12 days in Prague & Munich 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.

On the 1st (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, get great views at Petřín, and pause for some photo ops at Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Prague online vacation planner.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Prague is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -3 hour difference. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Dubai in May; daily highs in Prague reach 20°C and lows reach 10°C. On the 6th (Sat), you're off 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Munich: Hl.-Geist-Spitalkirche (in Fussen), Schwangau (Schloss Neuschwanstein & St.Maria und Florian) and Schloss Hohenschwangau (in Hohenschwangau). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, take in nature's colorful creations at English Garden, step into the grandiose world of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Church.

To find photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Munich online trip builder.

Fly from Prague to Munich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Munich are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. On the 12th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.