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46 days in Europe Itinerary
Start: Jacksonville, United States
bus + Fly:
16h 30min
1
Paris, France
— 9 nights
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5h
2
Amsterdam, Holland
— 5 nights
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3h
3
Cologne, Germany
— 2 nights
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6h 30min
4
Prague, Czech Republic
— 4 nights
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5h
5
Hohenschwangau, Germany
— 1 night
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5h 30min
6
Venice, Italy
— 3 nights
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2h 45min
7
Milan, Italy
— 4 nights
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3h
8
Florence, Italy
— 3 nights
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2h 45min
9
Rome, Italy
— 4 nights
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3h 30min
10
Positano, Italy
— 4 nights
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11
Barcelona, Spain
— 4 nights
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16h 45min
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9
nights
Paris, France
9
nights

City of Light
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.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Rue Cremieux, Luxembourg Gardens, Le Marais, and other attractions you added. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). It doesn't end there: get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees and don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde.
For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Paris travel planning website .
Jacksonville, USA to Paris is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Jacksonville to Paris due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Jacksonville in June: high temperatures in Paris hover around 74°F and lows are around 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Amsterdam.
Things to do in Paris
Side Trips
Marne-la-Vallee, Palace of Versailles
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Eiffel Tower
6:00pm, Sat Jun 22

Seine River
5:00pm, Sun Jun 23

Disneyland Paris
10:00am, Thu Jun 20
5
nights
Amsterdam, Holland
5
nights

Venice of the North
Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Dam Square, Haarlemmerstraat, De Bijenkorf, and other attractions you added.
To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip itinerary tool .
Getting from Paris to Amsterdam by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Paris in June: highs in Amsterdam hover around 68°F, while lows dip to 53°F. You'll have a few hours on the 30th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Cologne.
Things to do in Amsterdam
Find places to stay Jun 25 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Rijksmuseum
10:00am, Fri Jun 28

Van Gogh Museum
10:00am, Sat Jun 29

Vondelpark
10:00am, Wed Jun 26
2
nights
Cologne, Germany
2
nights

City of Churches
Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Farina Fragrance Museum, Hohenzollern Bridge and Chocolate Museum. On the 30th (Sun), examine the collection at Farina Fragrance Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Hohenzollern Bridge and then examine the collection at Chocolate Museum.
For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Cologne travel itinerary planner .
Getting from Amsterdam to Cologne by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In June in Cologne, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 52°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 2nd (Tue) before leaving for Hohenschwangau.
Things to do in Cologne
Find places to stay Jun 30 — Jul 2:
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Duftmuseum im Farina-Haus
3:30pm, Sun Jun 30

Chocolate Museum
11:00am, Mon Jul 1

Hohenzollern Bridge
9:30am, Mon Jul 1
4
nights
Prague, Czech Republic
4
nights

City of a Hundred Spires
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.You've added Vltava Beach, Wallenstein garden, Mala strana, and other attractions to your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Prague Castle.
To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Prague trip itinerary maker .
Traveling by flight from Cologne to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 59°F. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Hohenschwangau.
Things to do in Prague
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1
night
Hohenschwangau, Germany
1
night

A picturesque village nestled in a green valley on the shores of a lake, Hohenschwangau receives nearly two million visitors every year.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Neuschwanstein Castle. On the 6th (Sat), step into the grandiose world of Neuschwanstein Castle.
To find photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Hohenschwangau trip itinerary maker site .
Drive from Prague to Hohenschwangau in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and car. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Prague in July since evenings lows in Hohenschwangau dip to 54°F. You will leave for Venice on the 7th (Sun).
Things to do in Hohenschwangau
Side Trip
Schloss Neuschwanstein
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Schloss Neuschwanstein
1:00pm, Sat Jul 6
3
nights
Venice, Italy
3
nights

City of Romance
Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Scuola Grande di San Rocco, Ponte dell'Accademia and Ponte di Rialto. Family-friendly places like Canal Grande and St. Mark's Square will thrill your kids. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Doge's Palace, make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, and admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia.
To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Venice online route builder .
You can drive from Hohenschwangau to Venice in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Hohenschwangau in July: high temperatures in Venice hover around 87°F and lows are around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Milan.
Things to do in Venice
Find places to stay Jul 7 — 10:
Highlights from your plan

Doge's Palace
12:30pm, Mon Jul 8

Canal Grande
7:00pm, Mon Jul 8

Piazza San Marco
9:00am, Mon Jul 8
4
nights
Milan, Italy
4
nights

Fashion Capital of World
In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.You've added 10 Corso Como, Piazza della Scala, Via Torino, and other attractions to your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Castello Sforzesco.
To see ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Milan holiday builder tool .
You can take a train from Venice to Milan in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Milan are 85°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. You will have some time to spend on the 15th (Mon) before leaving for Florence.
Things to do in Milan
Find places to stay Jul 10 — 14:
Highlights from your plan

Castello Sforzesco
4:00pm, Sat Jul 13

Duomo di Milano
10:00am, Thu Jul 11

Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II
3:30pm, Thu Jul 11
3
nights
Florence, Italy
3
nights

Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore as well as Piazza della Repubblica. Bring the kids along to Campanile di Giotto and The Boboli Gardens. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Uffizi Galleries, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, see the interesting displays at Galleria dell'Accademia, and take in the views from Ponte Vecchio.
To find where to stay and other tourist information, read Florence route planner.
Traveling by train from Milan to Florence takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 86°F in July, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Rome.
Things to do in Florence
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Highlights from your plan

Gallerie Degli Uffizi
3:00pm, Tue Jul 16

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore
12:00pm, Mon Jul 15

Campanile di Giotto
2:30pm, Mon Jul 15
4
nights
Rome, Italy
4
nights

Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Trastevere, St. Peter's Square (Piazza San Pietro), Villa Borghese, and other attractions you added. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Colosseum and Palatine Hill. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, and admire the striking features of Pantheon.
To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome attractions planner.
Take a train from Florence to Rome in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In July, daytime highs in Rome are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can go by car to Positano.
Things to do in Rome
Side Trip
Vatican City
Find places to stay Jul 17 — 21:
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Colosseum
3:30pm, Thu Jul 18

Trevi Fountain
11:00am, Thu Jul 18

Palatine Hill
1:00pm, Thu Jul 18
4
nights
Positano, Italy
4
nights

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.You've now added Bagni d'Arienzo to your itinerary. The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Fornillo.
To see where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Positano road trip website .
Getting from Rome to Positano by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, subway, and bus; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 87°F, and evening lows to 72°F. You'll set off for Barcelona on the 25th (Thu).
Things to do in Positano
Find places to stay Jul 21 — 25:
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Fornillo
11:00am, Mon Jul 22
4
nights
Barcelona, Spain
4
nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.Your day-by-day itinerary now includes El Corte Ingles, Rambla de Catalunya, Passeig de Gracia, and other attractions you added. It doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral and make a trip to Magic Fountain (Font Magica).
To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip planner .
Traveling by combination of bus, subway, train, and flight from Positano to Barcelona takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi, subway, and train. In July, daytime highs in Barcelona are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.
Things to do in Barcelona
Find places to stay Jul 25 — 30:
Highlights from your plan

Basilica of the Sagrada Familia
1:30pm, Sun Jul 28

Parc Guell
10:00am, Sun Jul 28

Ciutadella Park
4:00pm, Sat Jul 27
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