30 days in Europe & Asia Itinerary

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Eiffel Tower, wander the streets of Le Marais, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Paris tour itinerary builder website.

Calgary, Canada to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 8 hours traveling from Calgary to Paris due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Calgary in September, with highs in Paris at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Bruges.

Your day by day itinerary now includes The Chocolate Line Bruges, Basilica of the Holy Blood and Historium Brugge. On the 14th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Historium Brugge, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Our Lady Bruges, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to The Markt, take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the Holy Blood, and finally look for gifts at The Chocolate Line Bruges.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Bruges road trip planning site.

Take a train from Paris to Bruges in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Ghent.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Saint Bavo's Cathedral, take a leisurely stroll along Graslei and Korenlei, appreciate the extensive heritage of Ghent City Center, then make a trip to Korenmarkt, and finally step into the grandiose world of Gravensteen.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ghent trip maker tool.

Getting from Bruges to Ghent by car takes about an hour. Other options: drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Ghent are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Brussels.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sun): make a trip to Grand Place, appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, then examine the collection at Horta Museum (Musee Horta), then examine the collection at Atomium, and finally steep yourself in history at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule).

To find photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, read Brussels trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by car from Ghent to Brussels takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cologne.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Alter Markt, Heumarkt and Rheingartenbrunnen. Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): make a trip to Cologne Cathedral, ponder the design of Rheingartenbrunnen, make a trip to Hohenzollern Bridge, then take in the waterfront at Rheinpromenade, and finally take in panoramic vistas at KolnTriangle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Heumarkt, contemplate the long history of Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen, and then make a trip to Alter Markt.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Cologne vacation planning website.

You can drive from Brussels to Cologne in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 19th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Rothenburg.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Das Plonlein, examine the collection at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), take a stroll through Altstadt, then hunt for treasures at Kathe Wohlfahrts Weihnachtsdorf, then contemplate the long history of Town Walls, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

For other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Rothenburg trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Cologne to Rothenburg in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in September, and nighttime lows around 11°C. On the 21st (Thu), you're off to Frankfurt.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): admire the striking features of Romer, make a trip to Main Tower, then take in the views from Iron Bridge, and finally steep yourself in history at Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus). On the 22nd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), make a trip to Fountain of Justice, steep yourself in history at Goethe House, admire the natural beauty at Palmengarten, then explore the world behind art at Stadel Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum Embankment.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Frankfurt trip planner.

You can drive from Rothenburg to Frankfurt in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In September, daytime highs in Frankfurt are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can fly to Zurich.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Lindenhof Hill, Grossmunster, Fraumünster Church, and other attractions you added. On the 23rd (Sat), wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Fraumünster Church, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Grossmunster, and finally stroll around Lindenhof Hill.

To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Zurich online travel route planner.

You can fly from Frankfurt to Zurich in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. September in Zurich sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Male.

Male is known for shopping, wildlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: relax and rejuvenate at some of the top local wellness centers, pause for some photo ops at Tsunami Monument, stroll through Artificial Beach, and look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas.

For photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Male itinerary planning app.

Explore your travel options from Zurich to Male with the Route module. Traveling from Zurich to Male, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in September: highs in Male hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can travel to Dubai.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubai: Abu Dhabi (Marina Mall, Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque, &more). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 2nd (Mon) at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Spend the 4th (Wed) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Burj Khalifa, get to know the fascinating history of Bastakia Quarter, browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall, and get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Dubai day trip tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Male to Dubai in 7.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Male to Dubai due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Male in September, with highs in Dubai at 46°C and lows at 36°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.