13 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.

Get some historical perspective at Buckingham Palace and Tower of London. National Gallery and Natural History Museum will appeal to museum buffs. When in London, make a side trip to see Coda Falconry in Hounslow, approximately Hounslow away. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, and don't miss a visit to Big Ben.

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Chattanooga, USA to London is an approximately 16-hour combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Chattanooga to London, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Chattanooga in September; daily highs in London reach 67°F and lows reach 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can take a train 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Luxembourg Gardens, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris and Palace of Versailles. Let the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, contemplate the long history of La Sorbonne, and pause for some serene contemplation at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice.

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Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. September in Paris sees daily highs of 70°F and lows of 53°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

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You can take a train from Paris to Geneva in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September in Geneva, expect temperatures between 70°F during the day and 52°F at night. You will leave for Chamonix on the 29th (Thu).

Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.

On the 29th (Thu), take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Brevent Cable Car, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then get great views at Aiguille du Midi.

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Traveling by car from Geneva to Chamonix takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can go by car to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

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Traveling by car from Chamonix to Genoa takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Genoa can reach 77°F, while at night they dip to 66°F. On the 30th (Fri), you're off to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

On the 30th (Fri), get up close to creatures of the deep with 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours and then trek along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza.

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Traveling by train from Genoa to Cinque Terre takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Genoa in September, Cinque Terre is slightly colder at night with lows of 59°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

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

Get outdoors at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus and Colle del Gianicolo. Your inner history buff will appreciate Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, and explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

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You can fly from Cinque Terre to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. September in Rome sees daily highs of 81°F and lows of 60°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 4th (Tue) before leaving for home.