36 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, admire the masterpieces at Alte Pinakothek, examine the collection at BMW Museum, and contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace.

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Melbourne, Australia to Munich is an approximately 24-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Munich. Traveling from Melbourne in January, things will get colder in Munich: highs are around 3°C and lows about -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) early enough 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: admire the landmark architecture of Reichstag Building, wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, and don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate.

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Traveling by flight from Munich to Berlin takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Hamburg.

As the country's biggest port and one of the busiest in all of Europe, Hamburg has a well-deserved reputation as Germany's Gateway to the World.

Hamburg is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Miniatur Wunderland, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and ponder the world of politics at Hamburg Town Hall.

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Take a train from Berlin to Hamburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daytime highs in Hamburg are 3°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to 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 find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Haarlem (Teylers Museum & Frans Hals Museum). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and walk around Vondelpark.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam travel planner.

Fly from Hamburg to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and car. February in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Grand Place, pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), then don't miss a visit to Belgian Comic Strip Center, and finally browse the exhibits of Atomium.

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You can drive from Amsterdam to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In February, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (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.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris travel tool.

Getting from Brussels to Paris by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Paris are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to fly to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Edinburgh is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Edinburgh Castle, take a tour of Royal Yacht Britannia, steep yourself in history at The Real Mary King's Close, and take in the dramatic natural features at Calton Hill.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Edinburgh trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Edinburgh in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Paris to Edinburgh, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Liverpool.

Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Liverpool: Chester (Chester Zoo, Room Escape Games, &more). Next up on the itinerary: go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, examine the collection at Merseyside Maritime Museum, don't miss a visit to The Wheel of Liverpool, and take in the exciting artwork at Walker Art Gallery.

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You can take a train from Edinburgh to Liverpool in 4 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In February, daytime highs in Liverpool are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough 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.

When in London, make a side trip to see Cotswolds Distillery in Stourton, approximately Stourton away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of The British Museum, and take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye.

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Fly from Liverpool to London in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February in London, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.