60 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.

Visit Buckingham Palace and Old Royal Naval College for their historical value. Museum-lovers will get to explore Wallace Collection and Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of HMS Belfast, examine the collection at Cutty Sark, get engrossed in the history at British Library, and admire the masterpieces at National Portrait Gallery.

For traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our London holiday planner.

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 in London, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Amsterdam.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Zaanse Schans and Panorama Mesdag. Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Nieuwe Kerk will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Grote Markt (in Haarlem) and The Hague (Louwman Museum The Hague & Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace)). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, visit The Jordaan, and engage your brain at Body Worlds.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from London to Amsterdam takes 4.5 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. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly to Berlin.

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

For shopping fun, head to Studio Of Wonders or Mall of Berlin. Palace of Tears and Classic Remise Berlin will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial, make a trip to Brandenburg Gate, wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

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Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Get a sense of the local culture at Cathedral of St Peter's and Liberation Hall. Discover out-of-the-way places like Munich Residenz and Heiliggeistkirche. Change things up with these side-trips from Munich: Regensburg (Basilika St. Emmeram, Basilica of the Nativity of Our Lady Regensburg, &more). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Deutsches Museum Verkehrszentrum, pause for some serene contemplation at Burgersaalkirche, view the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Munich, and admire the masterpieces at Staatliche Museum Agyptischer Kunst.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Munich visit website.

Traveling by flight from Berlin to Munich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September in Munich, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Staromestske namesti and Lesser Town are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore and learn at Lobkowicz Palace and National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, examine the collection at Gallery of Steel Figures, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Infant Jesus of Prague, and take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Prague holiday maker site.

Fly from Munich to Prague in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to 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.

Visit Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church for their historical value. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wine Tours & Tastings and Budapest Pinball Museum. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, do a tasting at Faust Wine Cellar, make a trip to Shoes on the Danube Bank, and take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Budapest online journey maker.

Fly from Prague to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace. Centro Storico di Venezia and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Dorsoduro, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercati di Rialto, stop by Cannaregio, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Venice day trip planning app.

Getting from Budapest to Venice by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Budapest in October, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Venice, with lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can drive to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Visit Piazza delle Erbe and Pieve di San Giorgio di Valpolicella for their historical value. Museum-lovers will appreciate Casa di Giulietta and Museo Dell'olio D'oliva. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Verona: Vicenza (Museo Civico di Palazzo Chiericati, Chiesa di Santa Corona, &more) and Santuario Basilica Madonna della Corona (in Ferrara di Monte Baldo). There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, don't miss a visit to Santa Maria Antica, admire the striking features of Arche Scaligere, and contemplate the long history of Arca di Cangrande I.

For where to stay and other tourist information, go to the Verona online itinerary planner.

Getting from Venice to Verona by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Vernazza and Borgo Storico di Riomaggiore. Chiesa di San Lorenzo and Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Cinque Terre side-trips: Madonnina della Punta (in Bonassola) and Pontremoli (Chiesa della Santissima Annunziata di Pontremoli, Museo Delle Statue Stele Lunigianesi, &more). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Borgo Storico di Manarola, don't miss a visit to Borgo Antico, and pause for some serene contemplation at Convento dei Cappuccini e Chiesa di San Francesco.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Cinque Terre trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Verona to Cinque Terre in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of shuttle, bus, and train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to drive to Florence.

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

You'll explore and learn at Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica San Miniato al Monte. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Siena (Torre del Mangia, Complesso Museale Santa Maria della Scala, &more) and Castello di Monteriggioni (in Monteriggioni). There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico, admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John, brush up on your military savvy at Stibbert Museum, and examine the collection at Museo di San Marco.

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Drive from Cinque Terre to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Colosseum and Cupola di San Pietro. Your inner history buff will appreciate Pantheon and Piazza Venezia. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, and get engrossed in the history at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. On the 21st (Sat), take an in-depth tour of Complesso Museale Santa Maria delle Anime del Purgatorio ad Arco, admire the landmark architecture of Museo delle Arti Sanitarie, then make a trip to Acquaquiglia del Pozzaro, then contemplate the long history of Catacombe di San Gaudioso, and finally examine the collection at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli. On the 22nd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Monumental Complex Donnaregina - Diocesan Museum of Naples, explore the ancient world of The Neapolis Buried, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa Museo di Santa Luciella ai Librai, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa dei Santi Filippo e Giacomo - Complesso Museale dell'Arte della Seta, then take a stroll through Decumani di Napoli, and finally explore the ancient world of Teatro Grande.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Naples holiday maker.

Traveling by train from Rome to Naples takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough to drive to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Get some historical perspective at Duomo di Ravello and Duomo di Sant'Andrea. Explore hidden gems such as Piazza Tasso and Museobottega della Tarsialignea. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Positano: Ruderi della Basilica di Sant'Eustachio (in Scala), Ravello (Villa Cimbrone Gardens & Villa Rufolo) and Sorrento (Cattedrale di Sorrento, Basilica di Sant'Antonino, &more). There's still lots to do: stop by Ceramiche Casola, appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico, take an in-depth tour of MAR - Museo Archeologico Romano Positano, and stroll through Arienzo Beach Club, Positano.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Positano vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Naples to Positano takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In October in Positano, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can travel to Thessaloniki.

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Hellenic Pharmaceutical Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Agios Nikolaos Orphanos, then step into the grandiose world of Heptapyrgion, and finally see the interesting displays at Thessaloniki Olympic Museum. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Archaeological Museum of Thessaloniki, stop by KB Store, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Agioi Apostoloi, then contemplate the long history of Hagios Demetrios, and finally brush up on your military savvy at War Museum of Thessaloniki.

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Getting from Positano to Thessaloniki by combination of ferry and flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Positano in October, expect slightly colder with lows of 14°C in Thessaloniki. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

We've included these beaches for you: Vouliagmeni Beach and Megalo Kavouri. Museum-lovers will appreciate Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Nafplio (Lion of Bavaria, Honey Nectar Ambrosia, &more), Mycenae (Lion Gate & Archaeological Site Mycenae) and Pouda Beach (in Lagonisi). There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Cycladic Art.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Athens trip planner.

You can fly from Thessaloniki to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Thessaloniki in October since evenings lows in Athens dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Eiffel Tower and Île de la Cité will appeal to history buffs. Atelier des Lumieres and Musee des Arts Forains will appeal to museum buffs. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, visit Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, examine the collection at National Museum of Natural History, and admire the masterpieces at Musee National des Arts Asiatiques - Guimet.

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Getting from Athens to Paris by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Paris is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Athens in November; daily highs in Paris reach 12°C and lows reach 6°C.