18 days in Europe Itinerary

On the 18th (Sun), see the interesting displays at The British Museum, then enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Big Ben, contemplate the long history of Westminster Abbey, then steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and finally explore the world behind art at National Gallery.

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Columbus, USA to London is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Columbus to London is 5 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Columbus in June, with highs in London at 68°F and lows at 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and walk around Luxembourg Gardens.

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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. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in June: highs in Paris hover around 74°F, while lows dip to 55°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, then don't miss a visit to Walk of Climb, and then stroll the grounds of Mountaineers' Cemetery. Here are some ideas for day two: enjoy the views from Scenic Railroads, go for a walk through Hinterdorfstrasse, and then examine the collection at Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis.

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Traveling by car from Paris to Zermatt takes 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Milan.

On the 26th (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, then explore the galleries of Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Il Cenacolo, and finally stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery.

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You can take a train from Zermatt to Milan in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of car and bus. June in Milan sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to drive to Venice.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria della Salute, make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, then admire the landmark architecture of Doge's Palace, and finally admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally explore the activities along Canal Grande.

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You can drive from Milan to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Venice are 81°F, while nighttime lows are 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Florence.

Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Pisa (Battistero di San Giovanni, Leaning Tower of Pisa, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John, take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, and admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in June, and nighttime lows around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

On the 3rd (Mon), ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, then make a trip to Piazza Navona, then explore the ancient world of Colosseum, and finally delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill. Keep things going the next day: explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums and then contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 89°F in July, and nighttime lows around 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.