22 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Venture out of the city with trips to Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux) and Montreux (Montreux Lakeside & Freddie Mercury Statue). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, and admire the local landmark of The Geneva Water Fountain.

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Tunis, Tunisia to Geneva is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and train; or drive. When traveling from Tunis in December, plan for colder days and little chillier nights in Geneva: temperatures range from 6°C by day to 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Munich side-trips: Nuremberg (Germanisches Nationalmuseum, Kaiserburg Nurnberg, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Marienplatz, contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and engage your brain at Deutsches Museum.

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You can fly from Geneva to Munich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December in Munich, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can travel to Lille.

On the Deûle River near the Belgium border, Lille has a very active cultural life as France's fifth-largest metropolitan area and the fourth-largest urban area with a large college student population.

Explore Lille's surroundings by going to Reims (Palais du Tau, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, &more), Les Puits Tournants de Frechencourt (in Frechencourt) and Amiens (St-Leu, Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens, &more). The adventure continues: test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, don't miss a visit to Grande Place, get engrossed in the history at Carriere Wellington, and look for gifts at Calais Wine Superstore.

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You can do a combination of flight and train from Munich to Lille in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Munich in December, things will get a bit warmer in Lille: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

On the 1st (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, then sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and finally stroll around Vondelpark.

For maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Lille to Amsterdam in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In December in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Lille.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lille: Monument et Parc commémoratifs du Canada à Vimy (in Givenchy-en-Gohelle) and Lens (Les Terrils Jumeaux du 11/19 & Musée du Louvre-Lens). Enjoy Lille some more: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Distillerie Claeyssens, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, find something for the whole family at Koezio, and get engrossed in the history at Maison natale Charles de Gaulle.

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Getting from Amsterdam to Lille by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can travel back home.