8 days in Munich, Vienna & 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Munich side-trips: Nuremberg (Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, Tiefer Brunnen, &more). There's still lots to do: make a trip to Marienplatz, steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, see the interesting displays at BMW Museum, and take in panoramic vistas at Frauenkirche.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Munich trip itinerary planner.

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. In December, Munich is cooler than Cairo - with highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, then examine the collection at Hofburg, and then explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace.

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Traveling by flight from Munich to Vienna takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Athens.

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, appreciate the history behind Erechtheion, get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, and explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Athens travel site.

Traveling by flight from Vienna to Athens takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Vienna to Athens, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Vienna in December, expect Athens to be somewhat warmer, temps between 17°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.