29 days in Europe Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

On the 16th (Sat), take a stroll through Grafton Street, take a stroll through Temple Bar, get a sense of history and politics at Dublin Castle, then examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and finally brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Bow St.. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, look for gifts at James Joyce Cultural Centre, see the interesting displays at Irish Whiskey Museum, then view the masterpieces at National Gallery of Ireland, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Newman University Church.

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Melbourne, Australia to Dublin is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Dublin is minus 10 hours. While traveling from Melbourne, expect colder days and slightly colder nights in Dublin, ranging from highs of 10°C to lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at National Gallery and Natural History Museum. Westminster Abbey and Buckingham Palace will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Avebury (West Kennet Avenue & Avebury Manor) and Winchester Cathedral (in Winchester). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at The British Museum, brush up on your military savvy at Churchill War Rooms, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, and don't miss a visit to Tower of London.

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You can fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can catch the 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 some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, take a stroll through Le Marais, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to fly to Madrid.

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

Prado National Museum and Royal Palace of Madrid are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Let the collections at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes, Catedral Primada, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, take in the exciting artwork at Est_Art, hunt for treasures at Mercado San Miguel, and take a stroll through Gran Via.

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You can fly from Paris to Madrid in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in December, expect nights in Madrid to be about the same, around 3°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Valletta.

Malta's capital city, Valletta preserves most of its medieval architecture, built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Knights Hospitaller, once a powerful military order.

Head to Malta Postal Museum & Arts Hub and Mint Sparrow Vintage. Design. Art. Shopfor plenty of shopping. You'll explore and learn at Fort Rinella and Casa Rocca Piccola. The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Co-Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of Mdina Old City, delve into the distant past at Hal Saflieni Hypogeum, and witness the site of a historic battle at Saluting Battery.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Valletta takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train, bus, taxi, and ferry. Traveling from Madrid in December, things will get a bit warmer in Valletta: highs are around 20°C and lows about 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): explore the ancient world of Colosseum, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, and finally explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums.

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Traveling by flight from Valletta to Rome takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, and ferry; or take a bus. In December, Rome is a bit cooler than Valletta - with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can fly to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Head to FARAC Filigree & Fine Jewelry and Art by Stjepkofor plenty of shopping. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Walls of Dubrovnik and Museum of Croatian War of Independence. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Red History Museum, take a stroll through Old Town, race across the water with a speed boat tour, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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You can fly from Rome to Dubrovnik in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In January, daytime highs in Dubrovnik are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Salzburg.

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

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), shop like a local with Getreidegasse, take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, then admire the masterpieces at DomQuartier Salzburg, and finally step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg.

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Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Salzburg takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, Salzburg is little chillier than Dubrovnik - with highs of 4°C and lows of -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to go by car 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 6th (Sat), browse the fresh offerings at Central Market Hall, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), steep yourself in history at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, make a trip to Heroes' Square, then examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and finally snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Shoes on the Danube Bank, contemplate the long history of Dohány Street Synagogue, get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, then contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, then steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, and finally view the masterpieces at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).

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Drive from Salzburg to Budapest in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Budapest are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. Head to T'Anapliotiko Bakaliko and Ermou Streetfor plenty of shopping. Venture out of the city with trips to Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi & Bourtzi) and Lion Gate (in Mycenae). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Sofokli Art Gallery, explore the galleries of On Repetition - an open treatise in action, and get into the urban bustle at Estιa Neas Smyrnis.

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Traveling by flight from Budapest to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Budapest to Athens due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Budapest in January, expect Athens to be somewhat warmer, temps between 15°C and 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can catch the flight back home.