11 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 31st (Mon), get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, then don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace, and finally stroll around Hyde Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, then make a trip to Tower Bridge, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the London trip itinerary builder app.

New York City, USA to London is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to London is 5 hours. In May, London is a bit cooler than New York City - with highs of 62°F and lows of 46°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can catch the train 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.

On the 2nd (Wed), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), then examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), then see the interesting displays at Horta Museum (Musee Horta), and finally make a trip to Grand Place.

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Traveling by train from London to Brussels takes 3 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 Brussels. In June, plan for daily highs up to 68°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can drive to Amsterdam.

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House, and then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam online holiday planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In June in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 53°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, snap pictures at Charles Bridge, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Spanish Synagogue, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Prague holiday planning website.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June in Prague, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 55°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to travel to Rome.

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

On the 5th (Sat), admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, then delve into the distant past at Colosseum, and finally contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill. On your second day here, appreciate the history behind La Pieta, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and finally explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planner.

You can fly from Prague to Rome in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Prague in June, with highs in Rome at 84°F and lows at 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Mon): take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthauskirche, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Tierpark Lange Erlen, then stroll around Solitude Park, and finally get great views at Pfalz.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Basel trip website.

You can fly from Rome to Basel in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June, Basel is slightly colder than Rome - with highs of 76°F and lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To see more things to do, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Basel to Paris in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 74°F, while at night they dip to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to travel back home.