11 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take in the local highlights with Walking tours, thenadmire the landmark architecture of St. Mary's Basilica, thencontemplate the long history of Wawel Cathedral, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle and then stop by Stare Miasto.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Krakow day trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Krakow is an approximately 24-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Krakow. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Sydney in February, with highs in Krakow at 5°C and lows at -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, admire the striking features of Matthias Church, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Budapest visit website.

Getting from Krakow to Budapest by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In February in Budapest, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, take a stroll through Lesser Town, and get great views at Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument.

Start your trip to Prague by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Getting from Budapest to Prague by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or fly. In February in Prague, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.