We are a couple in our late 60's and are planning some independent travel to Prague, Budapest and Vienna for Sept 2023. We have to be in Venice Oct 3rd to spend a few days before doing a Croatia cruise out of Venice.We are retired so we can spend a few weeks traveling around before we have to be in Venice- as long as the budget holds out.
The plan so far is:
Fly into Prague from US -5 nights
Take a group shuttle from Prague to Budapest -allows us to see a couple towns on way to Budapest
Spend ??? days in Budapest - want to do at least 2 nights in Pecs
Train from Budapest to Vienna - 5 nights (which includes day trip to Melk)
Fly from Vienna to Venice
I am struggling with how much time to spend in Budapest. I have found an airbnb apartment that seems in good location and is highly rated and not that expensive. I was thinking 10 nights in apartment which would allow us to do 2 nights in Pecs and a day trip out of Budapest.
We like to travel slow and are mobile but can't go non stop all day long touring sights. We like to take a break in mid afternoon if we are busy all morning/early afternoon.
My question is should I rent apartment for 14 days (will only cost about $300 more than 10 days with weekly discounts). That would allow us to also do 2 nights in Eger in addition to the 2 nights in Pecs.
Or is that way too much time to spend in Budapest. We enjoy wine (a lot), walking around and just exploring, doing the baths, food tours and walking tours.
We only do public transportation, and wonder how easy is it to manage taking the trains to Pecs and Egar? Is 14 days way to much to spend in Budapest for a first visit?
Appreciate any feedback.
Mary