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.

Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Shop till you drop at Le Marais and Champs-Elysees. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and shop like a local with Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

To find maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Paris visit planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Bangkok to Paris due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in January; daily highs in Paris reach 8°C and lows reach 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): explore the activities along Canal Grande, then make a trip to Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, then explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and finally snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Marco, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then examine the collection at Doge's Palace, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza San Marco.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Venice trip maker app.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Venice takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can go by car to Florence.

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

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, and finally admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, then explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Mercato Centrale.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Florence online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Venice, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Florence, ranging from highs of 13°C to lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Rome.

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

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, then steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill, and then explore the ancient world of Colosseum. Here are some ideas for day two: ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, then explore the ancient world of Pantheon, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally admire the striking features of Cupola di San Pietro.

For traveler tips and tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. January in Rome sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) 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.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then contemplate the long history of Dohány Street Synagogue, and then soothe aching muscles at St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Heroes' Square, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, then don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Rome in January; daily highs in Budapest reach 3°C and lows reach -4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace and then admire the landmark architecture of Belvedere Palace. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, then admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and then admire the masterpieces at Albertina.

To find ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Vienna day trip planner.

You can drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.