43 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, and explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).

To find more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip planner.

Seoul, South Korea to Budapest is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Korean Standard Time (KST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Seoul in April, Budapest is slightly colder at night with lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the masterpieces at Albertina, see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and make a trip to Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial.

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You can drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Vienna are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. You'll set off for Prague on the 12th (Wed).

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.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, get great views at Petřín, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Prague sightseeing site.

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in April, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Domschatzkammer, don't miss a visit to Cologne Cathedral, then admire the masterpieces at Museum Ludwig, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

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Fly from Prague to Cologne in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Frans Hals Museum (in Haarlem), Delft (Nieuwe Kerk, Old Church, &more) and Keukenhof (in Lisse). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, contemplate the long history of Magere Brug, walk around Vondelpark, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Amsterdam online holiday planner.

You can drive from Cologne to Amsterdam in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In April in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to drive to Antwerp.

Its reputation as a business-centric city distracts many visitors from the real draws of Antwerp: its historical sites, architectural beauty, and lively culture.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Antwerp visit planner.

Drive from Amsterdam to Antwerp in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. April in Antwerp sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 3°C at night. You will leave for Brussels on the 21st (Fri).

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Brussels: Bruges (Groeningemuseum, The Markt, &more). The adventure continues: make a trip to Grand Place, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), explore the galleries of Atomium, and admire the masterpieces at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Brussels trip planner.

Traveling by car from Antwerp to Brussels takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) 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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To see reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Paris road trip tool.

You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Paris are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the London trip itinerary site.

Getting from Paris to London by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London. In April, daily temperatures in London can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to fly to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

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You can fly from London to Basel in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Basel. May in Basel sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C at night. On the 4th (Thu), you'll travel to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Get out of town with these interesting Interlaken side-trips: Lucerne (Lion Monument, Lake Lucerne, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the sheer force of Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Lauterbrunnen Village, stop by Buchhandlung Boedeli, and contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Brienz.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Interlaken online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Basel to Interlaken in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Venture out of the city with trips to Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, pause for some photo ops at Punta della Dogana, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, and admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco.

To see maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Venice holiday planner.

You can fly from Interlaken to Venice in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In May, Venice is a bit warmer than Interlaken - with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can fly to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Change things up with these side-trips from Naples: Positano (Food Tours, Art & Craft Gallery, &more), Ravello (Villa Cimbrone Gardens, Duomo di Ravello, &more) and Amalfi (Duomo di Sant'Andrea & Cloister del Paradiso). There's much more to do: make a trip to Pompeii Archaeological Park, take an in-depth tour of Museo e Real Bosco di Capodimonte, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Napoli, and steep yourself in history at Villa dei Misteri.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Naples journey app.

Getting from Venice to Naples by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to take a train 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: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums.

For photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome travel route planner.

You can take a train from Naples to Rome in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight back home.