Austria

A 12-16 day loop through Vienna, a Bratislava day trip, Salzburg with Hallstatt, and Bohemia's spa towns and silver-mining history on the way to Prague.

Duration

12-16 days (roughly 12 at a tighter pace — 3 nights Vienna, 3 Salzburg, 2 České Budějovice, 1 Mariánské Lázně, 3 Prague — up to 15-16 with 6 nights in Prague)

Best time

Late spring through early autumn (roughly May-September) is the safe general answer for this region, for both Hallstatt and the spa towns — not yet confirmed against a specific season for this exact route.

Budget

We spent 14 nights/15 days on this route — including flights, stays, inter- and intra-city travel, food & drinks, and day trips, it came to roughly ₹10,000 per person per day on average. Cheaper is very possible on hostels or budget stays, pricier if you upgrade, but for a comfortable trip budget around that. 2-3 star hotels typically run about €80/night.

Getting around

Train connects the main city stops (Vienna, Salzburg, České Budějovice, Prague) directly; a car, guided tour, or local transit covers the day trips (Bratislava, Hallstatt, Český Krumlov, Kutná Hora) — a mix of both works well for this route.