Dream Europe Trip On A Budget: Best Itineraries Under Rs 1 Lakh For Indians

Prague + Budapest (7 days / 6 nights)
Why it feels like a movie: medieval lanes, river sunsets, castles, cafés, thermal baths, night lights.
Plan
-3 nights Prague (Old Town + Charles Bridge + viewpoints; optional day trip)
-3 nights Budapest (Buda Castle + Danube vibe + one thermal bath day)
Why it fits ₹1L: both cities are “wow” but cheaper than Paris/Switzerland on stays and food.
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Vienna + Budapest (7 days)
Why it’s dreamy: palaces, classical music feel, grand boulevards + Budapest’s nightlife and baths.
Plan
-3 nights Vienna (Schönbrunn gardens, old cafés, free parks)
-3 nights Budapest (Short train between them)
Budget tip: Vienna is pricier than Prague, so keep Vienna “experience-heavy + attraction-light” (parks, walks, free sights).
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Kraków + Prague (7 days)
Why it works: Old Town squares, charming streets, very strong value on food and stays.
Plan
-3 nights Kraków
-3 nights Prague (bus/train connection)
Best season: late autumn / early spring for lower hotel rates.
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Budapest (6–7 days)
If you want the trip to feel less rushed and more premium within the Rs 1 lakh budget:
6 nights in Budapest
Spend on: a nicer stay, one night cruise, baths, and good restaurants.
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Romania (Bucharest, Brasov & Transylvania)
What you’ll love: Fairytale castles, Carpathian vistas, medieval towns, and very cheap daily expenses.
Typical trip cost:
- Flights: Rs 35,000–Rs 50,000
- Schengen: ~Rs 7,000
- Daily expenses: Rs 3,000–Rs 5,000
Good budget target: Rs 70,000–Rs 95,000