17 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then delve into the distant past at Colosseum, and finally explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy breathtaking views from Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, then appreciate the history behind La Pieta, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums.

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

Columbus, USA to Rome is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Columbus to Rome. In June, daytime highs in Rome are 84°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo.

To find photos, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Florence day trip site.

Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, then admire the landmark architecture of Doge's Palace, and finally admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind Punta della Dogana, admire the masterpieces at Museo Correr, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Marco, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Venice trip planner.

Traveling by car from Florence to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 81°F in June, and nighttime lows around 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Il Cenacolo, engage your brain at Museo Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo. On the 3rd (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, then browse the different shops at Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then admire the striking features of Galleria 92 - Casa Storica del 1867, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Milan road trip planning app.

Drive from Venice to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July in Milan, expect temperatures between 85°F during the day and 65°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can take a train to Zermatt.

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

On the 4th (Tue), head outdoors with Sunnegga, don't miss a visit to Riffelsee, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Matterhorn, and finally stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery. Keep things going the next day: get interesting insight from Tours, then take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, then hike along 5 Lakes Walk, and finally don't miss a visit to Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Zermatt online day trip planner.

Traveling by train from Milan to Zermatt takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and car. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zurich.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Zurich side-trips: Lucerne (Lake Lucerne, Lion Monument, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Uetliberg Mountain.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Zurich online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Zermatt to Zurich takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In July, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 78°F, while at night they dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay and then admire the striking features of Louvre Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and then admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Paris journey planner.

Fly from Zurich to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to London.

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

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You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Paris in July: highs in London hover around 73°F, while lows dip to 56°F. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.