9 days in Hungary, Slovakia & Vienna Itinerary

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square. Visit Liberty Statue and Shoes on the Danube Bank for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at Danube River, and boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa.

To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip maker app.

Bournemouth, UK to Budapest is an approximately 7.5-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Bournemouth to Budapest. Traveling from Bournemouth in December, things will get slightly colder in Budapest: highs are around 5°C and lows about -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Gyor.

Győr is the most important city of northwest Hungary, the capital of Győr-Moson-Sopron County and Western Transdanubia region, and—halfway between Budapest and Vienna—situated on one of the important roads of Central Europe. Start off your visit on the 14th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Gyor Old Town Area, then make a trip to Pannonhalma Archabbey, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Gyor Plaza.

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You can drive from Budapest to Gyor in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can travel to Nitra.

Nitra is a city in western Slovakia, situated at the foot of Zobor Mountain in the valley of the river Nitra. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): make a trip to Nitra Calvary, then step into the grandiose world of Nitra Castle, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Nitra trip site.

You can drive from Gyor to Nitra in 2 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Bratislava Castle, take in panoramic vistas at UFO Observation Deck, take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Church of St. Elizabeth, then pause for some photo ops at Cumil, and finally visit Bratislava Old Town.

To see more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Bratislava itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Nitra to Bratislava takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Bratislava are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Belvedere Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Ringstrasse and Hundertwasserhaus. There's much more to do: examine the collection at The Hofburg, steep yourself in history at Historic Center of Vienna, admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Vienna trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Bratislava to Vienna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.