30 days in Europe Itinerary

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: laugh and play at Tivoli Gardens, wander the streets of Christiania, appreciate the history behind The Little Mermaid, and get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn.

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Sydney, Australia to Copenhagen is an approximately 26-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Copenhagen, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in November, things will get much colder in Copenhagen: highs are around 9°C and lows about 3°C. On the 24th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, shop like a local with Graben and Kohlmarkt, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, and hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt.

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Traveling by flight from Copenhagen to Vienna takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In November, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Astrid-Kapelle (in Kuessnacht am Rigi), Lucerne (Altstadt Luzern, Chapel Bridge, &more) and Bernina Express (in Chur). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, make a trip to Bahnhofstrasse, stop by Glen Fahrn 'the Pearl' Zurich, and pedal to the sights with Free Walk Zurich.

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You can fly from Vienna to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Wed) before leaving for Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Take a break from Strasbourg with a short trip to Little Venice in Colmar, about 1 hour away. There's still lots to do: see the top attractions with Happy Strasbourg, attend a local event at Christmas Market (Christkindelsmarik), do sightseeing your way with De la Torre Tours & Excursions, and stop by Mireille Oster Pain d'Epices.

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Drive from Zurich to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Strasbourg can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. You will have some time to spend on the 10th (Sat) before leaving for Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, and appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe.

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You can take a train from Strasbourg to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight; or drive. In December in Paris, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 13th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, and take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge.

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Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. In December, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 4°C. On the 17th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.