39 days in Europe Itinerary

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Get in touch with nature at Kampinoski Park Narodowy and Kabacki Forest. Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Warsaw: Muzeum Sil Powietrznych w Deblinie (in Deblin), Zrodla Krolewskie (in Kozienice) and Industrial settlement in Zyrardow (in Zyrardow). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, brush up on your military savvy at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, enjoy the sand and surf at Beach City Serock, and walk around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Warsaw Chopin Airport, Modlin Airport and Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport. In August, daytime highs in Warsaw are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera. Wieliczka Salt Mine and Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Krakow: Zamek Królewski (in Suloszowa), Grota Lokietka (King's Lokietek Cave) (in Ojcow National Park) and Pieniński Park Narodowy (in Szczawnica). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, and wander the streets of Kazmierz The Former Jewish District.

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Traveling by flight from Warsaw to Krakow takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Krakow can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) 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.

Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Boat Tours & Water Sports. Let the collections at Jewish Museum in Prague and St. George's Basilica capture your imagination. Venture out of the city with trips to Church of All Saints (in Litomerice) and Lord's Rock (in Kamenicky Senov). There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, admire the natural beauty at The Vrtba Garden, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Prague trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can fly to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Appreciate the collections at Fortress Marienberg and Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände. Visit Würzburg Residence and Town Walls for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Nuremberg side-trips: Bamberg Altstadt (in Bamberg), Alte Mainbruecke (in Wurzburg) and Rothenburg (Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum) & Alt-Rothenburger Handwerkerhaus). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, step into the grandiose world of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Lorenz Church, and contemplate the long history of Reichsparteigelande (Nazi Party Rally Grounds).

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Nuremberg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Nuremberg, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Fussen.

Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.

Get a sense of the local culture at Schloss Neuschwanstein and Bauernhaus-Museum Wolfegg. Visit Schloss Linderhof and Schloss Hohenschwangau for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Fussen: Torfbahn (in Bad Wurzach), Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen (in Friedrichshafen) and Ravensburg (Wirtschaftsmuseum Ravensburg & Kunstmuseum Ravensburg). There's still lots to do: get outside with Zugspitze, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hl.-Geist-Spitalkirche, snap pictures at Maxsteg an der Fussener Klamm-Fall, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalvarienberg.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Fussen trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Nuremberg to Fussen in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. September in Fussen sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Fortress Hohensalzburg and The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). Get some cultural insight at Schloss Hellbrunn and Salzburg Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting Salzburg side-trips: Innsbruck (Town Tower (Stadtturm), Altstadt von Innsbruck, &more), Hallstatt (Museum Hallstatt, Parish of the Assumption, &more) and Eisriesenwelt (in Werfen). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarre St. Wolfgang, steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, and take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Salzburg day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Fussen to Salzburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Popular historic sites such as Bled Island and Church of St John the Baptist are in your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Triglav National Park and Zipline. Get out of town with these interesting Bled side-trips: Bohinjsko Jezero (Lake Bohinj, Vogel, &more). And it doesn't end there: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, contemplate the long history of Old Town Centre of Radovljica, get engrossed in the history at Museum of Hostages, and step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Bled attractions planner.

You can drive from Salzburg to Bled in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Bled sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

You'll explore and learn at Belvedere Palace and MuseumsQuartier Wien. Your inner history buff will appreciate Schonbrunn Palace and Karlskirche. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vienna: Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste (in Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge), Helenental (in Baden) and Die Perchtoldsdorfer Heide (in Perchtoldsdorf). Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Hofburg, make a trip to Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, admire the striking features of Melk Abbey, and browse the exhibits of Haus der Musik Wien.

Before you visit Vienna, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Bled to Vienna in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) early enough to 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.

Let the collections at House of Terror Museum and Lamp Museum capture your imagination. Visit Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Budapest side-trips: Dog sled tour Matrafured (in Matrafured) and Eger (Nagy-Eged Mountain & Valley of the Beautiful Women). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), admire the striking features of Dohány Street Synagogue, take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), and make a trip to Heroes' Square.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Budapest trip planner.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 43°F.