33 days in Europe Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

On the 5th (Fri), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, then take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, and then admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich).

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Milan, Italy to Zurich is an approximately 3-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. While traveling from Milan, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Zurich, ranging from highs of 5°C to lows of -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can drive 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Strasbourg side-trips: Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg (in Orschwiller), Gaec Engel Frederic et Fils (in Riquewihr) and Old Town (in Colmar). There's much more to do: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, see the interesting displays at Palais de Rohan, ponder the world of politics at European Parliament Strasbourg, and admire the landmark architecture of Place Kleber.

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You can drive from Zurich to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Strasbourg can reach 6°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), then pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles), and finally contemplate the long history of Grand Place. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: buy something for everyone on your list at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert, admire the masterpieces at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, then browse the exhibits of Atomium, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Notre Dame Du Sablon.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Brussels trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Strasbourg to Brussels by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

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

Step out of Amsterdam with an excursion to Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem--about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, admire nature's wide array of creatures at ARTIS, get curious at NEMO Science Museum, and explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam online route planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Hamburg.

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, appreciate the extensive heritage of Speicherstadt, and then explore the galleries of Miniatur Wunderland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a sense of history and politics at Hamburg Town Hall, explore the world behind art at Kunsthalle Hamburg, and then sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Hamburg trip planning website.

Getting from Amsterdam to Hamburg by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of car and train. When traveling from Amsterdam in January, plan for little chillier days in Hamburg, with highs around 3°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the train 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: admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building, steep yourself in history at Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, make a trip to East Side Gallery, and wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz.

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You can take a train from Hamburg to Berlin in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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.

On the 22nd (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Prague online travel planner.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January in Prague, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to fly 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.

Step out of Krakow with an excursion to Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim--about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Wawel Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, see the interesting displays at Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow.

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Traveling by flight from Prague to Krakow takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. January in Krakow sees daily highs of 1°C and lows of -5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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, pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dohány Street Synagogue, and snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest attractions planner.

You can fly from Krakow to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Budapest sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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 landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Augustinerkirche, explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, and examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

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Drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. January in Vienna sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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: make a trip to Marienplatz, admire the striking features of St. Peter's Church, examine the collection at BMW Museum, and contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace.

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Getting from Vienna to Munich by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight back home.