9 days in Danube Countries 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 some cultural insight at Fisherman's Bastion and Liberty Statue. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Thermal Spas and Spas & Wellness. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Heroes' Square, contemplate the waterfront views at Danube River, pause for some serene contemplation at University Church, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

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Bournemouth, UK to Budapest is an approximately 8-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In March, daytime highs in Budapest are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can go by car 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. On the 16th (Thu), appreciate the extensive heritage of Gyor Old Town Area, contemplate the long history of Pannonhalma Archabbey, and then browse the different shops at Gyor Plaza.

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Traveling by car from Budapest to Gyor takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can drive 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 17th (Fri): make a trip to Nitra Calvary, explore the historical opulence of Nitra Castle, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

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You can drive from Gyor to Nitra in 2 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

On the 18th (Sat), step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle, get great views at UFO Observation Deck, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Blue Church of St. Elizabeth, then pause for some photo ops at Cumil, and finally wander the streets of Bratislava Old Town.

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Getting from Nitra to Bratislava by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In March in Bratislava, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can 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.

Get some historical perspective at Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace. Appreciate the collections at Hofburg and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Hundertwasserhaus, steep yourself in history at Ringstrasse, and don't miss a visit to Historic Center of Vienna.

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Traveling by car from Bratislava to Vienna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel back home.