26 stops through Czechia, Poland, Hungary, Slovakia, Romania, Estonia, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Ukraine. Follow them in order, or choose a shorter stretch.
Prague → Brno → Český Krumlov → Olomouc → … (+22 stops)
Dots follow the stops below. The dotted line shows travel order, not roads.
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Brno combines castles and a large historic center with a lively student atmosphere. The Cathedral of Saints Peter and Paul and underground sights offer contrasting ways to explore.
Olomouc's baroque center brings together the Holy Trinity Column, an astronomical clock and historic churches. Its former role as Moravia's capital remains visible in these monuments.
Kraków brings together a medieval Old Town, Wawel Castle and the riverside setting of the Vistula. Kazimierz and Nowa Huta add contrasting chapters of Jewish and socialist-era history.
Warsaw combines a reconstructed Old Town with modern architecture and major museums. Its history, nightlife and public transport make for a varied city break.
Gdańsk pairs a Baltic setting with historic streets around Długa Street and the Long Market. Its old town rewards travelers interested in architecture and leisurely walks.
Budapest brings Castle Hill, the Chain Bridge and Parliament into a varied city visit. Thermal baths, riverside walks and Margaret Island add a relaxed side to the sightseeing.
Eger combines a castle, historic buildings and thermal baths. Wine tasting in the Valley of the Beautiful Women adds a distinctive focus to a stay in Northern Hungary.
Pécs is a university town in southwest Hungary. Roman ruins, medieval churches, Ottoman mosques and Art Nouveau ceramics give it a layered historic character.
Bucharest mixes historic churches, communist-era buildings and modern towers. Its renovated old town gathers restaurants and clubs along cobblestoned streets.
Brașov is a medieval walled town set in the Carpathian Mountains. Its pedestrianised old town and Council Square reveal a strong Saxon German heritage.
Sibiu is a medieval city in southern Transylvania with a well-preserved old town. Its main squares are connected by passages and stairways that invite exploring on foot.
Kaunas served as Lithuania's capital between the World Wars. Its interwar story makes the city a rewarding stop for travelers interested in the country's modern history.
Chișinău is Moldova's capital, where modern glass buildings sit alongside Soviet-era apartment blocks. Expect a busy city with a distinctly post-Soviet streetscape.
Kyiv sits on the Dnieper River, with golden-domed Orthodox cathedrals, palaces and Soviet Brutalist buildings. Its contrasting architecture offers a setting for exploring Ukrainian history and culture.
Lviv pairs old-town walks with visits to its Opera House and the Town Hall tower. Lychakiv Cemetery and day trips to Olesko Castle add options for exploring the area's history.
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