23 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site and Nymphenburg Palace. You'll explore and learn at BMW Welt and Pinakothek der Moderne. Explore Munich's surroundings by going to Steingaden (Welfenmünster & Pilgrimage Church of Wies), Starnberger See (in Starnberg) and Ettal (Ettal Abbey & Schloss Linderhof). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, ponder the world of politics at New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Church, and admire the striking features of Asamkirche.

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Seattle, USA to Munich is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Seattle to Munich, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Munich when traveling from Seattle in July, with lows around 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Classic Remise Berlin and Gemaldegalerie will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Potsdam's Gardens and Schloss Paretz for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Berlin: Potsdam (Sanssouci Palace & Sanssouci Park). Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Palace of Tears, learn more about the world around you at Museum fuer Naturkunde, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and examine the collection at Stasi Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Berlin day trip website.

You can fly from Munich to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie and Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum and Warsaw Barbican (Barbakan Warszawski) will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakowskie Przedmiescie, brush up on your military savvy at Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow, don't miss a visit to Castle Square (Plac Zamkowy), and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Warsaw trip planner.

You can fly from Berlin to Warsaw in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 77°F in July, and nighttime lows around 58°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Wawel Cathedral and Planty Park. Appreciate the collections at Wieliczka Salt Mine and Lost Souls Alley. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Muzeum Uniwersytetu Jagiellonskiego Collegium Maius, admire the landmark architecture of St. Mary's Basilica, take in the spiritual surroundings of Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow, and learn more about the world around you at Rynek (Old Square) Underground.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read our Krakow trip app.

Getting from Warsaw to Krakow by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. July in Krakow sees daily highs of 78°F and lows of 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Step off the beaten path and head to Liberty Statue and Margaret Island. Museum-lovers will appreciate Budapest Pinball Museum and House of Terror Museum. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Miniversum Budapest, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, and take an in-depth tour of Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Budapest trip planner.

You can fly from Krakow to Budapest in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Budapest, expect temperatures between 83°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) so you can go by car 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Belvedere Palace and Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum). Get a sense of the local culture at Schonbrunn Palace and The Hofburg. And it doesn't end there: take an in-depth tour of Kaiserliche Schatzkammer Wien, examine the collection at MuseumsQuartier Wien, admire the masterpieces at Leopold Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Vienna trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in July, and nighttime lows around 61°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to 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.

Visit Staromestske namesti and St Barbara's Church for their historical value. Lobkowicz Palace and National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror will appeal to museum buffs. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Prague: Kutna Hora (The Cathedral of Assumption, Sedlec Ossuary, &more), Castle Litomerice (in Litomerice) and Památník Terezín - Malá pevnost (in Terezin). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, wander the streets of Hradcany, and see the interesting displays at Musee Grévin s.r.o. Prague.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Prague trip planning tool.

Fly from Vienna to Prague in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In July, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.