBy 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.

Plus Prague (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 4: Prague

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.

Plus Prague (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Traditional Czech EveningIn the heart of Prague, you’ll get up close to Czech culture with a live music performance & traditional dancing. Try out the hearty local dishes, like different dumplings, as you sample the local wine & beer. This is the perfect chance for a festive night out with the group, so make sure you get some pointers from your Trip Manager & keep it going with a night out, Prague style.
Additional costs apply

Day 5: Prague to Vienna

PragueJust 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!

Kutna HoraOut 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! ViennaTwo nights in Vienna will see as getting into a slightly different musical mood than Sziget has in store for us. But that’s for tomorrow’s excitement! 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.

A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Dinner

Day 6: Vienna

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 of the world’s most historic theme parks: Prater, and eat some schnitzels in the leafy surrounding park.

A&O Vienna Hauptbahnhof (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Schnitzel & ScreamsWrap your laughing gear around the world-famous Wiener Schnitzel with your travel buddies before hitting up some of the best rides in Vienna’s home of fun – Prater Park. This is a night to let your hair down, scream you heart out & have a laugh in the fun park where you can feel like a kid again.
Additional costs apply

Day 7: Vienna to Budapest

ViennaAlright folks, we’ve well and truly warmed you up. Now the moment we’ve all been waiting for – our journey to Budapest. BudapestAnd by Budapest we mean Sziget baby!! Island of Freedom, doesn’t that have a pretty ring to it? Throw yourself into the sightseeing of the city first, starting with the church of St. Matthias, the Royal Palace and the Chain Bridge to start the trip out right. Blissed out in Budapest – there’s an insta caption for you.

A&O Budapest (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 8: Budapest

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. Down goulash and cabbage rolls on today’s optional cruise to get into the Hungarian spirit of things and see this beautiful city from the water. Then later, you can step back into the Sziget vibes as the evening approaches. Slow and steady wins the race.

A&O Budapest (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Budapest River Cruise with LunchTake in a different view of “Paris of the East” from the river Danube while cruising past the spectacular sights of Budapest. Our Local Guide tells you about Hungary’s heyday when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dominant & points out the city’s important buildings from this period. Try some delicious Hungarian specialities like goulash & enjoy some drinks.
Additional costs apply

Day 9: Budapest

Vienna

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.

A&O Budapest (or similar)

Included Meals:

Breakfast

Day 10: End Budapest

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-days music extravaganza has come to an end.

Included Meals:

Breakfast

You’ll find all details and eventual changes on the details & booking page

Some of the Highlights:

Alternative Berlin

You can put down the history books & discover the most important historical and cultural aspects of Kreuzberg for yourself. Tour includes a delicious dinner.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Schnitzel & Screams

Wrap your laughing gear around the world-famous Wiener Schnitzel with your travel buddies before hitting up some of the best rides in Vienna’s home of fun – Prater Park. This is a night to let your hair down, scream you heart out & have a laugh in the fun park where you can feel like a kid again.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Budapest River Cruise with Lunch

Take in a different view of “Paris of the East” from the river Danube while cruising past the spectacular sights of Budapest. Our Local Guide tells you about Hungary’s heyday when the Austro-Hungarian Empire was dominant & points out the city’s important buildings from this period. Try some delicious Hungarian specialities like goulash & enjoy some drinks.

ADDITIONAL COST APPLIED

Trip Highlights

The must do experiences that you can cross off your bucket list

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FAQs:

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Included Meals:

9 Breakfasts, 2 Dinners

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Team:

Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides

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Group Size:

Average 42 people

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Transfers:

Coach

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More Details:

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