17 days in Central Europe Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Deutsches Museum and Munich Residenz. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, enjoy breathtaking views from Frauenkirche, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Church.

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Sydney, Australia to Munich is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Sydney in November, expect Munich to be much colder, temps between 9°C and 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to drive to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

On the 5th (Sat), admire the landmark architecture of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica Wilten, then get your game on at Bergisel Ski Jump, and finally try to win big at Casino Seefeld.

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Drive from Munich to Innsbruck in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. November in Innsbruck sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can drive to Hohenschwangau.

A picturesque village nestled in a green valley on the shores of a lake, Hohenschwangau receives nearly two million visitors every year.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hohenschwangau, take in the views from Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke), and then step into the grandiose world of Schloss Neuschwanstein.

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Getting from Innsbruck to Hohenschwangau by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In November, daytime highs in Hohenschwangau are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can drive to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): explore the activities along Lake Zurich, wander the streets of Old Town, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Grossmunster. Keep things going the next day: admire the sheer force of Rhine Falls.

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Drive from Hohenschwangau to Zurich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In November, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for the flight 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: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dohány Street Synagogue, and make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion.

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Traveling by flight from Zurich to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November in Budapest, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, and admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace.

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You can drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in Vienna are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Prague.

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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Franz Kafka Monument, pause for some serene contemplation at St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady before Tyn, and finally catch a live performance at Rudolfinum. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, make a trip to Staroměstská mostecká věž, and then get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour.

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Fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in November, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can fly back home.