36 days in Europe Itinerary

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

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Frankfurt online journey planner.

San Francisco, USA to Frankfurt is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 9 hours traveling from San Francisco to Frankfurt due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from San Francisco in January: high temperatures in Frankfurt hover around 41°F and lows are around 32°F. On the 31st (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Ramstein-Miesenbach.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Schlossberghohlen Homburg.

For more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Ramstein-Miesenbach trip planner.

You can drive from Frankfurt to Ramstein-Miesenbach in 2 hours. Another option is to drive. January in Ramstein-Miesenbach sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 30°F at night. On the 4th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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 The Jordaan.

To find reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Amsterdam trip itinerary website.

Getting from Ramstein-Miesenbach to Amsterdam by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight; or drive. In February, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 44°F, while nighttime lows are 33°F. On the 5th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon 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.

Your day by day itinerary now includes Millennium Bridge, Westminster Abbey, The Jack the Ripper Tour With Ripper Vision, and other attractions you added. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Tower of London, and take in the views from Tower Bridge.

To find traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read London travel route planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to London by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. February in London sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 35°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

You've now added Cliffs of Moher to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum. On the next day, take some stellar pictures from Cliffs of Moher.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Dublin online attractions planner.

Fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. February in Dublin sees daily highs of 46°F and lows of 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow time for the flight 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.

You've added Moulin Rouge, Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, The Paris Catacombs, and other attractions to your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and admire the landmark architecture of Louvre Museum.

For ratings, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip maker website.

Getting from Dublin to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Dublin to Paris is 1 hour. In February, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 46°F, while at night they dip to 34°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to fly to Rome.

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

Your list of things to see and do now includes Via Condotti, Pompeii Archaeological Park, Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, and other attractions. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums.

For ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Rome route maker site.

Fly from Paris to Rome in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in February: high temperatures in Rome hover around 57°F and lows are around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 24th (Fri) to allow time for the train ride to Florence.

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

Your day by day itinerary now includes Ponte Vecchio, Campolmi Roberto Filati srl and Leaning Tower of Pisa. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Campanile di Giotto, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, and steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read Florence travel planner.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. February in Florence sees daily highs of 54°F and lows of 40°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of St Mark's Campanile, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

To see photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Venice trip builder website.

You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 50°F in February, and nighttime lows around 37°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Schwangau.

An ideal holiday escape from fast-paced urban centers, Schwangau allows visitors to hike, cycle, swim, dance, and dine surrounded by a picture-perfect landscape.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Schwangau vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Venice to Schwangau takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Venice in March; daily highs in Schwangau reach 47°F and lows reach 30°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) so you can travel to Oswiecim.

Known to most by its German name Auschwitz, the modestly sized city of Oswiecim sits at the foot of the Jura Mountains, just 50 km (30 mi) west of Krakow.

To see maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Oswiecim trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Schwangau to Oswiecim takes 8.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. March in Oswiecim sees daily highs of 47°F and lows of 30°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Frankfurt.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Frankfurt online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Oswiecim to Frankfurt by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You'll set off for home on the 6th (Mon).