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Road Trip: Iași → Berlin → Iași (14 Days)

🚗 Trip Overview
Start / End Iași, Romania
Destination Berlin, Germany
Duration 14 days
Family 2 adults + 2 children
Countries Romania · Hungary · Austria · Germany · Czechia · Slovakia
Max drive (Romania) 7–8 hours/day
Max drive (abroad) 4–6 hours/day
Key rule Outbound ≠ return overnight cities

Trip Summary

Day Route Drive Overnight Highlights
1 Iași → Sibiu ~7 h Sibiu 🇷🇴 Carpathian views, medieval squares
2 Sibiu → Budapest ~5 h Budapest 🇭🇺 Danube evening, Pest waterfront
3 Budapest (stay) Budapest 🇭🇺 Castle Hill, baths, Margaret Island
4 Budapest → Vienna ~2.5 h Vienna 🇦🇹 Schönbrunn gardens, Prater
5 Vienna → Salzburg ~3 h Salzburg 🇦🇹 Old town, fortress, Alps foothills
6 Salzburg → Günzburg ~2.5 h Günzburg 🇩🇪🧱 Full LEGOLAND day
7 Günzburg → Berlin ~5.5 h Berlin 🇩🇪 Arrive & settle
8 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Historic sights
9 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Deutsches Technikmuseum
10 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Cold War & East Berlin
11 Berlin Berlin 🇩🇪 Flexible family day
12 Berlin → Dresden ~2.5 h Dresden 🇩🇪 Zwinger, Frauenkirche, Elbe
13 Dresden → Prague → Oradea ~1.5 + ~7.5 h Oradea 🇨🇿🇸🇰🇭🇺🇷🇴 Prague day + transit
14 Oradea → Iași ~6.5–7 h Home 🇷🇴 Final Romanian leg

Outbound nights: Sibiu, Budapest, Vienna, Salzburg, Günzburg, Berlin. Return nights: Dresden, Oradea. Prague is visited on Day 13 but not used as an overnight so Day 14 stays comfortable.

Day 1 — Iași to Sibiu

  ⏱ Drive: ~7 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Sibiu

🗺️ What to See

  • Piața Mare & Piața Mică — Walkable medieval squares; ideal first evening stretch after a long Romanian drive.
  • Bridge of Lies — Short photo stop between the squares.
  • Council Tower (Turnul Sfatului) — Climb for rooftop views over Transylvania if energy remains.
  • Orthodox Cathedral area — Evening lights and nearby traditional Romanian dinner (ciorbă, grills, papanași).
  • Carpathian foothill views — Scenic stretch-stop photo ops west of Brașov without a major detour.

🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Pensiunea Casa Luxemburg Guesthouse Family / connecting €75–95 Free on-site/nearby 5–10 min walk to Piața Mare Simple central base with kitchenette options
🥈 Best Value Continental Forum Sibiu Hotel Family room €110–140 Paid hotel ~€10–15 Short walk to old town Reliable 4★ after a 7 h drive
🥉 Convenient Hilton Sibiu Hotel 2 queen / suite €150–190 Free/paid on-site 10–15 min walk/taxi Easy motorway approach, large rooms
⭐ Special Ana Hotels Sport Sibiu Aparthotel Apt for 4 €100–130 Free on-site Bus/taxi 10–15 min Kitchen + parking road-trip reset
Recommended: Continental Forum Sibiu — strongest mix of old-town access, family rooms, and predictable parking after the long Day 1 drive.

Search: Booking.com Sibiu

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Buy the Romanian vignette at roviniete.ro before or at the first fuel stop.
  • Plan 2–3 breaks with playgrounds; pack a cooler for a supermarket dinner.
  • Aim to finish driving before dusk — Transylvanian roads slow after dark.

Day 2 — Sibiu to Budapest

  ⏱ Drive: ~5 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Budapest

🗺️ What to See

  • Danube Promenade (Pest) — Sunset walk opposite Buda Castle.
  • St. Stephen’s Basilica (exterior) — Quick stop if you arrive early.
  • District XIII / IX dinner — Family restaurants without District V tourist prices.
  • Evening river views — Keep it light; full sightseeing is Day 3.

