9 days in Central Europe 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Liberty Statue and Spas & Wellness. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fisherman's Bastion and House of Terror Museum. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Heroes' Square, ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the waterfront views at Danube River, and boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa.

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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 difference when traveling from Bournemouth to Budapest is 1 hour. In August, Budapest is somewhat warmer than Bournemouth - with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough 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 7th (Mon): appreciate the extensive heritage of Gyor Old Town Area, admire the landmark architecture of Pannonhalma Archabbey, and then browse the different shops at Gyor Plaza.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Gyor trip planner.

You can drive from Budapest to Gyor in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Gyor are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) 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. Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Nitra Calvary, explore the historical opulence of Nitra Castle, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Michael the Archangel.

For photos, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Nitra trip planner.

You can drive from Gyor to Nitra in 2 hours. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle, enjoy breathtaking views from UFO Observation Deck, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Church of St. Elizabeth, then pause for some photo ops at Cumil, and finally wander the streets of Bratislava Old Town.

For other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Bratislava online vacation planner.

Getting from Nitra to Bratislava by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in August, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) 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.

Popular historic sites such as Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral are in your itinerary. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Ringstrasse and Hundertwasserhaus. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Hofburg, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the striking features of Historic Center of Vienna, and steep yourself in history at Belvedere Palace.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Vienna day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bratislava to Vienna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, daytime highs in Vienna are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.