16 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): make a trip to Museum Quarter and then get from place to place with Centraal Station.

To see maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam trip itinerary builder.

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Amsterdam is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Kuala Lumpur in October, expect Amsterdam to be cooler, temps between 17°C and 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): take a stroll through Cannaregio, then wander the streets of Dorsoduro, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally admire the striking features of Scala Contarini del Bovolo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Venice tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Amsterdam to Venice in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in October, expect nights in Venice to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car to Florence.

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

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi, then admire the landmark architecture of Campanile di Giotto, and then let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour. Keep things going the next day: get great views at Basilica San Miniato al Monte, then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and then steep yourself in history at The Baptistery of St. John.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Florence travel planner.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In November, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to travel to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Lion Monument and then snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lucerne online day trip planner.

Fly from Florence to Lucerne in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Florence in November, things will get slightly colder in Lucerne: highs are around 10°C and lows about 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel to Saint-Malo.

Once the feared base of pirates and heavily fortified against Norman attacks, today's coastal Saint-Malo is one of the top tourist draws.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): make a trip to Les Remparts de Saint-Malo.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Saint-Malo travel planner.

Getting from Lucerne to Saint-Malo by combination of train, flight, and car takes about 8 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and car; or drive. In November, Saint-Malo is somewhat warmer than Lucerne - with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can drive to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

On the 7th (Tue), stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, then admire the masterpieces at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre-Dame. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the different monuments and memorials at Normandy American Cemetery, contemplate the long history of Pointe du Hoc, and then examine the collection at Airborne Museum.

For reviews and tourist information, read Bayeux trip planner.

Traveling by car from Saint-Malo to Bayeux takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In November in Bayeux, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Reims.

Reims is home to Champagne--the most celebrated and celebratory wine in the world.

Step off the beaten path and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and Champagne De Castellane. Get out of town with these interesting Reims side-trips: Epernay (Champagne DOMI, Moet et Chandon, &more), Champagne Pierre Legras (in Chouilly) and Champagne Philippe Martin (in Cumieres). There's more to do: do a tasting at Champagne Domi Moreau and admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims.

Make your Reims itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.

Traveling by car from Bayeux to Reims takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In November in Reims, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.