7 days in Europe Itinerary

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

On the 28th (Sat), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, then explore the ancient world of Pantheon, then admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and finally delve into the distant past at Colosseum.

To find traveler tips and tourist information, go to the Rome trip itinerary planner.

Melbourne, Australia to Rome is an approximately 25-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Melbourne to Rome. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Melbourne in March: high temperatures in Rome hover around 19°C and lows are around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to travel to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Gourmet Hiking Escapes has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): snap pictures at Charles Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and then take a memorable excursion with Gourmet Hiking Escapes. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Mon): take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower, admire the striking features of St. Vitus Cathedral, then explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, and finally don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Prague trip itinerary builder app.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Prague takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Rome in March, expect Prague to be a bit cooler, temps between 11°C and 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, then contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, and finally make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion.

To see ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Budapest trip planner.

Traveling by car from Prague to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or fly. March in Budapest sees daily highs of 14°C and lows of 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, then admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Istanbul online journey planner.

You can fly from Budapest to Istanbul in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Budapest to Istanbul due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Budapest in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Istanbul, with lows of 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel back home.