19 days in Central Europe Itinerary

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: make a trip to St. Stephen's Cathedral, examine the collection at Hofburg, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Vienna route maker site.

Manila, Philippines to Vienna is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Manila to Vienna is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Manila in May, things will get colder in Vienna: highs are around 22°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, contemplate the long history of Shoes on the Danube Bank, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest tour itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May in Budapest, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

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

On the 25th (Thu), explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mirabell Palace. On the 26th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, and then explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Salzburg trip builder.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Salzburg takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Budapest in May: highs in Salzburg hover around 21°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, examine the collection at BMW Welt, make a trip to Marienplatz, and engage your brain at Deutsches Museum.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Munich trip builder app.

You can drive from Salzburg to Munich in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Munich are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Berlin.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, then don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, and then appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, then contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, then examine the collection at Topography of Terror, and finally contemplate the long history of Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Berlin trip planner.

You can fly from Munich to Berlin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) to allow time 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.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Prague Zoo, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vitus Cathedral, and take in nature's colorful creations at The Vrtba Garden.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Prague trip planner.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in June, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) so you can fly back home.