19 days in Austria & Eastern Europe Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): make a trip to Stephansplatz, then admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, then explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, and finally don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Vienna journey planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Vienna is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -7 hour difference. Traveling from Singapore in May, things will get colder in Vienna: highs are around 22°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Valtice.

Valtice is a small town in Břeclav District, South Moravian Region in the Czech Republic, close to the Austrian border.Valtice contains one of the most impressive Baroque residences of Central Europe. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): go for a walk through Kolonada na Rajstne, then step into the grandiose world of Statni zamek Valtice - Valtice Palace, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Tiree Chmelar Herb Garden.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Valtice online tour planner.

Drive from Vienna to Valtice in 1.5 hours. In May, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. On the 22nd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Brno.

A thousand years old, Brno offers a convenient urban base for exploring the southern section of Moravia, famed for its lush vineyards and natural caves.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): admire the landmark architecture of Villa Tugendhat.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Brno online day trip planner.

You can drive from Valtice to Brno in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In May, daily temperatures in Brno can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Telc.

Telč is a town in southern Moravia, near Jihlava, in the Czech Republic. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of House no 15 and then take a stroll through Historic Centre of Telc.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Telc trip itinerary app.

Drive from Brno to Telc in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May in Telc, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Kutna Hora.

A prosperous silver-mining center during medieval times, Kutna Hora features a well-preserved old town (it's a World Heritage Site) famed for its blend of Gothic, Renaissance, and Baroque architecture.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): ponder the design of Gothic Stone Fountain.

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Kutna Hora itinerary maker.

Getting from Telc to Kutna Hora by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In May, daytime highs in Kutna Hora are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Prague trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Kutna Hora to Prague takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Prague sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Karlovy Vary.

Bohemia's historical spa town, Karlovy Vary serves as one of Europe's most glamorous vacation resorts.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hot Spring Colonnade. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Karlovy Vary: Pilsen (Pilsner Urquell Brewery & St Bartholomew's Cathedral) and Marianske Lazne (Zpivajici fontana & Hlavni kolonada). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Castle Loket, trek along Diana Lookout Tower, don't miss a visit to Mlynska kolonada, and identify plant and animal life at Butterfly House Karlovy Vary.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Karlovy Vary trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Prague to Karlovy Vary by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Prague in May since evenings lows in Karlovy Vary dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Cesky Krumlov.

Known around the world for its medieval castle, Cesky Krumlov offers the chance to experience the charm of a small European city seemingly frozen in time several centuries ago.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sun): explore the world behind art at Egon Schiele Art Centrum, get to know the fascinating history of Historie mesta Ceský Krumlov, examine the collection at Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, then see the interesting displays at Regionalni Muzeum v Ceskem Krumlove, then take some stellar pictures from Lavka pod Zamkem, and finally explore the historical opulence of Cesky Krumlov Castle.

Before you visit Cesky Krumlov, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Drive from Karlovy Vary to Cesky Krumlov in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in Cesky Krumlov sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to travel to Linz.

Located on the Danube with a rolling green backdrop, Linz is a city equally rich in nature and culture.

On the 1st (Mon), make a trip to Hauptplatz and then make a trip to Pöstlingbergbahn.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Linz trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Cesky Krumlov to Linz in 1.5 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

On the 1st (Mon), contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter) and then make a trip to Mirabell Palace.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Salzburg trip builder app.

You can drive from Linz to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to St. Wolfgang.

St. To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the St. Wolfgang attractions planner.

Drive from Salzburg to St. Wolfgang in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. You will leave for Hallstatt on the 1st (Mon).

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.

Change things up with a short trip to Traunsee in Gmunden (about 44 minutes away). There's still lots to do: take in the awesome beauty at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape, don't miss a visit to 5 Fingers, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hallstatt Lutheran Church, and go for a walk through Old Town.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Hallstatt trip itinerary builder site.

You can drive from St. Wolfgang to Hallstatt in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can drive to Vienna.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, see the interesting displays at The Hofburg, and then get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo. On the 6th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the natural beauty at Schonbrunner Gardens and then explore the world behind art at Albertina.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Vienna online holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Hallstatt to Vienna takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.