60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Vatican Museums and Stanze di Raffaello. Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and Piazza Navona. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rome: Centro Storico di Castro dei Volsci (in Castro dei Volsci), Chiesa di San Pietro Ispano (in Boville Ernica) and Grotte di Falvaterra (in Falvaterra). There's still lots to do: explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, and admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

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Melbourne, Australia to Rome is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Melbourne in December, expect nights in Rome to be a bit cooler, around 4°C, while days are colder, around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

Escape the urban bustle at 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours and Trail 2. Your inner history buff will appreciate Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Basilica of Santa Croce. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pisa: Florence (Ponte Vecchio, Florence Academy of Fine Arts, &more). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Museo Aviotruppe Esercito Italiano, stroll the grounds of Camposanto, take in panoramic vistas at Leaning Tower of Pisa, and explore the world behind art at Museo Opera del Duomo Pisa.

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Traveling by flight from Rome to Pisa takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, daytime highs in Pisa are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can fly to Zurich.

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

Museum Rietberg and Landesmuseum will appeal to museum buffs. Old Town and Bahnhofstrasse are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Lucerne (Museum Rosengart Collection, Bourbaki Panorama, &more), Titlis (in Engelberg) and Schwyz (Forum of Swiss History Schwyz & Ital Reding Estate). There's still lots to do: fly down the slopes at Mt Pilatus, explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

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Getting from Pisa to Zurich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Pisa in December, expect Zurich to be a bit cooler, temps between 5°C and -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

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Take a train from Zurich to Bern in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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 historical perspective at Kaiserburg Nurnberg and Albrecht Durer's House. Museum-lovers will appreciate Germanisches Nationalmuseum and Alte Pinakothek. Change things up with these side-trips from Munich: Regensburg (Legionslagermauer & Old Town), Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site (in Dachau) and Nuremberg (Toy Museum & St. Lorenz Church). There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, take a stroll through Haidhausen, make a trip to Marienplatz, and contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace.

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Getting from Bern to Munich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Berlin.

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

The Dresden Zwinger and Memorial of the Berlin Wall will appeal to history buffs. Step out of the city life by going to Tauchschule Linek and Berlin Racing Bikes. Get out of town with these interesting Berlin side-trips: Dresden (Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) & Procession of Princes). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz, explore the historical opulence of Charlottenburg Palace, admire the masterpieces at Neues Museum, and steep yourself in history at East Side Gallery.

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You can fly from Munich to Berlin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can fly to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Hulshorsterzand and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Zandvoort aan Zee (in Zandvoort), Golfbaan Westwoud (in Westwoud) and Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), Grote Markt, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, wander the streets of De 9 Straatjes, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

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You can fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) to allow time to drive to Rotterdam.

Located in the South Holland province, Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most lively cities, as well as one of the largest trading ports in the world.

Visit Old Church and Maria van Jessekerk for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery and Madurodam. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rotterdam: Oisterwijk (De Kerkhovense Molen & Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen) and Bottle Distillery (in Eindhoven). There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Panorama Mesdag, make a trip to Markt, examine the collection at Museum Boijmans Van Beuningen, and buy something for everyone on your list at Markthal.

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Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Rotterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Groeningemuseum and Atomium will appeal to museum buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Grand Place and Historic Centre of Brugge. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Ghent (Gravensteen, Ghent City Center, &more), Bruges (Belfry of Bruges, Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, &more) and De Haan (Plage d'Amante & Baja Beach & Bar). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Horta Museum (Musee Horta), get engrossed in the history at Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles), explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and admire the landmark architecture of Parc du Cinquantenaire.

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You can drive from Rotterdam to Brussels in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In January in Brussels, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the 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.

Visit Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles for their historical value. Get outdoors at Île de la Cité and Evasion Canine. Step out of Paris with an excursion to MonBania in Hericy--about 1h 5 min away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs.

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Traveling by train from Brussels to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In January in Paris, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Trolib and Parc National des Calanques. Get some cultural insight at La Croisette and Chateau d'If. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Eglise St Pierre & Paul (in Cagnes-sur-Mer), Six-Fours-les-Plages (Dolphin & Whale Watching & Ile du Gaou) and Musee Picasso (in Antibes). There's still lots to do: wander the streets of The Panier, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, contemplate the long history of Palais des Papes, and take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations.

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You can fly from Paris to Marseille in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in January, expect nights in Marseille to be about the same, around 4°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Step out of the city life by going to Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats and Trails & Culture. Do some cultural sightseeing at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Cala Sa Conca (in Platja d'Aro), Scuba & Snorkeling (in Tossa de Mar) and Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, and make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

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You can fly from Marseille to Barcelona in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Let the collections at Prado National Museum and Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia capture your imagination. Step out of the city life by going to Viajes Amigos en Ruta and Puerto De Cotos. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madrid: Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Museo del Greco, &more) and Segovia (Alcazar of Segovia, Iglesia de la Vera Cruz, &more). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Plaza Mayor, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, relax and rejuvenate at Templo Del Masaje, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

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Fly from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in January, expect Madrid to be a bit cooler, temps between 12°C and 2°C. On the 31st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.