31 days in United States & Europe Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

New York City is known for museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Central Park, wander the streets of Times Square, admire the landmark architecture of Rockefeller Center, and admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

For other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read New York City online tour planner.

Chapeco, Brazil to New York City is an approximately 24-hour flight. The time zone changes from Amazon Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In January, plan for daily highs up to 5°C, and evening lows to -5°C. You'll set off for Washington DC on the 8th (Sun).

The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.

Washington DC is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, ponder the world of politics at The Pentagon, examine the collection at National Air and Space Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial.

To find photos, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Washington DC driving holiday planner.

Take a train from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. January in Washington DC sees daily highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel to Amsterdam.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Teylers Museum, Frans Hals Museum, &more). The adventure continues: examine the collection at Anne Frank House, explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and have fun and explore at NEMO Science Museum.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip planner.

Fly from Washington DC to Amsterdam in 11 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. In January in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (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.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, make a trip to Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, and get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Zoo Berlin.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Berlin road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You will leave for Prague on the 22nd (Sun).

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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral.

To see traveler tips and tourist information, you can read our Prague trip maker.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 2°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

Step out of Krakow with an excursion to Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim--about 1h 15 min away. And it doesn't end there: have fun and explore at HistoryLand, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and appreciate the history behind Church of St. Peter and St. Paul.

To find more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Krakow trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Krakow takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In January in Krakow, expect temperatures between 1°C during the day and -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.