61 days in Europe Itinerary

Hannover, northern Germany's major urban center, may be best known for hosting annual commercial trade fairs.

On the 22nd (Tue), look for gifts at Weihnachtsmarkt, then walk around Eilenriede - Park, then see some colorful creatures with Tauchschule Blue Water, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Kropcke-Passage.

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Toronto, Canada to Hannover is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Hannover due to the time zone difference. In November, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to 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.

Head to Viktualienmarkt and Schack-Galeriefor some retail therapy. Your inner history buff will appreciate Nymphenburg Palace and Albrecht Durer's House. Change things up with these side-trips from Munich: Nuremberg (Kaiserburg Nurnberg, St. Lorenz Church, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, make a trip to Marienplatz, and get curious at Deutsches Museum.

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You can fly from Hannover to Munich in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Munich are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to 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.

You'll explore and learn at Pergamonmuseum and Topography of Terror. Shop till you drop at Klassenfeind Gallery and Gallery Heike Arndt DK. Take a break from Berlin with a short trip to The Dresden Zwinger in Dresden, about 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, examine the collection at Neues Museum, and contemplate the long history of Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie.

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Traveling by flight from Munich to Berlin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Friedrichsbad and Altstadt. Stadel Museum and Museum Embankment will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Frankfurt: Karl Pfaffmann Weingut (in Walsheim), Weingut Petri (in Herxheim am Berg) and Eugen Spindler Weingut Lindenhof (in Forst an der Weinstrasse). Next up on the itinerary: try your luck at Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank, contemplate the long history of Spital Bastion, step into the grandiose world of Würzburg Residence, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Wallfahrtskirche Kappele – Kapuzinerkloster.

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Getting from Berlin to Frankfurt by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Frankfurt are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can fly 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Miniatur Wunderland and Kunsthalle Hamburg. Your inner history buff will appreciate Speicherstadt and Ohlsdorf Cemetery. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hamburg: Padi Dive Center NICEDIVE4U (in Timmendorfer Strand), Wattfuehrergemeinschaft Dithmarscher Nordseekueste (in Meldorf) and Outpost One (in Dassow). The adventure continues: gain insight with a tour of cultural highlights, appreciate the extensive heritage of Alter Elbtunnel, enjoy the sea views from Moorwerder Leuchtturm, and take a stroll through Reeperbahn.

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You can fly from Frankfurt to Hamburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In December, daily temperatures in Hamburg can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Escape the urban bustle at Île de la Cité and Seine River. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, admire the striking features of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe.

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You can fly from Hamburg to Paris in 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. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Maria van Jessekerk. Visiting Boat Tours & Water Sports and Singel will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague), museum Beelden aan Zee (in Scheveningen) and Haarlem (Grote Markt, De Vishal, &more). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, have fun and explore at NEMO Science Museum, and take a stroll through De 9 Straatjes.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) and Einstein House (Einsteinhaus) will appeal to museum buffs. Old Town and Central Railroad Station will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Basel: Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding), Zurich (Lake Zurich & Bahnhofstrasse) and Lucerne (Altstadt Luzern, Rigi, &more). The adventure continues: fly down the slopes at Mt Pilatus, explore the activities along Aare River, get a taste of the local shopping with UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, and stop by Laderach Chocolatier Marktplatz.

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Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Basel takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in December, Basel is a bit cooler at night with lows of 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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 Thyssen-Bornemisza capture your imagination. Do some cultural sightseeing at Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza Mayor. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madrid: Chorrera de los Litueros (in Somosierra), Parque Natural Hayedo de Tejera Negra (in Cantalojas) and Subida Pico Ocejon (in Valverde de los Arroyos). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Hayedo de Montejo, take a stroll through Casco Historico de Toledo, admire the striking features of Alcazar of Segovia, and awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Madrid vacation planner.

You can fly from Basel to Madrid in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Basel in January, expect nights in Madrid to be about the same, around 2°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to fly to Dusseldorf.

Renowned for its fashion and trade fairs, Dusseldorf offers visitors vibrant nightlife and a wide range of shopping options.

Cologne Cathedral and ArcheoPoint will appeal to history buffs. Do some cultural sightseeing at Winzergenossenschaft Mayschoss and Wallraf-Richartz Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Teufelsloch (in Altenahr), Ruhr Gallery (in Muelheim an der Ruhr) and Museum Ludwig (in Cologne). There's lots more to do: tee off at Golfclub Wildenrath, shop like a local with Printenbackerei Klein & Printen Museum, take a stroll through Konigsallee, and admire the masterpieces at Deutsches Glasmalerei-Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Dusseldorf takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in January, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Dusseldorf: temperatures range from 7°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can travel back home.