30 days in Europe Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Guinness Storehouse and Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Dublin Castle. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Temple Bar, examine the collection at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, stroll around St Stephens Green, and admire the striking features of Christ Church Cathedral.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Dublin online visit planner.

Perth, Australia to Dublin is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Perth in December; daily highs in Dublin reach 10°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. Visit Buckingham Palace and Avebury Manor for their historical value. Explore London's surroundings by going to Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton), Blenheim Palace (in Woodstock) and Winchester (Winchester Cathedral & The Great Hall). The adventure continues: learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, and learn about all things military at Churchill War Rooms.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the London day trip site.

Fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In December in London, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can take a train to 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.

Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe will appeal to history buffs. Louvre Museum and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre are good opportunities to explore the local culture. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Pres, take a stroll through Île de la Cité, and get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais.

For where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Paris attractions planning tool.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In December in Paris, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Van Gogh Museum and Museum Het Rembrandthuis are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Grote Markt and Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo). Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Delft (Museum Prinsenhof Delft & Old Church) and museum Beelden aan Zee (in Scheveningen). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, wander the streets of The Jordaan, steep yourself in history at Begijnhof, and don't miss a visit to Leiden Square (Leidseplein).

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip planning site.

Take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. December in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): make a splash at Therme Erding. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, contemplate the long history of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, then see the interesting displays at BMW Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at BMW Welt.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Munich holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Munich takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Amsterdam in January; daily highs in Munich reach 3°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica are in your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Pantheon and Vatican Museums. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, take a stroll through Trastevere, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro.

To find maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by flight from Munich to Rome takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Munich in January, with highs in Rome at 15°C and lows at 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can fly 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.

Get some cultural insight at Walls of Dubrovnik and Agritourism Zlatovisce. The Franciscan Church and Monastery and Church of St Mary of the Castle will appeal to history buffs. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Red History Museum, examine the collection at Museum Of Selfie & Memories Dubrovnik, explore the galleries of Sebastian Art Gallery & Art Shop, and take a stroll through Old Town.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Dubrovnik trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Dubrovnik takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in January, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to fly to Athens.

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

Acropolis of Athens and Plaka are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Temple of Olympian Zeus and Agios Eleftherios Church. Take a break from Athens with a short trip to Papagiannakos Winery in Markopoulo Mesogeas, about 1 hour away. There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, stop by Monastiraki, admire the masterpieces at Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Erechtheion.

To see photos, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Dubrovnik to Athens in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dubrovnik to Athens due to the time zone difference. In January in Athens, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.