39 days in Europe Itinerary

Get in touch with nature at Kampinoski Park Narodowy and Around Poland. Get a sense of the local culture at Old Town and Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Warsaw: Zrodla Krolewskie (in Kozienice), Muzeum Sil Powietrznych w Deblinie (in Deblin) and Industrial settlement in Zyrardow (in Zyrardow). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, brush up on your military savvy at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, delve into the lush surroundings at Kabacki Forest, and walk around Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Warsaw online trip planner.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Warsaw Chopin Airport, Modlin Airport and Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport. In August, daytime highs in Warsaw are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Krakow.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Muzeum Krakowa, oddzial Fabryka Emalia Oskara Schindlera. Wieliczka Salt Mine and Wawel Royal Castle are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Change things up with these side-trips from Krakow: Grota Lokietka (King's Lokietek Cave) (in Ojcow National Park), Zamek Królewski (in Suloszowa) and Pieniński Park Narodowy (in Szczawnica). Next up on the itinerary: get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, and wander the streets of Kazmierz The Former Jewish District.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Krakow online route planner.

Traveling by flight from Warsaw to Krakow takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Krakow can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Prague.

Get in touch with nature at Nature & Wildlife Tours and Bohemian Switzerland National Park. Let the collections at Jewish Museum in Prague and St. George's Basilica capture your imagination. Venture out of the city with trips to Lord's Rock (in Kamenicky Senov) and Church of All Saints (in Litomerice). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Lobkowicz Palace, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, and get great views at Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Prague trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 66°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) so you can fly to Nuremberg.

Appreciate the collections at Fortress Marienberg and Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände. Visit Würzburg Residence and Altstadt for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Nuremberg side-trips: Alte Mainbruecke (in Wurzburg), Rothenburg (Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), Town Walls, &more) and Bamberg Altstadt (in Bamberg). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Lorenz Church, explore the historical opulence of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, and contemplate the long history of Schlayerturm.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Nuremberg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Nuremberg sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to drive to Fussen.

Get a sense of the local culture at Schloss Neuschwanstein and Bauernhaus-Museum Wolfegg. Visit Schloss Linderhof and Altstadt von Fuessen for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Fussen: Ravensburg (Wirtschaftsmuseum Ravensburg & Kunstmuseum Ravensburg), Dornier Museum Friedrichshafen (in Friedrichshafen) and Torfbahn (in Bad Wurzach). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Schloss Hohenschwangau, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hl.-Geist-Spitalkirche, snap pictures at Maxsteg an der Fussener Klamm-Fall, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalvarienberg.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Fussen trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Nuremberg to Fussen in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. September in Fussen sees daily highs of 64°F and lows of 48°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Fortress Hohensalzburg and Mozarts Geburtshaus. Get some cultural insight at Schloss Hellbrunn and The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). Get out of town with these interesting Salzburg side-trips: Eisriesenwelt (in Werfen), Hallstatt (Museum Hallstatt, Parish of the Assumption, &more) and Innsbruck (Town Tower (Stadtturm), Altstadt von Innsbruck, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarre St. Wolfgang, steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, and take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg.

To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Salzburg day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Fussen to Salzburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to drive to Bled.

Popular historic sites such as Bled Island and Church of St John the Baptist are in your itinerary. Escape the urban bustle at Triglav National Park and Parasailing & Paragliding. Get out of town with these interesting Bled side-trips: Bohinjsko Jezero (Lake Bohinj, Vogel, &more). And it doesn't end there: whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, contemplate the long history of Old Town Centre of Radovljica, examine the collection at Museum of Apiculture, and step into the grandiose world of Bled Castle.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read Bled attractions planner.

You can drive from Salzburg to Bled in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Bled sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Vienna.

You'll explore and learn at Belvedere Palace and MuseumsQuartier Wien. Your inner history buff will appreciate Schonbrunn Palace and Karlskirche. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vienna: Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste (in Mannersdorf am Leithagebirge), Die Perchtoldsdorfer Heide (in Perchtoldsdorf) and Helenental (in Baden). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Melk Abbey, admire the masterpieces at KUNST HAUS WIEN. Museum Hundertwasser, and don't miss a visit to Haus der Musik Wien.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Vienna route planner.

Do a combination of shuttle and flight from Bled to Vienna in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. September in Vienna sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can drive to Budapest.

Let the collections at House of Terror Museum and Lamp Museum capture your imagination. Visit Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Budapest side-trips: Dog sled tour Matrafured (in Matrafured) and Eger (Nagy-Eged Mountain & Valley of the Beautiful Women). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dohány Street Synagogue, take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), and relax and rejuvenate at Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Budapest trip planner.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 61°F, and evening lows to 43°F.