🏨 Where to Stay

Note: Budapest District VI short-term rental ban from Jan 2026 — prefer apartments in Districts II, VIII, IX, or XIII; hotels are fine citywide.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget ibis Styles Budapest City Hotel Family room €95–120 Paid garage/nearby Metro M3 Predictable chain near metro
🥈 Best Value Danubius Hotel Helia Hotel Family / interconnecting €130–165 Free/paid on-site Tram + Danube bank Pool, District XIII, calm base
🥉 Convenient Coral Residence (or similar XIII aparthotel) Aparthotel 1–2 bed apt €110–145 Free/cheap on-site Tram 4/6 or metro Kitchen + laundry + parking
⭐ Special Aquaworld Resort Budapest Resort Family room €160–220 Free large car park Shuttle/taxi ~25 min Indoor water park after two driving days
Recommended: Danubius Hotel Helia — District XIII location, parking, and a pool that resets kids before a full Budapest day.

Book: Danubius Hotel Helia

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Buy Hungarian e-matrica at motorway.hu (10-day usually covers outbound + return transit).
  • Have passports ready at Nădlac; keep water and snacks for queue waits.
  • Do not leave valuables visible in parked cars in central Pest.

Day 3 — Budapest

  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Budapest (2nd night)

🗺️ What to See

  • Buda Castle Hill & Fisherman’s Bastion — Go early for views without coach crowds.
  • Chain Bridge — Classic walk; pushchair-friendly.
  • Hungarian Parliament (exterior) — Photo stop at Kossuth Square.
  • Margaret Island — Playgrounds, bikes/quadricycles, picnic — best family decompression stop.
  • Széchenyi Thermal Bath — Grand outdoor pools; most family-friendly bath option (Gellért as alternative).
  • Great Market Hall — Lunch upstairs; buy road snacks for tomorrow.

🏨 Where to Stay

Same property as Day 2 — no re-check-in. See Day 2 accommodation table.

Recommended: Stay put at Danubius Hotel Helia (or your Day 2 pick) — zero packing day maximises sightseeing time.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Leave the car parked all day; use public-transport day tickets.
  • Buy bath tickets online; bring flip-flops and a spare kids’ outfit.
  • Prefer Margaret Island / Basilica evenings over ruin-pub zones with children.

Day 4 — Budapest to Vienna

  ⏱ Drive: ~2.5 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Vienna

🗺️ What to See

  • Schönbrunn Palace gardens — Free gardens; palace interior optional; zoo nearby if energy allows.
  • Prater & Wiener Riesenrad — Perfect family highlight.
  • Stephansdom exterior & Graben — Short historic-centre stroll only.
  • Ringstrasse evening lights — From the tram or a short walk.

🏨 Where to Stay

Vienna tip: avoid deep historic-centre driving; use Park & Ride / outer districts because of Umweltzone pressure and expensive garages.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Motel One Wien-Westbahnhof Hotel Family room €120–150 Paid nearby garage U3/U6 at station Easy next-day exit west to Salzburg
🥈 Best Value Suite Home Vienna (or similar aparthotel) Aparthotel Apt for 4 €140–180 Garage ~€15–25 U-Bahn nearby Kitchen cuts dinner costs
🥉 Convenient Austria Trend Hotel Bosei Hotel Family room €130–170 On-site / easy car access Erdberg / U3 Driver-friendly, avoids deep centre
⭐ Special Outer hotel + Park & Ride (e.g. Erdberg) Strategy P+R rates U-Bahn to centre Lowest stress for Umweltzone / parking
Recommended: Suite Home Vienna (or similar kitchen aparthotel near U-Bahn) — park once, self-cater breakfast, ride into the centre.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Buy Austrian vignette at asfinag.at before motorway driving.
  • Confirm low-emission compliance for your diesel; when unsure, use P+R.
  • Install EasyPark or ParkNow before arrival.

