18 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Head to Le Marais and Champs-Elyseesfor plenty of shopping. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Louvre Museum and Palace of Versailles. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Chartres Cathedral in Chartres--about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, wander the streets of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and get to know the fascinating history of Île de la Cité.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip maker site.

Hanoi, Vietnam to Paris is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Hanoi to Paris is minus 6 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): sample the tasty concoctions at Cantillon Brewery, steep yourself in history at Grand Place, and then browse the different shops at Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) and then play a few rounds at Golf de Rigenee.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Brussels day trip site.

Traveling by train from Paris to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. While traveling from Paris, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Brussels, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Do your shopping at Leidseplein and Leafde. Get some cultural insight at Van Gogh Museum and Red Light District. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through The Jordaan, browse the eclectic array of goods at Albert Cuyp Market, admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Do your shopping at Main-Taunus Zentrum and Wilhelmstrasse. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Altstadt (Old Town) and Schloss Heidelberg. Change things up with these side-trips from Frankfurt: Eberbach Abbey (in Eltville am Rhein), Fulda (Michaelskirche & Schlossgarten Fulda) and St. Elizabeth Kirche (in Marburg). There's more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Alte Universitaet.

To see where to stay and other tourist information, refer to the Frankfurt road trip website.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Amsterdam to Frankfurt takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Traveling from Amsterdam in June, expect nights in Frankfurt to be about the same, around 15°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to travel to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Old Town and Grossmunster. Head to Bahnhofstrasse and Confiserie Sprunglifor some retail therapy. Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Lake Brienz (in Brienz), Aare Gorge (in Meiringen) and The Nine Towers (in Lucerne). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Fraumünster Church, contemplate the waterfront views at Limmat, stop by Lindt Chocolate Shop Kilchberg, and get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Zurich trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Frankfurt to Zurich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. June in Zurich sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.