8 days in Central Europe Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sun): make a trip to Prague Astronomical Clock, then pause for some serene contemplation at St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral, and then explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle. Keep things going the next day: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, then visit Hradcany, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

For other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Prague trip itinerary planning website.

Perugia, Italy to Prague is an approximately 8-hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Perugia in November, things will get little chillier in Prague: highs are around 9°C and lows about 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) so you can fly to Vienna.

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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, examine the collection at The Hofburg, and get to know the fascinating history of Historic Center of Vienna.

To see ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Vienna online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. November in Vienna sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Matthias Church, get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid.

To find reviews, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Budapest trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.