10 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Fri): take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre.

To see ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Geneva tour planner.

If you are flying in from Israel, the closest major aiports are Geneva Cointrin International Airport, Bern Belp Airport and EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg Airport. In December, plan for daily highs up to 6°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Beaune.

The Wine Capital of the Burgundy region in the Côte-d'Or department, Beaune is a walled city with features remaining from the pre-Roman and Roman eras in eastern France.

On the 28th (Sat), take in the exciting artwork at Galeries Bartoux Beaune and then look for gifts at Marche aux Vins.

To find photos, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Beaune trip builder website.

You can drive from Geneva to Beaune in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In December, daytime highs in Beaune are 8°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 28th (Sat) before leaving for Rouen.

Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.

On the 28th (Sat), admire the striking features of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen.

For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Rouen itinerary maker app.

Traveling by car from Beaune to Rouen takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. In December in Rouen, expect temperatures between 10°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to drive to Etretat.

Etretat is a small coastal village on the Alabaster Coast in Normandy.

On the 29th (Sun), get great views at Falaises d'Etretat and then don't miss a visit to Chapelle Notre-Dame-de-la-Garde.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Etretat travel route planning tool.

Drive from Rouen to Etretat in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. December in Etretat sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C at night. On the 29th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Honfleur.

Honfleur is a town surrounding a beautiful little 17th-century harbor in Lower Normandy.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Musee d’art Moderne Andre Malraux - MuMa.

For traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Honfleur day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Etretat to Honfleur takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus. December in Honfleur sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Pont-L'Eveque.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Pont-L'Eveque online trip maker.

Pont-L'Eveque is very close to Honfleur. In December, daily temperatures in Pont-L'Eveque can reach 8°C, while at night they dip to 2°C. On the 29th (Sun), you'll travel to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

On the 30th (Mon), stroll the grounds of Bayeux War Cemetery, explore the world behind art at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux, then stop by Cave a Vin - Le Volet qui penche, and finally stroll the grounds of Normandy American Cemetery.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Bayeux trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Pont-L'Eveque to Bayeux in an hour. In December, daytime highs in Bayeux are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 31st (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Mont-Saint-Michel.

Le Mont-Saint-Michel is an island commune in Normandy, France. On the 31st (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Notre Dame de la Paix de Pontorson and then make a trip to Terrasse de l'Ouest. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Barrage sur le Couesnon, pause for some serene contemplation at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and then steep yourself in history at Mont Saint-Michel.

For more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Mont-Saint-Michel trip builder app.

Traveling by car from Bayeux to Mont-Saint-Michel takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In December, daytime highs in Mont-Saint-Michel are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Dinan.

Dinan is a walled Breton town and a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in northwestern France.GeographyIts geographical setting is exceptional. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): make a trip to Centre Historique, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique St-Sauveur, enjoy breathtaking views from Les Remparts de Dinan, then stop by From Scotland, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan. On your second day here, make a trip to La Tour de l'Horloge, take some stellar pictures from Cap d'Erquy, make a trip to Cap Fréhel, then make a trip to Fort La Latte - Chateau de la Roche Goyon, and finally make a trip to Les Pierres Sonnantes.

For more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Dinan tour planner.

Traveling by car from Mont-Saint-Michel to Dinan takes an hour. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train. In January, daytime highs in Dinan are 10°C, while nighttime lows are 3°C. On the 5th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive back home.