20 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Spanish Steps, St. Angelo Bridge, Vatican Museums, and other attractions you added. Colosseum and Piazza Navona are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Pantheon and St. Peter's Basilica will appeal to history buffs.

For where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Rome road trip planning tool.

Monterrey, Mexico to Rome is an approximately 18-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. In December, daytime highs in Rome are 16°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. You'll set off for Venice on the 31st (Tue).

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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ponte dei Sospiri, Ponte di Rialto and Canal Grande. Kick off your visit on the 31st (Tue): explore the activities along Canal Grande, examine the collection at Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco.

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Getting from Rome to Venice by train takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train; or drive. In December, Venice is slightly colder than Rome - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa and Duomo di Milano. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, then steep yourself in history at Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano.

To find maps, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Milan trip builder website.

You can drive from Venice to Milan in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. January in Milan sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 0°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Fri) before leaving for Florence.

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Palazzo Vecchio, Florence Academy of Fine Arts, Piazza del Duomo, and other attractions. Get a sense of the local culture at Gallerie Degli Uffizi and Piazza della Repubblica. There's more to do: contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Florence trip planner.

You can take a train from Milan to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In January, Florence is somewhat warmer than Milan - with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Sigmund Freud Museum, State Hall of the Austrian National Library, Mozarthaus Vienna, and other attractions you added. On the 6th (Mon), explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, browse the exhibits of Mozarthaus Vienna, admire the striking features of State Hall of the Austrian National Library, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, then wander the streets of Historic Center of Vienna, and finally visit Graben and Kohlmarkt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, contemplate the long history of Sigmund Freud Museum, then make a trip to Hundertwasserhaus, and finally stop by Xocolat.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Florence to Vienna takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Florence in January, expect Vienna to be slightly colder, temps between 3°C and -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Church of Our Lady before Tyn as well as Parizska Street. On the 8th (Wed), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Spanish Synagogue, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, then admire the landmark architecture of Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady before Tyn, and finally wander the streets of Parizska Street. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Thu): snap pictures at Charles Bridge, then take a stroll through Lesser Town, then step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral.

To see more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Prague trip itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Vienna to Prague in 4 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive; or take a shuttle. In January, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Amsterdam.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Rijksmuseum, Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), Red Light District, and other attractions you added. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Anne Frank House and Van Gogh Museum. There's still lots to do: take in the exciting artwork at TASCHEN Store Amsterdam.

To see ratings, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Amsterdam online journey planner.

You can fly from Prague to Amsterdam in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Prague in January; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 7°C and lows reach 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.