23 days in Western Europe Itinerary

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Drottningholm Palace and Moderna Museet - Stockholm. Let the collections at Vasa Museum and Royal Palace capture your imagination. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Skansen, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tyska Kyrkan (Old German Church), appreciate the extensive heritage of Monteliusvagen, and learn about all things military at Royal Armory.

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Sydney, Australia to Stockholm is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Stockholm is minus 9 hours. June in Stockholm sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Family-friendly places like Westminster Abbey and The British Museum will thrill your kids. Get a sense of the local culture at National Gallery and St. Paul's Cathedral. The adventure continues: learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, admire the striking features of Houses of Parliament, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and admire the masterpieces at Tate Modern.

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Fly from Stockholm to London in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Stockholm to London. In June in London, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to catch the train 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Visit Palace of Versailles and Arc de Triomphe for their historical value. Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Île de la Cité, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. When traveling from London in June, plan for somewhat warmer days in Paris, with highs around °C, while nights are about the same with lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel to Florence.

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

Bring the kids along to Duomo di Siena and Duomo di Pisa. Gallerie Degli Uffizi and Florence Academy of Fine Arts will appeal to museum buffs. Change things up with a short trip to Leaning Tower of Pisa in Pisa (about 1h 15 min away). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of The Baptistery of St. John.

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You can fly from Paris to Florence in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Florence: highs are around °C and lows about °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get some cultural insight at Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica. Pantheon and Palatine Hill will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, delve into the distant past at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Rome trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around °C in June, and nighttime lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Schonbrunn Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien. Do some cultural sightseeing at Belvedere Palace and MuseumsQuartier Wien. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo, browse the exhibits of Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof), and admire the striking features of Haus der Musik Wien.

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Traveling by flight from Rome to Vienna takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Rome in July: high temperatures in Vienna hover around °C and lows are around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.