9 days in 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 16th (Wed), take in the views from Liberty Bridge (Szabadsag hid), then snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, then steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion. On the 17th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Dohány Street Synagogue, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, then pause for some photo ops at Shoes on the Danube Bank, and finally admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building.

To see other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Budapest sightseeing site.

New Delhi, India to Budapest is an approximately 12.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also fly. Traveling from New Delhi to Budapest, you'll gain 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from New Delhi in December, plan for cooler days in Budapest, with highs around 5°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive 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.

On the 18th (Fri), admire the landmark architecture of Belvedere Palace, then admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, and then ponder the world of politics at Rathaus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the masterpieces at Albertina, then examine the collection at The Hofburg, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Vienna driving holiday planning site.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel 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 20th (Sun): enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Prague Astronomical Clock, take in the views from Charles Bridge, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Spanish Synagogue.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Prague travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Vienna to Prague takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Berlin.

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 21st (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, then get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, then wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, and finally pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate.

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You can drive from Prague to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, then contemplate the long history of Grand Place, then see the interesting displays at Horta Museum (Musee Horta), and finally see the interesting displays at Atomium.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Brussels trip planner.

You can fly from Berlin to Brussels in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. December in Brussels sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to travel to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

On the 23rd (Wed), steep yourself in history at Colosseum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, then delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and finally ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome trip itinerary website.

You can fly from Brussels to Rome in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Brussels in December: highs in Rome hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.