Sziget Festival
Sziget Festival
Sziget Festival
10 Days Starting in Berlin and ending in Budapest
Visiting: Berlin, Prague, Dresden, Vienna, Kutna Hora, Budapest
Tour Overview
Oh Europe, you sure know how to put on a music festival! & our latest favorite 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
Itinerary
Day 1: Start Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Amber Econtel Berlin Charlottenburg (or similar)
Accommodation Name: City Hotel Berlin East (or similar)
Meals Included: Dinner
Check-in to your hotel & meet up with your Contiki Team in über- cool Berlin! With two nights in this historical hot spot, you've got time to find out what makes Germany's capital one of the most cutting-edge cities in the world.
Day 2: Berlin
Location: Berlin
Accommodation: Amber Econtel Berlin Charlottenburg (or similar)
Accommodation Name: City Hotel Berlin East (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 3: Berlin To Prague
Location: Berlin, Prague, Dresden
Accommodation: A&O Prague Rhea (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 ... #Szige A 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
Day 4: Prague
Location: Prague
Accommodation: A&O Prague Rhea (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Zleep Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 5: Prague To Vienna
Location: Prague, Vienna, Kutna Hora
Accommodation: Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
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 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.
Day 6: Vienna
Location: Vienna
Accommodation: Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Ibis Wien Mariahilf Hotel Vienna (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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, and eat some schnitzels in the leafy surrounding park.
Day 7: Vienna To Budapest
Location: Vienna, Budapest
Accommodation: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today the time will have come to get amongst a near half a million party people & celebrate music, culture & life at Sziget Festival. Take to the island each day after breakfast, & make time for a bit of Budapest in between the festivities.
Day 8: Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 9: Budapest
Location: Budapest
Accommodation: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Accommodation Name: Ibis Budapest City South Hotel (or similar)
Meals Included: Breakfast
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.
Day 10: End Budapest
Location: Budapest
Meals Included: Breakfast
Feeling a little dusty & a lot well-lived, the trip will wrap up today after breakfast. Wave your festival companions goodbye & head home for a good dose of bed rest.
What's Included
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Accommodation
9 nights in Hotels is included.
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Fully Guided
Expert Trip Manager + Driver Team + Local Guides is included.
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Meals
9 Breakfasts, 3 Dinners is included.
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Transport
What's Not Included
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Travel Insurance
Travel insurance is not included and is recommended for all travelers.
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Some Meals
Not all meals are covered.
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Personal Expenses
Expenses for personal nature like souvenirs, laundry, and tips are not included.
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Optional Activities
Any optional activities mentioned are not included in the tour price.
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Airfare
International and domestic airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour are not included.
Check out our Q&As
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What is the primary tag of the Sziget Festival tour?
The primary tag of the tour is Special Events.
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What are the tags associated with the Sziget Festival tour?
The tags associated with the tour include Art, Music, Beer Tasting, Boat/Cruise Excursion, and Budget.
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What are the exclusions of the tour?
Exclusions of the tour include travel insurance, some meals, personal expenses like souvenirs, laundry, and tips, optional activities, and airfare to and from the start and end points of the tour.
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Where does the Sziget Festival tour start and end?
The tour starts in Berlin and ends in Budapest.
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What type of accommodation is provided in Berlin?
In Berlin, accommodation is provided at Amber Econtel Berlin Charlottenburg or similar.
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What are some highlights of the Sziget Festival tour?
Highlights of the tour include exploring Berlin's historical sites and vibrant street art scene, experiencing the musical and cultural vibes of Prague, visiting Vienna known for its coffee culture and baroque architecture, celebrating at the Sziget Festival in Budapest, enjoying a cruise in Budapest, and discovering the charm of Kutna Hora.
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Is travel insurance included in the tour price?
No, travel insurance is not included in the tour price and is recommended for all travelers.
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How many days does the Sziget Festival tour last?
The Sziget Festival tour itinerary spans over 10 days.
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What countries will be visited on the Sziget Festival tour?
The Sziget Festival tour will visit Germany, Czech Republic, Austria, and Hungary.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
In 1961, a guy called John Anderson founded Contiki in New Zealand. Whilst later bought by The Travel Corporation, the tour company had already been using the name ‘Contiki’ since its inception.
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Who will be my travelling companions on the tour?
Contiki trips are designed & operated exclusively for those aged 18-35 years. Your travelling companions will be like-minded adventurers within that age range. The age range is adhered to strictly.
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What policies are in place for Covid-19?
Please contact us for latest COVID-19 policies
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Will the accommodation included meet local health and safety regulations?
Yes
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What Ethical Travel credentials does the tour company have?
MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® is our commitment to protect people, wildlife and the incredible planet we all share. Powered by The TreadRight Foundation, a non-profit organisation and Contiki’s guiding hand when it comes to making travel matter.
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
All documentation will be sent via email around 21 days prior to your trip departure. You can also access information on your trip by signing up to My Contiki via the top right icon of the homepage.
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