29 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.

Step out of London with an excursion to Boydells Dairy Farm in Wethersfield--about 1h 15 min away. There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the London online journey planner.

In April in London, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's still lots to do: explore the galleries of Louvre Museum, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. In April, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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: don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and contemplate the long history of Charlottenburg Palace.

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Fly from Paris to Berlin in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Munich side-trips: Nuremberg (Germanisches Nationalmuseum, St. Lorenz Church, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, examine the collection at BMW Welt, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church.

To see where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Munich online travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Berlin to Munich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Venture out of the city with trips to Lake Brienz (in Brienz), St. Beatus Hoehlen (in Sundlauenen) and Interlaken (Harderkulm & Parasailing & Paragliding). Next up on the itinerary: admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, admire the local landmark of Vennerbrunnen, enjoy breathtaking views from Clock Tower - Zytglogge, and admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Bern trip planner.

You can fly from Munich to Bern in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Bern can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Go for a jaunt from Geneva to Morges to see Parc de l'Independance about 46 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, get great views at Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, ponder the world of politics at Palais des Nations, Genève, and see the interesting displays at Patek Philippe Museum.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Geneva online travel planner.

You can drive from Bern to Geneva in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time 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 13th (Sat): contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rigi, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Michaelskreuz Kapelle.

To see maps, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Lucerne trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Geneva to Lucerne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May in Lucerne, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Red History Museum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Walls of Dubrovnik, and then head off the coast to Lokrum Island. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum, contemplate the long history of The Franciscan Church and Monastery, and then take a stroll through Old Town.

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Traveling by flight from Lucerne to Dubrovnik takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Lucerne in May: high temperatures in Dubrovnik hover around 26°C and lows are around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly back home.