40 days in Europe & Asia 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.

Buckingham Palace and Westminster Abbey are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit West Wittering Beach and Kingsgate Bay for some beach relaxation. Step out of London with an excursion to Stone Bay in Broadstairs--about 1h 45 min away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and get engrossed in the history at The British Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our London online holiday planner.

Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to London is minus 10 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in August, things will get a bit warmer in London: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can 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.

Head to Sukiennice (Cloth Hall) and RAVELIN Jacek Majerczakfor plenty of shopping. Get a sense of the local culture at Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wieliczka Salt Mine. Venture out of the city with trips to Nowy Sacz Museum (in Nowy Sacz), Church St. Michael the Archangel in Binarowa (in Binarowa) and Zamek Stara BaSn (in Grybow). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawel Royal Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Wawel Cathedral, make a trip to Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Wojciech.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Krakow trip itinerary maker site.

You can fly from London to Krakow in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from London to Krakow, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Krakow are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Head to Le Marais and Champs-Elyseesfor some retail therapy. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, pause for some photo ops at Pantheon, and contemplate the long history of The Paris Catacombs.

To see photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris trip tool.

Fly from Krakow to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): shop like a local with Promenade Sainte Catherine, make a trip to The Water Mirror, then learn about winemaking at Chateau Cantenac, and finally do a tasting at Chateau Moncets - Chateau de Chambrun. On the next day, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Place de la Bourse, and then admire the landmark architecture of La Cite du Vin.

For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Bordeaux day trip website.

Traveling by train from Paris to Bordeaux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Bordeaux are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Visit Plage du Capelan and Plage de Renecros for some beach relaxation. Get a sense of the local culture at Distillerie A. Blachere and Cours Mirabeau. Venture out of the city with trips to Carrieres des Lumieres (in Les Baux de Provence) and Avignon (Pont d'Avignon & Palais des Papes). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port, tour the pleasant surroundings at Chateau d'If, and stop by The Panier.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Marseille tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Bordeaux to Marseille takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Marseille are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can drive to Saint-Tropez.

Saint-Tropez is a town, 100km west of Nice, in the Var department of the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region of southeastern France. Do some cultural sightseeing at Galerie Regard and Musee de la Gendarmerie et du Cinema. Do your shopping at La Cave du Marche and Villa Noailles. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Saint-Tropez: Hyeres (Vieille Ville & Chateau d'Hyeres). Next up on the itinerary: take an in-depth tour of Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime, browse the fresh offerings at Marche couvert, hunt for treasures at Place des Lices Market, and enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Pampelonne.

To see reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Saint-Tropez driving holiday website.

You can drive from Marseille to Saint-Tropez in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Saint-Tropez can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at La Croisette and Food Tours. We've included these beaches for you: Castel Plage and Paloma Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Juan les Pins Main Beach (in Juan-les-Pins) and Le Suquet (in Cannes). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Old Town, contemplate the long history of La cité médiévale, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, and take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Nice travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Saint-Tropez to Nice takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of ferry and train. Traveling from Saint-Tropez in September, you will find days in Nice are little chillier (28°C), and nights are somewhat warmer (21°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Jumeirah Public Beach and Jumeirah Beach. Change things up with a short trip to Al Bateen Beach in Abu Dhabi (about 2 hours away). There's much more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at The Dubai Mall, get to know the fascinating history of Bastakia Quarter, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, and admire the striking features of Burj Khalifa.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Dubai itinerary planning website.

Fly from Nice to Dubai in 10 hours. Traveling from Nice to Dubai, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Nice in September, things will get much warmer in Dubai: highs are around 46°C and lows about 36°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.