16 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and make a trip to Tower of London.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our London online tour itinerary planner.

Salvador, Brazil to London is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a 3 hour difference. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Salvador in October, with highs in London at 19°C and lows at 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can take a train to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): take a stroll through Île de la Cité, then make a trip to Eiffel Tower, then steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, and finally admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Tue): walk around Luxembourg Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and finally steep yourself in history at Hotel de Ville.

To see maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Paris vacation planner.

Take a train from London to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In October, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Brussels is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Grand Place, examine the collection at Belgian Comic Strip Center, browse the exhibits of Atomium, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule).

To find traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Brussels sightseeing planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Paris in October: highs in Brussels hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, stroll around Vondelpark, and visit The Jordaan.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam online trip planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in November, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to travel to London.

On the 5th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, get outside with Platinum Training, then explore the world behind art at Victoria and Albert Museum, and finally stroll around Hyde Park. Keep things going the next day: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, then brush up on your military savvy at Churchill War Rooms, and then walk around St. James's Park.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the London trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to London is minus 1 hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.