15 days in Europe Itinerary

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 25th (Tue): take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then examine the collection at Doge's Palace, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Wed): steep yourself in history at St Mark's Campanile and then steep yourself in history at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Venice road trip planner.

New York City, USA to Venice is an approximately 12-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from New York City to Venice due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from New York City in July since evenings lows in Venice dip to 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Florence.

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

On the 27th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, then explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, and finally appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Florence trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In July in Florence, expect temperatures between 86°F during the day and 65°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) early enough to travel to Zurich.

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

On the 29th (Sat), stroll the grounds of Friedhof Fluntern.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Zurich online itinerary builder.

Getting from Florence to Zurich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Florence in July, things will get little chillier in Zurich: highs are around 78°F and lows about 59°F. On the 29th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

On the 30th (Sun), see the interesting displays at Pharmacy Museum and then get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Krakow trip planner.

You can fly from Zurich to Krakow in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In July in Krakow, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 56°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to 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.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Staromestske namesti and Jewish Museum in Prague. Popular historic sites such as Prague Castle and St. Vitus Cathedral are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: take in the views from Charles Bridge, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Vrtba Garden, pause for some serene contemplation at Kostel svatého Jiljí, and visit Lesser Town.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read Prague route website.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In July in Prague, expect temperatures between 78°F during the day and 59°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): make a trip to Brandenburg Gate, then examine the collection at Topography of Terror, and then admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum.

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Traveling by car from Prague to Berlin takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Edinburgh Castle and National Museum of Scotland. You'll explore and learn at Royal Yacht Britannia and Camera Obscura and World of Illusions. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Palace of Holyroodhouse, contemplate the long history of Georgian House, don't miss a visit to The Real Mary King's Close, and wander the streets of Edinburgh Old Town.

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Getting from Berlin to Edinburgh by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. August in Edinburgh sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 49°F at night. You will leave for home on the 7th (Mon).