15 day itinerary for Eastern Europe

Itinerary

Day 1: Arrival in Prague, Czech Republic

• Check into your accommodation
• Explore the Old Town Square and Astronomical Clock
• Enjoy a traditional Czech dinner and drinks in a local pub

Day 2: Prague

• Visit Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral
• Walk across Charles Bridge
• Explore the charming streets of Mala Strana
• Optional: Beer tasting tour in the evening

Day 3: Prague to Vienna, Austria

• Travel to Vienna by train or bus
• Check into your accommodation
• Visit Schönbrunn Palace and Gardens
• Enjoy a classical music concert in the evening

Day 4: Vienna

• Explore the historic center of Vienna, including St. Stephen's Cathedral
• Visit the Belvedere Palace and Museum
• Try traditional Viennese coffee and pastries at a local cafe

Day 5: Vienna to Budapest, Hungary

• Travel to Budapest
• Check into your accommodation
• Relax in the thermal baths at Széchenyi or Gellért
• Enjoy a dinner cruise on the Danube River

Day 6: Budapest

• Visit Buda Castle and Fisherman's Bastion
• Explore the Jewish Quarter and Great Synagogue
• Enjoy a night out in the ruin bars of Budapest

Day 7: Budapest to Krakow, Poland

• Travel to Krakow
• Check into your accommodation
• Visit Wawel Castle and Cathedral
• Explore the historic Old Town and Market Square

Day 8: Krakow

• Visit Auschwitz-Birkenau Memorial and Museum
• Explore the Kazimierz Jewish Quarter
• Enjoy traditional Polish pierogi for dinner

Day 9: Krakow to Warsaw

• Travel to Warsaw
• Check into your accommodation
• Visit the Warsaw Uprising Museum
• Explore the Royal Castle and Old Town

Day 10: Warsaw

• Visit the Palace of Culture and Science
• Explore Łazienki Park and Palace on the Water
• Enjoy a traditional Polish vodka tasting

Day 11: Warsaw to Vilnius, Lithuania

• Travel to Vilnius
• Check into your accommodation
• Explore the historic Old Town and Gediminas Tower
• Visit the Hill of Crosses as a day trip

Day 12: Vilnius

• Visit Trakai Island Castle
• Explore Užupis, the bohemian district of Vilnius
• Enjoy Lithuanian cuisine at a local restaurant

Day 13: Vilnius to Riga, Latvia

• Travel to Riga
• Check into your accommodation
• Explore the Art Nouveau architecture of Riga
• Visit the Riga Central Market and try local delicacies

Day 14: Riga

• Visit Riga Castle and St. Peter's Church
• Explore the Latvian Ethnographic Open-Air Museum
• Enjoy a traditional Latvian folk music and dance performance

Day 15: Departure from Riga

• Depending on your flight time, you can explore more of Riga or relax before heading to the airport
• Say goodbye to Eastern Europe with fond memories and new experiences!