42 days in Germany, Rome & Paris Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe Trip Planner
Start: Sydney, Australia
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Munich, Germany
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Rothenburg, Germany
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Wurzburg, Germany
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Rome, Italy
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Paris, France
— 9 nights
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Frankfurt, Germany
— 6 nights
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Munich, Germany — 8 nights
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Village of a Million People
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.Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Marienplatz, enjoy breathtaking views from Frauenkirche, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, and examine the collection at BMW Welt.
To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Munich vacation site.
Sydney, Australia to Munich is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Munich is minus 9 hours. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Sydney in December, with highs in Munich at 5°C and lows at -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rothenburg.
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Rothenburg, Germany — 2 nights
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Medieval Heart of Germany
An old imperial city, Rothenburg is the main tourist stop on the scenic Romantic Road of Bavaria.Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Jakobskirche, admire the local landmark of St. Georgs Brunnen, stop by Kathe Wohlfahrts Weihnachtsdorf, then steep yourself in history at Altstadt, and finally steep yourself in history at Town Walls. On your second day here, make a trip to Schmiedgasse, don't miss a visit to Das Plonlein, then examine the collection at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), then see the interesting displays at Deutsches Weihnachtsmuseum, and finally admire the natural beauty at Burggarten.
To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Rothenburg itinerary planner.
Drive from Munich to Rothenburg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In December in Rothenburg, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. You will leave for Wurzburg on the 31st (Sun).
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Wurzburg, Germany — 2 nights
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Pearl of the Romantic Road
Founded in the 10th century, Wurzburg served as the home of powerful prince-bishops for many centuries.On the 31st (Sun), step into the grandiose world of Würzburg Residence, then snap pictures at Alte Mainbruecke, then don't miss a visit to Market Square, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Marienkapelle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the landmark architecture of St. Kilian Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Neumuenster, admire the natural beauty at Furstengarten Marienberg, then explore the historical opulence of Fortress Marienberg, and finally browse the different shops at Wertheim Village.
To find photos, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Wurzburg trip itinerary tool.
Getting from Rothenburg to Wurzburg by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Wurzburg are 6°C, while nighttime lows are 0°C. You will leave for Rome on the 2nd (Tue).
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Rome, Italy — 11 nights
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Step out of Rome with an excursion to Villa d'Este in Tivoli--about 48 minutes away. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, explore the ancient world of Colosseum, and take an unorthodox tour of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.
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You can fly from Wurzburg to Rome in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Wurzburg in January, things will get a bit warmer in Rome: highs are around 15°C and lows about 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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Paris, France — 9 nights
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City of Light
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.You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Disneyland Paris (in Marne-la-Vallee). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, stop by Le Marais, contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.
To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris trip planning app.
You can fly from Rome to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Rome in January: highs in Paris hover around 8°C, while lows dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to fly to Frankfurt.
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Frankfurt, Germany — 6 nights
Mainhattan
A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.Explore Frankfurt's surroundings by going to Heidelberg (Market Square (Marktplatz), Altstadt (Old Town), &more), Eltz Castle (in Wierschem) and Reichsburg Cochem (in Cochem). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Stadel Museum, admire the natural beauty at Palmengarten, step into the grandiose world of Marksburg, and steep yourself in history at Goethe House.
For other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Frankfurt road trip planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Paris to Frankfurt takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In January, daily temperatures in Frankfurt can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Germany travel guide
Germany is the home of high culture, fine art, classical music, world-class sports, award-winning cuisine--and some of the world's best beers. It's also one of the major economic and political powers of the European continent. One of the founding members of the European Union, Germany is a federation of 16 states. Each boasts its own distinct culture, art, cuisine, regional traditions, and array of things to do. The country is known worldwide for its precision engineering and high-tech products. Equally, though, Germany is admired for its old-world charm and what is locally known as gemutlichkeit (coziness). This is one of the easiest countries in the world to explore, offering an abundance of sightseeing opportunities. German transportation runs with German efficiency. Therefore, getting around the various regions is almost always easy, quick, and pleasant. Visit the cities to explore museums, art galleries, modern restaurants, and trendy shops. Also be sure to venture deeper into the countryside. Here, you can discover ancient castles and bustling little villages. Often in these off-the-beaten-path areas, the main tourist attraction remains the simple hospitality of the friendly locals.
