49 days in Europe Itinerary

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Wed): get to know the resident critters at ARTIS, explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and then make a trip to Dam Square. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of The Jordaan, admire the striking features of Royal Palace Amsterdam, then appreciate the history behind Sculpture De Violist, and finally see the interesting displays at Madame Tussauds Amsterdam.

For reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Amsterdam road trip app.

September in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 29th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Venture out of the city with trips to Dusseldorf (Mahn- und Gedenkstatte, Konigsallee, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Cologne Cathedral, snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, explore the world behind art at Museum Ludwig, and wander the streets of Historic Old Town.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cologne sightseeing planner.

Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Cologne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. September in Cologne sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Romer, take some stellar pictures from Main Tower, then take in nature's colorful creations at Palmengarten, and finally admire the masterpieces at Stadel Museum. On the next day, go for a walk through Mainkai, take in the views from Iron Bridge, then steep yourself in history at Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus), and finally admire the local landmark of Fountain of Justice.

For ratings, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Frankfurt trip planner.

Getting from Cologne to Frankfurt by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October in Frankfurt, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nuremberg: Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Altstadt & Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber) and Rothenburg (Reichsstadtmuseum, St. Jakobskirche, &more). Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Kaiserburg Nurnberg, don't miss a visit to Altstadt, examine the collection at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände, and explore the world behind art at Germanisches Nationalmuseum.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Nuremberg sightseeing planning site.

You can drive from Frankfurt to Nuremberg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Nuremberg can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can 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.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around English Garden, then get curious at Deutsches Museum, and then don't miss a visit to Marienplatz.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Munich tour app.

Getting from Nuremberg to Munich by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 16°C in October, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can drive to Innsbruck.

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

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Tue): get your game on at Bergisel Ski Jump, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alpenzoo, contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dom zu St. Jakob, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm). Keep things going the next day: see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, then explore the world behind art at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, and then get a sense of history and politics at Congress innsbruck.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Innsbruck online attractions planner.

You can drive from Munich to Innsbruck in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. October in Innsbruck sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Bolzano.

South Tyrol's capital, Bolzano, has been named the Italian city with the highest quality of life.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Thu): make a trip to Piazza Walther, pause for some photo ops at Monumento a Walther Von der Vogelweide, admire the masterpieces at Tesoro Del Duomo, admire the landmark architecture of Duomo Maria Assunta, then admire the landmark architecture of Via dei Portici, and finally make a trip to Via Argentieri. On the 13th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the historical opulence of Runkelstein Castle, then take an in-depth tour of South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa dei Francescani.

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You can drive from Innsbruck to Bolzano in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Innsbruck in October, you will find days in Bolzano are somewhat warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

On the 14th (Sat), make a trip to Liston, appreciate the history behind Statua dei caduti per la liberta, see a show at Arena di Verona, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cappella dei Notai, then wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe, and finally make a trip to Torre dei Lamberti. On the 15th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Biblioteca Capitolare, take in the views from Ponte Scaligero, contemplate the long history of Museo di Castelvecchio, then make a trip to Piazza Bra, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Torre Pentagona.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Verona trip itinerary builder app.

Drive from Bolzano to Verona in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. October in Verona sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

On the 16th (Mon), admire the striking features of Scuola Grande di San Marco and then stop by Banco Lotto n°10. On the next day, explore the activities along Canal Grande, browse the exhibits of Doge's Palace, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, steep yourself in history at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), then take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Venice road trip planner.

Getting from Verona to Venice by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle; or take a train. In October in Venice, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Milan is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana, stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery, and pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Milan day trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Venice to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can go by car to Lucerne.

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

Lucerne is known for sightseeing, nature, and wildlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the awesome beauty at Jungfraujoch, admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Markuskirche.

To find traveler tips, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Lucerne attractions planner.

You can drive from Milan to Lucerne in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Milan in October, things will get slightly colder in Lucerne: highs are around 17°C and lows about 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Tue) to allow time for the car ride to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

On the 24th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Bahnhofstrasse. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, admire the striking features of Fraumünster Church, and then wander the streets of Old Town.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Zurich holiday site.

Traveling by car from Lucerne to Zurich takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to drive to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

Get out of town with these interesting Stuttgart side-trips: Market Square (Marktplatz) (in Tubingen) and Burg Hohenzollern (in Bisingen). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Mercedes-Benz Museum, don't miss a visit to Grabkapelle auf dem Wuerttemberg, see the interesting displays at Porsche Museum, and admire the local landmark of Galateabrunnen.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Stuttgart day trip planning app.

You can drive from Zurich to Stuttgart in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. October in Stuttgart sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Heidelberg.

A vibrant university city, Heidelberg is nestled in the picturesque Neckar river valley.

On the 29th (Sun), make a trip to Jesuitenkirche. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Altstadt (Old Town), steep yourself in history at Old Bridge (Karl Theodor Bridge), then look for gifts at FriDa, then trek along Philosopher’s Walk, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Heiligenberg.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Heidelberg trip planner.

Traveling by car from Stuttgart to Heidelberg takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. October in Heidelberg sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Bonn.

The birthplace of Ludwig van Beethoven, Bonn is one of the country's oldest cities.

Bonn is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Schumannhaus, walk around Rheinaue, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Elisabeth, and take in the pleasant sights at Cherry Blossom.

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You can drive from Heidelberg to Bonn in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. November in Bonn sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Bruges (The Markt, Provinciaal Hof, &more). There's lots more to do: make a trip to Grand Place, see the interesting displays at Belgian Comic Strip Center, admire the landmark architecture of Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles, and pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis.

For other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Brussels holiday builder site.

Drive from Bonn to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive; or do a combination of tram and train. In November, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to drive to Rotterdam.

Located in the South Holland province, Rotterdam is one of the Netherlands' most lively cities, as well as one of the largest trading ports in the world.

On your second day here, enjoy breathtaking views from Euromast, snap pictures at Erasmus Bridge, then browse the different shops at Markthal, then stop by Monsieur Saucisson, and finally make a trip to Rotterdam Centraal Station.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Rotterdam online trip maker.

Traveling by car from Brussels to Rotterdam takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In November in Rotterdam, expect temperatures between 12°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to drive to The Hague.

Known as the "judicial capital of the world," The Hague is the center for everything official in the Netherlands: the home of the Dutch government and parliament, the workplace of the King and Queen, and the base of many international affairs such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

The Hague is known for museums, sightseeing, and theme parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get a taste of the local shopping with The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, take some stellar pictures from Skyview De Pier, examine the collection at Louwman Museum The Hague, and get in on the family fun at Madurodam.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our The Hague road trip app.

Drive from Rotterdam to The Hague in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In November, daytime highs in The Hague are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Amsterdam.

See some other sides of Amsterdam: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, see the interesting displays at De Nieuwe Kerk, and have some family-friendly fun at Museumphoto.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Amsterdam day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from The Hague to Amsterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. You will have some time to spend on the 14th (Tue) before leaving for home.