16 days in Danube Countries Itinerary

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.

Escape the urban bustle at Margaret Island and Danube River. Get some cultural insight at Fisherman's Bastion and Shoes on the Danube Bank. The adventure continues: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, choose your vessel at Portum Lines, pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, and take in the natural beauty of Palatinus Strandfürdő.

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Singapore, Singapore to Budapest is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Budapest is minus 7 hours. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Singapore in December: high temperatures in Budapest hover around 5°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can drive 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 19th (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Bratislava Old Town, don't miss a visit to Kapitulska Street, and then have fun at Bratislava Shooting Club.

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Drive from Budapest to Bratislava in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) 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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Albertina and Rathaus. Get outdoors at Hohe Wand Wiese and Allander Tropfsteinhohle. Explore Vienna's surroundings by going to Wachau Valley (in Joching) and Weinweg Langenlois (in Langenlois). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, and contemplate the long history of Belvedere Palace.

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You can drive from Bratislava to Vienna in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Vienna are 5°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Historie mesta Ceský Krumlov and Cesky Krumlov Castle. Get in touch with nature at Ski Areal Lipno nad Vltavou and Svet Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cesky Krumlov: Church/Temple of the Sacrifice of the Virgin Mary (in Ceske Budejovice), The State Chateau of Hluboká (in Hluboka nad Vltavou) and Carp Lake (in Trebon). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Museum of Architecture and Craft, contemplate the long history of Former Fink Cafe, explore the world behind art at Egon Schiele Art Centrum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Christi and Our Lady of Sorrows Church.

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Traveling by car from Vienna to Cesky Krumlov takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 4°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Get in touch with nature at Diana Lookout Tower and Hot Spring Colonnade. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Rudolfinum and Svatosske skaly. Change things up with a short trip to Vyhlidka Karla IV in Karlovy Vary (about 2h 15 min away). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti, stop by B Team, take in the views from Charles Bridge, and get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock.

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You can drive from Cesky Krumlov to Prague in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In December, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly back home.