16 days in Danube Countries 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.

Your list of things to see and do now includes Paternoster Elevator, Letna Park, Narodni Muzeum, and other attractions. Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Pinkas Synagogue Pinkasova synagoga, admire the striking features of St. Vitus Cathedral, and get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

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Athens, Greece to Prague is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Prague is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in March, expect Prague to be a bit cooler, temps between 11°C and 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can drive to Hrensko.

Hřensko is a small village of approximately 320 inhabitants in the Ústí nad Labem Region of the Czech Republic on the border with Germany. Change things up with these side-trips from Hrensko: Liberec (Jested, Zoo Liberec, &more). There's lots more to do: take in the awesome beauty at Czech - Saxon Switzerland, delve into the distant past at Saunstejn Castle, appreciate the views at Dolsky Mlyn, and explore the striking landscape at Edmundova soutEska.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Hrensko trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Prague to Hrensko in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In March, daily temperatures in Hrensko can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. On the 13th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive 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 sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo, see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Hrensko to Vienna in 5.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bratislava.

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Devin Castle, admire the striking features of St. Martin's Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina), take a stroll through Bratislava Old Town, then enjoy breathtaking views from UFO Observation Deck, and finally pause for some photo ops at Cumil.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Bratislava trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Vienna to Bratislava in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In March in Bratislava, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can drive 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: admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, relax and rejuvenate at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Budapest trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Bratislava to Budapest takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March in Budapest, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 1°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling home.