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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral, and then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Spanish Synagogue, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, walk around Kampa Park, take in the views from Charles Bridge, then take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally laugh and play at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park.

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London, UK to Prague is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. In April in Prague, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, examine the collection at Hofburg, and admire the landmark architecture of Hundertwasserhaus.

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Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in April, and nighttime lows around 6°C. On the 6th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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: make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, contemplate the long history of Széchenyi Thermal Bath, admire the striking features of Matthias Church, and examine the collection at House of Terror Museum.

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Drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. April in Budapest sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.