30 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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, examine the collection at Hofburg, explore the galleries of Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

To find photos, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip site.

Sydney, Australia to Vienna is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Vienna is minus 9 hours. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Sydney in December; daily highs in Vienna reach 5°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

On the 19th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt, admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn. On the 20th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Mirabell Palace, see the interesting displays at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), explore the galleries of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then shop like a local with Getreidegasse, then contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Petersfriedhof.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Salzburg driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In December, daytime highs in Salzburg are 6°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can fly to Berlin.

Berlin is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Reichstag Building, steep yourself in history at Memorial of the Berlin Wall, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, and pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Berlin day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Salzburg to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Amsterdam.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): stroll around Vondelpark, then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, then explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and finally make a trip to Dam Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Mon): indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip maker app.

You can fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In December in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Bruges.

On the 26th (Tue), contemplate the long history of Historic Centre of Brugge, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, then get engrossed in the history at Groeningemuseum, and finally don't miss a visit to The Markt. Keep things going the next day: explore the activities along Minnewater Lake, admire the striking features of Stadhuis, see the interesting displays at Choco-Story - The Chocolate Museum, then take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, and finally stop by The Old Chocolate House.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Bruges trip planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to Bruges by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Bruges can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Wed) so you can drive to Brussels.

Brussels is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), admire the masterpieces at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, and don't miss a visit to Belgian Comic Strip Center.

To see where to stay, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Brussels trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Bruges to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In December in Brussels, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to take a train to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, walk around Hyde Park, enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our London route site.

Take a train from Brussels to London in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Brussels to London. Traveling from Brussels in December, you will find days in London are somewhat warmer (11°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde, and wander the streets of Île de la Cité.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip planner.

Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. January in Paris sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Madrid.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and then admire the striking features of Royal Palace of Madrid. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, then admire the natural beauty at Real Jardin Botanico, and finally walk around Parque del Retiro.

For more things to do, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Madrid trip website.

You can fly from Paris to Madrid in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in January: highs in Madrid hover around 12°C, while lows dip to 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, then admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally walk around Parc Guell. Keep things going the next day: browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, then explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

To see where to stay, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona online holiday planner.

Fly from Madrid to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in January, things will get somewhat warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) early enough to fly to Rome.

On the 10th (Wed), ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, then contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and finally delve into the distant past at Colosseum.

For ratings, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Rome route planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in January, plan for little chillier nights in Rome, with lows around 4°C. On the 11th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.