31 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Churchill War Rooms and Museum of London. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Wallace Collection and Speed Boats Tours. The adventure continues: visit Greenwich, sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and explore the world behind art at National Gallery.

To find reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the London trip maker.

Colombo, Sri Lanka to London is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 5.5 hours. Traveling from Colombo in December, things will get colder in London: highs are around 11°C and lows about 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) to allow time to 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Musee d'Orsay and Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou. Explore hidden gems such as The Army Museum and Île de la Cité. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the activities along Seine River, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Paris day trip planner.

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. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Belfry of Bruges, then explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum, then examine the collection at Bruges Beer Experience (Bruges Beer Museum), and finally steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sat): don't miss a visit to The Markt, contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, then sample the tasty concoctions at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, and finally see the interesting displays at Historium Brugge.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Bruges driving holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to Bruges takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December in Bruges, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder and The Jordaan. Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Amsterdam with an excursion to Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem--about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, and stroll around Vondelpark.

For other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read Amsterdam trip itinerary builder app.

You can drive from Bruges to Amsterdam in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Pantheon and Cupola di San Pietro. Let the collections at Vatican Museums and Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo capture your imagination. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Rome sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Amsterdam in December, plan for a bit warmer days in Rome, with highs around 16°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Florence.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Duomo di Siena and Campanile di Giotto. Pitti Palace and Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: Siena (Piazza del Campo & Torre del Mangia). There's much more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria, and admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

For reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Florence online journey planner.

Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. December in Florence sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Cortina d'Ampezzo, commonly referred to as Cortina, is a town and comune in the heart of the southern (Dolomitic) Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. On the 20th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cappella Della Beata Vergine Di Lourdes, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa della Madonna della Difesa, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Francesco in P.tta S.Francesco, then explore the world behind art at Museo d'Arte Moderna Mario Rimoldi, and finally pause for some photo ops at Busto di Angelo Dibona.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Cortina d'Ampezzo vacation builder tool.

You can drive from Florence to Cortina d'Ampezzo in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Florence in December, with highs in Cortina d'Ampezzo at 9°C and lows at -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can drive to St. Moritz.

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Kick off your visit on the 21st (Thu): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the activities along Lake St. Moritz, fly down the slopes at Corviglia, then contemplate the long history of Leaning Tower, and finally admire the masterpieces at Berry Museum.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our St. Moritz journey planner.

Traveling by car from Cortina d'Ampezzo to St. Moritz takes 5 hours. Traveling from Cortina d'Ampezzo in December, you will find days in St. Moritz are slightly colder (5°C), and nights are about the same (-3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): explore the galleries of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter).

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Salzburg online trip maker.

Drive from St. Moritz to Salzburg in 4.5 hours. December in Salzburg sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can go by car to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): steep yourself in history at Kongresshalle Nurnberg, see the interesting displays at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, then step into the grandiose world of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, and finally take an in-depth tour of Henkerhaus.

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Traveling by car from Salzburg to Nuremberg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. December in Nuremberg sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Let the collections at Lobkowicz Palace and Illusion Art Museum Prague - IAM Prague capture your imagination. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Lesser Town and Prague Castle. There's still lots to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and visit Hradcany.

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You can fly from Nuremberg to Prague in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Hofburg and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. Do some cultural sightseeing at Belvedere Palace and MuseumsQuartier Wien. The adventure continues: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, make a trip to Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, see the interesting displays at Third Man Museum, and explore the world behind art at Albertina.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Vienna trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.