32 days in Europe Itinerary

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: try out the rides at Tivoli Gardens, step into the grandiose world of Kastellet, don't miss a visit to The Little Mermaid, and get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn.

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Melbourne, Australia to Copenhagen is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Copenhagen is minus 9 hours. When traveling from Melbourne in November, plan for much colder days and a bit cooler nights in Copenhagen: temperatures range from 9°C by day to 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough to fly to Berlin.

Get out of town with these interesting Berlin side-trips: Dresden (Procession of Princes & The Dresden Zwinger). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

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You can fly from Copenhagen to Berlin in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can go by car to Leipzig.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): pause for some photo ops at Holocaust Memorial, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Thomas Church, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then contemplate the long history of Mendelssohn-Haus Leipzig, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Alter Johannisfriedhof.

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Traveling by car from Berlin to Leipzig takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in December, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) early enough to take a train to Nuremberg.

Venture out of the city with trips to Wurzburg (Würzburg Residence, Wallfahrtskirche Kappele – Kapuzinerkloster, &more) and Rothenburg (Spital Bastion, Siebers Tower, &more). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Lorenz Church.

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Getting from Leipzig to Nuremberg by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. December in Nuremberg sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Munich.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, examine the collection at BMW Welt, and steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace.

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Traveling by car from Nuremberg to Munich takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Munich sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Stuttgart.

On the 9th (Mon), indulge in some personalized pampering at Thian Spa and then savor the flavors at Katzenbeisser Carrus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Staatsgalerie, examine the collection at Porsche Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Mercedes-Benz Museum, then look for gifts at Bokks Deux, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Fernsehturm Stuttgart.

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Drive from Munich to Stuttgart in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. December in Stuttgart sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Strasbourg.

On the 11th (Wed), indulge your senses at Domaine Albert Seltz, visit La Petite France, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Thu): learn about winemaking at Vin d'Alsace HORCHER, then step into the grandiose world of Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, and then learn about winemaking at Jean Wach.

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You can drive from Stuttgart to Strasbourg in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. December in Strasbourg sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to drive to Cologne.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Fri): explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig, then admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, then look for gifts at Kremers Nascherlebnis - Candy Cologne, and finally explore the world behind art at Wallraf-Richartz Museum.

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You can drive from Strasbourg to Cologne in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Manchester.

Get out of town with these interesting Manchester side-trips: York (York City Walls, Room Escape Games, &more), Ladybower Reservoir (in Bamford) and Chatsworth House (in Bakewell). There's still lots to do: identify plant and animal life at Predator Experience, get your game on at The Romans, sample the fine beverages at The Spirit of Manchester Distillery, and get to know the resident critters at Vale Royal Falconry Centre.

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Fly from Cologne to Manchester in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cologne to Manchester due to the time zone difference. In December in Manchester, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to fly to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, and admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London.

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You can fly from Manchester to London in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In December, daytime highs in London are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.