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 intu Trafford Centre.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Manchester custom trip planner.

Singapore, Singapore to Manchester is an approximately 21.5-hour combination of car and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Singapore to Manchester. Traveling from Singapore in December, expect Manchester to be much colder, temps between 44°F and 35°F. On the 10th (Sun), you'll travel to Liverpool.

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): contemplate the long history of The cavern club, then see the interesting displays at Merseyside Maritime Museum, and then see the interesting displays at The Beatles Story.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Liverpool trip builder.

You can take a train from Manchester to Liverpool in an hour. Other options are to drive; or drive. In December, daytime highs in Liverpool are 46°F, while nighttime lows are 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can take a 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Tower of London and St. Paul's Cathedral. Natural History Museum and British Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's lots more to do: explore the historical opulence of Buckingham Palace, take an in-depth tour of Churchill War Rooms, browse the range of quality goods at Harrods, and admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, use the London tour planner.

Take a train from Liverpool to London in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. In December in London, expect temperatures between 46°F during the day and 39°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can 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.

Do your shopping at Champs-Elysees and Le Marais. Get some historical perspective at Montmartre and The Catacombs. Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 44 minutes away). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Musée d'Orsay, step into the grandiose world of Luxembourg Palace, tour the pleasant surroundings at Ile Saint-Louis, and explore the world behind art at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Paris custom trip planner.

Take a train from London to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris due to the time zone difference. In December, daytime highs in Paris are 45°F, while nighttime lows are 35°F. Finish up 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Schoenbrunn Palace and then pause for some serene contemplation at Schottenkirche. On your second day here, get to know the fascinating history of Historic Center of Vienna, stop by Xocolat, then steep yourself in history at Belvedere Palace, and finally admire the landmark architecture of St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To see reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Vienna trip itinerary maker.

Do a combination of train and flight from Paris to Vienna in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, Vienna is slightly colder than Paris - with highs of 38°F and lows of 29°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to travel to Salzburg.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): steep yourself in history at Mozart-Wohnhaus, browse the exhibits of Mozarts Geburtshaus, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Franziskanerkirche, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and finally stroll the grounds of Petersfriedhof.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Salzburg travel planner.

Do a combination of train and flight from Vienna to Salzburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°F in December, and nighttime lows around 27°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can go by car 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Nymphenburg Palace (Schloss Nymphenburg) and Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site. Visit Haidhausen and Altstadt (Old Town) Mittenwald for their historical value. There's still lots to do: engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, hunt for treasures at Biergarten Viktualienmarkt, take a stroll through Schwabing, and admire the striking features of Neues Rathaus.

To see other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Munich sightseeing planner.

Getting from Salzburg to Munich by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 42°F, while at night they dip to 30°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.