41 days in Europe Itinerary

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego and Walking tours. Let the collections at Birthplace of Frederic Chopin and Pawiak Prison Museum capture your imagination. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Warsaw: Lodz (Jewish cemetery lodz, Radegast Train Station, &more), The Baptist church of St Roch and St John (in Sochaczew) and Arboretum SGGW (in Brzeziny). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski), appreciate the history behind Monument to the Warsaw Uprising Fighters, see the interesting displays at Muzeum Polskiej Wódki (Polish Vodka Museum), and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Warsaw Chopin Airport, Modlin Airport and Łódź Władysław Reymont Airport. September in Warsaw sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 50°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Krakow.

Get a sense of the local culture at Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Planty Park. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to St. Mary's Basilica and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Katowice (Immaculate Conception Catholic Church (Kosciol Mariacki) & Nikiszowiec). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Polish Aviation Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Peter and St. Paul, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral.

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You can fly from Warsaw to Krakow in 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. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Prague.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Lobkowicz Palace and Jewish Museum in Prague. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Lesser Town and St Barbara's Church. Explore Prague's surroundings by going to Památník Terezín - Malá pevnost (in Terezin), Hrad Hazmburk (in Libochovice) and Kutna Hora (The Cathedral of Assumption, Sedlec Ossuary, &more). There's much more to do: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St Cyril and St Methodius Cathedral, make a trip to Staromestske namesti, and steep yourself in history at Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument.

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Fly from Krakow to Prague in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daytime highs in Prague are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Cesky Krumlov.

On the 17th (Sun), explore the activities along Svet Lake, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Schwarzenberska Hrobka, step into the grandiose world of Trebon Chateau, explore the world behind art at Egon Schiele Art Centrum, then examine the collection at Museum Fotoatelier Seidel, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of St. Vitus. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Ballroom of the Rosenbergs, get your game on at Bobova Draha, step into the grandiose world of Rozmberk Castle, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Synagogue of Cesky Krumlov, then see the interesting displays at Moldavite Museum - Muzeum vltavinu, and finally examine the collection at Muzeum obchodu Cesky Krumlov.

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You can drive from Prague to Cesky Krumlov in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in September, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can go by car to Vienna.

Popular historic sites such as Schonbrunn Palace and Ringstrasse are in your itinerary. Explore hidden gems such as Albertina and Wine Tours & Tastings. Venture out of the city with trips to Melk Abbey (in Melk), Schallaburg (in Schallaburg) and Durnstein (Durnstein Abbey & Burgruine Duernstein). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the striking features of KUNST HAUS WIEN. Museum Hundertwasser, and get engrossed in the history at Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien.

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Traveling by car from Cesky Krumlov to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. September in Vienna sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Budapest.

Take a break from the city and head to Margaret Island and Valley of the Beautiful Women. Explore hidden gems such as Liberty Statue and Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting Budapest side-trips: Royal Palace of Godollo (in Godollo), Keszthely (Our Lady of Hungary Church & Festetics Palace) and Visegrad Citadel (in Visegrad). The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, examine the collection at Budapest Pinball Museum, get engrossed in the history at Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum, and do a tasting at Faust Wine Cellar.

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You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. September in Budapest sees daily highs of 71°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can go by car to Ljubljana.

Step out of the city life by going to Velika Planina and Parasailing & Paragliding. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Škofja Loka Castle. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Piran (Church of St. Bernardine, Krstilnica sv.Janeza Krstnika, &more), Anthony's Shaft Mining Museum (in Idrija) and Koper (Koper Cathedral and Bell Tower & Praetorian Palace). Next up on the itinerary: do a tasting at Lepa Vida Boutique Winery, explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Franciscan Church of the Annunciation, and stroll around Tivoli Park.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana online tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Ljubljana takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In September in Ljubljana, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) to allow time to drive to Bled.

On the 2nd (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Nicholas, admire the sheer force of Mostnica Gorge, Head underground at Pokljuka Gorge, get outside with Great Emerald Adventure, then explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle, and finally savor the flavors at Wine Tasting Bled. On the 3rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head off the coast to Bled Island, kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, see the interesting displays at Museum of Apiculture, examine the collection at Slovenian Alpine Museum, then take in the dramatic scenery at Peričnik Falls, and finally take in the dramatic scenery at Martuljek Waterfalls.

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Getting from Ljubljana to Bled by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Bled are 60°F, while nighttime lows are 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

Get outdoors at The Pilgrim's Way and Naturdenkmal Seisenbergklamm. Appreciate the collections at Fortress Hohensalzburg and Museum of Tyrolean Farmsteads. Change things up with these side-trips from Salzburg: Gollinger Wasserfall (in Golling an der Salzach), Evangelische Kirche (in Ramsau am Dachstein) and Wilde Wasser (in Rohrmoos-Untertal). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, see the interesting displays at Salzburger Freilichtmuseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Salzburg Cathedral, and stroll the grounds of Beinhaus, Karner, Ossuary.

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Traveling by car from Bled to Salzburg takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. October in Salzburg sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 43°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can go by car to Fussen.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Schloss Hohenschwangau and St. Koloman. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Schloss Linderhof and Altstadt von Fuessen. Explore Fussen's surroundings by going to Ulm (The Leaning House & Ulmer Stadtmauer), Kempten (St. Lorenz Basilica & Residenz Kempten) and Ottobeuren Abbey (in Ottobeuren). Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Schloss Neuschwanstein, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter und Paul, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kalvarienberg, and take in the awesome beauty at Wank Mountain.

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Getting from Salzburg to Fussen by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. October in Fussen sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 42°F at night.