36 days in Europe Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Concertgebouw as well as Keukenhof Sideways. Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: The Hague (Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) & The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery) and Haarlem (Haarlemmerhout, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, walk around Vondelpark, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Albert Cuyp Market.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam journey tool.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In June in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to drive to Antwerp.

Antwerp is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at MAS - Museum aan de Stroom, appreciate the extensive heritage of Grote Markt, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Our Lady, and pause for some photo ops at Brabo's Monument.

To find photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Antwerp road trip website.

Getting from Amsterdam to Antwerp by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. On the 4th (Tue), you'll travel to Maastricht.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of St. Servatius, explore the different monuments and memorials at Netherlands American Cemetery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Our Lady, then admire the striking features of Hoofdwacht, then don't miss a visit to Vrijthof, and finally take in the pleasant sights at Boekhandel Dominicanen. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Market Square, then make a trip to Saint Servaasbridge, then explore the fascinating underground world of Maastricht Underground, and finally contemplate the long history of Fort Sint Pieter.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Maastricht journey planning website.

Getting from Antwerp to Maastricht by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Luxembourg City.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): explore the different monuments and memorials at Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial, then learn about all things military at MNHM National Museum of Military History, then steep yourself in history at Vianden Castle, and finally make a trip to William Square. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Chemin de la Corniche, take in the dramatic natural features at Casemates du Bock, then take a stroll through Barrio Grund, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, and finally contemplate the long history of Grand Ducal Palace.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Luxembourg City trip planner.

Getting from Maastricht to Luxembourg City by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Luxembourg City, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Strasbourg.

Venture out of the city with trips to Place Stanislas (in Nancy), Chateau de Kaysersberg (in Kaysersberg) and Domaine Hubert Meyer (in Blienschwiller). The adventure continues: savor the flavors at Domaine Albert Seltz, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, steep yourself in history at Vieille ville d'Eguisheim, and don't miss a visit to Old Town.

To find photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Strasbourg planning app.

Getting from Luxembourg City to Strasbourg by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Luxembourg City in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Strasbourg, with highs around 32°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Dijon.

On the 12th (Wed), indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. Keep things going the next day: walk along Owl's Trail, make a trip to Hotel de Vogue, explore the world behind art at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, don't miss a visit to Place de la Liberation, then don't miss a visit to Tour Philippe le Bon, and finally steep yourself in history at Maison Milliere.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Dijon vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by train from Strasbourg to Dijon takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can drive to Blois.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Blois: Chateau de Chenonceau (in Chenonceaux) and Amboise (Chateau Royal d'Amboise & Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Chambord, awaken your taste buds at Wine Geometry Tours, look for all kinds of wild species at Vallees de la Grand-Pierre et de Vitain, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art religieux.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Blois trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by car from Dijon to Blois takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. July in Blois sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can travel to Avranches.

Get out of town with these interesting Avranches side-trips: Mont-Saint-Michel (Mont Saint-Michel, Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, &more), Chateau de Fougeres (in Fougeres) and Musee Christian Dior (in Granville).

For where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Avranches online day trip planner.

Explore your travel options from Blois to Avranches with the Route module. While traveling from Blois, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Avranches, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Paris.

You've now added Moulin Rouge to your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to L'Orangerie (in Versailles), Domaine of Villarceaux (in Chaussy) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). The adventure continues: browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, admire the striking features of Luxembourg Palace, and steep yourself in history at Arc de Triomphe.

For where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Paris trip maker app.

You can drive from Avranches to Paris in 4 hours. While traveling from Avranches, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Paris, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. On the 28th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.