39 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House, put a fun spin on your tour with City Challenge, explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

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Rio de Janeiro, Brazil to Amsterdam is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Rio de Janeiro to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. In January, Amsterdam is colder than Rio de Janeiro - with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to drive 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Bruges (Kantcentrum, Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, &more). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Grand Place, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), explore the world behind art at Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique, and see the interesting displays at Horta Museum (Musee Horta).

To see photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Brussels trip planning website.

Getting from Amsterdam to Brussels by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In February in Brussels, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to take a train 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

To see ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Paris day trip site.

Getting from Brussels to Paris by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. In February, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rouen.

Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.

Get out of town with these interesting Rouen side-trips: Plage de Benerville sur Mer (in Benerville-sur-Mer), Plage Du Tilleul (in Le Tilleul) and Ferme Manoir du Champ Versant (in Bonnebosq). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, admire the landmark architecture of Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, appreciate the history behind Monument Jeanne d'Arc, and find something for the whole family at Cahem.

To find photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Rouen route planner.

You can drive from Paris to Rouen in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In February in Rouen, expect temperatures between 8°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can go by car to Caen.

Caen is known for its historical buildings built during the reign of William the Conqueror, who was buried there, and for the Battle for Caen--heavy fighting that took place in and around Caen during the Battle of Normandy in 1944, destroying much of the city.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): have some family-friendly fun at Studio Ca me Chante !, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbey d’Ardenne, and then get engrossed in the history at Musee de la Tapisserie de Bayeux.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Caen trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Rouen to Caen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 9°C, and evening lows to 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to travel to Chamonix.

"Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.

Chamonix is known for nature, adventure, and outdoors. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, fly down the slopes at Sport 2000 Cham'Sport Aiguille du Midi, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Aiguille du Midi, and hike along Refuge Albert 1er.

For maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Chamonix attractions tool.

Getting from Caen to Chamonix by combination of flight and bus takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Station de Ski L'Audibergue (in Andon) and Chapelle de Saint-Cassien des Bois (in Tanneron). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain, get great views at Mt Boron, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Nice online day trip planner.

You can drive from Chamonix to Nice in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in February, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, make a trip to Casa Batllo, and visit El Barri Gòtic.

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

Traveling by flight from Nice to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can travel to Valencia.

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

Explore Valencia's surroundings by going to La Bodega del Garroferal (in Murla) and El Sueno (The Dream) Botanical Garden (in Ondara). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Museo de Bellas Artes de Valencia, hunt for treasures at Central Market of Valencia, get a sense of history and politics at Plaza del Ayuntamiento, and admire the striking features of La Lonja de la Seda.

For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Valencia tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Valencia takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. February in Valencia sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to take a train to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, test your problem-solving skills at EXIT Madrid, fly down the slopes at Puerto de Navacerrada – Estacion de Esqui, and contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Madrid travel planner.

Traveling by train from Valencia to Madrid takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Valencia in March, expect Madrid to be little chillier, temps between 17°C and 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Sun) to allow time for travel back home.