18 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and breweries & distilleries. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam route planner.

Lahore, Pakistan to Amsterdam is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Pakistan Standard Time (PKT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 4 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Lahore in September, with highs in Amsterdam at 22°C and lows at 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, and explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Prague day trip site.

Fly from Amsterdam to Prague in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. September in Prague sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

On the 27th (Thu), ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, then examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). On the 28th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get to know the fascinating history of Janoshegy, take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, and then contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion.

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Budapest trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by bus from Prague to Budapest takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daytime highs in Budapest are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, don't miss a visit to Roman Forum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally contemplate the long history of Colosseum.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read our Rome travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Budapest to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Budapest in September, things will get a bit warmer in Rome: highs are around 32°C and lows about 18°C. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Sun) before leaving for Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John and then admire the masterpieces at Gallerie Degli Uffizi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Mon): contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, examine the collection at Pitti Palace, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Florence trip planning site.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

On the 3rd (Wed), browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum and then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris and then contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip website.

Traveling by flight from Florence to Paris takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Florence in October, with highs in Paris at 19°C and lows at 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Amsterdam.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Dam Square.

To find where to stay, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam online road trip planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Fri) before leaving for home.