8 days in Central Europe Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): make a trip to Stephansplatz, meet the residents at Schönbrunn Zoo, then step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral. On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at Prater and then browse the exhibits of Belvedere Palace.

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Belgrade, Serbia to Vienna is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Vienna are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Tue): get to know the resident critters at Prague Zoo, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, and then snap pictures at Charles Bridge. On the next day, wander the streets of StaromEstske namEsti, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral, then enjoy breathtaking views from Petrinska rozhledna, and finally find something for the whole family at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park.

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Fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cesky Krumlov.

Known around the world for its medieval castle, Cesky Krumlov offers the chance to experience the charm of a small European city seemingly frozen in time several centuries ago.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Cesky Krumlov Castle, contemplate the long history of Lavka pod Zamkem, examine the collection at Regional Museum in Cesky Krumlov, see the interesting displays at Fairytale House - Puppet Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Historie mesta Ceský Krumlov, and finally explore the world behind art at Egon Schiele Art Centrum.

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Traveling by car from Prague to Cesky Krumlov takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Cesky Krumlov can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): snap pictures at Szechenyi Chain Bridge, pause for some photo ops at Hősök tere, ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, appreciate the extensive heritage of Janoshegy, then steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Halaszbastya. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue, get in on the family fun at Visegradi Bobpalya, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

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You can drive from Cesky Krumlov to Budapest in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus, train, and flight. In April, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.