32 days in Europe Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Natural History Museum and St. Paul's Cathedral. Popular historic sites such as Westminster Abbey and Tower of London are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, make a trip to Big Ben, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the London day trip tool.

Perth, Australia to London is an approximately 20-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Perth to London due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Perth in December; daily highs in London reach 11°C and lows reach 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Reykjavik.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Sun): explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, then steep yourself in history at Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar), then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, and finally appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik online trip itinerary builder.

Fly from London to Reykjavik in 6 hours. Traveling from London in December, expect Reykjavik to be little chillier, temps between 2°C and -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly to Berlin.

Visit The Dresden Zwinger and Memorial of the Berlin Wall for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at Charlottenburg Palace and Topography of Terror. Step out of Berlin to go to Dresden and see Procession of Princes, which is approximately 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, admire the landmark architecture of Berliner Dom, wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, and get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building.

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Berlin trip itinerary tool.

Fly from Reykjavik to Berlin in 6.5 hours. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Hamburg.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Alter Elbtunnel, take in the exciting artwork at Red Gallery, visit a coastal fixture at Moorwerder Leuchtturm, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Speicherstadt, and finally admire the striking features of St. Michael's Church. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Petri Kirche, then see the interesting displays at Miniatur Wunderland, and then admire the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Hamburg.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Hamburg planning site.

You can take a train from Berlin to Hamburg in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Hamburg can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Amsterdam.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Grote Markt. Get some cultural insight at Van Gogh Museum and Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo). Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague), Old Church (in Delft) and museum Beelden aan Zee (in Scheveningen). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, contemplate the long history of Begijnhof, take a stroll through The Jordaan, and admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum.

For maps, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Hamburg to Amsterdam by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and car. In December in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Paris.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Eiffel Tower and Champs-Elysees. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 46 minutes away. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, wander the streets of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Île de la Cité.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Paris road trip planning website.

Getting from Amsterdam to Paris by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In December in Paris, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Colmar.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): steep yourself in history at Vieille ville d'Eguisheim and then catch all the local highlights with Vin d'Alsace HORCHER.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Colmar driving holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Colmar takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, daytime highs in Colmar are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel to Venice.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Piazza San Marco and Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore. Your inner history buff will appreciate Doge's Palace and Basilica di San Marco. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Venice: Verona (Chiesa delle Sante Teuteria e Tosca, Museo di Castelvecchio, &more) and Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony, Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Canal Grande, explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Venice tour planner.

Traveling by combination of train, shuttle, and flight from Colmar to Venice takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

Visit Colosseum and Piazza Navona for their historical value. Get some cultural insight at Pantheon and Palatine Hill. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, make a trip to St. Peter's Square, and explore the ancient world of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.

To find photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Rome trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January, Rome is a bit warmer than Venice - with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.