11 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

On the 22nd (Fri), engage your brain at Wellcome Collection, then stroll around Green Park, then hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, and finally make a trip to Lego Shop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat): see the interesting displays at The London Film Museum - Covent Garden, admire the masterpieces at Somerset House, catch a live event at Lord's Cricket Ground, then take an in-depth tour of Museum of Brands, and finally don't miss a visit to Horse Guards Parade.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read London day trip planning website.

Miami, USA to London is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 5 hours. Traveling from Miami in May, things will get cooler in London: highs are around 62°F and lows about 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Amsterdam.

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

Start off your visit on the 24th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of Portuguese Synagogue, stroll through The Amstel, then see what you can catch with a fishing tour, then contemplate the waterfront views at Emperor's Canal (Keizersgracht), and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam route planning tool.

Fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 63°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Schanzengraben Canal and Lake Zurich, Eastern Bank.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Zurich trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Zurich takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Zurich, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 47°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): explore the activities along Grunsee, don't miss a visit to Riffelsee, fly down the slopes at Trockener Steg, have fun at Clay Shoot Zermatt, then take in the pleasant sights at Hinterdorfstrasse, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parish Church of St. Mauritius. On your second day here, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, then contemplate the waterfront views at Stellisee, then trek along 5-Seenweg, and finally stroll through Swiss Ski School Saas Fee.

To find other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Zermatt trip planner.

Traveling by car from Zurich to Zermatt takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can drive 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.

On the 30th (Sat), wander the streets of Quartier Montparnasse, look for all kinds of wild species at Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups, admire the majestic nature at Parc de L'ile Saint Germain, then examine the collection at Musee du Parfum - Fragonard, and finally wander the streets of 1st Arrondissement. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Memorial De La Shoah, then see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, then admire the sheer force of La Grande Cascade, and finally snap pictures at Pont-Neuf.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Paris tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Zermatt to Paris in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 64°F during the day and 49°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) early enough to travel back home.