18 days in Europe Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz, then browse the range of quality goods at Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe), then kick back and relax at Strandbad Tegeler See, and finally stop by Rausch Schokoladenhaus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn something new at Ritter Sport Bunte Schokowelt, then take a stroll through Kurfurstendamm, then step into the grandiose world of Charlottenburg Palace, and finally look for gifts at Konditorei Rabien.

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London, UK to Berlin is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Berlin, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

On the 8th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck and then see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Tue): stop by Speckeria and then get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl).

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Traveling by flight from Berlin to Innsbruck takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Innsbruck can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Wed) 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Hohe Wand Wiese and then hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Thu): wander the streets of Graben and Kohlmarkt, then see the interesting displays at Hofburg, then get to know the fascinating history of Ringstrasse, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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Traveling by train from Innsbruck to Vienna takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Vienna are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then test the waters at a local thermal spa, and then get to know the fascinating history of Andrassy Avenue. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, then contemplate the waterfront views at Danube River, and finally contemplate the long history of Shoes on the Danube Bank.

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Traveling by train from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a train. In January in Budapest, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to drive to Brno.

A thousand years old, Brno offers a convenient urban base for exploring the southern section of Moravia, famed for its lush vineyards and natural caves.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Brno Technical Museum and then step into the grandiose world of Pernstejn Castle. On your second day here, look for gifts at Olympia Brno, then learn about winemaking at Sonberk, then steep yourself in history at Spilberk Castle, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Peter and St. Paul.

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Traveling by car from Budapest to Brno takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): steep yourself in history at Wieliczka Salt Mine, then take a stroll through Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, and then don't miss a visit to Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, then step into the grandiose world of Wawel Royal Castle, then examine the collection at Lost Souls Alley, and finally hunt for treasures at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall).

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Drive from Brno to Krakow in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Step out of the city life by going to Vridelni kolonada and Czech Paradise. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Lobkowicz Palace and Cayman Travel. Step out of Prague with an excursion to Pilsner Urquell Brewery in Pilsen--about 1h 25 min away. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, admire the striking features of Prague Astronomical Clock, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral.

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You can do a combination of bus and train from Krakow to Prague in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a shuttle. In January, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to travel back home.