11 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.

On the 2nd (Wed), make a trip to Palace Square, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and then admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu): admire the striking features of Vitebskiy Railway Station, see the interesting displays at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, then appreciate the history behind Bronze Horseman, Monument To Peter I, then see the interesting displays at Russian Museum, and finally snap pictures at Anichkov Bridge.

To see ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, use the St. Petersburg trip website.

Singapore, Singapore to St. Petersburg is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Standard Time (SGT) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is minus 5 hours. Traveling from Singapore in June, things will get cooler in St. Petersburg: highs are around 23°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) 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.

On the 4th (Fri), take in the views from Charles Bridge, admire the striking features of Prague Astronomical Clock, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Synagogue, and finally get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague. Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through Lesser Town, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Prague itinerary planner.

Getting from St. Petersburg to Prague by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from St. Petersburg to Prague, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Prague are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, browse the eclectic array of goods at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wawel Cathedral, and finally take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, admire the striking features of St. Mary's Basilica, get to know the fascinating history of Planty Park, then shop like a local with Ulica Florianska, then don't miss a visit to St. Florian's Gate, and finally see the interesting displays at Muzeum Krakowa - Barbakan.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Krakow online tour planner.

Fly from Prague to Krakow in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, and admire the striking features of Matthias Church.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Budapest day trip tool.

You can fly from Krakow to Budapest in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Krakow, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Budapest, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.