40 days in Europe Itinerary

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Relax by the water at Elie Beach and Gullane Beach. Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Arthur's Seat, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Edinburgh Gin Distillery, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and identify plant and animal life at Dalhousie Castle Falconry.

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Hobart, Australia to Edinburgh is an approximately 31-hour flight. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 10 hours traveling from Hobart to Edinburgh. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Hobart in June, with highs in Edinburgh at 20°C and lows at 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) early enough to travel to London.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate St. Paul's Cathedral and Westminster Abbey. Do your shopping at Harrods and Covent Garden. Next up on the itinerary: find your balance on the water with Active360, make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and examine the collection at The British Museum.

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You can fly from Edinburgh to London in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Fri) early enough to 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.

Get outdoors at Île de la Cité and Seine River. Visit Eiffel Tower and Saint Germain des Pres Quarter for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Versailles (The Hall of Mirrors, Palace of Versailles, &more). The adventure continues: shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, make a trip to Place de la Concorde, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. When traveling from London in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) 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.

Head to Fondazione Bisazza and ar33studiofor some retail therapy. Doge's Palace and Basilica di San Marco will appeal to history buffs. Explore Venice's surroundings by going to Poli Distillerie (in Schiavon), Fioravanti Onesti - Vini dal 1808 (in San Biagio di Callalta) and Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony, Quartiere dell'Antico Ghetto Ebraico di Padova, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, do a tasting at Cantina San Gregorio, take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto, and admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

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You can fly from Paris to Venice in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in June; daily highs in Venice reach 32°C and lows reach 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Popular historic sites such as Cinque Terre Trails and St Martin Cathedral are in your itinerary. Get in touch with nature at Enjoy Cinqueterre Boat Tours and Baia del Silenzio. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Cinque Terre: Basilica di Santo Stefano (in Lavagna), Lucca (Torre Guinigi, Le mura di Lucca, &more) and Boccadasse (in Genoa). And it doesn't end there: stroll through Cinque Terre footpaths, hike along Il Sentiero da Levanto a Monterosso, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, and get into the urban bustle at Vernazza.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Cinque Terre takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or fly. June in Cinque Terre sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Take a break from the city and head to Colle del Gianicolo and Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. Do your shopping at Via Condotti and Porta Portese. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, take a stroll through Trastevere, make a trip to Roman Forum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere.

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Traveling by train from Cinque Terre to Rome takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to travel to Imerovigli.

Imerovigli, famed for its Cycladic architecture, claims one of the most dramatic positions in all of Greece.

Step out of the city life by going to Renieris Santorini Sailing Center and Amoudi Bay. Head to Sand Lily Boutique and Aegean Designsfor some retail therapy. The adventure continues: take in the dramatic natural features at Skaros Rock, do a tasting at Domaine Sigalas, savor the flavors at Safowi, and don't miss a visit to Sunset in Oia.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Rome to Imerovigli. Traveling from Rome to Imerovigli, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Imerovigli can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus will appeal to history buffs. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Glyfada Beach and Legrena Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: C.A.T Argo (in Isthmia) and Corinth (Kilix Ceramic Crafts, Corinth Canal, &more). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Plaka, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, make a trip to Ermou Street, and view the masterpieces at Athens Gallery.

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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Imerovigli to Athens. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. You will have some time to spend on the 9th (Fri) before leaving for home.