21 days in Western 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.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Paris sightseeing planner.

Sydney, Australia to Paris is an approximately 26.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Paris due to the time zone difference. In April, Paris is little chillier than Sydney - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Reims.

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

Explore Reims' surroundings by going to Faubourg-d'Amiens Cemetery (in Arras), Ouvrage de La Ferte (in La Ferte-sur-Chiers) and Room Escape Games (in Lille). And it doesn't end there: take in the history at La Tranchee de Chattancourt, play a few rounds at Ugolf Reims-Bezannes, don't miss a visit to La Main de Massiges, and see the interesting displays at Musee des Papillons.

To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Reims vacation builder website.

Traveling by train from Paris to Reims takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Reims can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Beaune.

The Wine Capital of the Burgundy region in the Côte-d'Or department, Beaune is a walled city with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras in eastern France.

Venture out of the city with trips to SAS Museum (in Sennecey-le-Grand), Moulin Sorine (in Santenay) and Dijon (Cathedrale Saint-Benigne de Dijon, Owl's Trail, &more). The adventure continues: make a trip to Chateau Ancy-le Franc, admire the natural beauty at Abbaye de Fontenay, take in the views from Pinard Bridge, and see the interesting displays at Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Beaune trip itinerary website.

You can drive from Reims to Beaune in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. April in Beaune sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 6°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Venture out of the city with trips to Heidelberg (Dicker Turm (Schloss) & Schloss Heidelberg), Exotenwald Weinheim (in Weinheim) and Wurzburg (Residenzplatz, Würzburg Residence, &more). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Liebieghaus, see the interesting displays at Museum Embankment, admire the landmark architecture of Romer, and contemplate the long history of Goethe House.

For photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Frankfurt online driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Beaune to Frankfurt in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train, bus, and flight. In April, daytime highs in Frankfurt are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Dusseldorf.

Renowned for its fashion and trade fairs, Dusseldorf offers visitors vibrant nightlife and a wide range of shopping options.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dusseldorf: Japanischer Garten Leverkusen (in Leverkusen) and Cologne (Domschatzkammer, Cologne Cathedral, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Rheinuferpromenade, pause for some photo ops at Auseinandersetzung, examine the collection at Mahn- und Gedenkstatte, and look for gifts at Linzbach.

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You can drive from Frankfurt to Dusseldorf in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can fly back home.