While this Europe itinerary is designed for 3 weeks, feel free to extend or shorten your stay in the locations we recommend. In addition to recommended stops, we’ll be covering flights and transportation, recommended hotels and activities. We’ll also recommend additional cities in each country we mention that you might consider adding or swapping into your itinerary.<\/p>\n
Getting To Central Europe & Travel Logistics<\/strong><\/h3>\nFor the sake of this particular itinerary, flying into Geneva makes the most sense given the direction of the route. You’ll be heading West to East, although you could of course reverse the stops. This direction is an enjoyable experience that allows for an evolution of language and culture. You can take a look at the current best flight deals into Geneva and get flight deal notifications with Airfarewatchdog<\/a><\/strong>. Browse beautiful hotels to any of the locations mentioned below right here<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\nWe designed this route for active and adventurous travelers. It’s our recommendation that you rent a car<\/strong> for the majority of this trip, as opposed to taking a bus, train or other forms of transportation. This will give you the flexibility to explore at your own leisure, and also go a bit off the beaten path and have a more immersive travel experience. The only exception to this would be taking a train from Vienna (Wien) to Prague, as it’s a lengthy ride.<\/p>\nIf you’re considering renting a car, Auto Europe<\/a><\/strong> has some great deals as does Sixt Rent a Car<\/a>.<\/strong> You can also browse car rentals on Expedia<\/a><\/strong> for other companies. Given the amount of car travel you’ll be embarking on, spending the last leg of the trip on the train is a relaxing way to wind it down. Book a cheap train ticket with GoEuro<\/a>.<\/p>\n![\"Best](\"https:\/\/www.winetraveler.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2018\/06\/3-week-central-europe-itinerary-winetraveler.jpg\")
<\/a><\/p>\n1st Stop: Geneva, Switzerland (3 Days)<\/strong><\/h2>\nSwitzerland is a stunning and interesting country. It’s a wonderful first stop in Central Europe because you’re going to experience a multitude of languages, cultures, and sights.<\/p>\n
Geneva is one of the most beautiful regions in the country, between stunning Lake Geneva, the terraced UNESCO World Heritage vineyards<\/a><\/strong>, and the quaint snow-capped mountain villages and towns — you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more diverse assortment of beauty.<\/p>\nIt’s also the region in Switzerland where French is spoken more than German. As you continue to travel East, you’ll notice that the local languages spoken will change. In fact, if you venture through the Ticino region, you’ll even hear some Italian.<\/p>\n
We recommend staying in Geneva for about 3 days. This gives you enough time to explore the city, the lake, the reformation wall, the museums, and of course, see the famous Jet d’Eau water fountain. In addition, Geneva also serves as a good home base to take day trips to other nearby areas. In particular, we highly recommend driving to visit Lavaux<\/a> — the famed wine-growing region that is so impressively beautiful, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.<\/p>\nTop Tours & Things To Do Near Geneva<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n\u00a0<\/div>\n
We designed this route for active and adventurous travelers. It’s our recommendation that you rent a car<\/strong> for the majority of this trip, as opposed to taking a bus, train or other forms of transportation. This will give you the flexibility to explore at your own leisure, and also go a bit off the beaten path and have a more immersive travel experience. The only exception to this would be taking a train from Vienna (Wien) to Prague, as it’s a lengthy ride.<\/p>\n If you’re considering renting a car, Auto Europe<\/a><\/strong> has some great deals as does Sixt Rent a Car<\/a>.<\/strong> You can also browse car rentals on Expedia<\/a><\/strong> for other companies. Given the amount of car travel you’ll be embarking on, spending the last leg of the trip on the train is a relaxing way to wind it down. Book a cheap train ticket with GoEuro<\/a>.<\/p>\n Switzerland is a stunning and interesting country. It’s a wonderful first stop in Central Europe because you’re going to experience a multitude of languages, cultures, and sights.<\/p>\n Geneva is one of the most beautiful regions in the country, between stunning Lake Geneva, the terraced UNESCO World Heritage vineyards<\/a><\/strong>, and the quaint snow-capped mountain villages and towns — you’ll be hard-pressed to find a more diverse assortment of beauty.<\/p>\n It’s also the region in Switzerland where French is spoken more than German. As you continue to travel East, you’ll notice that the local languages spoken will change. In fact, if you venture through the Ticino region, you’ll even hear some Italian.<\/p>\n We recommend staying in Geneva for about 3 days. This gives you enough time to explore the city, the lake, the reformation wall, the museums, and of course, see the famous Jet d’Eau water fountain. In addition, Geneva also serves as a good home base to take day trips to other nearby areas. In particular, we highly recommend driving to visit Lavaux<\/a> — the famed wine-growing region that is so impressively beautiful, it was designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2007.<\/p>\n<\/a><\/p>\n1st Stop: Geneva, Switzerland (3 Days)<\/strong><\/h2>\n
Top Tours & Things To Do Near Geneva<\/span><\/strong><\/h3>\n