29 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Warwick (Warwick Castle & The Mill Garden), Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton) and Windsor Castle (in Windsor). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The British Museum, learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, admire the landmark architecture of Clarence House, and walk around Hyde Park.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the London holiday website.

Sydney, Australia to London is an approximately 25-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Sydney to London. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Sydney in August, with highs in London at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Colchester.

Colchester is an historic market town and the largest settlement within the borough of Colchester in the county of Essex.At the time of the census in 2011, it had a population of 121,859, marking a considerable rise from the previous census and with considerable development since 2001 and ongoing building plans; it has been named as one of Britain's fastest growing towns. On the 13th (Sun), get to know the resident critters at Colchester Zoo and then walk around Castle Park.

To find other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our Colchester online road trip planner.

Getting from London to Colchester by train takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Colchester can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Volendam.

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

Explore your travel options from Colchester to Volendam with the Route module. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Colchester to Volendam. August in Volendam sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. You'll set off for Amsterdam on the 13th (Sun).

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

Start off your visit on the 14th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and then admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum.

For more things to do, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam day trip planning site.

Amsterdam is just a short distance from Volendam. In August, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis and then make a trip to Grand Place.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Brussels trip planning app.

Getting from Amsterdam to Brussels by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In August in Brussels, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Bourgogne des Flandres Brewery.

To see ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Bruges trip planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Bruges in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Bruges can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a 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.

On the 16th (Wed), wander the streets of Le Marais and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, then admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Paris online trip maker.

You can take a train from Bruges to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Bruges in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Paris, with highs around 29°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can go by car to Semur-en-Auxois.

Semur-en-Auxois is a commune of the Côte-d'Or department in eastern France. For traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Semur-en-Auxois online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Paris to Semur-en-Auxois takes 3 hours. In August, daily temperatures in Semur-en-Auxois can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Beaune on the 18th (Fri).

The Wine Capital of the Burgundy region in the Côte-d'Or department, Beaune is a walled city with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras in eastern France.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): examine the collection at Le Cassissium, then learn about winemaking at Chateau de Pommard, then see the interesting displays at Hôtel-Dieu Museum Musée de l'Hôtel-Dieu, and finally step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Savigny-les-Beaune.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Beaune trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Semur-en-Auxois to Beaune in an hour. August in Beaune sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Lyon tour itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Beaune to Lyon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August in Lyon, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. On the 19th (Sat), you'll travel to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

To find other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Geneva trip itinerary tool.

You can drive from Lyon to Geneva in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Geneva are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. You will leave for Zurich on the 19th (Sat).

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Lucerne (Chapel Bridge & Lake Lucerne) and Mt Pilatus (in Kriens). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, stop by Victorinox Flagship Store Zurich, explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), and examine the collection at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read Zurich sightseeing planner.

Getting from Geneva to Zurich by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

To plan Lugano vacation without wasting time, ask Inspirock to design an itinerary.

You can fly from Zurich to Lugano in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. Traveling from Zurich in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Lugano, with lows of 20°C. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll travel to Morcote.

Morcote is a municipality in the Swiss canton of Ticino situated about 10 kilometres from Lugano in the district of Lugano on the shore of Lake Lugano.With its characteristic small alleys, the arcades of old Patrician homes, valuable architectural monuments and its natural beauty, the lakefront position, Morcote is considered "the Pearl of Ceresio".HistoryMorcote is first mentioned historically in 926 as Murcau, which comes from the Latin Morae caput, meaning head of the hill. To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Morcote driving holiday planner.

Morcote is just a short distance from Lugano. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 20°C. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll travel to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Confalonieri, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza del Duomo.

To find ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Milan trip site.

Traveling by car from Morcote to Milan takes 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can drive to Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Pisa trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Milan to Pisa in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In August, plan for daily highs up to 35°C, and evening lows to 20°C. You'll set off for Rome on the 23rd (Wed).

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

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo and then explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums. On the next day, explore the ancient world of Colosseum, explore the engaging exhibits at Welcome To Rome, don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and finally admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To find more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Rome day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Pisa to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in August, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Naples: Positano (Art & Craft Gallery & Boat Tours & Water Sports), Archaeological Park of Paestum (in Paestum) and Duomo di Sant'Andrea (in Amalfi). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Villa Cimbrone Gardens, take in the pleasant sights at Lungomare Caracciolo, delve into the distant past at Catacombe di San Gennaro, and get engrossed in the history at Galleria Borbonica.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Naples trip itinerary website.

Getting from Rome to Naples by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to London.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, then admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, and then take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Wed): explore the world behind art at National Gallery, then get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Westminster Abbey, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye.

For ratings, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.

You can fly from Naples to London in 6 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Naples to London is minus 1 hour. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Naples in August, with highs in London at 26°C and lows at 15°C. On the 31st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.