16 days in Germany, Paris & Brussels 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.

Paris is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Paris is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Sao Paulo to Paris, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sao Paulo in October, expect Paris to be little chillier, temps between 19°C and 10°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

On the 9th (Fri), examine the collection at Atomium, examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), then pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, then make a trip to Grand Place, and finally admire the striking features of Hôtel de Ville de Bruxelles. On the 10th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert.

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Traveling by train from Paris to Brussels takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Paris in October: highs in Brussels hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to catch the train to Frankfurt.

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): admire the striking features of Romer, then get great views at Main Tower, then admire the masterpieces at Staedel Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of St. Bartholomew (Dom St. Bartholomaus).

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Traveling by train from Brussels to Frankfurt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. October in Frankfurt sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can drive to Rothenburg.

An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.

Rothenburg is known for historic sites, museums, nightlife, shopping, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of Vieille Ville, contemplate the long history of Town Walls, make a trip to Das Plonlein, and take an in-depth tour of Reichsstadtmuseum.

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Drive from Frankfurt to Rothenburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in October, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): make a trip to Marienplatz, pause for some photo ops at Moriskentanzer, then admire the natural beauty at Nymphenburg Palace, and finally explore the activities along English Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Church and then engage your brain at Deutsches Museum.

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Traveling by car from Rothenburg to Munich takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In October in Munich, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 5°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.