15 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): see the interesting displays at Russian Museum and then explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum. Keep things going the next day: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and finally steep yourself in history at Palace Square.

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Newark, USA to St. Petersburg is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 8 hours traveling from Newark to St. Petersburg. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Newark in March; daily highs in St. Petersburg reach 36°F and lows reach 23°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Warsaw.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): take an in-depth tour of Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, then walk around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, then step into the grandiose world of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town.

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Getting from St. Petersburg to Warsaw by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from St. Petersburg to Warsaw is minus 2 hours. Traveling from St. Petersburg in March, expect Warsaw to be a bit warmer, temps between 45°F and 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Krakow is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Wawel Cathedral, browse the eclectic array of goods at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, and admire the landmark architecture of St. Mary's Basilica.

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Traveling by flight from Warsaw to Krakow takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 47°F in March, and nighttime lows around 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, admire the landmark architecture of Matthias Church, get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Krakow to Budapest takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Krakow in March, you will find days in Budapest are somewhat warmer (54°F), and nights are about the same (34°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

On the 16th (Thu), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, get to know the resident critters at Prague Zoo, get your game on at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park, and get great views at Petřín.

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Traveling by flight from Budapest to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Budapest in March: highs in Prague hover around 49°F, while lows dip to 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.