32 days in Europe Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Castelo dos Mouros and Rua Augusta. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Dolphin & Whale Watching and Spas. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, browse the different shops at Centro Colombo, contemplate the long history of Castelo de S. Jorge, and explore the world behind art at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

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Dallas, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to Lisbon is 6 hours. In December in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 60°F during the day and 45°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Mon) before leaving for 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.

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You can fly from Lisbon to Munich in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Munich is 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lisbon in December, with highs in Munich at 41°F and lows at 29°F. You'll set off for Hallstatt on the 19th (Mon).

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.

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You can drive from Munich to Hallstatt in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

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

Let the collections at Fortress Hohensalzburg and Red Bull Hangar-7 capture your imagination. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Residenzplatz Market and Einfach Schoen MODE. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Blasius Church, and stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian).

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Traveling by car from Hallstatt to Salzburg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. December in Salzburg sees daily highs of 42°F and lows of 29°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Sat) before leaving for 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 24th (Sat): don't miss a visit to St. Lorenz Church, then steep yourself in history at Heilig-Geist-Spital, then explore the historical opulence of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of City Walls of Nuremberg.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Nuremberg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In December, daily temperatures in Nuremberg can reach 41°F, while at night they dip to 31°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can go by car to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mitte and Potsdamer Platz. Let the collections at Neues Museum and Classic Remise Berlin capture your imagination. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Palace of Tears, stop by Rausch Schokoladenhaus, buy something for everyone on your list at Die Hackeschen Hoefe, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

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Getting from Nuremberg to Berlin by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. On the 28th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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.

Visit Staromestske namesti and Památník Terezín - Malá pevnost for their historical value. Lobkowicz Palace and Musee Grévin s.r.o. Prague will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Lesser Town, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, admire the striking features of Prague Astronomical Clock, and pause for some serene contemplation at Infant Jesus of Prague.

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Traveling by car from Berlin to Prague takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. December in Prague sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 32°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 1st (Sun) before leaving for 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 get to explore Belvedere Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. Popular historic sites such as St. Stephen's Cathedral and Ringstrasse are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Hofburg, learn about all things military at Museum of Military History, explore the different monuments and memorials at Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), and get engrossed in the history at Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien.

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You can fly from Prague to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In January, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 38°F, while at night they dip to 27°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Bratislava.

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

On the 5th (Thu), explore the historical opulence of Bratislava Castle, take in the exciting artwork at Multium - space and mirror gallery, then take a stroll through Bratislava Old Town, then explore the world behind art at Slovak National Gallery Slovenská národná galéria, and finally admire the masterpieces at Nedbalka Gallery.

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You can drive from Vienna to Bratislava in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 37°F in January, and nighttime lows around 27°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Margaret Island and Sas Hill Nature Reserve. There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, pause for some photo ops at Anonymus Szobor (Anonymous' Statue), and soothe aching muscles at Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

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Drive from Bratislava to Budapest in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 37°F, and evening lows to 25°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Mon) early enough to fly 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.

Let the collections at Musee d'Orsay and Petit Palais capture your imagination. Get in touch with nature at Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, see the interesting displays at Musee Nissim de Camondo, and admire the masterpieces at Musee Jacquemart-Andre.

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You can fly from Budapest to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Budapest in January, expect Paris to be somewhat warmer, temps between 45°F and 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can fly back home.