31 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pergamonmuseum and Potsdamer Platz. Escape the urban bustle at Strandbar Mitte and Strandbad Tegeler See. Change things up with a short trip to Bildergalerie in Potsdam (about 42 minutes away). There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Palace of Tears, enjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad Wannsee, visit Mitte, and don't miss a visit to Reichstag Building.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, use the Berlin road trip planning tool.

Brisbane, Australia to Berlin is an approximately 28-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Berlin. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to drive to Rothenburg ob der Tauber.

Rothenburg ob der Tauber is a town in the district of Ansbach of Mittelfranken (Middle Franconia), the Franconia region of Bavaria, Germany. Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): examine the collection at Puppen- und Spielzeugmuseum, see the interesting displays at Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum, steep yourself in history at Altstadt, then steep yourself in history at Gerlachschmiede, and finally don't miss a visit to Klingentor.

To find maps, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Rothenburg ob der Tauber day trip planning site.

You can drive from Berlin to Rothenburg ob der Tauber in 5.5 hours. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Munich Residenz and BMW Welt are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step off the beaten path and head to St. Peter's Church and Asamkirche.

For where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Munich trip planner.

Drive from Rothenburg ob der Tauber to Munich in 3 hours. In June, daytime highs in Munich are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Fortress Hohensalzburg and Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus). Let the collections at Red Bull Hangar-7 and Mozarts Geburtshaus capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Salzburg: St Gilgen Mozartplatz (in St Gilgen), Pfarre St. Wolfgang (in St. Wolfgang) and Gollinger Wasserfall (in Golling an der Salzach). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, stroll the grounds of Cemetery of St. Sebastian (Friedhof St. Sebastian), admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

To find out how to plan a trip to Salzburg, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. June in Salzburg sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can drive to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

On the 3rd (Mon), contemplate the waterfront views at Moserer See, hike along Friedensglocke, contemplate the waterfront views at Kaltwassersee, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Seekirchl, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarrkirche Igls Vill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the verdant scenery at Stubaital, fly down the slopes at Serlesbahnen, then get interesting insight from Tours, then take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Town Tower (Stadtturm).

For where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Innsbruck day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Innsbruck takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Innsbruck can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hofkirche, explore the world behind art at Museum Rosengart Collection, get engrossed in the history at Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten), then appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and finally see the interesting displays at Glasi Hergiswil. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to The Nine Towers, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Uferpromenade Weggis, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Seebad Eich.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Lucerne trip itinerary planning app.

Drive from Innsbruck to Lucerne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. July in Lucerne sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

On the 7th (Fri), wander the streets of UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, admire the local landmark of Zahringerbrunnen, admire the local landmark of Simsonbrunnen, stop by Matte, then pause for some photo ops at Gerechtigkeitsbrunnen, and finally explore the activities along Aare River.

To see ratings and more tourist information, read our Bern trip maker site.

Traveling by car from Lucerne to Bern takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to drive to Grindelwald.

As one of the country's oldest ski resorts, Grindewald serves as a prime example of a cozy Swiss ski town.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Grindelwald Museum.

For other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Grindelwald itinerary website.

You can drive from Bern to Grindelwald in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Sat) to allow time for the car ride to Kandersteg.

Kandersteg is a municipality in the Frutigen-Niedersimmental administrative district in the canton of Bern in Switzerland. On the 8th (Sat), tour the pleasant surroundings at Rodelbahn Oeschinensee.

To see where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, use the Kandersteg trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Grindelwald to Kandersteg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Piazzale Michelangelo and Pitti Palace. Step off the beaten path and head to Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore and Piazza della Cisterna. When in Florence, make a side trip to see San Gimignano 1300 in San Gimignano, approximately San Gimignano away. There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, examine the collection at Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence, and pause for some photo ops at Loggia dei Lanzi.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Florence trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Kandersteg to Florence takes 7 hours. In July in Florence, expect temperatures between 35°C during the day and 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can fly to Monopoli.

Monopoli is a town and municipality in Italy, in the province of Bari and region of Apulia. I Pastini and Basilica Cattedrale Maria Santissima della Madia are good opportunities to explore the local culture. We've included these beaches for you: Lama Monachile and Lido Cala Cerasa. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Monopoli: Valle d’itria e Dintorni (in Cisternino) and Valle d'Itria (in Martina Franca). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Lido Colonia, tour the pleasant surroundings at Costa Dei Trulli, cool off at Lido BelliFreschi Village, and take in the dramatic natural features at Grotta del Trullo.

To see where to stay, photos, ratings, and tourist information, use the Monopoli driving holiday planner.

Fly from Florence to Monopoli in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 21°C. On the 16th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Naxos Town.

Naxos Town tops the itinerary of most visitors exploring the Aegean islands, drawing their attention with taverns, shops, beaches, and ancient ruins.

Relax by the water at Agios Prokopios Beach and Maragas Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at The Temple of Apollo – Portara and Temple of Demeter. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Naxos Town: Panagia Drossiani Church (in Moni) and Church of Panagia Filotitissa (in Filoti). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at Plaka Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Agios Georgios Diasoritis, examine the collection at Distillery M. G. Vallindras Eirini Frangoudaki, and stop by Naxia Gi.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Naxos Town driving holiday planning website.

You can drive from Monopoli to Naxos Town in 20.5 hours. Traveling from Monopoli to Naxos Town, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Naxos Town when traveling from Monopoli in July, with lows around 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel back home.