23 days in Europe Itinerary

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: admire the masterpieces 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 photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris itinerary site.

Perth, Australia to Paris is an approximately 22-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Perth to Paris due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Perth, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Paris, ranging from highs of 20°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to take a train to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): don't miss a visit to Place du Parlement, make a trip to The Water Mirror, and then explore the galleries of La Cite du Vin. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Tour Pey-Berland, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Andre Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of Place de la Bourse, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally ponder the design of Monument aux Girondins.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bordeaux journey maker site.

Traveling by train from Paris to Bordeaux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. While traveling from Paris, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Bordeaux, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time 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.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Big Ben and then explore the world behind art at National Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Tower Bridge, then steep yourself in history at Tower of London, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our London trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Bordeaux to London takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Bordeaux to London is minus 1 hour. In May, London is little chillier than Bordeaux - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Chester.

Chester is a walled city in Cheshire, England, on the River Dee, close to the border with Wales. Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): get to know the resident critters at Chester Zoo, then look for gifts at Rococo Chocolates, and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. On the 28th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Conwy Castle, take in nature's colorful creations at Bodnant Garden, and then make a trip to Conwy Town Walls.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Chester online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from London to Chester takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Chester can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) to allow time to drive to Stirling.

Stirling is a city in central Scotland. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): take in nature's colorful creations at The Queen Anne Gardens, explore the historical opulence of Stirling Castle, and then explore the different monuments and memorials at Old Town Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some photo ops at National Wallace Monument, then sample the fine beverages at Stirling Distillery, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Rosslyn Chapel, and finally appreciate the history behind Robert the Bruce Statue.

For ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Stirling itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Chester to Stirling takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Stirling can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Greenock.

Greenock is a town and administrative centre in the Inverclyde council area in Scotland and a former burgh within the historic county of Renfrewshire, located in the west central Lowlands of Scotland. Explore Greenock's surroundings by going to Crarae Garden Argyll (in Inveraray) and Rothesay (Bute Military Museum, Rothesay's Victorian Toilets, &more). There's lots more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Lunderston Bay, make a trip to The Tower Hill, catch all the local highlights with Slainte Scotland, and pause for some serene contemplation at Old West Kirk.

To find photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Greenock vacation planner.

Drive from Stirling to Greenock in 1.5 hours. May in Greenock sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

On the 5th (Mon), walk around Vondelpark.

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You can drive from Greenock to Amsterdam in 13.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Greenock to Amsterdam. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 7th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums, and make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Rome trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, Rome is somewhat warmer than Amsterdam - with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can fly back home.