28 days in Europe Itinerary

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Brussels is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Grand Place, appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), and get in on the family fun at Mini-Europe.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Brussels road trip planner.

London, UK to Brussels is an approximately 3-hour train ride. You can also fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Brussels. Traveling from London in December, you will find days in Brussels are a bit cooler (7°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, then explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, don't miss a visit to The Markt, then contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, and finally admire the striking features of Stadhuis.

To see where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Bruges itinerary planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Bruges in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Bruges are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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: get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, and pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, read Berlin day trip planner.

Fly from Bruges to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): take in the views from Charles Bridge, then take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Spanish Synagogue, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, then get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, and finally take a stroll through Lesser Town.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Prague trip builder site.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in December, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

On the 20th (Wed), step into the grandiose world of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, then contemplate the long history of Dohány Street Synagogue, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), and finally admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building. On the 21st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: soothe aching muscles at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, then admire the striking features of Matthias Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion.

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Traveling by flight from Prague to Budapest takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. December in Budapest sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive 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 historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Albertina, examine the collection at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Vienna trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

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

On the 25th (Mon), steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, then pause for some serene contemplation at Salzburg Cathedral, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace, steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, get a taste of the local shopping with Getreidegasse, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Petersfriedhof.

For reviews, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Salzburg trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Salzburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 6°C in December, and nighttime lows around -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) to allow time to drive to St. Moritz.

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St. Moritz is known for nature, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get great views at Piz Nair, stroll through Corviglia, explore the activities along Lake of Staz (Lej da Staz), and explore the world behind art at Berry Museum.

To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, read St. Moritz trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to St. Moritz takes 4.5 hours. December in St. Moritz sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Rome.

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

Start off your visit on the 31st (Sun): ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, admire the striking features of Pantheon, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, and finally explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese. On the 1st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an unorthodox tour of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, then explore the ancient world of Colosseum, then explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, and finally don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps.

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You can drive from St. Moritz to Rome in 8.5 hours. In December, Rome is somewhat warmer than St. Moritz - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight 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 2nd (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, then admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally stroll around Parc Guell. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed): get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria, steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, then pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

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You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Barcelona are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) 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: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, and make a trip to Eiffel Tower.

For reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Paris trip maker.

Fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Barcelona in January; daily highs in Paris reach 8°C and lows reach 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the train back home.