18 days in Europe Itinerary

Unofficially dubbed the Capital of the North, Manchester is known for its influence on industry and music, as well as its world-renowned connection to sports.

On the 9th (Sat), buy something for everyone on your list at The Trafford Centre.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Manchester trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Manchester is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Singapore to Manchester is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Singapore in December, expect Manchester to be colder, temps between 48°F and 38°F. You'll set off for Liverpool on the 10th (Sun).

Famous for being the birthplace of the Beatles, Liverpool is a vibrant city with an outstanding cultural heritage.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Mon): raise your glass at The Cavern Club, then see the interesting displays at Merseyside Maritime Museum, and then examine the collection at The Beatles Story.

For maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read Liverpool trip tool.

Getting from Manchester to Liverpool by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Liverpool are 49°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can catch the train 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.

Popular historic sites such as Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral are in your itinerary. Natural History Museum and The British Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, browse the range of quality goods at Harrods, brush up on your military savvy at Churchill War Rooms, and don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our London online travel route planner.

Traveling by train from Liverpool to London takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In December, daytime highs in London are 50°F, while nighttime lows are 39°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to take a 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.

Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Champs-Elysees and Le Marais. Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, don't miss a visit to Luxembourg Palace, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Paris online travel route planner.

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. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In December in Paris, expect temperatures between 47°F during the day and 37°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

On the 19th (Tue), step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace and then pause for some serene contemplation at Schottenkirche. On the 20th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Historic Center of Vienna, stop by Xocolat, then browse the exhibits of Belvedere Palace, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To see photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Vienna takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Paris in December; daily highs in Vienna reach 41°F and lows reach 31°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

On the 22nd (Fri), steep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, take some stellar pictures from Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, then contemplate the long history of Franziskanerkirche, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Petersfriedhof.

To see ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Salzburg trip planner.

Drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In December in Salzburg, expect temperatures between 42°F during the day and 29°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to drive 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Nymphenburg Palace and Altstadt (Old Town) Mittenwald. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Deutsches Museum and Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. There's much more to do: hunt for treasures at Viktualienmarkt, get to know the fascinating history of Haidhausen, stop by Schwabing, and ponder the world of politics at New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus).

To see other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Munich day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Munich takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In December in Munich, expect temperatures between 41°F during the day and 29°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.