47 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Kinderboerderij De Boerenzwaluw (in Hoofddorp), Haarlem (Stadhuis Haarlem, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more) and Lisse (Keukenhof & Hoeve Wassergeest). Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Vondelpark, get to know the resident critters at ARTIS, take a stroll through Agnetapark, and pause for some serene contemplation at Old Church.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip itinerary planning site.

Muscat, Oman to Amsterdam is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Muscat to Amsterdam, you'll gain 3 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Muscat in May, expect Amsterdam to be much colder, temps between 20°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to take a train 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles), Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny) and Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (in Rouen). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sainte-Chapelle.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Tivoli (Villa d'Este & Villa Adriana). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, wander the streets of Trastevere, and explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Rome day trip app.

Getting from Paris to Rome by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in May, with highs in Rome at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Explore Milan's surroundings by going to Tremezzina (Villa del Balbianello & Villa Carlotta) and Verona (Piazza delle Erbe, Arena di Verona, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Barelli, explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, and buy something for everyone on your list at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Milan online tour itinerary builder.

Fly from Rome to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daytime highs in Milan are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Frankfurt: Wurzburg (Neumuenster, Würzburg Residence, &more), Cologne (Museum Ludwig, Cologne Cathedral, &more) and Altstadt (in Rothenburg ob der Tauber). And it doesn't end there: step into the grandiose world of Schloss Heidelberg, snap pictures at Iron Bridge, see the interesting displays at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), and take a stroll through Altstadt (Old Town).

To see maps, ratings, photos, and tourist information, go to the Frankfurt trip planner.

Getting from Milan to Frankfurt by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Milan in June, with highs in Frankfurt at 28°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Delft (Beestenmarkt & Nieuwe Kerk), The Hague (Panorama Mesdag & Lange Voorhout) and Scheepswerf Groot (in Edam). Explore Amsterdam further: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, take an in-depth tour of Museum Van Loon, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and contemplate the long history of Speeltoren.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam travel planner.

Traveling by car from Frankfurt to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of train and flight. When traveling from Frankfurt in June, plan for little chillier days in Amsterdam, with highs around 23°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.