30 days in Europe Itinerary

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Guinness Storehouse and Saint Patrick's Cathedral. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kilmainham Gaol Museum and Dublin Castle. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Temple Bar, examine the collection at Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, stroll around St Stephens Green, and admire the striking features of Christ Church Cathedral.

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Perth, Australia to Dublin is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Western Standard Time (AWST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT), which is usually a -8 hour difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Perth in December; daily highs in Dublin reach 10°C and lows reach 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can fly to London.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Natural History Museum and Westminster Abbey. Visit St. Paul's Cathedral and Houses of Parliament for their historical value. Explore London's surroundings by going to Blenheim Palace (in Woodstock), Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton) and Winchester (Winchester Cathedral & The Great Hall). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London.

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You can fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In December in London, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can take a train to Paris.

Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe will appeal to history buffs. Louvre Museum and Champs-Elysees are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbaye de Saint-Germain-des-Pres, wander the streets of Latin Quarter, and examine the collection at Musee Rodin.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in Paris are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Amsterdam.

Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo). Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Delft (Museum Prinsenhof Delft & Old Church), Grote Markt (in Haarlem) and museum Beelden aan Zee (in Scheveningen). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, get a taste of the local shopping with Leiden Square (Leidseplein), and hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market.

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You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 9°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Munich.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): make a splash at Therme Erding. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, contemplate the long history of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, then see the interesting displays at BMW Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at BMW Welt.

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Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Munich takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Amsterdam in January; daily highs in Munich reach 3°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and Pantheon are in your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St. Peter's Basilica and Vatican Museums. There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, take a stroll through Trastevere, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cupola di San Pietro.

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Traveling by flight from Munich to Rome takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Munich in January, with highs in Rome at 15°C and lows at 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can fly to Dubrovnik.

Get some cultural insight at Walls of Dubrovnik and Red History Museum. The Franciscan Church and Monastery and Fort Lovrijenac will appeal to history buffs. Go for a jaunt from Dubrovnik to Gruda to see Agritourism Zlatovisce about 1h 10 min away. And it doesn't end there: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, view the masterpieces at Sebastian Art Gallery & Art Shop, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Blaise, and make a trip to Onophrian Fountain.

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Fly from Rome to Dubrovnik in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In January, daily temperatures in Dubrovnik can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Athens.

Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get some historical perspective at Ancient Agora of Athens and Erechtheion. Take a break from Athens with a short trip to Papagiannakos Winery in Markopoulo Mesogeas, about 1 hour away. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, visit Plaka, take in the spiritual surroundings of Agios Eleftherios Church, and admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture.

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Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. In January in Athens, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 7°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling home.