45 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Emirates Stadium Tour and Museum and Primrose Hill. Take a break from London with a short trip to Speed Boats Tours in Southampton, about 1h 55 min away. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Old Royal Naval College, visit Holland Park, wander the streets of Soho, and snap pictures at Millennium Bridge.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read London attractions planner.

Perth, Australia to London is an approximately 20-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Perth to London. In March, London is colder than Perth - with highs of 50°F and lows of 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Hoge Veluwe National Park and Museum of the Canals. Step out of Amsterdam to go to Wassenaar and see Beach Wassenaarseslag, which is approximately 50 minutes away. The adventure continues: examine the collection at Electric Ladyland - the First Museum of Fluorescent Art.

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You can fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Amsterdam is 1 hour. In March, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 49°F, while at night they dip to 35°F. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Fri) before leaving for Nuremberg.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Weissgerbergasse and Handwerkerhof. The adventure continues: pause for some photo ops at Narrenschiffbrunnen, make a trip to Weinstadel, see the interesting displays at Museum fur Kommunikation, and contemplate the long history of Nassauer Haus.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Nuremberg travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Nuremberg takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March in Nuremberg, expect temperatures between 49°F during the day and 31°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): stroll around Vyšehradské sady, examine the collection at Speculum Alchemiae Museum, then get in on the family fun at Thrill Park - Prague's Horror Theme Park, and finally have fun and explore at Muzeum Smyslů. On the next day, get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour, head off the coast to Shooters Island, then appreciate the extensive heritage of The Vrtba Garden, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee Grévin s.r.o. Prague.

For maps, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Prague trip itinerary builder app.

Traveling by flight from Nuremberg to Prague takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 49°F in March, and nighttime lows around 34°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can drive to Bratislava.

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Sigismund Gate and Tyrsovo nabrezie. There's still lots to do: pause for some photo ops at General Millan Rastislav Stefanik Statue, have some family-friendly fun at Space World, make a trip to Fountain of peace, and stroll around Horsky Park.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, use the Bratislava trip planner.

Getting from Prague to Bratislava by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or take a train. In March in Bratislava, expect temperatures between 53°F during the day and 35°F at night. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Faust Wine Cellar and Bences Apatsag. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Budapest: Hungaroring (in Mogyorod), Festetics Palace (in Keszthely) and Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral (in Esztergom). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Aeropark Budapest, make a trip to De la Motte - Beer Palota, admire the striking features of Budapest-Keleti, and take an in-depth tour of Panoptikum.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest trip planner.

Traveling by car from Bratislava to Budapest takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April in Budapest, expect temperatures between 63°F during the day and 40°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can go by car to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Thu): take some stellar pictures from Mala Osojnica, make a trip to Mestni Trg, make a trip to Gornji Trg, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Florian's Church, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Cankarjevo Nabrežje. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Fri): walk around Congress Square (Kongresni trg), then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then stroll the grounds of Žale Cemetery, and finally take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Contemporary History.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Ljubljana online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Ljubljana takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In April in Ljubljana, expect temperatures between 62°F during the day and 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Zagreb.

Zagreb boasts a combination of Austro-Hungarian and Socialist architecture, but it is beloved for its outdoor cafe culture.

On the 8th (Sat), test your team's savvy at Escape Room Enigmarium Zagreb, see the interesting displays at Zagreb 80's Museum, and then see the world from above with Air Tours.

For more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Zagreb road trip site.

Drive from Ljubljana to Zagreb in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) 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.

For reviews and tourist information, read our Dubrovnik road trip planner.

Fly from Zagreb to Dubrovnik in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Dubrovnik when traveling from Zagreb in April, with lows around 50°F. You'll set off for Split on the 9th (Sun).

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Step off the beaten path and head to Pjaca and Starigrad Fortress. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Split: Omiš (Cetina River & Canyoning & Rappelling Tours), Dubovica Beach (in Zarace) and Speed Boats Tours (in Zadar). And it doesn't end there: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour, examine the collection at Froggyland, and explore the world behind art at Galerija Mestrovic.

To find photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Split trip itinerary planning site.

Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Split takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. April in Split sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Rome.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Basilica di Santa Prassede and Quirinale Palace (Palazzo del Quirinale). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Campidoglio, see the interesting displays at Complesso del Vittoriano, explore the engaging exhibits at Welcome To Rome, and take in the awesome beauty at Colle Aventino.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Rome tour itinerary planner.

Fly from Split to Rome in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Expect a daytime high around 69°F in April, and nighttime lows around 49°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

On the 20th (Thu), take a stroll through Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Wasserkirche, then get lost in a book at Zentralbibliothek, and finally make a trip to Predigerkirche.

To see other places to visit, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Zurich online travel route planner.

Getting from Rome to Zurich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Rome in April, things will get slightly colder in Zurich: highs are around 58°F and lows about 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Thu): view the masterpieces at Kunsthalle Luzern and then take an in-depth tour of Bourbaki Panorama. On the 21st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Kornmarkt, contemplate the long history of Rathaus Stadt Luzern, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Jesuitenkirche, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hofkirche, then explore the striking landscape at Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten), and finally stroll around La Collection'Air Art Park.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Lucerne trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Zurich to Lucerne in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 59°F in April, and nighttime lows around 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

On the 23rd (Sun), steep yourself in history at Zunfthaus zur Meisen, don't miss a visit to Sechselautenplatz, take a leisurely stroll along Seebad Utoquai, then make a trip to Zurich Succulent Plant Collection, and finally explore the activities along Flussbad Oberer Letten.

To see other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Zurich journey builder site.

Traveling by car from Lucerne to Zurich takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Memorial De La Shoah and Parc Monceau. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Troyes (Ruelle des Chats & Cathedrale Saint-Pierre-et-Saint-Paul). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of 1st Arrondissement, stroll around Parc du Champ de Mars, see the interesting displays at Musee du Parfum - Fragonard, and make a trip to Hotel de Ville.

To see reviews, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Paris online day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 60°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Thu) to wrap things up before traveling home.