28 days in Europe Itinerary

A historic city with its eye firmly on the future, Tallinn blends medieval fortifications, gleaming skyscrapers, and charming boutiques with a spattering of Soviet relics.

Tallinn is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of Tallinn Old Town, see the interesting displays at Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour, take an in-depth tour of Tallinn Museum of Orders of Knighthood, and admire the masterpieces at Kadriorg Palace.

For other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Tallinn driving holiday planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Tallinn is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. When traveling from Melbourne in November, plan for colder days in Tallinn, with highs around 5°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Lorenz Church, make a trip to Altstadt, steep yourself in history at Albrecht Durer's House, then examine the collection at Toy Museum, and finally admire the masterpieces at Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Frauenkirche, step into the grandiose world of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, contemplate the long history of Tiefer Brunnen, then examine the collection at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, then contemplate the long history of Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), and finally make a trip to Ehekarussell.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg trip itinerary builder tool.

You can fly from Tallinn to Nuremberg in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Tallinn to Nuremberg, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. December in Nuremberg sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to drive 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.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, contemplate the waterfront views at English Garden, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church, and admire the striking features of Asamkirche.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, use the Munich planner.

Traveling by car from Nuremberg to Munich takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Explore Strasbourg's surroundings by going to Vieille ville d'Eguisheim (in Eguisheim), Colmar (Old Town & Little Venice) and Domaine Hubert Meyer (in Blienschwiller). There's much more to do: make a trip to Place Stanislas, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, step into the grandiose world of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, and learn about winemaking at Vin d'Alsace HORCHER.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Strasbourg online travel route builder.

You can fly from Munich to Strasbourg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December in Strasbourg, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cologne: Dusseldorf (Kirche St. Andreas, Konigsallee, &more). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Cologne Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Wallraf-Richartz Museum, snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, and examine the collection at Chocolate Museum.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Cologne trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Strasbourg to Cologne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): contemplate the long history of The Real Mary King's Close, then explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours. On the 17th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to The Royal Mile, take in panoramic vistas at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, then brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Scotch Whisky Experience, then look for gifts at Castlehill Whisky, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Edinburgh online travel planner.

You can fly from Cologne to Edinburgh in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cologne to Edinburgh. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Manchester.

Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Manchester: Liverpool (Liverpool Cathedral, Merseyside Maritime Museum, &more). There's still lots to do: sample the fine beverages at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, examine the collection at National Football Museum, savor the flavors at SIS4ERS DISTILLERY GIN EXPERIENCE & DISTILLERY TOUR, and admire the striking features of Manchester Town Hall.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read Manchester trip site.

You can take a train from Edinburgh to Manchester in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In December, daily temperatures in Manchester can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to fly to London.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, and then don't miss a visit to Big Ben.

Take the guesswork out of planning a London vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Manchester to London takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can fly back home.