43 days in Europe Itinerary

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, get great views at Petřín, snap pictures at Charles Bridge, and admire the landmark architecture of Prague Astronomical Clock.

For maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Prague vacation planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Prague is an approximately 27-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 9 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Brisbane in December; daily highs in Prague reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can drive to Cesky Krumlov.

On the next day, examine the collection at Regionalni Muzeum v Ceskem Krumlove, learn the secrets of beer at Wiseman Free Tour, admire the masterpieces at Egon Schiele Art Centrum, then explore the galleries of Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, then see the interesting displays at Muzeum obchodu Cesky Krumlov, and finally examine the collection at 3D Museum.

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Traveling by car from Prague to Cesky Krumlov takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. December in Cesky Krumlov sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Telc.

On the 13th (Tue), explore the engaging exhibits at Telcsky dum, stop by Historic Centre of Telc, admire the landmark architecture of House no 15, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. James (Kostel sv. Jakuba), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sv Ducha (Church of the Holy Ghost).

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Telc online itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Cesky Krumlov to Telc takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December in Telc, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -2°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can go by car to Brno.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Spilberk Castle, don't miss a visit to Labyrinth Under the Vegetable Market, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul, admire the landmark architecture of Old Town Hall - Tourist Information Centre, then appreciate the history behind Morovy sloup, and finally make a trip to Liberty Square. Keep things going the next day: pause for some photo ops at Holy Trinity Column, then don't miss a visit to Astronomical Clock, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. James' Church, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Brno sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Telc to Brno in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Budapest.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dohány Street Synagogue, contemplate the long history of Shoes on the Danube Bank, and pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square.

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You can drive from Brno to Budapest in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can go by car to Ljubljana.

On the 20th (Tue), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, step into the grandiose world of Ljubljana Castle, get a sense of history and politics at Town Hall, then wander the streets of Ljubljana Old Town, and finally look for gifts at Pekarna Osem. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, snap pictures at Triple Bridge, snap pictures at Dragon Bridge, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, and finally Head underground at Postojna Cave.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Ljubljana visit planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Ljubljana takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to drive to Bled.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bled Island, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Martin's Parish Church, then step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle, and finally savor the flavors at Wine Tasting Bled. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Nicholas, take in the awesome beauty at Vogel, then explore the activities along Lake Bohinj, and finally head outdoors with Mala Osojnica.

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You can drive from Ljubljana to Bled in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December in Bled, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Kranjska Gora.

Explore Kranjska Gora's surroundings by going to Bovec (Climbing Tours, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, &more) and Kobarid (St Mary of the Assumption church, Italian Charnel House, &more). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Smučarska Šola ASK Kranjska Gora, make a trip to Prisank Mountain Window, identify plant and animal life at Vršič Pass, and take a memorable drive along Mangart Saddle.

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Traveling by car from Bled to Kranjska Gora takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Kranjska Gora can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zagreb.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): admire the striking features of Cathedral of Zagreb, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mark's Church, and finally wander the streets of Upper Town (Gornji Grad).

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Zagreb trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Kranjska Gora to Zagreb takes 3 hours. Traveling from Kranjska Gora in December, you will find days in Zagreb are a bit warmer (7°C), and nights are about the same (-1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to fly to Split.

Explore Split's surroundings by going to The Parish church of St. Michael (in Omiš) and Fort Napoljun - Napolean (in Hvar). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Diocletians Dream, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Jerome’s Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of Diocletian's Palace, and explore the world behind art at Galerija Mestrovic.

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Traveling by flight from Zagreb to Split takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December, Split is a bit warmer than Zagreb - with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Kotor.

Kotor is known for historic sites, nature, and adventure. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Vrmac, get a dose of the wild on Magical Montenegro, cruise along Kotor Serpentine, and learn the secrets of beer at Montenegro Travel Club.

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Traveling by car from Split to Kotor takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Split in January, expect little chillier with lows of 1°C in Kotor. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can go by car to Dubrovnik.

On the 9th (Mon), make a trip to Pile Gate, appreciate the extensive heritage of Walls of Dubrovnik, then take an in-depth tour of Red History Museum, and finally hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Old Town, contemplate the long history of The Franciscan Church and Monastery, and then view the masterpieces at Art by Stjepko.

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You can drive from Kotor to Dubrovnik in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. January in Dubrovnik sees daily highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Istanbul.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, contemplate the long history of Basilica Cistern, take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, and explore the world behind art at Chora Museum.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip planner.

You can fly from Dubrovnik to Istanbul in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car, train, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Turkey Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Dubrovnik in January, expect a bit warmer with lows of 10°C in Istanbul. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.