24 days in Europe Itinerary

Dendermonde is a Belgian city and municipality located in the Flemish province of East Flanders in the Denderstreek. Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): admire the striking features of Palace of Justice, ponder the world of politics at Town Hall and Belfry, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abbey of Saint Peter and Paul, and finally see the interesting displays at Begijnhof.

For ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Dendermonde travel planning site.

Brussels to Dendermonde is an approximately 1-hour car ride. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Explore Frankfurt's surroundings by going to Wurzburg (Hofkirche, Würzburg Residence, &more), Cologne (Museum Ludwig & Cologne Cathedral) and Baden-Baden (Museum Frieder Burda, Casino Baden-Baden Spielbank, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, take an in-depth tour of Reichsstadtmuseum, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dreikonigskirche, and take in nature's colorful creations at Palmengarten.

For maps, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Frankfurt holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Dendermonde to Frankfurt. In December in Frankfurt, expect temperatures between 7°C during the day and 1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Ponferrada.

Ponferrada is the capital city of El Bierzo in the Province of León, Spain. Ponferrada is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: visit Penalba de Santiago, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Iglesia de Santa Maria de Vizbayo, don't miss a visit to Herrería de Compludo, and stop by Queseria Vida Lactea.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Ponferrada journey maker.

Explore your travel options from Frankfurt to Ponferrada with the Route module. Traveling from Frankfurt in December, Ponferrada is little chillier at night with lows of -1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, wander the streets of Montmartre, and admire the landmark architecture of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Paris trip itinerary maker tool.

Explore your travel options from Ponferrada to Paris with the Route module. Traveling from Ponferrada in December, Paris is a bit warmer at night with lows of 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can catch the train to Amsterdam.

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

Take a break from Amsterdam with a short trip to Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights) in The Hague, about 1h 5 min away. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, have fun and explore at NEMO Science Museum, and get to know the resident critters at ARTIS.

To see maps, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip itinerary website.

Getting from Paris to Amsterdam by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 7°C in January, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive back home.