37 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, get to know the fascinating history of Champs-Elysees, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Paris online route maker.

Sydney, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Paris. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Sydney in December; daily highs in Paris reach 9°C and lows reach 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Wed): stop by Rococo, make a trip to Belfry of Bruges, then steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, and finally don't miss a visit to The Markt.

For more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Bruges holiday planning tool.

Getting from Paris to Bruges by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Amsterdam.

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

On the 28th (Thu), explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and then explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Royal Palace Amsterdam, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then see the interesting displays at De Nieuwe Kerk, then walk around Vondelpark, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience.

To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam travel route website.

You can drive from Bruges to Amsterdam in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. December in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, admire the landmark architecture of Berliner Dom, make a trip to Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, and appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

To find other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Berlin road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to go by car to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, and take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock.

To see reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Prague trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by car from Berlin to Prague takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

On the 5th (Fri), take in the local highlights with Walking tours, see the interesting displays at Krakow Pinball Museum, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, then steep yourself in history at Wieliczka Salt Mine, and finally contemplate the long history of Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera.

For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Krakow sightseeing planning website.

You can fly from Prague to Krakow in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, admire the striking features of Dohány Street Synagogue, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Matthias Church, and pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Budapest online tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Budapest takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January in Budapest, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can go by car to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, and make a trip to Historic Center of Vienna.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Vienna travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

On the 13th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Museum der Moderne Monchsberg, step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, pause for some serene contemplation at Salzburg Cathedral, then contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace. On the next day, examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, browse the exhibits of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), and finally step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn.

To find photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Salzburg trip planner.

Drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In January in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 4°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

On the 15th (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, then see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, and finally admire the striking features of St Mark's Campanile. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, then pause for some serene contemplation at Scrovegni Chapel, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Venice tour planner.

You can drive from Salzburg to Venice in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In January, Venice is somewhat warmer than Salzburg - with highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally steep yourself in history at Palazzo Vecchio. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Florence journey planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Venice in January, expect nights in Florence to be about the same, around 3°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica, then take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Colosseum, steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill, don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pantheon, and finally make a trip to Trevi Fountain.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Rome trip builder tool.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In January, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, browse the exhibits of Galleria 92 - Casa Storica del 1867, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and finally contemplate the long history of Il Cenacolo.

To see where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Milan online day trip planner.

Getting from Rome to Milan by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Rome in January; daily highs in Milan reach 9°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

On the 22nd (Mon), see the interesting displays at Musee Matisse, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally steep yourself in history at Palais Lascaris. Keep things going the next day: take in nature's colorful creations at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, then steep yourself in history at Place Garibaldi, then make a trip to Place Massena, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Nice trip builder website.

You can drive from Milan to Nice in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Milan in January, things will get a bit warmer in Nice: highs are around 15°C and lows about 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): walk around Ciutadella Park, then admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and then stroll around Parc Guell. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, then admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Barcelona trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Barcelona takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can fly back home.