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 take in the spiritual surroundings of 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 8.5-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 travel 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 Historic Center of Vienna. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the landmark architecture of Belvedere Palace, and see the interesting displays at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial.

For ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Vienna road trip planning site.

Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In November, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can 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.

Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) will appeal to history buffs. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Liberty Statue, admire the striking features of Matthias Church, get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and don't miss a visit to Heroes' Square.

To see other places to visit, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Budapest online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.