15 days in 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.

Head to Le Marais and Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmannfor plenty of shopping. Museum-lovers will get to explore Musee d'Orsay and Musee Nissim de Camondo. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, examine the collection at Atelier des Lumieres, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe.

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Newark, USA to Paris is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Paris is 6 hours. Traveling from Newark in November, expect nights in Paris to be about the same, around 42°F, while days are little chillier, around 51°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to fly to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Palazzo Colonna - Galleria Colonna and Villa Farnesina. Do some cultural sightseeing at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cupola di San Pietro, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, and explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in November: highs in Rome hover around 63°F, while lows dip to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Pitti Palace and Basilica San Miniato al Monte. Get some cultural insight at Centro Storico and Florence Academy of Fine Arts. There's lots more to do: look for gifts at Wine & Cheese shop, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, see the interesting displays at Museo di Palazzo Davanzati, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 61°F in November, and nighttime lows around 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can 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.

Doge's Palace and Piazza San Marco are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Scuola Grande di San Rocco and Basilica di San Marco. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Venice: Piazza dei Signori (in Padua), Centro Storico di Treviso (in Treviso) and Oasi Cervara (in Quinto di Treviso). There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, wander the streets of Dorsoduro, make a trip to Church of San Pantalon, and steep yourself in history at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo).

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You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, Venice is a bit cooler than Florence - with highs of 49°F and lows of 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.