Day 5 — Vienna to Salzburg

  ⏱ Drive: ~3 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Salzburg

🗺️ What to See

  • Getreidegasse old town — Mozart birthplace exterior, pedestrian candy-shop streets.
  • Hohensalzburg Fortress — Funicular up; courtyard and Alpine views.
  • Mirabell Gardens — Free Sound of Music steps; great running space for kids.
  • Salzach river walk — Easy early-evening stroll.
  • Optional Mondsee lakeside — Ice cream + playground if timing allows on the A1.

🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget JUFA Hotel Salzburg City Hotel Family room €100–130 Paid/on-site Bus/walk to centre Purpose-built for families
🥈 Best Value Motel One Salzburg-Süd Hotel Family room €120–155 Usually free/cheap on-site Bus 15–20 min to old town Fastest launch toward LEGOLAND
🥉 Convenient Hotel Elefant Hotel Family room €180–230 Partner garage Walk to Getreidegasse Zero-transit central classic
⭐ Special Hotel Schloss Leopoldskron Historic hotel Family suite €250+ On-site Short drive/taxi Palace gardens / film atmosphere
Recommended: Motel One Salzburg-Süd — free/easy parking and a 07:30 departure toward Günzburg without crossing the old town.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Pack a picnic breakfast for the early LEGOLAND run.
  • Buy fortress tickets at the funicular base to reduce queue time.
  • Cobblestones favour a big-wheel stroller or carrier.

Day 6 — LEGOLAND

  ⏱ Drive: ~2.5 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Günzburg

🧱 Day 6 — LEGOLAND Deutschland, Günzburg

🎟️ LEGOLAND Ticket & Visitor Info
Adult / age 12+ (gate) ~€64
Child ages 2–11 (gate) ~€58
Under 2 Free
Online deals Often from ~€35–39 pp
Parking ~€12/day online
Opening hours 10:00–18:00 (verify at legoland.de)
Book online legoland.de

🗺️ What to See

  • Miniland — Miniature European landmarks built from LEGO bricks.
  • LEGO NINJAGO / LEGO City areas — Flagship rides; do popular ones at opening.
  • Shows & seasonal water attractions — Check the daily schedule in the app.
  • Quiet evening — Hotel rest before the long Berlin transfer.

🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget ibis budget Günzburg Hotel Quad / family €75–100 Free on-site 5–10 min drive to park Cheapest clean sleep
🥈 Best Value Best Western Plus Hotel am Schlosspark Günzburg Hotel Family room €110–150 Free on-site Short drive Comfortable beds after a park day
🥉 Convenient LEGOLAND Holiday Village / Hotel Resort Family room / cabin €180–280 Free (resort) Walk/shuttle to gates Zero morning drive
⭐ Special LEGOLAND themed cabin Resort cabin Sleeps 4 €200–300 Free Walk to park Most memorable for kids
Recommended: LEGOLAND Holiday Village if budget allows — otherwise Best Western Plus for sleep quality before Berlin.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Arrive by 09:15–09:30 for 10:00 opening; buy tickets + parking online the night before.
  • Use the official LEGOLAND app for wait times; popular rides first.
  • Family of 4 realistic online total: ~€140–200 tickets + €12 parking (gate can exceed €250).

Day 7 — Günzburg to Berlin

  ⏱ Drive: ~5.5 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin (night 1 of 5)

🗺️ What to See

  • Check-in & grocery run — Unpack once for five nights.
  • Local Spandau Altstadt or Köpenick lakeside — Optional short stroll only.
  • Save Brandenburg Gate for Day 8 — Do not force Mitte after 5.5 h driving.

🏨 Where to Stay

Book one property for 5 nights (Days 7–11). Full comparison in Berlin Accommodation.

Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) — free parking + kitchenette for the whole Berlin stay.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Umweltplakette must already be on the windscreen before entering Berlin’s environmental zone.
  • Navigate to the hotel, unload, then leave the car parked.
  • Prepare BVG tickets in the app for tomorrow.

