33 days in Europe Itinerary

Family-friendly places like Wawel Cathedral and Church of St. Peter and St. Paul will thrill your kids. Popular historic sites such as Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow and St. Mary's Basilica are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Rynek (Old Square) Underground, hunt for treasures at Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), appreciate the extensive heritage of Wawel Royal Castle, and steep yourself in history at Barbican, Museum of Krakow.

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Sydney, Australia to Krakow is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 9 hours. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Sydney in May since evenings lows in Krakow dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly to Vienna.

Get some cultural insight at Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Get some historical perspective at Belvedere Palace and Karlskirche. The adventure continues: explore the galleries of Wiener Zentralfriedhof, examine the collection at Hofburg, admire the striking features of Kaisergruft, and learn about all things military at Museum of Military History.

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Getting from Krakow to Vienna by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Tue) before leaving for Bratislava.

On the 9th (Tue), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Blue Church of St. Elizabeth. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Devin Castle, then get to know the fascinating history of Sigismund Gate, then step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Franciscan Church and Monastery.

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Traveling by car from Vienna to Bratislava takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in May, and nighttime lows around 12°C. You'll have a few hours on the 11th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling to Budapest.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Buda Castle and Citadel. Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, relax and rejuvenate at St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Gellert Hill Cave, and get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

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Drive from Bratislava to Budapest in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Budapest are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Mon) before leaving for Rome.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano and Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls. Pantheon and Piazza Navona will appeal to history buffs. And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura, get engrossed in the history at Museum and Crypt of Capuchins, take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, and stroll the grounds of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.

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You can fly from Budapest to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Budapest in May, Rome is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Sun) before leaving for Venice.

Kids will enjoy Doge's Palace and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Basilica di San Marco and Scuola Grande di San Rocco are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Venetian Arsenal, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute.

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You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Venice are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Wed) before leaving for Paris.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse and Basilica Cathedral of Saint-Denis. Popular historic sites such as Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre are in your itinerary. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle, and step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis.

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Getting from Venice to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Venice in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to take a train to London.

The British Museum and Wallace Collection will appeal to museum buffs. Explore hidden gems such as HMS Belfast and Imperial War Museum London. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, stroll the grounds of Highgate Cemetery, take an in-depth tour of Museum of London Docklands, and get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum.

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You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. In May in London, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.