Hello, <BR>I am planning a trip to Eastern Europe and not sure which to visit. I was either thinking Budapest, Prague & Krakow or Budapest, Prague, Vienna and Salzburg? I only have around 10 nights for vacation. Which of these cities do you recommend and how many nights in each? Do you recomend a particular Tour company to go to these cities?? <BR> <BR>Thank You, <BR>Carlos

Why not just go on your own? It is really more fun because you do your own planning and you meet lots of people. You really could do only 2 well but not more than 3. Krakow would take at least 2-3 days and a stop in Zakopane before going to Prague or Budapest. Prague and Budapest need at least 3-4 days each. Vienna could be the substitute for Krakow but there is a lot more to do in Vienna. It is closer to Prague and Budapest.

There has been some interest in a group trip of people from this forum in September which will include Poland (Krakow). Not much is concretely planned, as far as the other destinations you mention. <BR> <BR>Search "vlads castle" to find out more about this. <BR> <BR>Best wishes, <BR> <BR>Rex <BR>

Hi, Carlos, <BR>We just returned from 9 days in Vienna and 3 in Prague. Loved them both! <BR>Do your ten days include the first day in and the last day out, or do you have 10 complete days for touring? <BR>If you have the ten full days, I may use 5 in Vienna, early morning train (6:55) to Prague for 2 full days, leaving for Budapest on the third day and staying there until you left for home. There may be a night train between the two. I am unsure of this. <BR>Personally, I like to really enjoy a city and think 2 are enough for your time period. <BR>We saw an opera at each city, both were great! We also went to the Vienna Boys Choir as well as a play at the Burgtheatre. We also took a trip to Melk for the monastery. It was well worth it. Vienna is rich with museums. Have a wonderful time, Carlos! <BR>Gloria <BR>

I haven't been to Krakow so can't comment, but have all the other places and they are all great, so it's hard to tell what you should do. I just think that is spreading yourself too thin for 10 days as these places are not that close together (ie, Vienna and Prague). If you want a tour group, I think one of the best (and very reasonable) is Paul Laifer Tours in Central Europe. I think URL is www.laifertours.com. They know that market well.