22 days in Eastern Europe Itinerary

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.

Get some historical perspective at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Kazan Cathedral. The State Hermitage Museum and Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Palace Square, examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, get engrossed in the history at Peter and Paul Fortress, and take a stroll through Nevsky Prospekt.

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New Orleans, USA to St. Petersburg is an approximately 19.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from New Orleans to St. Petersburg. When traveling from New Orleans in May, plan for little chillier days and cooler nights in St. Petersburg: temperatures range from 62°F by day to 45°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Kotor.

Perched on the edge of a fjord-like bay rimmed by rugged mountains, Kotor grew around a medieval settlement purposely built like a maze.

On the 3rd (Sat), contemplate the long history of Kotor Old City. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Budva Old Town, take in nature's colorful creations at Miločer Park, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Holy Trinity, and finally contemplate the long history of Citadel.

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Traveling by flight from St. Petersburg to Kotor takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Kotor. In June, Kotor is a bit warmer than St. Petersburg - with highs of 84°F and lows of 60°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Stradun, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Walls of Dubrovnik, then enjoy breathtaking views from Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum, and finally visit Cavtat Old Town. On the 7th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Fort Lovrijenac and then stop by Old Town.

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Getting from Kotor to Dubrovnik by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Kotor in June, you will find days in Dubrovnik are slightly colder (79°F), and nights are about the same (65°F). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.

Staromestske namesti and Church of Our Lady before Tyn are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, visit Lesser Town, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pinkas Synagogue Pinkasova synagoga, and get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague.

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Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Prague takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Dubrovnik in June, with highs in Prague at 72°F and lows at 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can go by car to Cesky Krumlov.

Known around the world for its medieval castle, Cesky Krumlov offers the chance to experience the charm of a small European city seemingly frozen in time several centuries ago.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Christi and Our Lady of Sorrows Church, contemplate the long history of Former Fink Cafe, contemplate the long history of Cesky Krumlov Castle, then get to know the fascinating history of Historie mesta Ceský Krumlov, and finally admire the masterpieces at Egon Schiele Art Centrum.

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Getting from Prague to Cesky Krumlov by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daytime highs in Cesky Krumlov are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Budapest.

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 13th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Matthias Church and then contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Shoes on the Danube Bank, then get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), and finally take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid.

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Traveling by car from Cesky Krumlov to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Budapest, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 56°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can fly to Krakow.

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wawel Cathedral. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Wieliczka Salt Mine and Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow, take a stroll through Stare Miasto, get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle, and contemplate the long history of Barbican, Museum of Krakow.

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Fly from Budapest to Krakow in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Budapest in June, you will find days in Krakow are slightly colder (73°F), and nights are about the same (53°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.