🏙️ Berlin — 4 Full Sightseeing Days (Days 8–11)

Transport: leave the car parked. BVG 24h AB ticket ~€11.20 includes up to 3 children aged 6–14 with one adult. For 2 adults + 2 kids, compare two adult 24h tickets (~€22.40) vs the 24h small group ticket (~€35.30 for up to 5).

Day 8 — Historic Berlin

  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin

🗺️ What to See

  • Brandenburg Gate — Start early for clearer photos.
  • Reichstag dome — Free; must pre-book at bundestag.de; bring passports.
  • Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe — Outdoor field of stelae; prepare a simple age-appropriate explanation.
  • Museum Island — Pick one museum with younger kids, or enjoy exteriors + Lustgarten.
  • Berliner Dom — Optional dome climb (ticketed).
  • Unter den Linden evening walk — Early dinner in Mitte.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Reichstag slots fill weeks ahead in peak season — book before leaving Romania.
  • Combine Gate → Reichstag → Memorial on foot to minimise transit hops.
  • Keep Museum Island to one indoor site if attention spans are short.

Day 9 — Technikmuseum

  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin

🗺️ What to See

  • Deutsches Technikmuseum — Full-day family museum (aviation, rail, ships).
  • Spectrum science centre — Interactive physics play; save for the energy dip.
  • Aviation hall — Aircraft suspended overhead — usually the kids’ favourite wow moment.
  • Historic locomotives & maritime halls — Allow slow browsing; lockers available.
Item Detail
Hours Tue–Fri 09:00–17:30; Sat–Sun 10:00–18:00; closed Monday
Adults €15 online / €17 at till
Under 18 Free (collect 0€ ticket)
Book technikmuseum.berlin · sdtb.de

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Plan 4–6 hours; bring snacks.
  • Do not schedule this on a Monday.
  • Nearest area stations: Gleisdreieck / Möckernbrücke — confirm current exits.

Day 10 — Cold War Berlin

  ⏱ Drive: none  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin

🗺️ What to See

  • East Side Gallery — Free outdoor Berlin Wall murals along the Spree.
  • Berlin Wall Memorial (Bernauer Straße) — Free outdoor documentation; best educational Wall stop.
  • Checkpoint Charlie Museum (Mauermuseum) — Adults ~€18.50; ages 7–18 ~€12.50; under 6 free — mauermuseum.de.
  • Kreuzberg street food — Turkish, Vietnamese, cafés; playground break if needed.
  • Optional DDR Museum — Interactive everyday East German life.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Outdoor Wall sites are free — prioritise them if museum fatigue hits.
  • The Checkpoint outdoor area is very touristy; the museum is the substance.
  • Keep explanations concrete for kids (families divided, escapes, reunification).

Day 11 — Flexible Day

  ⏱ Drive: none (or S-Bahn to Potsdam)  |  🌙 Overnight: Berlin (last night)

🗺️ What to See

  • Charlottenburg Palace & gardens — History plus space to run.
  • Zoo Berlin — One of Europe’s best family zoos.
  • Potsdam / Sanssouci — S-Bahn day trip; ABC ticket; palace gardens.
  • Tiergarten picnic + Victory Column — Low-cost reset day.
  • Neue Nationalgalerie — Short modern-art visit for older kids.
  • Rain plan — Remaining Museum Island sites or indoor LEGOLAND Discovery Centre Berlin.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Pack a picnic for Tiergarten or Sanssouci gardens.
  • Confirm Zoo Berlin closing time seasonally.
  • Pre-pack tonight for the Dresden transfer tomorrow.

🏨 Berlin Accommodation (5 nights)

Prefer Spandau, Köpenick, Lichtenberg, Pankow — free/cheap parking + S-Bahn, away from Mitte garage prices and congestion.

