33 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro, and admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon.

For reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome travel route builder site.

Sydney, Australia to Rome is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Rome, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in February, expect Rome to be cooler, temps between 16°C and 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, make a trip to Piazza della Signoria, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then ponder the world of politics at Palazzo Vecchio, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John.

For reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Florence visit planning website.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, then admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, then admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally stroll around Parc Guell. Keep things going the next day: shop like a local with La Boqueria, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, then contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, then pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

To find maps, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Barcelona trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Florence to Barcelona in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in February, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Lisbon is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, get a taste of the local shopping with Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and don't miss a visit to Belém Tower.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Lisbon online vacation maker.

You can fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In February, daytime highs in Lisbon are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Eiffel Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, wander the streets of Montmartre, and get to know the fascinating history of Champs-Elysees.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Paris road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Paris takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Paris is 1 hour. Traveling from Lisbon in February, expect Paris to be little chillier, temps between 9°C and 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train 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: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, admire the landmark architecture of Houses of Parliament, take an in-depth tour of The British Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the London tour itinerary builder site.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to London is minus 1 hour. February in London sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, wander the streets of The Jordaan, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, and contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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.

On the 21st (Tue), contemplate the long history of Stary zidovsky Hrbitov, don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti, take in the spiritual surroundings of Spanish Synagogue, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, and finally wander the streets of Lesser Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed): take some stellar pictures from Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, then enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower, and finally take some stellar pictures from Petřín.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Prague road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. February in Prague sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Schönbrunn Zoo, and admire the masterpieces at MuseumsQuartier Wien.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna road trip tool.

Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In February, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), and get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Budapest day trip planning website.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to fly to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, steep yourself in history at Basilica Cistern, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, and take in the views from Galata Koprusu.

For reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Istanbul trip planner.

Fly from Budapest to Istanbul in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Turkey Time (TRT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Budapest in March since evenings lows in Istanbul dip to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.