18 days in 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Historic Center of Vienna, Rathaus and Wiener Riesenrad. Family-friendly places like Schonbrunn Palace and Hofburg will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: make a trip to St. Stephen's Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Maria Am Gestade, see the interesting displays at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, and admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace.

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Brussels, Belgium to Vienna is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Traveling from Brussels in July, you will find days in Vienna are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to 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 10th (Mon): admire the local landmark of Fountain of peace.

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Traveling by car from Vienna to Bratislava takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Bratislava can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

You've now added Margaret Island to your itinerary. Family-friendly places like Hungarian Parliament Building and Matthias Church will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, and admire the landmark architecture of Dohány Street Synagogue.

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Drive from Bratislava to Budapest in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. July in Budapest sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to drive to Zamardi.

Kids will enjoy Lake Balaton and Kőhegyi Kilátó. Explore Zamardi's surroundings by going to BalatoniBob Leisure Park (in Balatonfuzfo) and Zalakaros (Eco Park Zalakaros & Zalakaros Bath). The adventure continues: head outdoors with Eastern Balatonfoldvar Beach, appreciate the history behind Balaton Szive szobor, take in panoramic vistas at Shipping History Visitors Center – Exhibition and Lookout, and get great views at Sphere Lookout.

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Traveling by car from Budapest to Zamardi takes 1.5 hours. Traveling from Budapest in July, Zamardi is a bit warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Zagreb.

Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Wed): get the lay of the land with Walking tours. On the next day, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedral of Zagreb, get to know the fascinating history of Upper Town (Gornji Grad), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mark's Church, then examine the collection at Museum of Broken Relationships, and finally don't miss a visit to Tunel Gric.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Zagreb holiday planning website.

You can drive from Zamardi to Zagreb in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Zamardi in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Zagreb, with lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

On the 21st (Fri), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Nicholas and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, take in the views from Triple Bridge, take in the views from Dragon Bridge, then contemplate the waterfront views at Ljubljanica River, and finally explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle.

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Drive from Zagreb to Ljubljana in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. July in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.