13 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, walk around Hyde Park, admire the striking features of Houses of Parliament, and get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the London trip planner.

Dallas, USA to London is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Dallas to London is 6 hours. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Dallas in February; daily highs in London reach 46°F and lows reach 35°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): make a trip to Place de la Concorde, then explore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and finally admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and then don't miss a visit to Champs-Elysees.

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Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In February in Paris, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 34°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

On the 17th (Mon), pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, visit El Barri Gòtic, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo. On your second day here, admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, stroll around Parc Guell, and then explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona day trip planner.

Fly from Paris to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in February, things will get a bit warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 58°F and lows about 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, steep yourself in history at Doge's Palace, then snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Venice takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Barcelona in February; daily highs in Venice reach 50°F and lows reach 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can drive 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 20th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, then take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Florence travel tool.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daytime highs in Florence are 54°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): make a trip to Trevi Fountain, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally contemplate the long history of Colosseum. Keep things going the next day: admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, and then delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome trip planner.

Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. February in Rome sees daily highs of 57°F and lows of 41°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.