17 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, steep yourself in history at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion.

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Amman, Jordan to Budapest is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Amman in April, with highs in Budapest at 20°C and lows at 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow 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.

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, explore the world behind art at Albertina, get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo, and admire the striking features of Hundertwasserhaus.

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Drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Vienna are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow time for the flight 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.

On the 10th (Wed), spend a fun day on foot with Walking tours. There's lots more to do: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague.

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Traveling by flight from Vienna to Prague takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In May in Prague, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dresden.

Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.

Get out of town with these interesting Dresden side-trips: Berlin (SEA LIFE Berlin, Pergamonmuseum, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of The Dresden Zwinger, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, explore the world behind art at Albertinum, and make a trip to Schlossplatz.

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You can drive from Prague to Dresden in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow time for the flight back home.