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 Schottenkirche. 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 Liberty Statue will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, and take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest online trip builder.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Budapest are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can travel back home.