40 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, thenview the masterpieces at Art and Office - Tintin and Comics, thendelve into the distant past at Pantheon, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, thenexplore the striking landscape at Colle del Gianicolo, and then get a taste of the local shopping with Soqquadro APS.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Rome is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 4 hours. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Sao Paulo in January, with highs in Rome at °C and lows at °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can travel 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.

Head to Viktualienmarkt and Bavarian Outfittersfor some retail therapy. Let the collections at Alte Pinakothek and Deutsches Museum capture your imagination. The adventure continues: walk around English Garden, don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, get a taste of the local shopping with Gallerie Thomas, and examine the collection at BMW Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Rome to Munich takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In January, Munich is little chillier than Rome - with highs of °C and lows of °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can 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.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and tourist information, use the Berlin road trip planner.

Fly from Munich to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) early enough to travel 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Champs-Elysees and Le Marais. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and visit Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

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Fly from Berlin to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January in Paris, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can travel to Palma de Mallorca.

Majorca, or Mallorca, is largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago.

Cuevas del Drach and Pilar and Joan Miro Foundation in Mallorca are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Castell de Bellver and AHOY! Art Gallery Palma will appeal to museum buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Palma de Mallorca side-trips: Studio Weil (in Port d'Andratx), Church of Felanitx (in Felanitx) and CCA Andratx (in Andratx). And it doesn't end there: take in the exciting artwork at Igor Morski Gallery, shop like a local with Zenitart Art Gallery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Mallorca, and stop by Sea Yogi Palma.

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You can fly from Paris to Palma de Mallorca in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in January: highs in Palma de Mallorca hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Madrid.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Prado National Museum and Gran Via. Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and Rio Creative Art Center will appeal to museum buffs. There's much more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Puerto de Navacerrada – Estacion de Esqui, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, shop like a local with Alcion Art Gallery, and see the interesting displays at Centro de Exposiciones Arte Canal.

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You can fly from Palma de Mallorca to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Traveling from Palma de Mallorca in February, you will find days in Madrid are slightly colder (°C), and nights are about the same (°C). On the 6th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II and Enoteca Iemmallo. You'll explore and learn at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana and Pinacoteca di Brera. Change things up with these side-trips from Milan: Museo Etnografico E Naturalistico Val Sanagra (in Grandola ed Uniti), Monte Legnoncino (in Introzzo) and Sacro Monte di Ossuccio (in Ossuccio). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, explore the world behind art at Museo San Fedele, explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, and steep yourself in history at Il Cenacolo.

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You can fly from Madrid to Milan in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In February, daily temperatures in Milan can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Bologna.

A city famous for its cuisine, Bologna is the seat of the oldest university in the world, founded in 1088.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): enjoy breathtaking views from Le Due Torri Torre degli Asinell and then contemplate the long history of Piazza Maggiore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Nazionale di Bologna, take in the exciting artwork at Bologna Fotografata. Tre Secoli di Sguardi, steep yourself in history at Basilica di San Petronio, thenpause for some serene contemplation at Basilica - Santuario di Santo Stefano, thenbrowse for treasures at Abacanto Home, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castello Estense.

To see ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Bologna day trip planning tool.

You can take a train from Milan to Bologna in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. February in Bologna sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Wed) 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.

On the 12th (Wed), take in the exciting artwork at Art Gallery Studio Iguarnieri, thenmake a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and then take in the exciting artwork at I Mosaici Di Lastrucci. On the 13th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: view the masterpieces at M.G. Design, take in the exciting artwork at Limbo Art Gallery, admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, thenget a taste of the local shopping with Scarpelli Mosaici, thenget a taste of the local shopping with Collezione Roberto Casamonti, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Florence online day trip planner.

You can take a train from Bologna to Florence in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Rome.

Get outdoors at Asd L'Aquila di Mare and Thrune Survival. Do your shopping at Via Condotti and Trevimage. See some other sides of Rome: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, expand your horizons at I Colori di Dentro di Maria Grazia Luffarelli, get outside with Accademia dell'Avventura, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Porta Portese.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planner.

Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel back home.