16 days in Danube Countries Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Margaret Island and Palatinus Strandfürdő. Get some cultural insight at Fisherman's Bastion and Shoes on the Danube Bank. There's lots more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, tour the water at your own pace with Portum Lines, boost your wellbeing at a local thermal spa, and contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square.

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Singapore, Singapore to Budapest is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -7 hour difference. 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.

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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Albertina and Rathaus. Get outdoors at Hohe Wand Wiese and Weinweg Langenlois. Explore Vienna's surroundings by going to Allander Tropfsteinhohle (in Alland) and Wachau Valley (in Joching). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, and explore the galleries 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.

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 Carp Lake. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cesky Krumlov: The State Chateau of Hluboká (in Hluboka nad Vltavou), Church/Temple of the Sacrifice of the Virgin Mary (in Ceske Budejovice) and Svet 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.

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 Lobkowicz Palace. Venture out of the city with trips to Karlovy Vary (Svatosske skaly & Vyhlidka Karla IV). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Staromestske namesti, take in the views from Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady before Tyn.

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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 in Prague, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.