34 days in Europe

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

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace, and then take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye.

For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the London day trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria.

For where to stay, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Barcelona day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from London to Barcelona takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from London in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 30°C and lows about 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can travel to Annecy.

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lac du Bourget (in Aix-les-Bains), Monastere Royal de Brou (in Bourg-en-Bresse) and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval (in Hauterives). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, take in the views from Pont des Amours, take in the awesome beauty at Semnoz, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

For photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Annecy online sightseeing planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Barcelona to Annecy in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in September, expect Annecy to be little chillier, temps between 24°C and 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Turin.

A city of technology and industry, Turin is in northwestern Italy, a one-hour drive from the French border and slightly more than that from the Mediterranean Sea.

On the 1st (Sun), make a trip to Piazza Castello, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Carlo, admire the natural beauty at Parco del Valentino, don't miss a visit to Campanile del Duomo di Torino, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Torino e Cappella della Sacra Sindone, and finally admire the striking features of Palazzo Reale Di Torino.

To see other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Turin online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Annecy to Turin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Annecy in September, Turin is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Santa Margherita Ligure.

Santa Margherita Ligure is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35km southeast of Genoa, in the Tigullio traditional area.Santa Margherita Ligure borders the following municipalities: Camogli, Portofino, Rapallo.It has a port, used for both tourism and fishing activities. Explore Santa Margherita Ligure's surroundings by going to Centro Storico (in Chiavari), Baia del Silenzio (in Sestri Levante) and Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro (in Rapallo). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario della Madonna del Carmine, look for all kinds of wild species at Ente Parco di Portofino, contemplate the long history of Abbazia di San Fruttuoso, and explore the historical opulence of Castello Brown.

For more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Santa Margherita Ligure day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Turin to Santa Margherita Ligure takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Turin in October, expect Santa Margherita Ligure to be a bit warmer, temps between 24°C and 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can go by car to Vicenza.

Famous for its abundance of 16th-century architecture designed by Andrea Palladio, Vicenza was coined the City of Palladio.

Explore Vicenza's surroundings by going to Padua (Piazza della Frutta, Ragione Palace, &more). There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Piazza dei Signori, stop by Libreria Athena Di Montesello Anna, don't miss a visit to Basilica Palladiana, and get engrossed in the history at Palazzo da Schio, Ca' d'Oro.

For ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Vicenza trip maker app.

You can drive from Santa Margherita Ligure to Vicenza in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In October, Vicenza is little chillier than Santa Margherita Ligure - with highs of 19°C and lows of 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Piran.

Considered one of the prettiest cities on the country's coast, Piran owes much of its development to salt.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Piran: Postojna (Tourist Information Centre - Galerija & Postojna Cave) and Škocjan Caves (in Škocjan). And it doesn't end there: relax in the rural setting at Fonda Fish Farm, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Francis of Assisi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. George's Church, and stop by Nika's Tiny House.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Piran trip planner.

Getting from Vicenza to Piran by car takes about 3 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Vicenza in October: highs in Piran hover around 22°C, while lows dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Villach.

Villach is the seventh-largest city in Austria and the second-largest in the federal state of Carinthia. Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): make a trip to Landskron Castle, explore the activities along Lake Worthersee, then find something for the whole family at Minimundus, and finally cruise along Villacher Alpenstraße.

For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Villach trip builder tool.

Traveling by car from Piran to Villach takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Piran in October, things will get slightly colder in Villach: highs are around 16°C and lows about 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

Change things up with these side-trips from Innsbruck: Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld (in Langenfeld), Kaltwassersee (in Seefeld in Tirol) and Stubaier Gletscher (in Neustift im Stubaital). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Innsbruck, explore the world behind art at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, and hit the slopes at Rosshutte.

For other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Innsbruck journey planner.

Traveling by car from Villach to Innsbruck takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, daily temperatures in Innsbruck can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can go by car to Ulm.

Part of the epicenter of the Holy Roman Empire, Ulm today stands as a cultural and economic hub of modern Germany.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Fishermen's Quarter, then contemplate the long history of The Leaning House, then admire the striking features of Ulmer Rathaus, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Ulmer Münster. On your second day here, admire the natural beauty at Rosengarten, then find something for the whole family at LEGOLAND Deutschland, then explore the activities along Blautopf, and finally steep yourself in history at Ulmer Stadtmauer.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Ulm holiday maker tool.

You can drive from Innsbruck to Ulm in 3 hours. In October, daily temperatures in Ulm can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Speyer.

With origins in the days of the Roman Empire and a religious history dating as far back as the 4th century, Speyer has long been known for its role as a hotbed of ecclesiastical reform.

Explore Speyer's surroundings by going to Karlsruhe (Zoo Karlsruhe, Room Escape Games, &more) and Luisenpark (in Mannheim). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Schwetzingen Palace, examine the collection at Historisches Museum der Pfalz Speyer, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Speyer Cathedral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Speyer journey builder website.

Traveling by car from Ulm to Speyer takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train.