58 days in Eastern Europe & Vienna Itinerary

A historic city with its eye firmly on the future, Tallinn blends medieval fortifications, gleaming skyscrapers, and charming boutiques with a spattering of Soviet relics.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Toompea Hill and Kadriorg Palace. Let the collections at Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour and Palmse Manor and Open-Air Museum capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Tallinn: Rakvere Castle (in Rakvere) and Lahemaa rahvuspark (in Vihasoo). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Aleksander Nevski Katedraali, view the masterpieces at The Little Red House Design Store, pause for some serene contemplation at Viewing Point Kohtuotsa, and contemplate the long history of Tallinn Legends.

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London, UK to Tallinn is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. Traveling from London to Tallinn, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from London in March, with highs in Tallinn at 3°C and lows at -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to travel to Riga.

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Holy Trinity Church, then admire the masterpieces at Romans Suta and Aleksandra BeLcova Museum, then examine the collection at The World of Hat Museum, and finally admire the masterpieces at Art Museum RIGA BOURSE. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a peaceful walk through Dzintari Forest Park, take an in-depth tour of Riga Ghetto and Latvian Holocaust Museum, examine the collection at Museum of Riga's History and Navigation, then explore the world behind art at Latvian National Museum Of Art, and finally get engrossed in the history at Zanis Lipke Memorial.

To find ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Riga online day trip planner .

You can fly from Tallinn to Riga in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tallinn in March, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Riga, with lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to Vilnius.

The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, boasts an impressive medieval quarter--one of the continent's largest and a World Heritage Site with almost 2,000 historical buildings.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Gediminas Castle Tower and St. Gertrude's Church. Your inner history buff will appreciate Ninth Fort and St John's church. Change things up with these side-trips from Vilnius: Kaunas (Atomic KGB Bunker & Museum of History of Lithuanian Medicine and Pharmacy). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Money Museum of the Bank of Lithuania, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Theresa, shop like a local with Vilnil. Museum of illusions, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Vilniaus staciatikiu Sventosios Dvasios vienuolynas.

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Fly from Riga to Vilnius in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. March in Vilnius sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can travel to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Get some historical perspective at St. Mary's Church and St. Nicholas Cathedral (Katedra Sw. Mikolaja). Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci and Carthusian Church Monastery are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with a short trip to Stutthof Concentration Camp in Sztutowo (about 50 minutes away). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Dominikanie Gdańsk - Bazylika pw. Świętego Mikołaja | St. Nicholas Roman Catholic Church, contemplate the long history of Gdańsk Town Hall, and enjoy the sea views from North Harbor Lighthouse.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Gdansk tour planner.

Getting from Vilnius to Gdansk by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Vilnius to Gdansk, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in March, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego and Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Krakowskie Przedmiescie and Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski). Explore Warsaw's surroundings by going to Treblinka Memorial (in Treblinka) and Herbst Palace Museum (in Lodz). And it doesn't end there: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Old Town Observation Terrace, take in the exciting artwork at Kordegarda, and hit the slopes at Gorka Szczesliwicka.

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Traveling by flight from Gdansk to Warsaw takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 8°C in March, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Appreciate the collections at Wieliczka Salt Mine and Krakow Pinball Museum. Wawel Cathedral and Lost Souls Alley are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, contemplate the long history of Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, explore the historical opulence of Wawel Royal Castle, and get curious at HistoryLand.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Krakow journey planner.

You can take a train from Warsaw to Krakow in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. March in Krakow sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to travel to Bucharest.

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

On the 21st (Sun), squeeze the most out of the city with City Tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at The Art Collections Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Patriarchal Cathedral, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint George New Church (Biserica Sfantul Gheorghe Nou), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Biserica Coltea.

To find maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Bucharest route planner.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Bucharest takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Krakow to Bucharest due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Krakow in March: highs in Bucharest hover around 14°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Sofia.

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

Popular historic sites such as Rila Monastery and Boyana Church are in your itinerary. National Museum of Military History and Galeria Nina will appeal to museum buffs. Go for a jaunt from Sofia to Borovets to see Horseback Riding Tours about 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Nikolai Sofiyski, take in the spiritual surroundings of Temple Sveti Nikolay, and steep yourself in history at Park "Kambanite".

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Getting from Bucharest to Sofia by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In March, daytime highs in Sofia are 14°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to drive to Tirana.

Tirana, the largest city in Albania, represents one a lively and fast-paced metropolis.

On the 27th (Sat), see the interesting displays at Ethnographic Museum of Kruja, steep yourself in history at Preza Castle, then explore the historical opulence of Petrela Castle, then examine the collection at Bektashi World Center, and finally take an in-depth tour of Muzeu Historik Kombetar. Here are some ideas for day two: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Tirana trip planner .

