22 days in Europe 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sat): make a trip to Buckingham Palace and then explore the world behind art at National Gallery. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, then take in the views from Tower Bridge, and finally make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye.

Make your London itinerary with Klarna Trips to find out what to see and where to go.

If you are flying in from New Zealand, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. In September, daily temperatures in London can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum. On the next day, take a stroll through Plaka, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus, and then explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Athens tour itinerary maker.

You can fly from London to Athens in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from London in September; daily highs in Athens reach 34°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to fly to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): stop by Oneiro Jewelry, tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Beach, delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, then enjoy the sand and surf at Kamari Beach, and finally explore the galleries of Eduart Gjopalaj Workshop.

For where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Fira travel route planner.

Getting from Athens to Fira by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In September in Fira, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Rarity Gallery, then visit Little Venice, then don't miss a visit to The Windmills (Kato Milli), and finally look for gifts at Mytho.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Mykonos Town online tour planner.

Ride a ferry from Fira to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. September in Mykonos Town sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Laganas.

The center of nightlife on the island of Zakynthos, the popular tourist resort of Laganas boasts over a hundred bars and clubs.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): get outside with Infinity Beach Club Zante, enjoy the sand and surf at Laganas Beach, then indulge in some personalized pampering at Majestic Spa, and finally learn about all things military at History War Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head off the coast to Marathonisi, see the interesting displays at Aristeon Ecological Olive Press, and then get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Laganas journey planner.

Fly from Mykonos Town to Laganas in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daily temperatures in Laganas can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): examine the collection at Achilleion Museum, see the interesting displays at Casa Parlante, then explore the ancient world of Old Fortress Corfu, and finally visit Corfu Old Town.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Corfu Town trip planner.

You can fly from Laganas to Corfu Town in 8 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a bus. In September in Corfu Town, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 21°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Tue) before leaving for Kotor.

Perched on the edge of a fjord-like bay rimmed by rugged mountains, Kotor grew around a medieval settlement purposely built like a maze.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady of the Rocks, and then contemplate the waterfront views at Bay of Kotor.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Kotor road trip planning site.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Corfu Town to Kotor takes 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, train, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Corfu Town to Kotor due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Corfu Town in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Kotor, with lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can go by car to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

On the 3rd (Thu), zoom along the surf with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure and then wander the streets of Old Town.

To see other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Dubrovnik trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Kotor to Dubrovnik takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Kotor in October, Dubrovnik is a bit warmer at night with lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

On the 4th (Fri), indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Split trip planner.

Fly from Dubrovnik to Split in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In October in Split, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to fly 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 5th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Scrovegni Chapel, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally explore the galleries of Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Here are some ideas for day two: snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, explore the galleries of Doge's Palace, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile.

To see other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Venice trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Split to Venice in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

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

On the 7th (Mon), ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Vecchio, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Florence attractions planning website.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. October in Florence sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Tivoli.

Tivoli is a town and comune in Lazio, central Italy, about 30km east-north-east of Rome, at the falls of the Aniene river where it issues from the Sabine hills. Change things up with these side-trips from Tivoli: Parco dei Mostri (in Bomarzo) and Cascata delle Marmore (in Marmore). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Villa d'Este, make a trip to Villa Adriana, pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia S. Vincenzo In S. Andrea, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Francesco.

To see more things to do, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Tivoli holiday maker app.

Drive from Florence to Tivoli in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In October in Tivoli, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.