15 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Step out of the city life by going to Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden and Strand Egmond aan Zee. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Zandvoort aan Zee and Museumplein. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Zaanse Schans, hunt for treasures at Flower Market / Bloemenmarkt, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof.

To find other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam holiday planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Amsterdam is an approximately 15.5-hour combination of car and flight. You'll gain 6 hours traveling from Bangkok to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Bangkok in May; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 20°C and lows reach 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

On the 19th (Fri), stop by The Bottle Shop, make a trip to Stadhuis, appreciate the history behind Onze Lieve Vrouwekerk, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of the Holy Blood, then make a trip to The Markt, and finally look for gifts at Dumon Chocolatier. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sat): appreciate the extensive heritage of Beguinage (Begijnhof), contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, then sample the tasty concoctions at Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, then take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, and finally make a trip to Burg Square.

To see photos, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Bruges itinerary maker.

Getting from Amsterdam to Bruges by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. May in Bruges sees daily highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can drive to Luxembourg City.

While Luxembourg City boasts the shiny headquarters of several European institutions and EU offices, it is also home to a beautiful old town that's designated as a World Heritage Site.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Luxembourg City vacation builder.

Getting from Bruges to Luxembourg City by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. May in Luxembourg City sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Rothenburg.

An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): steep yourself in history at Spital Bastion, get engrossed in the history at Reichsstadtmuseum, make a trip to Klingentor, look for gifts at Käthe Wohlfahrt - Weihnachtsdorf, then ponder the world of politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, and finally take a stroll through Old Town.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Rothenburg vacation trip planner.

Drive from Luxembourg City to Rothenburg in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Rothenburg are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can travel to Westerland.

Westerland is a seaside resort and a former municipality located on the German North Sea island of Sylt. Start off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): take some stellar pictures from Uwe Dune and then play a few rounds at Golf-Club Sylt e.V.. On the 24th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: play a few rounds at Golf Club Budersand and then identify plant and animal life at Ellenbogen.

To find other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Westerland vacation trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Rothenburg to Westerland. While traveling from Rothenburg, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Westerland, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Thu) to allow time for 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.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): examine the collection at BMW Welt, then contemplate the long history of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, and then admire all the interesting features of Allianz Arena. On your second day here, admire the landmark architecture of St. Peter's Church, then explore the historical opulence of Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg), and then get a sense of history and politics at Neues Rathaus.

To see photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Munich custom trip planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Westerland to Munich. Traveling from Westerland in May, you will find days in Munich are somewhat warmer (21°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can go by car to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Nestled within the Bavarian Alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a classic mountain feel along with world-class winter sports.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sun): tour the pleasant surroundings at Zugspitze and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Wank Mountain. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Linderhof Palace, then explore the activities along Ferchensee Lake, and then steep yourself in history at Altstadt (Old Town) Mittenwald.

To find traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Garmisch-Partenkirchen itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Garmisch-Partenkirchen sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.