32 days in Europe Itinerary

Visit Wallace Collection and Hever Castle & Gardens for their historical value. Museum-lovers will get to explore Natural History Museum and Museum of London. Change things up with these side-trips from London: The Big Cat Sanctuary (in Smarden) and Hampton Court Palace (in East Molesey). And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Westminster, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and get a taste of the local shopping with Oxford Street.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the London online vacation planner.

Brisbane, Australia to London is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Brisbane to London. In December, London is cooler than Brisbane - with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Reykjavik.

Get a sense of the local culture at Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition and Einar Jonsson Museum (Listasafn Einars Jonssonar). Reykjavik Open Air Museum and The Icelandic Punk Museum will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Reykjavik: Blesi (in Geysir), Bruarfoss Waterfall (in Brekkuskogur) and Geysir (in Haukadalur). The adventure continues: indulge in some personalized pampering at Blue Lagoon, see some colorful creatures with Dive Iceland - Diving and Snorkeling in Iceland - Day Tours, stop by Nordic Store, and take an in-depth tour of The Cave People.

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Traveling by flight from London to Reykjavik takes 6 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from London in December; daily highs in Reykjavik reach 2°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to London.

Step off the beaten path and head to Wallace Collection and The Courtauld Gallery. Appreciate the collections at Sir John Soane's Museum and Saatchi Gallery. See some other sides of London: take a stroll through Westminster, step into the grandiose world of Tower of London Ice Rink, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Westminster Cathedral, and take an in-depth tour of Natural History Museum.

For other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the London online driving holiday planner.

Fly from Reykjavik to London in 6 hours. Traveling from Reykjavik in December, things will get a bit warmer in London: highs are around 11°C and lows about 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Amsterdam.

Get some cultural insight at Van Gogh Museum and Zaanse Schans. Popular historic sites such as Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Begijnhof are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Oudemirdum (Oudemirdumer Klif & De Hege Gerzen), The Hague (Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace), Kunstmuseum Den Haag, &more) and Strand Lemmer (in Lemmer). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, see the interesting displays at Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder, get curious at Body Worlds, and don't miss a visit to The Amstel.

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Traveling by flight from London to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Berlin.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Neues Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Palace of Tears, and then admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Gemaldegalerie, then take a stroll through Mitte, and then examine the collection at Classic Remise Berlin.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Berlin trip planner.

You can fly from Amsterdam to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Copenhagen.

Get some historical perspective at Nyhavn and Tadre Molle. Museum-lovers will get to explore Davids Samling (The David Collection) and National Museum of Denmark. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Copenhagen: Faxe Kalkbrud (in Faxe), Stevns Klint (in Store Heddinge) and Hedeland (in Hedehusene). Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Rosenborg Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grundtvig Church (Grundtvigs Kirke), admire the masterpieces at Arken Museum of Modern Art, and indulge in some personalized pampering at Zenzes Wellness.

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Fly from Berlin to Copenhagen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In January, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.