43 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.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, contemplate the long history of Tower of London, admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our London trip itinerary maker app.

Melbourne, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. You'll gain 10 hours traveling from Melbourne to London due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Melbourne in July, with highs in London at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can drive to Oxford.

A busy, cosmopolitan city, Oxford is perhaps best known for its ancient university.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Oxford: Bath (West of England Falconry, The Roman Baths, &more), The Cotswold Range (in Somerford Keynes) and The Cotswold Brewing Company (in Bourton-on-the-Water). There's still lots to do: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Cotswold Falconry Centre, sample the fine beverages at Cotswolds Distillery, admire the striking features of Chavenage House, and take in nature's colorful creations at Highgrove Gardens.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Oxford journey planner.

Traveling by car from London to Oxford takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Oxford are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight 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: step into the grandiose world of Edinburgh Castle, take in the dramatic natural features at Arthur's Seat, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and explore the galleries of Royal Yacht Britannia.

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Fly from Oxford to Edinburgh in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Oxford in July, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Edinburgh: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can take a train to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Get out of town with these interesting York side-trips: Farm Adventure (in Masham), National Centre for Birds of Prey (in Helmsley) and Museum of Victorian Science (in Whitby). There's more to do: stroll through Wainwright's Coast-to-Coast Walk and admire the natural beauty at Breezy Knees Gardens.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the York trip itinerary app.

Traveling by train from Edinburgh to York takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in York, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Dublin side-trips: Kilkenny (Black Abbey, Kilkenny Castle, &more). Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Guinness Storehouse, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Saint Patrick's Cathedral, walk around Phoenix Park, and wander the streets of Temple Bar.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Dublin day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from York to Dublin takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. July in Dublin sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Limerick.

Founded by Vikings over a thousand years ago, Limerick sits at the head of the Shannon River's broadening estuary.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Limerick: Lahinch Golf Club (in Lahinch), Doolin Pitch & Putt (in Doolin) and Cliffs of Moher (in Liscannor). There's still lots to do: step off the mainland to explore Scattery Island, tee off at Dromoland Castle, stroll around Burren National Park, and see the interesting displays at Clare Heritage and Genealogical Centre.

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Drive from Dublin to Limerick in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Waterford.

Ireland's oldest city, Waterford maintains its small-town charm and attracts a growing number of travelers with its rich history, lively nightlife, and thriving festival scene.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Waterford: Saltee Islands (in Kilmore Quay), Curracloe Beach (in Curracloe) and Enniscorthy (The National 1798 Rebellion Centre & Enniscorthy Castle). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Tintern Abbey, pause for some photo ops at Lusitania Memorial, pause for some serene contemplation at St Colman’s Cathedral, and walk around Irish National Heritage Park.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Waterford travel planning tool.

Getting from Limerick to Waterford by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Waterford can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Rouen (Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen & Rue du Gros-Horloge). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

For where to stay and tourist information, read Paris trip itinerary site.

Getting from Waterford to Paris by combination of bus and flight takes about 7.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. Traveling from Waterford in July, expect nights in Paris to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 30°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) 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.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, admire the masterpieces at Alte Pinakothek, and examine the collection at Munich Residenz.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Munich trip planner.

You can fly from Paris to Munich in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August in Munich, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Change things up with these side-trips from Berlin: Dresden (Bruehlsche Terrasse & The Dresden Zwinger). The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Brandenburg Gate, admire the striking features of Reichstag Building, contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery, and take in nature's colorful creations at Großer Tiergarten.

For photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Berlin holiday tool.

You can fly from Munich to Berlin in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.