My boyfriend and I have booked flights (using miles) into Prague and out of Vienna for late May early June. We have 8 days and 9 nights. We're in our 20's with energy for full days but don't want to waste a ton of time in transit. Not huge museum people, our focus is food/drink, culture (ex. music in Vienna), and sightseeing. I've found lots of great little cities spread between Prague and Vienna but can't figure out the best route to take.
Any suggestions on a scenic route that doesn't require a rental car?
Prague (2 nights, 2 1/2 days) then on to either:
-Cesky Krumlov (is it too touristy?)
-Hallstatt
-Krems/Danube River (bike ride/vineyards along the river sound amazing)
-Bratislava
-Budapest (worth the trek and missing the small towns?)
-St. Wolfgang
-St. Gilgen
-Salzburg
(approx 4 nights, 4 days to spend in either one, two or multiple locations above - other suggestions are also welcome!)
Ending in Vienna (3 nights, 2 full days)
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There is way more than enough just in Prague and Vienna and environs to take all of the time you have.
If you want to see one other place - only YOU can decide which is important to you.
Budapest undoubtedly has way more to see than the other places - but doing all 3 cities in so few days would be a huge rush and you would miss many major sights.
Also, FYI, Prague has a huge music scene (go to the town hall for a very full listing of all activities - plus a way to sign up for walking tours through the various fascinating neighborhoods - which we found wonderful.)