20 days in Europe Itinerary

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 9th (Mon): explore the ancient world of Pantheon, explore the ancient world of Colosseum, browse the exhibits of Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Venezia, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri. Here are some ideas for day two: get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then stroll the grounds of Vatican Necropolis, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Prassede.

To see reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Rome vacation builder.

Cairo, Egypt to Rome is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cairo to Rome. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Cairo in January: high temperatures in Rome hover around 15°C and lows are around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Florence.

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

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, examine the collection at Museo di Palazzo Davanzati, get your bearings at Palazzo Strozzi, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally steep yourself in history at The Baptistery of St. John. On the 12th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, ponder the world of politics at Museo Nazionale del Bargello, make a trip to Piazza della Repubblica, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica San Miniato al Monte.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. January in Florence sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa di San Lorenzo, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, then step off the mainland to explore Isola Palmaria, and finally Head underground at Ex Gallerie. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Castello Di Coderone, then stroll through Trail 531 Riomaggiore to Manarola, then get to know the fascinating history of Borgo Storico di Manarola, and finally admire the striking features of Chiesa Di San Pietro.

To find where to stay, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Cinque Terre travel app.

Getting from Florence to Cinque Terre by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In January in Cinque Terre, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sun): contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of San Pantalon, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Campo del Ghetto, then take a stroll through Cannaregio, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then don't miss a visit to Scala Contarini del Bovolo, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, and finally explore the galleries of Doge's Palace.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, go to the Venice trip planner.

Getting from Cinque Terre to Venice by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Cinque Terre in January; daily highs in Venice reach 9°C and lows reach 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Trento.

Tyrol's capital and one of the nation's wealthiest cities, Trento serves as the commercial and cultural center of the region.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): explore the ancient world of Cattedrale di San Vigilio, don't miss a visit to Fontana del Nettuno, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Duomo, then see the interesting displays at Museo dell'Aeronautica Gianni Caproni, and finally work off some steam at Montana Wellness. Keep things going the next day: hit the slopes at Paganella Fun Park, then get all the equipment you need at Scuola Italiana di Sci & Snowboard Kristal, and then explore the world behind art at Palazzo Pretorio.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Trento trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Trento takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect slightly colder evenings in Trento when traveling from Venice in January, with lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Altstadt von Innsbruck and Pfarrkirche St. Nikolaus. Visit Schloss Ambras Innsbruck and Jesuit Church for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: hit the slopes at Ski & Snowboardschule Innsbruck, get engrossed in the history at Tyrolean Provincial Museum (Tiroler Landesmuseum Ferdinandeum), see the interesting displays at Grassmayr Glockenmuseum Glockengiesserei, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dom zu St. Jakob.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Innsbruck trip maker website.

Getting from Trento to Innsbruck by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Trento in January: highs in Innsbruck hover around 3°C, while lows dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, contemplate the waterfront views at Starnberger See, then sample the tasty concoctions at Andechs Monastery, and finally take a stroll through Marktstrasse. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

For photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Munich online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Innsbruck to Munich takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January in Munich, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, then steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, and finally see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7. On your second day here, take a stroll through Steingasse, take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, explore the galleries of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wallfahrtskirche Maria Plain.

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You can drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Salzburg are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can 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.

On the 26th (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, appreciate the extensive heritage of Ringstrasse, then explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and finally examine the collection at MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Hofburg, contemplate the long history of Karlskirche, then steep yourself in history at Belvedere Palace, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Church of the Jesuits.

To see traveler tips and more tourist information, refer to the Vienna online itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. January in Vienna sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar).

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip planner.

Getting from Vienna to Budapest by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. January in Budapest sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -4°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 28th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.