15 days in 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.

Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Halaszbastya, steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, then snap pictures at Szechenyi Chain Bridge, then admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

To find other places to visit, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Budapest itinerary builder .

New Delhi, India to Budapest is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 4 hours traveling from New Delhi to Budapest due to the time zone difference. While traveling from New Delhi, expect cooler days and slightly colder nights in Budapest, ranging from highs of 11°C to lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to take a train to Veszprem.

Esztergom, is a city in northern Hungary, 46km northwest of the capital Budapest. Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): get great views at Fajdalmas Szuz Chapel, then contemplate the long history of Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral, and then snap pictures at Maria Valeria Bridge.

To see more things to do, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Esztergom day trip planning website .

Getting from Budapest to Esztergom by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive. December in Esztergom sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -2°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to go by car to Veszprem.

Veszprém is one of the oldest urban areas in Hungary, and a city with county rights. On your second day here, step into the grandiose world of Bory Castle, learn about all things military at Kinizsi Castle, and then get to know the resident critters at Veszprem Zoo.

For photos, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Veszprem itinerary maker site .

Traveling by car from Esztergom to Veszprem takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Veszprem are 4°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Heviz.

Located on Heviz Lake, the world's second-largest thermal lake, Heviz is a charming little spa town.

On the 5th (Thu), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Balaton, boost your wellbeing at Thermal Lake of Heviz, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Spirit Catholic Church. On the 6th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Church from the Arpadian Age, then stop by Hevizi Termeloi Piac, and then explore the historical opulence of Sumeg Castle.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Heviz trip site .

Drive from Veszprem to Heviz in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Heviz sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Stephansplatz, explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Vienna online vacation planner .

Traveling by car from Esztergom to Vienna takes 3 hours. In December, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sat) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sun): step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vitus Cathedral, then admire the landmark architecture of Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally snap pictures at Charles Bridge. On the next day, take a stroll through Lesser Town and then make a trip to StaromEstske namEsti.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Prague trip builder .

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Prague, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, admire the striking features of Reichstag Building, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the local highlights with Walking tours, then admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, and then contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall.

To see more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Berlin trip maker tool .

Getting from Prague to Berlin by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel back home.