40 days in Europe Itinerary

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

On the 10th (Wed), get the adrenaline pumping with an extreme tour and then pause for some serene contemplation at Hallgrimskirkja.

To find reviews, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Reykjavik online trip itinerary maker.

Minneapolis, USA to Reykjavik is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 6 hour difference. Expect cooler weather when traveling from Minneapolis in June: highs in Reykjavik hover around 55°F, while lows dip to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Bring the kids along to Vigeland Museum and Oslofjord. And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), see the interesting displays at The Ibsen Museum, trek along Nordmarka, and take an in-depth tour of Kon-Tiki Museum.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Oslo travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Reykjavik to Oslo takes 6 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Reykjavik to Oslo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Reykjavik in June, expect nights in Oslo to be about the same, around 46°F, while days are somewhat warmer, around 67°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to travel to Stockholm.

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

Attractions like Vasa Museum and Skansen make great kid-friendly stops. Step out of Stockholm to go to Varmdo and see Sandhamn, which is approximately 58 minutes away. There's still lots to do: browse the exhibits of Royal Palace, admire the masterpieces at Moderna Museet - Stockholm, examine the collection at Fotografiska Stockholm, and head outdoors with Riddarholmen.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Stockholm planner.

You can fly from Oslo to Stockholm in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June in Stockholm, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Tivoli Gardens and Rundetarn. There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Nyhavn, admire the landmark architecture of Amalienborg, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Denmark, and admire the masterpieces at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Copenhagen tour planning app.

You can do a combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June in Copenhagen, expect temperatures between 67°F during the day and 50°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to travel to Gdansk.

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): get your game on at Room of Plenty, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Mary's Church, then get in on the family fun at JUMPCITY Trampoline Park - Gdansk, then meet the residents at Oliwa Zoo, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Stogi Beach.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Gdansk road trip planning site.

Fly from Copenhagen to Gdansk in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Berlin.

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

Family-friendly places like Brandenburg Gate and Walking tours will thrill your kids. There's still lots to do: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Berlin, and contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery.

To see maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Berlin road trip website.

You can drive from Gdansk to Berlin in 6 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Attractions like English Garden and Nymphenburg Palace make great kid-friendly stops. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, admire the striking features of Frauenkirche, see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, and get curious at Deutsches Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Munich trip itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Berlin to Munich in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June in Munich, expect temperatures between 72°F during the day and 52°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Lérins Islands and SENSAS Nice. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Nice: Adrenaline & Extreme Tours (in Castellane), Waterworld lake of gaudrade (in Puget-sur-Argens) and River Rafting & Tubing (in Breil-sur-Roya). There's much more to do: observe the fascinating underwater world at Marineland, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage Naturiste De La Batterie, get in on the family fun at Le Village des Fous, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Sainte-Reparate.

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Getting from Munich to Nice by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Munich in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Nice, with lows around 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Family-friendly places like Scuba & Snorkeling and Plage des Oursinieres will thrill your kids. Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to Plage noire du Langoustier (in Hyeres), Plage du Pradeau (in Giens) and Route des Cretes (in La Ciotat). There's still lots to do: find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area and have some family-friendly fun at Le Bois des Lutins.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Marseille day trip tool.

Traveling by car from Nice to Marseille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Nice in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Marseille, with highs around 88°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's lots more to do: explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and stroll through Île de la Cité.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Paris trip builder app.

You can fly from Marseille to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Marseille in July, with highs in Paris at 79°F and lows at 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Tue) 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.

Bring the kids along to Van Gogh Museum and Anne Frank House. Change things up with a short trip to Madurodam in The Hague (about 1h 10 min away). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and stroll around Vondelpark.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read Amsterdam trip itinerary maker website.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, expect nights in Amsterdam to be about the same, around 57°F, while days are little chillier, around 73°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.