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) Aparthotel Apt/kitchenette for 4 €100–130 Free on-site Bus + S-Bahn Spandau Quiet, kitchen, car-friendly
🥈 Best Value Hotel Lindenufer (Spandau Altstadt) Hotel Family room (dbl + sofa) €120–150 Nearby/paid (confirm) Walk Altstadt; S-Bahn Spandau Charming base with restaurants nearby
🥉 Convenient Park Penthouses Insel Eiswerder by Suite030 Aparthotel 1–2 bed apt €150–200 Paid private ~€20/day Bus/S-Bahn via Spandau Spacious kitchens, island calm
⭐ Special Adina Apartment Hotel Berlin Checkpoint Charlie Aparthotel Apt for 4 €180–250 Paid garage U6 Kochstraße Walk-to-sights premium
⭐ Alt Brilliant Apartments / similar Köpenick Apartment 2-bed apt €110–150 Often free yard/street S3 ~30–40 min to Mitte Lakeside self-catering
Recommended: Park Apart Hotel Gatower Str. (Spandau) — free parking and a kitchenette make five Berlin nights dramatically cheaper and calmer for a road-trip family.

Links: Hotel Lindenufer · Park Penthouses Eiswerder

Day 12 — Berlin to Dresden

  ⏱ Drive: ~2.5 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Dresden

🗺️ What to See

  • Zwinger — Baroque courtyards and museum complex approach.
  • Frauenkirche — Tell the postwar rebuild story simply for children.
  • Fürstenzug (Procession of Princes) — Long free outdoor porcelain mural.
  • Elbe riverside & Brühl’s Terrace — Gelato walk.
  • Semperoper exterior — Photo stop.

🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Motel One Dresden-Palaisplatz Hotel Family room €100–130 Partner/paid garage Walk to old town Style + location at fair price
🥈 Best Value Aparthotel Adagio Dresden Aparthotel Apt for 4 €120–160 Paid on-site Walk/tram to Altstadt Kitchen after Berlin hotels
🥉 Convenient INNSiDE by Meliá Dresden Hotel Family room €140–180 Hotel parking Central Smooth drive-in, modern rooms
⭐ Special Hotel Taschenbergpalais Kempinski Luxury hotel Family suite €280+ Valet/garage Steps to Zwinger Splurge celebration night
Recommended: Aparthotel Adagio Dresden — cook a calm dinner and rest before the long Day 13 transit.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Buy the Czech vignette tonight at edalnice.cz.
  • Dresden old town is compact — park once at the hotel.
  • Early night: Day 13 starts at 07:00.

Day 13 — Dresden to Prague

  ⏱ Drive: ~1.5 h + ~7.5 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Oradea

Comfort split: Prague → Iași is ~11–12 h in one push. Overnight Oradea (not used outbound) keeps Day 14 at ~6.5–7 h inside Romania while still giving a half-day in Prague.

🗺️ What to See

  • Prague P+R / outer garage — Do not drive into the historic core (severe restrictions / stress).
  • Charles Bridge — Walk a segment; go earlier for fewer crowds.
  • Old Town Square & Astronomical Clock (exterior) — Classic family photo stop.
  • Prague Castle courtyards / St. Vitus exterior — Skip long interiors if time-pressed.
  • Lunch near Old Town — Back to the car by 14:00 for the Oradea leg.
  • Evening Oradea Art Nouveau centre — Short stroll if you arrive before 21:00.

🏨 Where to Stay

Rank Property Type Beds Price/night (2A+2C) Parking Transport Why choose it
🥇 Budget Hotel Paradise Oradea (or similar 3★) Hotel Family room €70–95 Free on-site Short drive to centre Cheap last night, easy parking
🥈 Best Value DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea Hotel Family room €110–150 Free on-site Walk/taxi to centre Best sleep after a hard drive
🥉 Convenient Ramada by Wyndham Oradea Hotel Family room €90–130 Free on-site Near ring roads Fast E60 access toward Iași
⭐ Special Hotel Elite Oradea Hotel Family suite €100–140 Free Central Strong reviews + restaurant
Recommended: DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea — parking, family rooms, and a proper meal before the final Romanian day.

