24 days in Europe Itinerary

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Neues Museum as well as Sanssouci Palace. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Memorial of the Berlin Wall, explore the world behind art at Neues Museum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Berliner Dom, then explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum, and finally steep yourself in history at Bebelplatz.

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Houston, USA to Berlin is an approximately 15-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Houston to Berlin. You'll have a few hours on the 19th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Dresden.

Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Albertinum as well as Semper Opera House (Semperoper). Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Schloss Moritzburg, explore the historical opulence of Fasanenschlosschen Moritzburg, then admire the masterpieces at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister, and finally explore the galleries of The Dresden Zwinger. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Procession of Princes, see the interesting displays at Neues Grünes Gewölbe, admire the landmark architecture of Bruehlsche Terrasse, then get engrossed in the history at Royal Palace (Residenzschloss), then admire the masterpieces at Albertinum, and finally don't miss a visit to Frauenkirche Dresden.

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You can drive from Berlin to Dresden in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. September in Dresden sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

You've now added Spanish Synagogue to your itinerary. There's still lots to do: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower, and get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

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Drive from Dresden to Prague in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. September in Prague sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to fly 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Nymphenburg Palace, BMW Welt and BMW Museum. And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Marienplatz, enjoy breathtaking views from Frauenkirche, ponder the world of politics at New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus), and see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz.

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Getting from Prague to Munich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 47°F. You'll have a few hours on the 27th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Fussen.

Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Burg Hohenzollern, Lichtenstein Castle and Sigmaringen Castle. On the 27th (Wed), take in the views from Queen Mary's Bridge (Marienbrucke), contemplate the long history of Schloss Hohenschwangau, explore the historical opulence of Schloss Neuschwanstein, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Benediktinerkloster St. Mang, and finally steep yourself in history at Altstadt von Fuessen. Keep things going the next day: explore the historical opulence of Sigmaringen Castle, then step into the grandiose world of Lichtenstein Castle, and then step into the grandiose world of Burg Hohenzollern.

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Traveling by car from Munich to Fussen takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Strasbourg.

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): take a stroll through La Petite France.

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Getting from Fussen to Strasbourg by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Fussen in September: highs in Strasbourg hover around 71°F, while lows dip to 51°F. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Sat) before leaving for Frankfurt.

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

You've added Kleinmarkthalle, Romer, Iron Bridge, and other attractions to your itinerary. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Frankfurt: Heidelberg (Altstadt (Old Town) & Schloss Heidelberg). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Stadel Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus), and admire the natural beauty at Palmengarten.

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Traveling by car from Strasbourg to Frankfurt takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Frankfurt can reach 69°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Bamberg.

First mentioned in historical records from the year 902, Bamberg retains today the medieval, old-world charm that has defined its past development.

On the 3rd (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Bamberg Cathedral and then steep yourself in history at Bamberg Altstadt.

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You can drive from Frankfurt to Bamberg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 58°F in October, and nighttime lows around 42°F. You'll have a few hours on the 4th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Cologne.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Historic Old Town as well as Aachen Cathedral. Start off your visit on the 4th (Wed): snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral, then admire the masterpieces at Museum Ludwig, and finally wander the streets of Historic Old Town.

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Drive from Bamberg to Cologne in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In October, daytime highs in Cologne are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. You will have some time to spend on the 5th (Thu) before leaving for Amsterdam.

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

You've added Red Light District, Royal Palace Amsterdam, Pure Boats, and other attractions to your itinerary. Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Haarlem (Grote Markt & Frans Hals Museum). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, stroll around Vondelpark, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and browse the exhibits of Willet-Holthuysen Museum.

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You can drive from Cologne to Amsterdam in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In October, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 59°F, while nighttime lows are 47°F. On the 8th (Sun), you'll travel back home.