57 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Gemaldegalerie are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum fuer Naturkunde Berlin and Pergamonmuseum. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Palace of Tears, steep yourself in history at Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial, explore the world behind art at Neues Museum, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

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Perth, Australia to Berlin is an approximately 21.5-hour flight. Traveling from Perth to Berlin, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

On the 16th (Mon), kick back and relax at Nature Reserve Lawice Kielpinskie, contemplate the long history of Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, take a stroll through Memorial at Mila 18, stroll the grounds of Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach, then take a stroll through Osiedle Przyjazn, and finally learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting. On the 17th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, contemplate the long history of Palace on the Island, examine the collection at Muzeum Fryderyka Chopina, get to know the fascinating history of Krakowskie Przedmiescie, then steep yourself in history at Holy Cross Church (Kosciol Swietego Krzyza), and finally catch some excitement at Warsaw Piano Concerts. Waclaex..

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Fly from Berlin to Warsaw in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Warsaw can reach 0°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

On the 18th (Wed), pause for some serene contemplation at The Church of Piarist Fathers.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, use the Krakow trip planner.

Getting from Warsaw to Krakow by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In January, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -5°C. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

On the 20th (Fri), see the interesting displays at Chocolate Museum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, then make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, then do a tasting at Faust Wine Cellar, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Roman Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Citadel, look for all kinds of wild species at Sas Hill Nature Reserve, get engrossed in the history at Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, stroll around Margaret Island, then see the interesting displays at Budapest Pinball Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

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You can fly from Krakow to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Bratislava.

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Blue Church of St. Elizabeth, take a stroll through Bratislava Old Town, admire the masterpieces at Slovak National Gallery Slovenská národná galéria, step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle, then take an in-depth tour of Bratislava City Museum (Muzeum Mesta Bratislavy), and finally admire the masterpieces at Nedbalka Gallery.

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Traveling by car from Budapest to Bratislava takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daytime highs in Bratislava are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, take a stroll through Lesser Town, browse the exhibits of Lobkowicz Palace, then contemplate the long history of Powder Tower, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Infant Jesus of Prague. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Tue): take in the views from Charles Bridge, pause for some serene contemplation at St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral, make a trip to National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror, then see the interesting displays at National Technical Museum, then see the interesting displays at Speculum Alchemiae Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Synagogue.

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Getting from Bratislava to Prague by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train. In January in Prague, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -3°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 25th (Wed) before leaving for Berlin.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): examine the collection at Designpanoptikum, stop by Kreuzberg, then take an in-depth tour of Museum in der Kulturbrauerei, then stop by Prenzlauer Berg, and finally contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall.

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Drive from Prague to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to fly to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombe Del Cimitero Di San Pietro, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, then get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, then explore the different monuments and memorials at Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian), and finally stop by Steingasse. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, examine the collection at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), tour the pleasant surroundings at Strandbad Perwang am Grabensee, pause for some serene contemplation at Pfarre St. Wolfgang, then examine the collection at Musik Instrumenten Museum Der Volker, and finally try your luck at Casino Salzburg.

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Getting from Berlin to Salzburg by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 4°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Sat) before leaving for Hopfgarten im Brixental.

Hopfgarten im Brixental is a market town in the Austrian state of Tyrol in the Kitzbühel district. Take a break from the city and head to Ski Juwel Alpbachtal Wildschonau and Pro-Skischule. Get some historical perspective at Pfarramt St. Oswald Alpbach and Die Kapelle Auf Der Oberstalleralm. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hopfgarten im Brixental: Kerzenwelt (in Brixlegg), Freizeitpark Zahmer Kaiser mit Sommerrodelbahn in Walchsee (in Walchsee) and Kufstein (Kufstein Fortress, Historischer Rundwanderweg Kufstein, &more). Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental, take advantage of the amenities at Westendorf, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarrkirche Sankt Virgil, and take in the awesome beauty at Hohe Salve.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Hopfgarten im Brixental online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Hopfgarten im Brixental takes 2 hours. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Salzburg in January: highs in Hopfgarten im Brixental hover around 0°C, while lows dip to -5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sat) early enough to travel to Meribel.

