10 days in Europe 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.

You've now added Musee Rodin to your itinerary. On the 2nd (Wed), browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, then examine the collection at Musee Rodin, and then visit Montmartre. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe, then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and then stop by Le Marais.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris road trip planner.

Washington DC, USA to Paris is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Traveling from Washington DC to Paris, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. December in Paris sees daily highs of 47°F and lows of 37°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to travel to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Dohány Street Synagogue, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, then steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, and finally make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then test the waters at a local thermal spa, then pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square, and finally see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

For where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Budapest takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in December, expect Budapest to be a bit cooler, temps between 40°F and 29°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Attractions like Schonbrunn Palace and Belvedere Palace make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral, stop by Graben and Kohlmarkt, admire the landmark architecture of Rathaus, and explore the world behind art at Albertina.

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Vienna trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. December in Vienna sees daily highs of 41°F and lows of 31°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can travel to Prague.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Wed): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, wander the streets of Lesser Town, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

For reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Prague online itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Vienna to Prague takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In December, daytime highs in Prague are 41°F, while nighttime lows are 32°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Thu): enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn, take a stroll through Stroeget, and then take in the waterfront at Nyhavn.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Copenhagen online visit planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Copenhagen takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach 43°F, while at night they dip to 36°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can travel back home.