9 days in Prague, Vienna & Budapest 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Hradcany and Speculum Alchemiae Museum. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, don't miss a visit to Staroměstská mostecká věž, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Prague trip planning site.

Louisville, USA to Prague is an approximately 18-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Louisville to Prague. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Louisville in April; daily highs in Prague reach 58°F and lows reach 41°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can fly 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.

On the 26th (Wed), explore the different monuments and memorials at Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), admire the landmark architecture of Hundertwasserhaus, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Peterskirche, then get to know the fascinating history of Ringstrasse, and finally make a trip to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then admire the masterpieces at Albertina, and finally make a trip to Stephansplatz.

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Traveling by flight from Prague to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In April, daytime highs in Vienna are 61°F, while nighttime lows are 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Fri): ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then make a trip to 3d Gallery Budapest, and finally see the interesting displays at Budapest Pinball Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, then steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, then indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and finally walk around Margaret Island.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Budapest trip site.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. April in Budapest sees daily highs of 63°F and lows of 40°F at night. On the 30th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.