12 days in Central Europe Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank, and finally ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, browse the fresh offerings at Central Market Hall, then examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square.

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Budapest is an approximately 19-hour flight. You can also fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Kuala Lumpur to Budapest is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in September, expect Budapest to be cooler, temps between 25°C and 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can go by car to Vienna.

You've added Graben and Kohlmarkt, Stadtpark, Hundertwasserhaus, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, appreciate the history behind Pestsäule, pause for some serene contemplation at Peterskirche, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, then pause for some photo ops at Volksgarten, and finally don't miss a visit to Rathausplatz. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Hundertwasserhaus, then look for gifts at Hundertwasser Village, and finally walk around Stadtpark.

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Take a train from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

You've added Salzburger Altstadt, Steingasse, Residenzplatz, and other attractions to your itinerary. On the 17th (Tue), take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace, get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, make a trip to Mozartplatz, don't miss a visit to Residenzplatz, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally take a stroll through Steingasse.

To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Salzburg online holiday builder.

Getting from Vienna to Salzburg by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train; or fly. In September in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Hallstatt.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", Hallstaettersee-Schifffahrt, Central Square Marktplatz, and other attractions. Start off your visit on the 18th (Wed): catch all the local highlights with Hallstaettersee-Schifffahrt, don't miss a visit to Central Square Marktplatz, then take in panoramic vistas at Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick", and finally get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Hallstatt online holiday planner.

Getting from Salzburg to Hallstatt by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

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You can take a train from Hallstatt to Salzburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. You'll set off for Cesky Krumlov on the 19th (Thu).

Cesky Krumlov Castle has been added to your itinerary. Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Latran houses, stroll around The Castle Garden, and then steep yourself in history at Cesky Krumlov Castle.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Cesky Krumlov trip itinerary app.

You can take a bus from Salzburg to Cesky Krumlov in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September in Cesky Krumlov, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Prague.

You've added A|X Praha Palladium, Dancing House, Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, and other attractions to your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Charles Bridge, get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Prague trip planner.

You can drive from Cesky Krumlov to Prague in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In September in Prague, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.