14 days in Europe Itinerary

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 21st (Sat): step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, thentake some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally snap pictures at Charles Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Lesser Town, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and then get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Prague online journey planner.

Linkoping, Sweden to Prague is an approximately 11-hour flight. You can also drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 23rd (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Tue): see the interesting displays at The Hofburg, thencontemplate the long history of Belvedere Palace, and then examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

For where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Vienna tour builder app.

Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In December, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, thenadmire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, thenappreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, thensteep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, and finally take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid.

For photos, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Budapest road trip planner.

Drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around °C in December, and nighttime lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, and then explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Rome day trip tool.

Getting from Budapest to Rome by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Budapest in December, expect Rome to be somewhat warmer, temps between °C and °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, thenadmire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally walk around Parc Guell.

For ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Barcelona online journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Barcelona takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) to allow time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Mon): don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, thenadmire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and then shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.

To see reviews, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Paris road trip planning website.

You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, Paris is little chillier than Barcelona - with highs of °C and lows of °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Amsterdam.

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

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and then sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), have some family-friendly fun at Museumphoto, thenget engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, and finally stroll around Vondelpark.

Start your trip to Amsterdam by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Getting from Paris to Amsterdam by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can travel back home.