43 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

On the 22nd (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, admire the striking features of Tower of London, then take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, and finally don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, then don't miss a visit to Big Ben, then get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, and finally explore the world behind art at National Gallery.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. August in London sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to take a train 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.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): explore the historical opulence of Palace of Versailles. On the 25th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip website.

Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. In August, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally take a stroll through The Panier. On the 27th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the striking landscape of Parc National des Calanques.

To find reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Marseille itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Marseille in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in August, things will get a bit warmer in Marseille: highs are around 35°C and lows about 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, then explore the galleries of Vatican Museums, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, then admire the striking features of Pantheon, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and finally steep yourself in history at Roman Forum.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome road trip planning website.

You can fly from Marseille to Rome in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Assisi.

Rich in culture and religious tradition, Assisi is known as the birthplace of St.

On the 30th (Wed), admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di Santa Chiara, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica Papale e Sacro Convento di San Francesco d'Assisi, then pause for some serene contemplation at San Damiano, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Eremo delle Carceri, and finally step into the grandiose world of Rocca Maggiore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Museo della Porziuncola, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli - Porziuncola, then step into the grandiose world of Rocca Paolina, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Santa Maria Assunta Spoleto, and finally snap pictures at Ponte delle Torri.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Assisi online road trip planner.

You can drive from Rome to Assisi in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Rome in August, Assisi is slightly colder at night with lows of 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Siena.

Siena, a medieval Tuscan city, features numerous attractions, including a historic town center, alleyways, towers, and well-preserved buildings.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Fri): don't miss a visit to San Gimignano Bell Tower, contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of San Gimignano, then don't miss a visit to Duomo di San Gimignano, then contemplate the long history of Torre Grossa, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbazia di San Galgano. Keep things going the next day: browse the exhibits of Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, don't miss a visit to Piazza del Campo, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Siena, then steep yourself in history at Centro Storico di Siena, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre del Mangia, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero di San Giovanni.

To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Siena vacation planner.

Drive from Assisi to Siena in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 37°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Lucca.

Lucca, famous for its intact Renaissance-era city walls, remained an independent city-state until the end of the 18th century.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sun): make a trip to Piazza dei Miracoli, take in panoramic vistas at Leaning Tower of Pisa, take in the spiritual surroundings of Battistero di San Giovanni, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Pisa, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Camposanto, and finally examine the collection at Chiesa e Battistero di San Giovanni e Santa Reparata. On the 4th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Michele in Foro, take in panoramic vistas at Torre Guinigi, don't miss a visit to Piazza Anfiteatro, steep yourself in history at Le mura di Lucca, then take in nature's colorful creations at Orto Botanico di Lucca, and finally do a tasting at Fattoria al Dotto.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Lucca online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Siena to Lucca by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In September in Lucca, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to drive to Santa Margherita Ligure.

Santa Margherita Ligure is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Genoa in the Italian region Liguria, located about 35km southeast of Genoa, in the Tigullio traditional area.Santa Margherita Ligure borders the following municipalities: Camogli, Portofino, Rapallo.It has a port, used for both tourism and fishing activities. Get out of town with these interesting Santa Margherita Ligure side-trips: Pista Ciclopedonale Levanto - Framura (in Levanto), Baia del Silenzio (in Sestri Levante) and Santuario di Nostra Signora di Montallegro (in Rapallo). There's much more to do: wander the streets of Santa Margherita Ligure, identify plant and animal life at Area Marina Protetta Portofino, admire the striking features of Villa Durazzo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Margherita d'Antiochia - Santuario di Nostra Signora della Rosa.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Santa Margherita Ligure tour itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Lucca to Santa Margherita Ligure in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lucca in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Santa Margherita Ligure, with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to drive to Cherasco.

Cherasco is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Cuneo in the Italian region Piedmont, located about 50km southeast of Turin and about 40km northeast of Cuneo. Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): make a trip to Palazzo Salmatoris, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Grinzane Cavour, learn about winemaking at Cantina Francesco Borgogno, then examine the collection at WiMu - Museo del Vino a Barolo, and finally examine the collection at Corkscrew Museum. On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Santuario Madonna del Popolo, don't miss a visit to Arco del Belvedere, then stop by Riccardi Il Cioccolato di Riccardi Mauro, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico di Cherasco, and finally see the interesting displays at Museo della Magia.

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Explore your travel options from Santa Margherita Ligure to Cherasco with the Route module. Expect little chillier evenings in Cherasco when traveling from Santa Margherita Ligure in September, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can drive to Lake Maggiore.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lake Maggiore: Orta San Giulio (Lake Orta & San Giulio Island) and Palazzo Borromeo (in Isola Bella).

To see other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lake Maggiore trip itinerary planning site.

Explore your travel options from Cherasco to Lake Maggiore with the Route module. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can drive to Sondrio.

Sondrio is an Italian town and comune located in the heart of the Valtellina., Sondrio counts approximately 21,876 inhabitants and it is the administrative centre for the province of Sondrio. Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): walk around Parco Adda Mallero Renato Bartesaghi, explore the ancient world of Castel Grumello, do a tasting at Alberto Marsetti Azienda Agricola, then steep yourself in history at Piazza Garibaldi, then see the interesting displays at MVSA - Museo Valtellinese di Storia e Arte, and finally take a stroll around Piazza Quadrivio e Scarpatetti.

To see photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Sondrio visit app.

Drive from Lake Maggiore to Sondrio in 3 hours. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in September, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Trento.

Tyrol's capital and one of the nation's wealthiest cities, Trento serves as the commercial and cultural center of the region.

Explore Trento's surroundings by going to Santuario Basilica Madonna della Corona (in Ferrara di Monte Baldo) and Mountbaldo (in Malcesine). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Garda, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Duomo, see the interesting displays at MUSE - Science Museum, and get engrossed in the history at Castello del Buonconsiglio Monumenti e Collezioni Provinciali.

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You can drive from Sondrio to Trento in 3.5 hours. In September in Trento, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to drive to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Venice trip itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Trento to Venice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In September, daytime highs in Venice are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly 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.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Lesser Town, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, then enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower, then take some stellar pictures from Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, and finally admire the striking features of Dancing House.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Prague trip builder website.

You can fly from Venice to Prague in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Venice in September, with highs in Prague at 22°C and lows at 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) so you can fly 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, admire the striking features of Matthias Church, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

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Fly from Prague to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. September in Budapest sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Mycenae (Archaeological Site Mycenae & Lion Gate). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, delve into the distant past at Erechtheion, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and visit Plaka.

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You can fly from Budapest to Athens in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Budapest in September, with highs in Athens at 34°C and lows at 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Fira is known for nightlife, wineries, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get a tailor-made plan with Private Tours, and kick back and relax at Perissa Black Sand Beach.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Fira trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

See even more of Rome: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and admire the striking features of Pantheon.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planner.

Fly from Fira to Rome in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Traveling from Fira to Rome, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Fira in September, plan for little chillier nights in Rome, with lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to travel back home.