57 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände and Alte Pinakothek. Get outdoors at Partnachklamm and English Garden. Get out of town with these interesting Munich side-trips: Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site (in Dachau), Herreninsel (Herrenchiemsee New Palace & Pfarrkirche St. Maria) and Schloss Linderhof (in Ettal). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at BMW Welt, admire the landmark architecture of St. Peter's Church, steep yourself in history at Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds), and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Frauenkirche.

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Austin, USA to Munich is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time (CST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from Austin in April, expect Munich to be cooler, temps between 57°F and 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can fly to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Classic Remise Berlin. Explore hidden gems such as Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister and Gemaldegalerie. Get out of town with these interesting Berlin side-trips: Dresden (Staatliche Kunstsammlungen Dresden (Dresden Art Galleries) & Neues Grünes Gewölbe). There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Palace of Tears, don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, and walk around Treptower Park.

To find ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Berlin travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Munich to Berlin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly 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 some cultural insight at Gravensteen and Rubens House (Rubenshuis). Step off the beaten path and head to MAS - Museum aan de Stroom and Museum Plantin-Moretus. Change things up with these side-trips from Ghent: St. Martin's Church (in Aalst), Memorial Waterloo 1815 (in Braine-l'Alleud) and Antwerp (Antwerpen-Centraal, Red Star Line Museum, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Bavo's Cathedral, make a trip to Belfry and Cloth Hall (Belfort en Lakenhalle), contemplate the long history of Graslei and Korenlei, and snap pictures at St Michael's Bridge.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Ghent trip maker app.

You can fly from Berlin to Ghent in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Ghent are 62°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Get outdoors at The Dunes of Bredene and Plage d'Amante. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Memorial Museum Passchendaele 1917 and The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde. Explore Bruges' surroundings by going to Naaaktstrand Bredene (in Bredene), Ieper (Ypres) (Menin Gate Memorial, Yper Museum, &more) and Tyne Cot Cemetery (in Zonnebeke). The adventure continues: brush up on your military savvy at Atlantikwall Raversyde, sample the tasty concoctions at Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery, take an in-depth tour of Groeningemuseum, and steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Bruges trip planner.

Getting from Ghent to Bruges by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. May in Bruges sees daily highs of 62°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Salzburg.

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

You'll get in some beach time at Strandbad Perwang am Grabensee and Sprinzensteinpark Freibadeplatz. Visiting Untersberg and Strandbad Weyregg will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Salzburg: KZ-Gedenkstatte Mauthausen (in Mauthausen) and Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick" (in Hallstatt). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Haus der Natur, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, stroll the grounds of Petersfriedhof, and take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace.

For more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Salzburg holiday builder.

You can fly from Bruges to Salzburg in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 47°F. You will leave for Prague on the 22nd (Mon).

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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror and Narodni Galerie Praha. Get some cultural insight at Staromestske namesti and Speculum Alchemiae Museum. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Prague: Kutna Hora (Chocolate Museum & Chocolaterie Kutna Hora, Sedlec Ossuary, &more). There's lots more to do: stop by Hradcany, see the interesting displays at Musee Grévin s.r.o. Prague, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, and have fun and explore at Gallery of Steel Figures.

To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Prague road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Vienna.

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.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to MuseumsQuartier Wien and Leopold Museum. Belvedere Palace and Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum) will appeal to museum buffs. Take a break from Vienna with a short trip to Melk Abbey in Melk, about 1h 15 min away. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Ringstrasse.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Vienna online vacation planner.

Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. May in Vienna sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 50°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Budapest Pinball Museum and Faust Wine Cellar. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wine Tours & Tastings and Matthias Church. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, boost your wellbeing at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), and make a trip to Heroes' Square.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Budapest travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Budapest are 79°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can go by car to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Explore hidden gems such as Kayaking & Canoeing and Zipline. Get in touch with nature at Bled Island and Lake Bohinj. Change things up with these side-trips from Bled: Museum of Post and Telecommunications (in Polhov Gradec) and Natural Bathing Place Lajšt (in Spodnja Idrija). Next up on the itinerary: take in the dramatic natural features at Vintgar Gorge, contemplate the waterfront views at Castle Swimming Area, stroll around Prešeren Grove, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Andrew.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Bled trip planning tool.

You can drive from Budapest to Bled in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in June, and nighttime lows around 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Diocletians Dream and Galerija Mestrovic will appeal to museum buffs. Old Split and Diocletian's Palace are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Spend the 11th (Sun) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. Dedicate the 14th (Wed) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. Next up on the itinerary: walk around Marjan Park, contemplate the long history of Klis Fortress, skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and get a taste of the local shopping with Riva Harbor.

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Drive from Bled to Split in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. Traveling from Bled in June, Split is a bit warmer at night with lows of 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to drive to Zadar.

Situated along the Adriatic Sea, Zadar preserves a medieval old town that is entirely contained on a peninsula.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Thu): contemplate the long history of Church of St. Donat, don't miss a visit to Zadar Land City Gates, then make a trip to Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje), then make a trip to Greeting to the Sun - Il Saluto al Sole, and finally take in the local highlights with Walking tours. On your second day here, see the interesting displays at Museum of Nin Antiquities, then enjoy the sand and surf at Beach Ljubac, and then see the interesting displays at Archaeological Museum Zadar.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Zadar online trip builder.

Getting from Split to Zadar by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Split in June since evenings lows in Zadar dip to 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can drive to Kotor.

Perched on the edge of a fjord-like bay rimmed by rugged mountains, Kotor grew around a medieval settlement purposely built like a maze.

Step off the beaten path and head to River Rafting & Tubing and Kotor City Walls & Fortress. Get outdoors at Bay of Kotor and Plavi Horizonti Beach. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Kotor Old City, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. Luke, contemplate the long history of Lapidarium in St. Michael's Church, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady of the Rocks.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Kotor online travel route planner.

Getting from Zadar to Kotor by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and car; or do a combination of flight and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 84°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to drive to Žabljak.

A trip to Zabljak takes you to the north of the country, a mountainous region that's as steeped in great scenery and views as it is in history and culture.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Tue): explore the stunning scenery at Tara River Canyon and then appreciate the history behind Monument to the Heroes and Partizans of World War II.

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Getting from Kotor to Žabljak by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can travel back home.