32 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Royal Palace and Drottningholm Palace. Visit Storkyrkan and Linnaeus Garden for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Stockholm to Uppsala to see Uppsala Domkyrka about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: take an in-depth tour of The Swedish History Museum, see the interesting displays at Vasa Museum, explore the world behind art at Fotografiska Stockholm, and wander the streets of Stockholm Old Town.

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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania to Stockholm is an approximately 17-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dar es Salaam to Stockholm. Traveling from Dar es Salaam in July, expect Stockholm to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Dresden.

Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.

Explore hidden gems such as Frauenkirche Dresden and The Dresden Zwinger. Popular historic sites such as Royal Palace (Residenzschloss) and St. Nicholas Church (Nikolaikirche) are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Dresden: St. Thomas Church (Thomaskirche) (in Leipzig) and Basteigebiet (in Lohmen). The adventure continues: make a trip to Procession of Princes, step into the grandiose world of Schloss & Park Pillnitz, admire the striking features of Bruehlsche Terrasse, and admire the masterpieces at Gemaldegalerie Alte Meister.

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You can do a combination of flight and train from Stockholm to Dresden in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Dresden can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) 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.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Cathedrale Notre-Dame d'Amiens and Orléans Cathedral. Do some cultural sightseeing at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Honfleur (Saint Catherine's Catholic Church & Greniers a sel de Honfleur), Rouen (Gros-Horloge & Rue du Gros-Horloge) and Eglise Saint-Etienne (in Saint-Etienne-du-Rouvray). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take a stroll through Montmartre, don't miss a visit to Cathedrale Saint-Pierre, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité.

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Traveling by flight from Dresden to Paris takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Piazza San Marco and Doge's Palace will appeal to history buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica di San Marco and San Giorgio Maggiore. Explore Venice's surroundings by going to La Cinta Muraria - Camminamento di Ronda (in Cittadella), Verona (Arena di Verona, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, &more) and Padua (Battistero del Duomo di Padova & Piazza dei Signori). There's still lots to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli, admire the landmark architecture of Venetian Arsenal, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

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You can fly from Paris to Venice in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in July, with highs in Venice at 36°C and lows at 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time 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.

Visit Duomo di Milano and Santuario della Consolata for their historical value. Explore hidden gems such as Isola Bella and Villa Monastero. Explore Milan's surroundings by going to Isola Madre (in Lake Maggiore), Piazza Motta (in Orta San Giulio) and Piazza Ducale (in Vigevano). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Jamaica Beach, step into the grandiose world of Castello di Vezio, explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico Sirmione.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. August in Milan sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Vatican City.

Covering 44 hectares (110 acres) in the city center of Rome, the wall-enclosed sovereign state of Vatican City is one of the most famous religious sites worldwide, serving as the papal residence and home of the Roman Catholic church.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at St. Peter's Basilica and Baldacchino di San Pietro, di Bernini. Explore hidden gems such as Cupola di San Pietro and Stanze di Raffaello. And it doesn't end there: pause for some photo ops at La Pieta, don't miss a visit to Vatican Necropolis, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastero Mater Ecclesiae, and pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Sant'Anna dei Palafrenieri.

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Getting from Milan to Vatican City by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, daytime highs in Vatican City are 38°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. On the 11th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.