From hilltop fortresses overlooking the Danube to imperial palaces with opulent gardens, Central Europe is steeped in culture and history. This 7-day Central Europe Itinerary shows you how to spend one week in Prague, Vienna and Budapest, three capital cities filled with grand cathedrals and concert halls.

From imperial palaces with beautiful gardens to historic churches where classical music rings through elaborate sanctuaries, Vienna is full of incredible things to do. This one day in Vienna itinerary will help you make the most of a short visit to the capital of Austria, with tips for the best palaces, museums, and music venues to visit.

Vienna transforms into a winter wonderland during the holidays, adorned with twinkling lights, festive decorations, and the aroma of spiced mulled wine wafting through the air. At the heart of this seasonal spectacle are the Christmas markets in Vienna that fill the squares around the city’s palaces and cathedrals, each bursting with tradition, culture, and yuletide cheer. 

This Christmas in Europe itinerary includes some of the best holiday markets in Germany, France, Austria, and Switzerland. From Christkindlmarkts in Nuremberg and Munich to Marche de Noel in the Alsace region of France, these are the most magical places to spend the holidays.