14 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.

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Exeter to London is an approximately 3-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. August in London sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 5th (Sat), you're off 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.

On the 5th (Sat), take an in-depth tour of Museum of the City of Brussels (Musee de la Ville de Bruxelles) and then make a trip to Grand Place.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Brussels trip planner.

Traveling by train from London to Brussels takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Brussels due to the time zone difference. In August in Brussels, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

On the 6th (Sun), admire the landmark architecture of New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus), then examine the collection at Munich Residenz, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Church. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, then explore the activities along English Garden, and then make a trip to Marienplatz.

To see maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Munich sightseeing website.

Getting from Brussels to Munich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can go by car to Kremsmunster.

Kremsmünster is a town in Kirchdorf an der Krems District, in the Austrian state of Upper Austria. Change things up with these side-trips from Kremsmunster: Roitham (Traunfall & Magic Dive - Flusstauchen am Traunfall), Grunau im Almtal (Cumberland Wildpark Grunau, Almsee, &more) and Traunuferweg (in Laakirchen). The adventure continues: make a trip to Stift Wilhering, pause for some serene contemplation at Stift Schlierbach, and test the waters at Eurotherme Bad Hall.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Kremsmunster trip planner.

Traveling by car from Munich to Kremsmunster takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, then find something for the whole family at Leolandia, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza del Duomo. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then make a trip to Piazza Sant'Alessandro, and finally admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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You can drive from Kremsmunster to Milan in 7.5 hours. Another option is to drive. In August, daytime highs in Milan are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Geneva and then examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Geneva travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Milan to Geneva takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Milan in August, expect Geneva to be little chillier, temps between 30°C and 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough 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.

On the 16th (Wed), snap pictures at Pont Alexandre III, then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sainte-Chapelle.

For maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from Geneva to Paris in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can fly back home.