12 days in Europe Itinerary

On the bank of the Mtkvari River and at the foot of Trialeti mountain range, Tbilisi's location has given the city strategic significance since it was founded in the 5th century.

On the 12th (Wed), take in the local highlights with Walking tours and then pause for some serene contemplation at Tsminda Sameba Cathedral.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Tbilisi trip planner.

Bengaluru, India to Tbilisi is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Bengaluru to Tbilisi is minus 1.5 hours. While traveling from Bengaluru, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Tbilisi, ranging from highs of 38°C to lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

On the 13th (Thu), look for gifts at Artpoint Store, appreciate the history behind Erechtheion, steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, then take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and finally appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens, then visit Plaka, and finally don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Athens attractions planner.

You can fly from Tbilisi to Athens in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, taxi, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Tbilisi to Athens. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Athens when traveling from Tbilisi in August, with lows around 29°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

On the 15th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Albertina, step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, and then explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, see the interesting displays at The Hofburg, and then don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna route site.

You can fly from Athens to Vienna in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Athens to Vienna due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Athens in August, with highs in Vienna at 31°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to travel to Colmar.

Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, Colmar is renowned for its German and French culture, well-preserved old town, numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums.

Change things up with these side-trips from Colmar: Cite de l'Automobile (in Mulhouse), La Montagne des Singes (in Kintzheim) and Nancy (Place Stanislas & Musee de l'Ecole de Nancy). Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Château du Haut-Kœnigsbourg, learn about winemaking at Domaine Albert Seltz, stop by Little Venice, and admire the masterpieces at Musée d'Unterlinden.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Colmar online attractions planner.

Traveling by combination of flight, shuttle, and train from Vienna to Colmar takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, shuttle, and train; or drive; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Colmar can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel back home.