38 days in Europe & United States Itinerary

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 Albertina. Schonbrunn Palace and Karlskirche are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Rathausplatz, admire the striking features of Haus der Musik Wien, get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo, and have some family-friendly fun at Time Travel Vienna.

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Sydney, Australia to Vienna is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Vienna, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Sydney in December; daily highs in Vienna reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

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

On the next day, admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), then stroll the grounds of Petersfriedhof, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Mirabell Palace.

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Getting from Vienna to Salzburg by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. December in Salzburg sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to drive 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.

Get some cultural insight at Munich Residenz and Burgersaalkirche. Appreciate the collections at Staatliche Museum Agyptischer Kunst and NS-Dokumentationszentrum Muenchen. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Deutsches Museum Flugwerft Schleissheim, explore the world behind art at Lenbachhaus, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Heiliggeistkirche.

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Drive from Salzburg to Munich in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

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You can fly from Munich to Zurich in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. On the 19th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

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Getting from Zurich to Basel by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Basel are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can drive to Lausanne.

Lausanne contains several distinct neighborhoods, each offering a different side of the French-speaking Swiss town.

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Getting from Basel to Lausanne by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Dijon.

Perhaps best known for its locally produced mustard, Dijon also makes a wonderfully flavorful crème de cassis, or blackcurrant liqueur, and boasts excellent examples of regional architecture with polychrome roofs made of tiles in terracotta, green, yellow, and black placed in geometric patterns.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dole, then steep yourself in history at Fresque Ces femmes et ces hommes qui ont fait l'histoire de Dole, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Notre Dame, and finally examine the collection at Chateau de Fontaine-Francaise. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, examine the collection at Mulot & Petitjean, then explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, and finally get engrossed in the history at Musee d'Art Sacre.

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Drive from Lausanne to Dijon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car to Auxerre.

Auxerre is the capital of the Yonne department and the fourth-largest city in Burgundy. On the 24th (Sun), get engrossed in the history at Musee Saint-Germain, then pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint Eusèbe, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Abbaye Saint-Germain.

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Traveling by car from Dijon to Auxerre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. December in Auxerre sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay will appeal to museum buffs. Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Petit Palais, step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, see the interesting displays at Musee Nissim de Camondo, and wander the streets of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

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You can drive from Auxerre to Paris in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. On the 29th (Fri), you're off to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Our Saviour's Church and National Museum of Denmark. You'll explore and learn at Davids Samling (The David Collection) and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. And it doesn't end there: stop by Nyhavn, take a stroll through Stroeget, contemplate the long history of Krigsmuseet, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Assistens Cemetery.

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Getting from Paris to Copenhagen by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In December in Copenhagen, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Wallace Collection and St Albans Cathedral. Museum-lovers will get to explore Sir John Soane's Museum and The British Museum. Step out of London to go to Hemel Hempstead and see The Snow Centre, which is approximately 50 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, and learn about all things military at Imperial War Museum London.

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You can fly from Copenhagen to London in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Copenhagen in January, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in London: temperatures range from 9°C by day to 2°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to fly to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Skirball Cultural Center, then examine the collection at The Getty Center, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Pierce Brothers Westwood Village Memorial Park. On the 12th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Santa Monica Pier, explore the world behind art at Los Angeles County Museum of Art, then learn more about the world around you at La Brea Tar Pits and Museum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Our Lady of the Angels (NOTE: Fix the three typos in the About section).

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Traveling by flight from London to Los Angeles takes 14.5 hours. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -8 hour difference. While traveling from London, expect much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Los Angeles, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.