38 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.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, shop like a local with Covent Garden, explore the wide array of goods at Harrods, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Brisbane to London is minus 10 hours. Traveling from Brisbane in December, expect London to be much colder, temps between 11°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Edinburgh.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): see the interesting displays at National Museum of Scotland, then take in panoramic vistas at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, and then don't miss a visit to The Royal Mile. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at The Scotch Whisky Experience, then step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and finally steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close.

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Traveling by flight from London to Edinburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, take a stroll through Le Marais, appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see ratings, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Paris online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Edinburgh to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. In December, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

On the 18th (Mon), admire the local landmark of Fontaine des Trois Graces, get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally see the interesting displays at La Cite du Vin. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Tour Pey-Berland, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, don't miss a visit to The Water Mirror, then wander the streets of Promenade Sainte Catherine, and finally take in the views from Pont de Pierre.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, read Bordeaux tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to Bordeaux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Montpellier.

"Montpellier is a modern, compact, and fast-growing city about 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast with an active, youthful vibe.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, meet the residents at Planet Ocean Montpellier, then admire the natural beauty at Jardins de la Fontaine, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Et-Saint-Castor de Nimes. Keep things going the next day: wander the streets of Place de la Comedie, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Parc De Lunaret-zoo De Montpellier, then explore the world behind art at Musee Fabre, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale St. Pierre.

To find other places to visit and tourist information, refer to the Montpellier trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bordeaux to Montpellier takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. When traveling from Bordeaux in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Montpellier, with highs around 15°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Milan is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, browse the different shops at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, and step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Milan journey planning tool.

Traveling by car from Montpellier to Milan takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Montpellier in December, with highs in Milan at 9°C and lows at 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Prato della Valle, Basilica of St. Anthony, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Sebastiano.

To find traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Venice road trip planner.

Traveling by car from Milan to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Venice sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church, wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally don't miss a visit to Gendarmenmarkt. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at East Side Gallery, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, then ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, and finally explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Berlin online holiday planner.

You can fly from Venice to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Hamburg is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Miniatur Wunderland, get to know the fascinating history of Speicherstadt, admire the striking features of St. Michael's Church, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Hamburg holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Berlin to Hamburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Frankfurt.

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

Explore Frankfurt's surroundings by going to Heidelberg (Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), Schloss Heidelberg, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Stadel Museum, contemplate the long history of Goethe House, admire the local landmark of Fountain of Justice, and admire the natural beauty at Palmengarten.

For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Frankfurt online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Hamburg to Frankfurt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 7th (Sun), pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then wander the streets of La Petite France, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Centre-Ville de Strasbourg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Mon): examine the collection at Palais de Rohan, then admire the striking features of Gare de Strasbourg, then don't miss a visit to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, and finally steep yourself in history at Vieille ville d'Eguisheim.

To find other places to visit, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Strasbourg trip tool.

You can drive from Frankfurt to Strasbourg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Strasbourg are 6°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to catch the train to London.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and then explore the world behind art at National Gallery. Here are some ideas for day two: ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, then don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, and finally admire the masterpieces at The British Museum.

For where to stay and more tourist information, go to the London trip planning website.

You can take a train from Strasbourg to London in 6 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Strasbourg to London is minus 1 hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight back home.