44 days in Central Europe Itinerary

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego and Piotrkowska Street. You'll explore and learn at Birthplace of Frederic Chopin and Muzeum Polskiej Wódki (Polish Vodka Museum). Change things up with these side-trips from Warsaw: Arboretum SGGW (in Brzeziny), Beach City Serock (in Serock) and Municipal Beach (in Nieporet). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakowskie Przedmiescie, pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters, steep yourself in history at Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, and make a trip to Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski).

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Fort Lauderdale, USA to Warsaw is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Warsaw, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Fort Lauderdale, expect slightly colder days and cooler nights in Warsaw, ranging from highs of 77°F to lows of 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) early enough to fly 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Wieliczka Salt Mine and Planty Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rynek (Old Square) Underground and Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius. The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, examine the collection at Lost Souls Alley, get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Wawel Cathedral.

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You can fly from Warsaw to Krakow in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can catch 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Sedlec Ossuary and National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror. Appreciate the collections at Speculum Alchemiae Museum and Gallery of Steel Figures. Venture out of the city with trips to Zamek Usobi (in Usobi), Chram Sv. BartolomEje (in Kolin) and Kutna Hora (Former Synagogue Kutna Hora, St Barbara's Church, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, see the interesting displays at Lobkowicz Palace, take in the views from Charles Bridge, and pause for some serene contemplation at Infant Jesus of Prague.

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Traveling by flight from Krakow to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Old Town. Get some cultural insight at Kaiserburg Nurnberg and Alte Hofhaltung. Popular historic sites such as Basilika Goessweinstein and City Walls of Nuremberg are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Nuremberg side-trips: Rosengarten (in Bamberg) and Teufelshoehle Pottenstein (in Pottenstein). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at DB Museum (German Railway Museum), steep yourself in history at Heilig-Geist-Spital, don't miss a visit to Tiefer Brunnen, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Elisabethkirche.

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Getting from Prague to Nuremberg by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September in Nuremberg, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can drive to Fussen.

Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.

Get outdoors at Leutaschklamm / Geisterklamm and Alpspitz. You'll explore and learn at Freilchtmuseum Glentleiten and Schlossmuseum Murnau. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Fussen: Garmisch-Partenkirchen (Wank Mountain & Iron Bridge Partnachklamm), Walchensee (in Walchensee) and Mittenwald (St. Peter und Paul & Geigenbaumuseum). The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Schloss Linderhof, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Koloman, contemplate the waterfront views at Alatsee, and see the interesting displays at Neues Schloss.

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You can drive from Nuremberg to Fussen in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In September in Fussen, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Nymphenburg Palace and Frauenkirche. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Munich Residenz and Schloss Schleissheim. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Munich: Starnberger See (in Starnberg) and Andechs Monastery (in Andechs). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Lenbachhaus, see the interesting displays at BMW Museum, stroll around Theresienwiese, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Heiliggeistkirche.

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Getting from Fussen to Munich by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. September in Munich sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Fortress Hohensalzburg and Salzburg Cathedral. Get some historical perspective at Schloss Hellbrunn and Wallfahrtskirche Maria Alm. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salzburg: Traunsee (in Gmunden), St. Wolfgang (Pfarre St. Wolfgang & The Pilgrim's Way) and Offensee (in Ebensee am Traunsee). The adventure continues: admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, explore the world behind art at DomQuartier Salzburg, get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Wiedersbergerhornbahn.

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Drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 67°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Cesky Krumlov.

Known around the world for its medieval castle, Cesky Krumlov offers the chance to experience the charm of a small European city seemingly frozen in time several centuries ago.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Cesky Krumlov Castle and Kasperk Castle. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Historie mesta Ceský Krumlov and Statni Hrad Landstejn. Venture out of the city with trips to Schwarzenberska Hrobka (in Domanin), Rozmberk Castle (in Rozmberk nad Vltavou) and Trebon (Trebon Chateau & Svet Lake). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, step into the grandiose world of Zamek Cervena Lhota, steep yourself in history at Holasovice, and explore the world behind art at Egon Schiele Art Centrum.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Cesky Krumlov in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough 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.

Schonbrunn Palace and Melk Abbey are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at Wachau Valley and Kahlenberg. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vienna: Artstetten Castle (in Artstetten), Stadtpfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt (in Melk) and Graz (Landeszeughaus, Altstadt von Graz, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Belvedere Palace, admire the masterpieces at Leopold Museum, take an in-depth tour of Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, and pause for some serene contemplation at Durnstein Abbey.

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Getting from Cesky Krumlov to Vienna by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in September, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Hungarian Open Air Museum (Szabadteri Neprajzi Muzeum) as well as Szamos Chocolate Museum. Museum-lovers will appreciate Budapest Pinball Museum and Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral and Margaret Island. Explore Budapest's surroundings by going to Visegrad Citadel (in Visegrad) and Royal Palace of Godollo (in Godollo). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, steep yourself in history at Citadel, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, and boost your wellbeing at Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

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Drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.