18 days in Europe Itinerary

Museum-lovers will get to explore Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Abbey are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Next up on the itinerary: stroll the grounds of Greyfriars Kirk, explore the historical opulence of Palace of Holyroodhouse, make a trip to The Real Mary King's Close, and get engrossed in the history at Surgeons' Hall Museums.

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Philadelphia, USA to Edinburgh is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Edinburgh due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Philadelphia in May, things will get little chillier in Edinburgh: highs are around 58°F and lows about 43°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to St. Andrews.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Andrews Cathedral and then examine the collection at St Andrews Heritage Museum & Garden.

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Drive from Edinburgh to St. Andrews in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. May in St. Andrews sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 42°F at night. On the 16th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to London.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sat): stop by Westminster, then contemplate the long history of Westminster Abbey, then learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museum of Brands. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, then brush up on your military savvy at Imperial War Museum London, then learn about all things military at HMS Belfast, and finally enjoy a live performance at Royal Opera House.

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You can fly from St. Andrews to London in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 46°F. You will leave for Berlin on the 19th (Mon).

Gemaldegalerie and Stasimuseum will appeal to museum buffs. Get some cultural insight at Pergamonmuseum and Sanssouci Palace. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Berlin: Potsdam (Neues Palais & Potsdam's Gardens). The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Palace of Tears, take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz, contemplate the long history of Museumsdienst Berlin, and browse the range of quality goods at Kaufhaus des Westens (KaDeWe).

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Fly from London to Berlin in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Berlin is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Oswiecim.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and then get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum and Synagogue.

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Fly from Berlin to Oswiecim in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Oswiecim sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 45°F at night. On the 23rd (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Munich.

You'll explore and learn at BMW Museum and Audi Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Nymphenburg Palace and St. Michael's Church. When in Munich, make a side trip to see St. Maria de Victoria Kirche in Ingolstadt, approximately Ingolstadt away. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Munich Residenz, step into the grandiose world of Schloss Schleissheim, take in the spiritual surroundings of Heiliggeistkirche, and shop like a local with Kunsthalle Munich.

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Fly from Oswiecim to Munich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Munich, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 46°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to fly to Dublin.

Appreciate the collections at Guinness Storehouse and 14 Henrietta Street. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kilmainham Gaol Museum and The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of Ireland - Decorative Arts & History, browse the exhibits of Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum, and take in the exciting artwork at National Gallery of Ireland.

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Fly from Munich to Dublin in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Munich in May, you will find days in Dublin are little chillier (59°F), and nights are about the same (43°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to fly back home.