Tour 63 - Sightseeing and shopping transfer from Prague to Budapest with a 3-hour stop in Vienna and a 2-hour stop in Parndorf Designer's Outlet Mall
If you want to get the most out of your trip from Prague to Budapest, then a stop in Vienna is almost mandatory. If you are also interested in shopping, we do stop for 2 hours at one of Austria's best known mall - the Parndorf Designer's Outlet Mall.
Obviously a 3-hour stop is not enough to really get to know the Austrian capital. However if you plan your itinerary thoroughly and carefully, you will be able to see some of the most famous points of interest. You can visit the Schonbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral and the Hofburg palace within the allotted time and as long as you do not take any guided tours in any of these attractions (most tours tend to last around 2 hours). If you want to extend your stay in Vienna it is possible to do so. The time extension service incurs an additional fee.
After 50 minutes driving from Vienna, we will reach the Parndorf Designer's Outlet Mall. The mall features over 130 designer stores. Its constant 30 to 70% reductions in every product. This mall is a must to visit for people interested in designer clothing and reasonable rates.
The McArthurGlen Parndorf Designer's Outlet has almost every famous designer brand you can think of. Among the brands you can find Armani, Gucci, Fossil, Furla and Michael Kors, as well as some more accessible stores, like Adidas or Nike. One whole section of the shopping village is dedicated to premium brands like Hugo Boss, Prada and Louis Vuitton.
The Parndrof Designer's Outlet Mall also features 12 restaurants and cafes where you can have something to eat to take a break from your shopping spree.
Visitors outside of the European Union are eligible for tax-free shopping as long as they spend more than EUR 75.01. To benefit from this tax exemption you must have your passport and a credit card with you, and request the tax-free form at the store where you are buying your items or at the Global Blue Service Center.
Passengers are free to wander through Vienna and the Parndorf Designer's Outlet Mall during the allotted time. Your bags will be safely kept in the vehicle with the driver looking after them in both locations.
What to visit in Vienna
Schonbrunn Palace
One of the main attractions in Vienna, this colossal palace is standing since the 17th century. It has been the birthplace of several Austrian emperors and has over 1440 rooms. Its exquisite Baroque architecture will definitely impress you.
St. Stephen's Cathedral
St. Stephen's Cathedral is probably the most iconic church in the whole of Austria and it is visible from most places in Vienna. You can be impressed by its majesty, or you can go inside and visit one of its many altars.
Hofburg Palace
The Hofburg Palace is where the Austrian president lives. Still, it is open to tourists. You can take a tour of the old imperial apartments or visit the Hofburg Palace museum.
Suggested schedule:
Traveling from Prague to Budapest via Vienna and Parndorf:
8:00 pick up in Prague
10:00 rest stop en route to Vienna
12:00 arrival to Vienna
12:00 - 15:00 sightseeing in Vienna15:00 Vienna to Parndorf
16:00 - 18:00 shopping time!
18:00 departure from Parndorf to Budapest
20:30 arrival to Budapest hotel or private address
Pick up point in Prague:
At the hotel: the driver will meet you at the hotel lobby
At the apartment: the driver will be waiting in front of the building
Other: to be agreed
During the sightseeing: you can leave the luggage in the car / minivan, the driver will stay with the car, your luggage will be safe and you can enjoy the sightseeing without any hassle.
Pricing:
Prices includes VAT, diesel, wage of the driver, car rental, all fees and taxes. The tip for the driver is not included, however the driver will never seek for the tip. Tipping is voluntary. The payment can be done in CZK, EUR, USD or credit card. The credit card payment is made in Czech currency according to current payment policy. The parking fees are included.
Vienna photos and Parndorf Designer's Outlet shopping in Austria near Vienna




