29 days in Europe Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Reichstag Building, examine the collection at Topography of Terror, pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall.

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If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Berlin Brandenburg Airport, Berlin-Tegel Airport and Berlin Schoenefeld. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to fly 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 18th (Thu): admire the striking features of Royal Palace Amsterdam, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, then sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, then stroll around Vondelpark, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and then contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

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You can fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to fly to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

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You can fly from Amsterdam to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In May in London, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to 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.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and get to know the fascinating history of Champs-Elysees.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris due to the time zone difference. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Get out of town with these interesting Bern side-trips: Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding) and Lucerne (Chapel Bridge, Lion Monument, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Aare River, ponder the design of Anna-Seiler-Brunnen, take some stellar pictures from The Cathedral of Bern, and contemplate the long history of Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen.

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Traveling by combination of flight, bus, and train from Paris to Bern takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in May, Bern is slightly colder at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to fly to Milan.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): find something for the whole family at Leolandia, stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Castello Sforzesco, then admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Tecla, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano.

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You can fly from Bern to Milan in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Bern in June; daily highs in Milan reach 33°C and lows reach 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly to Rome.

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

Explore Rome's surroundings by going to Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, visit Trastevere, contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, and browse the exhibits of Vatican Museums.

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Traveling by flight from Milan to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. June in Rome sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Venture out of the city with trips to Fortress Palamidi (in Nafplio) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, examine the collection at Ilias Lalaounis Jewelry Museum, and explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens.

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Getting from Rome to Athens by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rome to Athens due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Athens are 35°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C.