Book: DoubleTree by Hilton Oradea

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Start by 07:00. Swap drivers every 2 hours after Prague.
  • Slovak vignette if using SK motorways: eznamka.sk. Confirm Hungarian + Romanian vignettes still valid.
  • Message the Oradea hotel with ETA if arriving after 21:00.

Day 14 — Prague to Iași

  ⏱ Drive: ~6.5–7 h  |  🌙 Overnight: Home (Iași)

Heading kept as Prague to Iași for navigation continuity: the overnight split means you actually start Day 14 from Oradea after visiting Prague on Day 13.

🗺️ What to See

  • Optional Cluj coffee stop (45 min) — Only if ahead of schedule.
  • Scenic Transylvanian stretches — Enjoy the last mountain-foothill views from the car.
  • Home arrival — Kids’ own beds; unpack tomorrow.

🏨 Where to Stay

No hotel — return to Iași. Celebrate with a familiar dinner at home.

Recommended: Depart Oradea by 08:00 with a full tank and two driver swaps planned.

💡 Tips for This Day

  • Romanian vignette must still be valid (extend at roviniete.ro if needed).
  • Keep a fuel buffer on DN segments with fewer stations.
  • No sightseeing pressure — safe arrival is the only goal.

💰 Budget Summary

Category Estimated Cost (Family of 4)
Fuel (~4,500 km, diesel €1.50–1.80/L) €440–580
Vignettes & tolls (RO/HU/AT/CZ/SK) €80–130
Accommodation (13 nights, budget–value mix) €1,400–2,200
LEGOLAND tickets (2A+2C) + parking €160–280
Berlin attractions (Technikmuseum, Checkpoint, Dom, etc.) €80–200
Other attractions (Salzburg fortress, baths, zoo/Potsdam, etc.) €120–280
Food & dining (self-cater + restaurants) €780–1,300
Local transport (BVG, trams, funicular) €100–180
Misc. (Umweltplakette, laundry, snacks) €50–120
TOTAL €3,210 – €5,270

Realistic mid-range target: about €4,000–4,500 with aparthotel kitchens and online LEGOLAND tickets.

🛂 Vignettes, Tolls & Practical Checklist

Country Product Typical short-trip cost Official link
🇷🇴 Romania Rovinieta 10-day ~€6 roviniete.ro
🇭🇺 Hungary e-matrica 10-day ~€19–20 motorway.hu
🇦🇹 Austria ASFINAG vignette 10-day ~€11.50–12.80 asfinag.at
🇨🇿 Czechia edalnice 10-day ~€12 edalnice.cz
🇸🇰 Slovakia eznamka 10-day ~€11–12 eznamka.sk

Checklist

  • Reichstag dome — Free; pre-book at bundestag.de; bring passports.
  • LEGOLAND tickets — Book online at legoland.de for discounts; add parking.
  • Berlin Umweltplakette — Green environmental sticker before entering the zone (TÜV / authorised points).
  • Green Card — International motor insurance certificate valid for all countries on the route.
  • EHIC / GHIC — Or equivalent travel medical insurance for all four travellers.
  • Child car seats — Mandatory in every country on this itinerary.
  • Roadside kit — Warning triangle, reflective vests for everyone, first-aid kit (especially AT/CZ/SK expectations).
  • Parking apps — EasyPark or ParkNow for Germany and Austria.
  • Berlin BVG — Use the BVG app; 24h tickets as above (family rules for children 6–14).
  • Offline backups — Hotel list, vignette PDFs, and offline maps downloaded before borders.

Book first

  1. Berlin apartment (5 nights) + LEGOLAND day tickets
  2. Reichstag dome time slots
  3. Remaining hotels: Günzburg, Budapest ×2, Vienna, Salzburg, Sibiu, Dresden, Oradea
  4. Vignettes the day before each new country
  5. Technikmuseum tickets on a non-Monday
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