17 days in Europe Itinerary

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): see the interesting displays at A.V. Suvorov State Memorial Museum and then explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum. On the next day, see the interesting displays at Russian Museum of Ethnography, see the interesting displays at Russian Museum, then see the interesting displays at MARS Center, and finally browse the exhibits of Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

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Singapore, Singapore to St. Petersburg is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Singapore Time (SGT) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is minus 5 hours. Expect much colder temperatures when traveling from Singapore in December; daily highs in St. Petersburg reach 1°C and lows reach -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to travel to Isle of Skye.

Blessed with picturesque lochs and a dramatic, rocky coastline, the far-flung Isle of Skye remains one of Scotland's most beloved destinations.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Mon): look for gifts at Skyelark, then stroll through Sound of Sleat Beach, and then contemplate the long history of Dun Beag Broch. Keep things going the next day: shop like a local with Trotternish Art Gallery, then take in the exciting artwork at Skyeworks Gallery, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Bearreraig Bay.

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You can do a combination of train, flight, and bus from St. Petersburg to Isle of Skye in 16.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Isle of Skye due to the time zone difference. In December, Isle of Skye is a bit warmer than St. Petersburg - with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take a stroll through Le Marais, admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, and then shop like a local with Champs-Elysees. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris, then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and then steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower.

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Do a combination of bus and flight from Isle of Skye to Paris in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Time (CET) is 1 hour. In December in Paris, expect temperatures between 9°C during the day and 3°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel 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 13th (Fri): pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then admire the masterpieces at Uffizi Galleries, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John. Keep things going the next day: enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, don't miss a visit to Piazza della Signoria, then admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, then take an in-depth tour of Basilica di Santa Croce, and finally see the interesting displays at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery.

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You can fly from Paris to Florence in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in December, you will find days in Florence are somewhat warmer (15°C), and nights are about the same (4°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) early enough 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.

On the 15th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Colosseum, explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, then admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, and finally make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica.

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Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In December in Rome, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Hősök tere, steep yourself in history at Liberty Statue, explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, and finally steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of Dohány Street Synagogue, wander the streets of Andrassy Avenue, then see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

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Traveling by flight from Rome to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Rome in December: high temperatures in Budapest hover around 5°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Get a sense of the local culture at Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya) and Ortakoy. Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, take in panoramic vistas at Galata Tower, view the masterpieces at Dolmabahce Sanat Galerisi, and admire the masterpieces at Istanbul Modern Museum.

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Fly from Budapest to Istanbul in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Budapest to Istanbul, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Budapest in December, plan for a bit warmer nights in Istanbul, with lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel back home.