Step out of the city life by going to Oxygene Ski & Snowboard School La Tania and Raquett'Evasion. Get some historical perspective at Église Saint-Nicolas de Véroce and Plateau des Glieres. Explore Meribel's surroundings by going to Les Menuires (Promenade le Lac du Lou, St Martin de Belleville, &more), Val Thorens (Mini Clubs ESF & Val Thorens Toboggan Run) and Mountain Twister (in Hauteluce).

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hopfgarten im Brixental to Meribel. In February, Meribel is a bit warmer than Hopfgarten im Brixental - with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough 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.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): explore the galleries of Atomium, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin du Petit Sablon, then examine the collection at illusion Brussels, and finally contemplate the long history of Grand Place. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), get engrossed in the history at Fort Breendonk, get outside with Aspen, view the masterpieces at Museum De Reede, then see the interesting displays at Chocolate Nation, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Vlaeykensgang.

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You can drive from Meribel to Brussels in 9.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in February, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Visiting Minnewater Lake and Bruges Art Route will get you outdoors. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Ghent City Center and Historic Centre of Brugge. Change things up with these side-trips from Bruges: Plage d'Ostende (in Ostend), Ghent (Gravensteen, Bourgoyen-Ossemeersen Nature Reserve, &more) and Lange Max Museum (in Koekelare). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde, make a trip to The Markt, take an in-depth tour of Onze-Lieve-Vrouw ter Potterie, and sample the tasty concoctions at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan.

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Drive from Brussels to Bruges in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. February in Bruges sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Utrecht.

As one of the Netherland's largest university towns, Utrecht is bursting with young energy.

Get some cultural insight at Railway Museum (Het Spoorwegmuseum) and Singer Laren Museum, Theatre and Sculpture Garden. Take a break from the city and head to Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen and Het Bossche Broek. Explore Utrecht's surroundings by going to Museum MORE (in Gorssel), Muurhuizen (in Amersfoort) and Building A (in Radio Kootwijk). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Canals area, have fun and explore at Museum Speelklok, pause for some serene contemplation at Janskerk, and see the interesting displays at Kruideniers Museum.

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Traveling by car from Bruges to Utrecht takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to drive to Amsterdam.

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Strand Egmond aan Zee and Haarlemmermeerse Bos. Let the collections at Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Grote Markt (in Haarlem), Schoorlse Duinen (in Schoorl) and The Hague (Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace), Kunstmuseum Den Haag, &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Micropia, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, and visit The Jordaan.

To see maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip builder.

Traveling by car from Utrecht to Amsterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 7°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. You'll have a few hours on the 25th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like British Library and Camber Sands. Museum-lovers will appreciate Natural History Museum and The British Museum. Change things up with these side-trips from London: The Big Cat Sanctuary (in Smarden), Camber Castle (in Rye) and Mercedes-Benz World (in Weybridge). There's much more to do: fly down the slopes at The Snow Centre, steep yourself in history at HMS Belfast, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, and take an in-depth tour of Imperial War Museum London.

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Getting from Amsterdam to London by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to London due to the time zone difference. In February, daily temperatures in London can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough 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.

Appreciate the collections at Guinness Storehouse and Chester Beatty. Discover out-of-the-way places like 14 Henrietta Street and The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience. Venture out of the city with trips to Newgrange (in Donore), Irish Military War Museum & Family Park (in Starinagh) and Glendalough Cathedral (in Vale of Glendalough). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, hike along Cliff Walk Car Park Bray, wander the streets of Temple Bar, and take an in-depth tour of The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story.

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Traveling by flight from London to Dublin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In March, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 1°C. On the 7th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.