5 days in Eastern Europe 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.

On the 6th (Wed), contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, and then ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then pause for some photo ops at Shoes on the Danube Bank, and finally take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid.

To find more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest tour itinerary tool.

Newark, USA to Budapest is an approximately 14-hour combination of car and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 6 hours. While traveling from Newark, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Budapest, ranging from highs of 50°F to lows of 36°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, admire the landmark architecture of Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vitus Cathedral.

To see maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Prague trip planner.

Drive from Budapest to Prague in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or fly. In November, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.