8 days in Austria, Munich & Athens Itinerary

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Stadtmuseum im Fembo-Haus (City Museum at Fembo House) and Museum Industriekultur will appeal to museum buffs. Step off the beaten path and head to Hausberg and Schlossmuseum Murnau. Explore Munich's surroundings by going to Munter-Haus (in Murnau), Garmisch-Classic (in Garmisch-Partenkirchen) and Wallbergbahn (in Rottach-Egern). There's still lots to do: view the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Munich, see the interesting displays at Valentin Musaum, pause for some serene contemplation at Burgersaalkirche, and hit the slopes at Laber.

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Cairo, Egypt to Munich is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Munich. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Cairo in December, with highs in Munich at 5°C and lows at -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): see Off-Road Tours, then explore the world behind art at MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, then admire the natural beauty at Kurpark Oberlaa, and finally stop by SCS Shopping Center Sued.

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You can fly from Munich to Vienna in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

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You can fly from Vienna to Innsbruck in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Vienna in December, plan for slightly colder nights in Innsbruck, with lows around -3°C. You will leave for Athens on the 22nd (Thu).

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then examine the collection at Hellenic Motor Museum, then take in the dramatic natural features at Areopagus, and finally admire the masterpieces at Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation. On the 24th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get into the urban bustle at Stavros Niarchos Foundation Cultural Centre, examine the collection at Floating Naval Museum Battleship Averof, then look and learn at Eugenides Planetarium, and finally explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum of Islamic Art.

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You can fly from Innsbruck to Athens in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Innsbruck to Athens is 1 hour. When traveling from Innsbruck in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Athens, with highs around 17°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can fly back home.