9 days in Austria, Prague & Venice Itinerary

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.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take some stellar pictures from Petřín, have some family-friendly fun at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral.

For photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Prague day trip planner.

London, UK to Prague is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from London to Prague, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April in Prague, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, see the interesting displays at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, and make a trip to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Vienna trip planner.

You can fly from Prague to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

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

On the 6th (Thu), get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse.

To find more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Salzburg trip planning app.

You can drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In April in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can drive to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

On the 8th (Sat), contemplate the long history of St Mark's Campanile, then see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, and finally don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco. On the next day, take a stroll through Cannaregio, explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Venice trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Venice takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Salzburg in April, with highs in Venice at 21°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.