36 days in Europe Itinerary

Your day by day itinerary now includes Concertgebouw as well as Keukenhof Sideways. Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Haarlem (Haarlemmerhout, Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), &more) and The Hague (Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) & The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, admire nature's wide array of creatures at ARTIS, visit The Jordaan, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Amsterdam day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Amsterdam Airport Schiphol, Eindhoven Airport and Eelde Airport. In June, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Antwerp.

Antwerp is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at MAS - Museum aan de Stroom, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Our Lady, appreciate the extensive heritage of Grote Markt, and appreciate the history behind Brabo's Monument.

To find other places to visit and more tourist information, refer to the Antwerp trip site.

Getting from Amsterdam to Antwerp by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Antwerp are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. On the 4th (Tue), you're off to Maastricht.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): admire the striking features of Basilica of St. Servatius, explore the different monuments and memorials at Netherlands American Cemetery, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Our Lady, then admire the landmark architecture of Hoofdwacht, then don't miss a visit to Vrijthof, and finally contemplate the long history of Boekhandel Dominicanen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): make a trip to Market Square, then make a trip to Saint Servaasbridge, then explore the fascinating underground world of Maastricht Underground, and finally steep yourself in history at Fort Sint Pieter.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Maastricht trip planner.

You can drive from Antwerp to Maastricht in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. July in Maastricht sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can go by car to Luxembourg City.

On the 6th (Thu), stroll the grounds of Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial, brush up on your military savvy at MNHM National Museum of Military History, then explore the historical opulence of Vianden Castle, and finally don't miss a visit to William Square. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Le Chemin de la Corniche, contemplate the long history of Casemates du Bock, then take a stroll through Barrio Grund, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, and finally step into the grandiose world of Grand Ducal Palace.

To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Luxembourg City visit planner.

Traveling by car from Maastricht to Luxembourg City takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Strasbourg.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Strasbourg: Place Stanislas (in Nancy), Domaine Hubert Meyer (in Blienschwiller) and Ecluse de Rechicourt-le-Chateau (in Rechicourt-le-Chateau). And it doesn't end there: indulge your senses at Domaine Albert Seltz, make a trip to Barrage Vauban, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and contemplate the long history of Vieille ville d'Eguisheim.

For ratings, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Strasbourg trip planner.

You can drive from Luxembourg City to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Luxembourg City in July, expect nights in Strasbourg to be about the same, around 18°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 32°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can take a train to Dijon.

On the 12th (Wed), awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Paroisse Notre-Dame De Dijon, steep yourself in history at Maison Milliere, make a trip to Tour Philippe le Bon, then make a trip to Place de la Liberation, then admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Dijon, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Hotel de Vogue.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Dijon journey builder tool.

Getting from Strasbourg to Dijon by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can go by car to Blois.

Get out of town with these interesting Blois side-trips: Chateau de Chenonceau (in Chenonceaux) and Le Chateau du Clos Luce - Parc Leonardo da Vinci (in Amboise). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Chateau de Chambord, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art religieux, let little ones run wild at Parc des Mees, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Vincent-de-Paul.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Blois trip planner.

You can drive from Dijon to Blois in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) so you can go by car to Bayeux.

Bayeux is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery, indulge your taste buds at Cave Cidricole Lecornu, examine the collection at Arromanches 360 Circular Cinema, and pause for some photo ops at D-Day Monument.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Bayeux attractions planner.

Getting from Blois to Bayeux by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can drive to Paris.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Moulin Rouge. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to The Hall of Mirrors (in Versailles), Domaine of Villarceaux (in Chaussy) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde, walk around Luxembourg Gardens, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris day trip planner.

You can drive from Bayeux to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. July in Paris sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Fri) before leaving for home.