Europe route: Vienna to Kotor, 6 stops over 2,425 km
This 2,425 km route connects six iconic European destinations: Vienna's imperial palaces, Neuschwanstein Castle in Bavaria, Budapest's historic architecture, the cascading Plitvice Lakes in Croatia, the glamorous Monte Carlo, and the scenic Bay of Kotor in Montenegro. Experience the continent's architectural heritage and natural landscapes across Central Europe and the Adriatic.
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- Places
- Start
- Plitvice Lakes National Park
- End
- Budapest – Historic Hungarian Capital
- Stops
- 6
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- travmap
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Stops on this route
- Plitvice Lakes National Park — Central Croatian national park with 16 lakes attracting over one million visitors annually
- 17. Bay of Kotor — Dramatic Mediterranean fjord surrounded by limestone cliffs and medieval fortified towns, often called Europe's southernmost fjord.
- 14. Monte Carlo — Glamorous seaside district known for its iconic casino, Belle Époque architecture, and as a playground for the wealthy.
- 10. Neuschwanstein Castle — 19th-century Romanesque Revival palace perched on a rugged hilltop, inspiring Disney's Sleeping Beauty Castle design.
- Wien, Österreich — Imperial buildings and palaces of Austria's capital city
- Budapest – Historic Hungarian Capital — Established city taken over by Hungarians in the ninth century
Useful for your trip
- Transport
- Get around London quickly and efficiently by riding the famous Tube.
- Tip
- In Vienna, explore the impressive imperial buildings and palaces that convey the wealth and power of former Hapsburg monarchs.
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- Visit Budapest's centrally located Old Town with its many museums, churches, palaces and Parliament building.
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- In Lisbon, head to Saint George Castle built on a hilltop by the Moors for good views of old Lisbon.
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- Start your exploration of Venice at San Marco Square, the city's most famous square.
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- In Florence, see Renaissance works at the Uffizi gallery or the Academia that displays the original David.
- Timing
- Visit Matterhorn during summer when it's popular with climbers; about 150 people a day attempt to climb it.
- Tip
- The best way to see Plitvice Lakes is walking; on the route you might even see some wildlife.
- Food
- In London, visit the magnificent food halls at Harrods.
Video on this route
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