21 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary
21 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary
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21 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary
Start: Florence, Italy
Fly:
4h 30min
1
Prague, Czech Republic
— 3 nights
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Fly:
4h
2
Krakow, Poland
— 3 nights
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train:
2h 30min
3
Warsaw, Poland
— 3 nights
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Fly:
4h 30min
4
Tallinn, Estonia
— 3 nights
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Fly + train:
5h 15min
5
St. Petersburg, Russia
— 3 nights
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train:
4h 15min
6
Moscow, Russia
— 1 night
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Fly:
6h 30min
7
Budapest, Hungary
— 4 nights
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+2
Fly + shuttle + train:
5h 30min
End: Florence, Italy
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3
nights
Prague, Czech Republic
3
nights

City of a Hundred Spires
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 historic sites, nightlife, museums, fun & games, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of StaromEstske namEsti, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, don't miss a visit to Prague Astronomical Clock, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Prague online journey planner .
Florence, Italy to Prague is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Florence in January, things will get a bit cooler in Prague: highs are around 2°C and lows about -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Krakow.
Things to do in Prague
Find places to stay Jan 17 — 20:
Highlights from your plan

StaromEstske namEsti
1:00pm, Mon Jan 20

Prague Castle
3:00pm, Sat Jan 18

Charles Bridge
1:00pm, Sun Jan 19
3
nights
Krakow, Poland
3
nights

Slavic Rome
One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.Step out of Krakow to go to Oswiecim and see Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, which is approximately 1 hour away. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Wawel Cathedral, engage your brain at HistoryLand, don't miss a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawel Royal Castle.
For other places to visit, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Krakow tour site .
Traveling by flight from Prague to Krakow takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 1°C in January, and nighttime lows around -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Warsaw.
Things to do in Krakow
Side Trip
Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
Find places to stay Jan 20 — 23:
Highlights from your plan

Wawel Cathedral
2:30pm, Tue Jan 21

Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square
4:30pm, Tue Jan 21

Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau
1:00pm, Wed Jan 22
3
nights
Warsaw, Poland
3
nights

Phoenix City
Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.Warsaw is known for historic sites, museums, parks, shopping, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, look and learn at Copernicus Science Centre, fly down the slopes at Gorka Szczesliwicka, and admire the natural beauty at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.
To plan Warsaw vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.
Getting from Krakow to Warsaw by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In January, daytime highs in Warsaw are 0°C, while nighttime lows are -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to travel to Tallinn.
Things to do in Warsaw
Find places to stay Jan 23 — 26:
Highlights from your plan

Room Escape Warszawa
10:00am, Fri Jan 24

Old Town
10:00am, Sat Jan 25

Gorka Szczesliwicka
2:00pm, Fri Jan 24
3
nights
Tallinn, Estonia
3
nights

A historic city with its eye firmly on the future, Tallinn blends medieval fortifications, gleaming skyscrapers, and charming boutiques with a spattering of Soviet relics.Tallinn is known for museums, historic sites, parks, fun & games, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through Tallinn Old Town, see the interesting displays at Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood, make a trip to Viru Square, and explore the world behind art at Kumu Art Museum.
To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Tallinn journey maker website .
Traveling by flight from Warsaw to Tallinn takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and ferry; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Warsaw to Tallinn is 1 hour. In January in Tallinn, expect temperatures between -2°C during the day and -7°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to travel to St. Petersburg.
Things to do in Tallinn
Find places to stay Jan 26 — 29:
Highlights from your plan

Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour
12:00pm, Tue Jan 28

Tallinn Old Town
12:00pm, Wed Jan 29

Toompea Hill
3:00pm, Mon Jan 27
3
nights
St. Petersburg, Russia
3
nights

Venice of the North
Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum, examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Savior on the Spilled Blood, and contemplate the long history of Palace Square.
To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the St. Petersburg trip itinerary website .
You can do a combination of flight and train from Tallinn to St. Petersburg in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Tallinn to St. Petersburg is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around -5°C in January, and nighttime lows around -10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can travel to Moscow.
Things to do in St. Petersburg
Find places to stay Jan 29 — Feb 1:
Highlights from your plan

The State Hermitage Museum
12:00pm, Thu Jan 30

Savior on the Spilled Blood
12:00pm, Sat Feb 1

Saint Isaac's Cathedral
12:00pm, Fri Jan 31
1
night
Moscow, Russia
1
night

Third Rome
Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): admire the masterpieces at State Tretyakov Gallery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Basil's Cathedral, and then contemplate the long history of Red Square.
To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Moscow trip itinerary website .
Traveling by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In February in Moscow, expect temperatures between -2°C during the day and -7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Budapest.
Things to do in Moscow
Find places to stay Feb 1 — 2:
Highlights from your plan

Red Square
3:00pm, Sun Feb 2

State Tretyakov Gallery
10:00am, Sun Feb 2

St. Basil's Cathedral
1:00pm, Sun Feb 2
4
nights
Budapest, Hungary
4
nights

Pearl of the Danube
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, spas, nightlife, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, don't miss a visit to Hősök tere, and explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).
For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Budapest online trip maker .
Traveling by flight from Moscow to Budapest takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Moscow to Budapest is minus 2 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Moscow in February; daily highs in Budapest reach 7°C and lows reach -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Budapest
Find places to stay Feb 2 — 6:
Highlights from your plan

Hungarian Parliament Building
4:00pm, Mon Feb 3

Halaszbastya
10:00am, Mon Feb 3

Matthias Church
11:00am, Mon Feb 3
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