47 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: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, and make a trip to Spanish Steps.

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Sydney, Australia to Rome is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Sydney to Rome due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Sydney in February: high temperatures in Rome hover around 16°C and lows are around 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.

Florence is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, and take in the views from Ponte Vecchio.

For reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Florence road trip planning site.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 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 7th (Tue) early enough 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.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, walk around Parc Guell, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, and wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

For where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Barcelona trip planner.

You can fly from Florence to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Estacion de Atocha, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Madrid trip planner.

Getting from Barcelona to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In February, Madrid is slightly colder than Barcelona - with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can 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, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and wander the streets of Alfama.

To see where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Lisbon road trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Lisbon takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Madrid in February, things will get somewhat warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 18°C and lows about 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can 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: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, take a stroll through Le Marais, explore the different monuments and memorials at The Paris Catacombs, and admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe.

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Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Paris takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lisbon in February, with highs in Paris at 9°C and lows at 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (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, enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our London online holiday planner.

Take a train from Paris to London in 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. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) so you can fly to Amsterdam.

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

Take a break from Amsterdam with a short trip to Frans Hals Museum in Haarlem, about 36 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, and engage your brain at NEMO Science Museum.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam online day trip planner.

Fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Amsterdam, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In February, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to fly to Berlin.

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: admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building, appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Berliner Dom.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read our Berlin visit app.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can drive 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 6th (Mon), take a stroll through Lesser Town, take in the views from Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, explore the different monuments and memorials at Stary zidovsky Hrbitov, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Synagogue. On the next day, appreciate the history behind Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, then take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower, and finally take some stellar pictures from Petřín.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Prague day trip tool.

Drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In March in Prague, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to fly 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: explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, and see the interesting displays at Hofburg.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Vienna attractions tool.

Getting from Prague to Vienna by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In March, plan for daily highs up to 12°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, and admire the landmark architecture of Matthias Church.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Budapest trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 14°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) so you can 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: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hagia Sophia Mosque, see the interesting displays at Rahmi M. Koc Museum, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, and explore the galleries of Rumeli Fortress.

To find reviews, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul holiday builder website.

You can 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. Traveling from Budapest in March, Istanbul is a bit warmer at night with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can fly back home.