44 days in Europe Itinerary

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Catherine Palace and Park and Yusupov Palace. Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Palace Square, take an in-depth tour of Peter and Paul Fortress, pause for some serene contemplation at Kazan Cathedral, and see the interesting displays at Russian Museum.

For reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our St. Petersburg day trip planning app.

Sydney, Australia to St. Petersburg is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to St. Petersburg is minus 7 hours. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in St. Petersburg when traveling from Sydney in August, with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Royal Palace and Drottningholm Palace will appeal to history buffs. Museum-lovers will get to explore Vasa Museum and Moderna Museet - Stockholm. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Skansen, explore the world behind art at Fotografiska Stockholm, step off the mainland to explore Sodermalm, and explore the galleries of Millesgarden Museum.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Stockholm trip maker site.

You can fly from St. Petersburg to Stockholm in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Stockholm due to the time zone difference. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Dublin.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Guinness Storehouse and Kilmainham Gaol Museum. Step off the beaten path and head to EPIC The Irish Emigration Museum and Curracloe Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Dublin: The National 1798 Rebellion Centre (in Enniscorthy) and Ferns Castle (in Ferns). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, wander the streets of Temple Bar, admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and walk around St Stephens Green.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Dublin road trip planner.

Fly from Stockholm to Dublin in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to Dublin is minus 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to 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.

Let the collections at National Gallery and The British Museum capture your imagination. Buckingham Palace and St. Paul's Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, brush up on your military savvy at Churchill War Rooms, and admire the masterpieces at Victoria and Albert Museum.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the London trip itinerary builder site.

Fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In September in London, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to take a train to Brussels.

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

You'll explore and learn at Groeningemuseum and René Magritte Museum. Grand Place and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) will appeal to history buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brussels: Bruges (Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan & Historic Centre of Brugge). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Brussels, examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), admire the striking features of Parc du Cinquantenaire, and find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe.

To see reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Brussels trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by train from London to Brussels takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In September, daytime highs in Brussels are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can 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.

You'll explore and learn at Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Eglise Notre-Dame de Versailles (in Versailles) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees, explore the different monuments and memorials at The Paris Catacombs, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris online trip builder.

You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In September in Paris, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Centro Storico di Siena. Visit Basilica of Santa Croce and Duomo di Pisa for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: Siena (Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Campo, &more), Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa) and Le mura di Lucca (in Lucca). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, step into the grandiose world of Palazzo Vecchio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, and make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence road trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Florence takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in September, things will get a bit warmer in Florence: highs are around 30°C and lows about 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) so you can catch the train to Rome.

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Visit Pantheon and Palatine Hill for their historical value. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore, and contemplate the long history of Roman Forum.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Rome tour planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) so you can fly to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Visit Achilleion Museum and Corfu Museum of Asian Art for their historical value. Step off the beaten path and head to Paleokastritsa Beach and Porto Timoni Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Corfu Town side-trips: Paleokastritsa (Rovinia Beach, Limni Beach, &more), Apollo Dive Center (in Nissaki) and Paradise Beach (in Liapades). Next up on the itinerary: expand your understanding of the military at Old Fortress Corfu, see the interesting displays at Casa Parlante, stop by Corfu Old Town, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Issos Beach.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Corfu Town route planning site.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Corfu Town takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Rome to Corfu Town is 1 hour. September in Corfu Town sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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 2nd (Mon), admire the landmark architecture of Dohány Street Synagogue, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue): examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, steep yourself in history at St. Gellert Thermal Bath and Swimming Pool, then contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, and finally steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Budapest road trip planning tool.

Fly from Corfu Town to Budapest in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Corfu Town to Budapest. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Corfu Town in October; daily highs in Budapest reach 19°C and lows reach 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

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

Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, then admire the striking features of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt. Here are some ideas for day two: take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace, then contemplate the long history of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then explore the galleries of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Franziskanerkirche.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Salzburg day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Salzburg takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. October in Salzburg sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and finally admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Chora Museum, then contemplate the long history of Galata Tower, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami .

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Traveling by flight from Salzburg to Istanbul takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Salzburg to Istanbul is 2 hours. While traveling from Salzburg, expect somewhat warmer days and much hotter nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.