You can drive from Sofia to Tirana in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Sofia to Tirana, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In March, Tirana is a bit warmer than Sofia - with highs of 20°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Kotor.

Perched on the edge of a fjord-like bay rimmed by rugged mountains, Kotor grew around a medieval settlement purposely built like a maze.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Maritime Museum, don't miss a visit to Trg Sv. Luke, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Lapidarium in St. Michael's Church, take a memorable drive along Viewing Point at the Road Kotor-Lovcen, then enjoy breathtaking views from Kampana Tower, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Blazena Ozana.

For reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Kotor travel planner.

Getting from Tirana to Kotor by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or take a bus. In March in Kotor, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Belgrade.

The capital and largest city of Serbia, cosmopolitan Belgrade sits on the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): brush up on your military savvy at Military Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Petka's Chapel, then have some family-friendly fun at OldTown Archery Belgrade, and finally contemplate the long history of Sremski Karlovci. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): contemplate the long history of Smederevo Fortress, then contemplate the long history of The National Assembly, and then steep yourself in history at Kalemegdan.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Belgrade trip planner .

Do a combination of flight and bus from Kotor to Belgrade in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Kotor, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Belgrade, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time to travel to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Let the collections at Museum uja and Galerija Mestrovic capture your imagination. Visiting Spilja Vranjaca and Kayaking & Canoeing will get you outdoors. When in Split, make a side trip to see Knin Fortress in Knin, approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Palazzo di Diocleziano and examine the collection at Live Museum Split.

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You can fly from Belgrade to Split in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Split are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Korcula Town.

Korcula Town perches on the edge of the island's eastern coastline.

Let the collections at Ethno Museum Barilo and Vapor gallery capture your imagination. Sveti Mihovil and Revelin Tower are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Korcula Town side-trips: Vino Spaleta (in Kuna Peljeska) and Orebic (Korta Katarina Winery & Monastery of Our Lady of Andela). And it doesn't end there: get outside with Freestyle, admire the landmark architecture of Gabrielis Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Mark's Cathedral, and make a trip to Tower Kanalevic.

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You can drive from Split to Korcula Town in 4.5 hours. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Zagreb.

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

Appreciate the collections at Trakoscan Castle (Dvor Trakoscan) and Archaeological Museum in Zagreb. Get some historical perspective at Dvor Veliki Tabor and Marija Bistrica Church. Get out of town with these interesting Zagreb side-trips: Krapina Neanderthal Museum (in Krapina), Old Castle (Stari Grad) (in Varazdin) and Plitvice Lakes National Park (in Plitvice Lakes National Park). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Staro selo museum, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Medvednica, get engrossed in the history at Tortureum - Museum of Torture, and examine the collection at Zagreb City Museum.

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Getting from Korcula Town to Zagreb by combination of ferry and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of bus, train, and flight. Expect little chillier evenings in Zagreb when traveling from Korcula Town in April, with lows around 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Postojna.

With its friendly atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, natural phenomena, and historical monuments, Postojna offers everything you need for a peaceful vacation or a quick getaway from the city.

For more things to do, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Postojna itinerary planning website .

Traveling by car from Zagreb to Postojna takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Zagreb in April, plan for little chillier days in Postojna, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Halaszbastya and Matthias Church. Get outdoors at Margaret Island and Intersport Ski Arena Epleny, Bike Arena. Change things up with a short trip to Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral in Esztergom (about 1h 10 min away). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Budapest Pinball Museum, steep yourself in history at Hősök tere, explore the historical opulence of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

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Traveling by car from Postojna to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or fly. In April in Budapest, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can go by car 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.

On the 16th (Fri), step into the grandiose world of Cerveny Kamen Castle, then explore the world behind art at Nedbalka Gallery, then contemplate the long history of Devin Castle, and finally explore the historical opulence of Bratislava Castle. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Danubiana Meulensteen Art Museum, look for all kinds of wild species at Oasis Siberian tiger, and then explore the landscape on two wheels at Thermalpark Dunajska Streda.

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Getting from Budapest to Bratislava by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Bratislava can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough 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.

On the 18th (Sun), explore the galleries of Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), then see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Karlskirche, and finally make a trip to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, get engrossed in the history at Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, then examine the collection at Imperial Palace (Hofburg), and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Kahlenberg.

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Traveling by car from Bratislava to Vienna takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Vienna are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) 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.

Popular historic sites such as Prague Castle and Prague Astronomical Clock are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will get to explore National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror and Prasna brana. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Prague: The State Chateau of Hluboká (in Hluboka nad Vltavou), St Barbara's Church (in Kutna Hora) and Památník Terezín - Malá pevnost (in Terezin). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of StaromEstske namEsti, take in the natural beauty of Vridelni kolonada, trek along Diana Lookout Tower, and examine the collection at Speculum Alchemiae Museum.

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Getting from Vienna to Prague by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Prague are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.