OUR EASTERN EUROPE ITINERARY
C/O Sorasak @boontohhgraphy
Here’s what our 9 day Eastern Europe itinerary looked like:
Prague (2 nights)
Salzburg (2 nights)
Vienna (2 nights)
Budapest (2 nights)
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Total days: 9
Prague (2 nights)
Prague, with it’s romantic cobblestone streets and baroque architecture, is home to multiple well-known cultural destinations. All centrally located, main attractions include Prague Castle, Charles Bridge, Old Town Square with the astronomical clock, the Jewish Quarter, and Petřín hill. Since 1992, the extensive historic centre of Prague has been included in the UNESCO list of World Heritage Sites.
Where we stayed: Boho Prague - Luxury hotel in the historic centre of Prague, steps away from Old Town Square. Seriously, the BEST hotel!
Salzburg (2 nights)
Salzburg is the forth largest city in Austria and was the birthplace of Mozart. Most notably, in the mid‑20th century, the city was the setting for the musical film The Sound of Music. Salzburg is a great location to stay in for day excursions to the beautiful city of Hallstatt as well!
Where we stayed: Hotel Auersperg - Boutique hotel located in the city centre of Salzburg. Breakfast was yummy!
Vienna (2 nights)
Vienna, the capital of Austria (previously the capital of the Austro-Hungarian Empire), is one of the most romantic and clean cities that I have visited. Often regarded to as the “City of Music” because of its musical history, Vienna was also home to the world's first psychoanalyst – Sigmund Freud. When you visit, have a coffee at Café Central, where Sigmund Freud would sit and observe passersby.
Where we stayed: Hotel Kaiserhoff - Close to Vienna Opera House and walk-able location to all the famous sights in Vienna.
Budapest (2 nights)
Budapest is seriously one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Split into two by the Danube River, Budapest is made up of two cities, “Buda” and “Pest”. This UNESCO World Heritage Site has many notable cultural monuments as well as over 80 geothermal springs, for example, the famous Széchenyi Bath.
Where we stayed: Moments Budapest - This hotel is also located in the city centre close to St. Stephen’s Basilica and shopping on Andrássy Street!
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Based on my experience above, I would recommend this 13 Day Eastern Europe itinerary if you’re visiting these cities for the first time:
C/O Jacek Dylag @dylu
FAQs
Is Eastern Europe safe to visit as a woman?
In general, we felt very safe the entire time that we were visiting Eastern Europe. I would not recommend going to a bar or pub alone though. If you are thinking of going alone, maybe consider a guided group tour if you would like to feel more secure.
What time of year is best to visit Eastern Europe?
We visited in March and had cold but wonderful weather. With that being said, shoulder season (May and June and from September until mid-October) will be less crowded. The weather is more temperate and prices are lower than in the summer months, but some excursions, restaurants, and hotels may operate on reduced schedules. [Frommers]
What was your favorite city in Eastern Europe?
Although we did not have enough time in each city, I would have to say that Budapest was definitely at the top of my list! The food was amazing and the city is gorgeous!
How long do I need for a trip to Eastern Europe?
It depends on what you are wanting to do and if you want to spread out the sights more. With so many options of countries and cities to visit, I would recommend taking a look at this guide by Rick Steves to get a good idea of where to start and where to go depending on how many days that you have to enjoy your visit.
What’s the best way to get around in Eastern Europe?
I found that the best way to get from city to city was via train. Once in the city, we used Uber a lot (It was so cheap!!) along with walking.
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More from our Eastern Europe trip coming soon! If you have a question or have a specific topic that you’d like me to cover in future Eastern Europe city blog posts, leave me a recommendation below…
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See also: TWO DAYS IN BUDAPEST: A CITY GUIDE
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C/O Maroš Verba @frago
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I'm a full-time pharmacist that loves to travel whenever I get the chance.
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