38 days in Europe Itinerary

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and delve into the distant past at Colosseum.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Rome trip planning app.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Leonardo da Vinci–Fiumicino Airport, Ciampino–G. B. Pastine International Airport and Perugia San Francesco d'Assisi – Umbria International Airport. In November, daytime highs in Rome are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Sat): snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, then ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Vecchio, and finally admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sun): make a trip to Piazza della Signoria, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Croce, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Campanile di Giotto.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in November, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can catch the train to Bologna.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell, contemplate the long history of Piazza Maggiore, admire the striking features of Palazzo del Podesta, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, then contemplate the long history of Basilica di San Domenico, and finally steep yourself in history at Castello Estense. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, take an in-depth tour of Museo Civico Medievale, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santuario di Madonna di San Luca, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giacomo Maggiore, and finally contemplate the long history of Basilica di San Petronio.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Bologna holiday planning website.

You can take a train from Florence to Bologna in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Florence, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Bologna, ranging from highs of 15°C to lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to drive to Venice.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, steep yourself in history at St Mark's Campanile, and browse the exhibits of Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Venice journey builder tool.

Getting from Bologna to Venice by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. November in Venice sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

Change things up with these side-trips from Salzburg: Hallstatt (Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick" & Salzwelten Hallstatt). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, see the interesting displays at Hangar-7, and explore the galleries of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus).

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Drive from Venice to Salzburg in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Traveling from Venice in November, things will get little chillier in Salzburg: highs are around 10°C and lows about 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Vienna.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Albertina, examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna day trip planning app.

Drive from Salzburg to Vienna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In November, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Prague.

On the 2nd (Sat), step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, then don't miss a visit to Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally take in the views from Charles Bridge. On the 3rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

Use Klarna Trips's suggestions to plan your Prague trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Berlin.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, and wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz.

To find reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Berlin travel route planning app.

You can drive from Prague to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Amsterdam.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, then see the interesting displays at De Nieuwe Kerk, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and finally explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sun): admire the striking features of Royal Palace Amsterdam, walk around Vondelpark, then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip planner.

You can fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) so you can drive to Cologne.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, then see the interesting displays at Chocolate Museum, and finally take in panoramic vistas at KolnTriangle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stop by La Cure Gourmande, take a stroll through Konigsallee, then enjoy breathtaking views from Rheinturm, and finally explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Cologne trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Cologne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to drive to Strasbourg.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): wander the streets of La Petite France, then get to know the fascinating history of Centre-Ville de Strasbourg, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Vieille Ville, contemplate the long history of Vieille ville d'Eguisheim, and then take a stroll through Little Venice.

For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Strasbourg route tool.

Getting from Cologne to Strasbourg by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. December in Strasbourg sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Freiburg im Breisgau.

Get out of town with these interesting Freiburg im Breisgau side-trips: Baden-Baden (Spas, Kurhaus Baden-Baden, &more), Stuttgart (Konigstrasse, Mercedes-Benz Museum, &more) and Europa-Park (in Rust). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Freiburger Münster, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, contemplate the long history of Historisches Kaufhaus, and make a trip to Martinstor.

To find maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Freiburg im Breisgau trip planning site.

Traveling by train from Strasbourg to Freiburg im Breisgau takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In December in Freiburg im Breisgau, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 1°C at night.