38 days in Europe Itinerary

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Family-friendly places like Old Town and Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, contemplate the long history of Palace on the Island, take an in-depth tour of Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and brush up on your military savvy at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow.

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If you are flying in from Egypt, the closest major aiports are Warsaw Chopin Airport, Modlin Airport and Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport. In December in Warsaw, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

On the 15th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Nowy Ratusz, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, learn about all things military at Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej), then visit Old Town, and finally don't miss a visit to Dluga Street (ul. Dluga). On your second day here, make a trip to Golden House, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church, get engrossed in the history at Europejskie Centrum SolidarnoSci, take a leisurely stroll along Orlowo Pier, then enjoy breathtaking views from Sopot Pier, and finally look and learn at Planetarium Sopot.

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You can fly from Warsaw to Gdansk in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. December in Gdansk sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Swinoujscie.

Świnoujście is a city and seaport on the Baltic Sea and Szczecin Lagoon, located in the extreme north-west of Poland. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Fort Gerharda and Kawcza Mountain. Explore Swinoujscie's surroundings by going to Miedzyzdroje (Wolin National Park & Walk of Fame Miedzyzdroje). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sea views from Lighthouse Swinoujscie, enjoy the sand and surf at Swinoujscie Beach, contemplate the long history of Western Artillery Fort, and don't miss a visit to Fort Anioła.

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Fly from Gdansk to Swinoujscie in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. December in Swinoujscie sees daily highs of 4°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hamburg.

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then admire the landmark architecture of Speicherstadt, and then examine the collection at Miniatur Wunderland. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Rathausmarkt, contemplate the waterfront views at Port of Hamburg, steep yourself in history at Alter Elbtunnel, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Michael's Church, and finally ponder the world of politics at Hamburg Town Hall.

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Drive from Swinoujscie to Hamburg in 4 hours. In December, daytime highs in Hamburg are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can fly to Utrecht.

As one of the Netherland's largest university towns, Utrecht is bursting with young energy.

On the 22nd (Thu), get in on the family fun at Efteling. On your second day here, examine the collection at Railway Museum (Het Spoorwegmuseum), then appreciate the extensive heritage of Canals area, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Dom Tower.

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Getting from Hamburg to Utrecht by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; 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 23rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Ghent.

Ghent melds the fairy tale-like beauty of Bruges with its stunning Flemish architecture, while at the same time supporting a vibrant cafe and bar scene.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Sat): examine the collection at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, then make a trip to The Markt, then don't miss a visit to Belfry of Bruges, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake.

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Traveling by car from Utrecht to Ghent takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Ghent can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bernkastel-Kues.

Bernkastel-Kues is a well-known winegrowing centre on the Middle Moselle in the Bernkastel-Wittlich district in Rhineland-Palatinate, Germany. Attractions like Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum) and Porta Nigra make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Bernkastel-Kues: Trier (Hauptmarkt, St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), &more) and Aachen (Aachener Rathaus, Markt, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Mittelalterlicher Marktplatz, see the interesting displays at Moselle Wine Museum, make a trip to Burgruine-Landshut, and deepen your understanding at Zylinderhaus.

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Explore your travel options from Ghent to Bernkastel-Kues with the Route module. In December, Bernkastel-Kues is a bit cooler than Ghent - with highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can drive to Eguisheim.

Eguisheim is a commune in the Haut-Rhin department in Grand Est in north-eastern France.Eguisheim produces Alsace wine of high quality. Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): get in on the family fun at Parc du Petit Prince, then don't miss a visit to Les Trois-Chateaux du Haut-Eguisheim, then ponder the design of Saint-Leon Fountain, and finally steep yourself in history at Vieille ville d'Eguisheim.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Bernkastel-Kues to Eguisheim. December in Eguisheim sees daily highs of 6°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to drive to Hallstatt.

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

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): stroll the grounds of Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary, then go deep underground at Salzwelten Hallstatt, and then make a trip to Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick".

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Drive from Eguisheim to Hallstatt in 7.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to go by car 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.

Attractions like Fisherman's Bastion and Széchenyi Thermal Bath make great kid-friendly stops. Change things up with these side-trips from Budapest: Eger (The Basilica, Egri Road Beatles Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and steep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue.

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Getting from Hallstatt to Budapest by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a shuttle; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can fly back home.