20 days in Paris, Berlin & Vienna Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Versailles (La Galerie des Batailles, Palace of Versailles, &more). There's still lots to do: admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, and wander the streets of Le Marais.

To find where to stay, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Paris trip planning tool.

Detroit, USA to Paris is an approximately 12-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Detroit to Paris is 6 hours. Traveling from Detroit in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Paris, with lows of 57°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can travel to Berlin.

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

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get the lay of the land with Walking tours, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Zoo Berlin, make a trip to East Side Gallery, and explore the historical opulence of Charlottenburg Palace.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Berlin day trip tool.

You can fly from Paris to Berlin in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the striking features of Haus der Musik Wien, examine the collection at The Hofburg, and don't miss a visit to Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Vienna online vacation planner.

Fly from Berlin to Vienna in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can travel back home.