41 days in Europe Itinerary

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Syntagma Station, then don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos, and then take a stroll through Plaka. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, and then delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens.

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Melbourne, Australia to Athens is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in March; daily highs in Athens reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. You will leave for Rome on the 6th (Mon).

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

Kids will appreciate attractions like Colosseum and Piazza Navona. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, admire the striking features of Cupola di San Pietro, and explore the ancient world of Pantheon.

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Getting from Athens to Rome by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Rome is minus 1 hour. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Athens in March since evenings lows in Rome dip to 8°C. On the 9th (Thu), you're off to Florence.

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

Family-friendly places like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Pitti Palace will thrill your kids. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.

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Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. You'll have a few hours on the 12th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Bring the kids along to Canal Grande and Basilica di San Marco. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, and take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto.

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Drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March in Venice, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Schonbrunn Palace and Schönbrunn Zoo. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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Fly from Venice to Vienna in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, Vienna is little chillier than Venice - with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 18th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Bring the kids along to Prague Castle and Prague Astronomical Clock. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Staromestske namesti, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Prague Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from Vienna to Prague takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In March, daytime highs in Prague are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for 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.

Bring the kids along to Deutsches Museum and Marienplatz. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, take in panoramic vistas at Frauenkirche, explore the world behind art at Pinakothek der Moderne, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church.

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

Fly from Prague to Munich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In March in Munich, expect temperatures between 11°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Fri) so you can drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, then admire the landmark architecture of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt. On the 26th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Untersberg, take in the spiritual surroundings of Nonnberg Convent, shop like a local with Getreidegasse, then get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus, and finally admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace.

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Drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 12°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Innsbruck.

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

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Mon): get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Dom zu St. Jakob, then meet the residents at Alpenzoo, and finally examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Innsbruck in 2 hours. Another option is to take a train. In March, daily temperatures in Innsbruck can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Amsterdam.

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

Family-friendly places like Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, get curious at NEMO Science Museum, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS.

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Traveling by flight from Innsbruck to Amsterdam takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Innsbruck in March, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Amsterdam: temperatures range from 11°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) so you can fly to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Bring the kids along to National Gallery and St. Paul's Cathedral. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, walk around Hyde Park, and explore the world behind art at The British Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. In March, daily temperatures in London can reach 11°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can take a train 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.

Bring the kids along to Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, and make a trip to Place de la Concorde.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April in Paris, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 6°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Kids will enjoy Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo. There's much more to do: walk around Parc Guell, admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in April; daily highs in Barcelona reach 22°C and lows reach 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.