22 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary

Przemyśl is a city in south-eastern Poland with 66,756 inhabitants, as of June 2009. Get out of town with these interesting Przemysl side-trips: Lancut (Storczykarnia & Lancut Castle), Sanok (Galeria Zdzislawa Beksinskiego, Skansen w Sanoku, &more) and Rzeszow (Muzeum Dobranocek, Market Square, &more). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Tatarski Mound, admire the masterpieces at Muzeum Narodowe Ziemi Przemyskiej, enjoy breathtaking views from Museum of Bells and Pipes, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Przemysl Old Town.

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Toronto, Canada to Przemysl is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of flight and car. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Przemysl due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Toronto, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Przemysl, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 4°C. On the 2nd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Kosice.

Kosice has long been a hidden medieval gem.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): admire the local landmark of Singing fountain, appreciate the extensive heritage of Kosice Historical Centre, then don't miss a visit to Immaculata, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Elizabeth's Cathedral (Dom Svatej Alzbety), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kaplnka svateho Michala. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Nicholas Concathedral, then contemplate the long history of Jakabov Palac, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ZOO Košice.

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Traveling by car from Przemysl to Kosice takes 4 hours. May in Kosice sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, then relax and rejuvenate at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, then contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, and finally shop like a local with Andrassy Avenue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, get to know the fascinating history of Becsi Kapu Square, then admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, then steep yourself in history at Shoes on the Danube Bank, and finally snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid.

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You can drive from Kosice to Budapest in 3 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can drive to Targu Mures.

Târgu Mureș is the seat of Mureș County in the north-central part of Romania. For photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read Targu Mures online journey planner.

Drive from Budapest to Targu Mures in 7 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Budapest to Targu Mures due to the time zone difference. In May in Targu Mures, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 10°C at night. On the 7th (Sun), you're off to Sighisoara.

As a World Heritage Site, Sighisoara is visited mostly for its fortified Old Town surrounded entirely by city walls.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): take in panoramic vistas at Turnul Cismarilor, then look for gifts at Haus Klein & Klemenzy, and then don't miss a visit to Casa Vlad Dracul. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the pleasant sights at Scara Acoperita-Covered Stairway, get to know the fascinating history of Centrul Istoric Sighisoara, then take in the exciting artwork at The Dracula Investigation, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church on the Hill.

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Getting from Targu Mures to Sighisoara by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus. In May in Sighisoara, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive to Sibiu.

Reminiscent of the height of the bourgeoisie and retaining much of its medieval architecture, Sibiu is Romania's cultural gem.

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You can drive from Sighisoara to Sibiu in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. May in Sibiu sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Brasov.

With the dramatic Carpathian Mountains as backdrop, Brasov is the largest city in a region of mountain resorts.

Explore Brasov's surroundings by going to Bran (Museum Medieval Bran & Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle)) and Sinaia (Manastirea Sinaia & Peles Castle). There's lots more to do: relax and rejuvenate at Sport Wellness Spa, stop by Brasov Historical Center, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Muntele Tampa, and explore the historical opulence of Rasnov Citadel.

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Traveling by car from Sibiu to Brasov takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can drive to Bucharest.

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

On the 15th (Mon), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's still lots to do: ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, get engrossed in the history at Muzeul Karanului Roman, take in the exciting artwork at Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", and take in nature's colorful creations at Cismigiu Parc.

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You can drive from Brasov to Bucharest in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Bucharest are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.