25 days in Europe Itinerary

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 11th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, stroll around Vondelpark, and then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), get your game on at Museumphoto, then don't miss a visit to Anne Frank House, then steep yourself in history at Begijnhof, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam online travel planner.

Nashville, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 15.5- hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Nashville to Amsterdam is 7 hours. When traveling from Nashville in December, plan for a bit cooler days in Amsterdam, with highs around 47°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 38°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, take in panoramic vistas at Palace of Culture and Science, then brush up on your military savvy at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Warsaw trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Warsaw takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Amsterdam in December: high temperatures in Warsaw hover around 40°F and lows are around 31°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) so you can drive to Oswiecim.

Known to most by its German name Auschwitz, the modestly sized city of Oswiecim sits at the foot of the Jura Mountains, just 50 km (30 mi) west of Krakow.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum and Synagogue, and then get to know the fascinating history of Main Market Square.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Oswiecim online attractions planner.

Traveling by car from Warsaw to Oswiecim takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 39°F, and evening lows to 28°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) 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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, take a stroll through Lesser Town, and take in the views from Charles Bridge.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Prague trip itinerary maker site.

Getting from Oswiecim to Prague by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In December, plan for daily highs up to 41°F, and evening lows to 32°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough 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 18th (Fri), step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Chapel of St. Virgil, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Stephansplatz, admire the striking features of Belvedere Palace, then see the interesting displays at The Hofburg, and finally see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna online journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Vienna takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. December in Vienna sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 31°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to travel to Salzburg.

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

Salzburg is known for historic sites, museums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get great views at Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, explore the galleries of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), examine the collection at Salzburg Museum, and explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Salzburg journey maker.

Traveling by flight from Vienna to Salzburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 42°F during the day and 29°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Hohenschwangau.

A picturesque village nestled in a green valley on the shores of a lake, Hohenschwangau receives nearly two million visitors every year.

To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Hohenschwangau trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by train from Salzburg to Hohenschwangau takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daytime highs in Hohenschwangau are 42°F, while nighttime lows are 27°F. You will leave for Zurich on the 23rd (Wed).

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Lucerne (Town Hall, Chapel Bridge, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, buy something for everyone on your list at Letzipark, take a stroll through Old Town, and examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Hohenschwangau to Zurich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Zurich are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 30°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can travel to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: La Croisette (in Cannes) and Saint-Paul de Vence (in St-Paul-de-Vence). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, make a trip to Place Massena, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise St Pierre & Paul, and examine the collection at Musée Marc Chagall.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Nice trip itinerary builder website.

You can fly from Zurich to Nice in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Zurich in December, things will get a bit warmer in Nice: highs are around 58°F and lows about 45°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe, and make a trip to Champs-Elysees.

For more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Paris trip itinerary builder app.

You can fly from Nice to Paris in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nice in December; daily highs in Paris reach 47°F and lows reach 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.