29 days in Central Europe Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Berlin, admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building, and examine the collection at Topography of Terror.

To see photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Berlin journey planner.

London, UK to Berlin is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Berlin, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, get to know the resident critters at Prague Zoo, and take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Prague attractions app.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, then step into the grandiose world of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, then pause for some photo ops at Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Warsaw road trip planning app.

Fly from Prague to Warsaw in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Warsaw are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can take a train to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Go for a jaunt from Krakow to Oswiecim to see Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Wawel Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Basilica, browse the eclectic array of goods at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), and explore the galleries of Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and tourist information, read our Krakow trip builder website.

Traveling by train from Warsaw to Krakow takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Krakow can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, steep yourself in history at Liberty Statue, test the waters at a local thermal spa, and admire the striking features of Matthias Church.

To find more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Budapest online sightseeing planner.

Getting from Krakow to Budapest by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can go by car 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, examine the collection at MuseumsQuartier Wien, don't miss a visit to Hundertwasserhaus, and explore the galleries of Belvedere Palace.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Vienna day trip app.

Getting from Budapest to Vienna by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In May in Vienna, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), then take some stellar pictures from Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace. On the 25th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, then take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, and finally shop like a local with Getreidegasse.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Salzburg online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Salzburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Munich is known for museums, historic sites, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, get curious at Deutsches Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, and enjoy breathtaking views from Frauenkirche.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Munich trip itinerary website.

Getting from Salzburg to Munich by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel back home.