47 stops through United Kingdom, Ireland, France, Belgium, Netherlands, Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy. Follow them in order, or choose a shorter stretch.
London offers historic sights, museums and art galleries alongside extensive shopping and nightlife. Its wide choice of food and cultural activities gives each visit a different focus.
Edinburgh layers medieval lanes and Georgian streets around a castle-topped crag. Walk between the Old and New Towns for contrasting architecture, museums and lively pubs.
Fort William sits at the foot of the Great Glen, with Ben Nevis and the Caledonian Canal close at hand. It makes a practical base for exploring the western Highlands.
Manchester turns former mills and warehouses into places to eat, shop and explore. Football and a lively cultural scene give the city plenty of reasons to linger.
Galway's compact historic centre sits on the east bank of the River Corrib. Traditional music, lively pubs and pedestrian streets give it an energetic atmosphere.
Cork combines a historic merchant port with Georgian architecture and a lively food and music scene. Its centre occupies an island between channels of the River Lee.
Paris combines walks along the Seine with museums, neighbourhood cafés and landmark architecture. Its dense public-transport network helps connect days of sightseeing across the city.
Marseille is a Mediterranean port with ancient Greek roots and a mix of Italian, Comorian and North African influences. Its maritime setting and cultural diversity shape a distinctive urban stop.
Strasbourg pairs a medieval island centre with a major European institutional quarter. The Council of Europe, human-rights court and European Parliament give the city a distinctive civic role.
Lille offers hearty northern French cooking, from beef stew to mussels and fries. Potjevleesch terrine and pungent Maroilles cheese give its regional menus a distinctive character.
Brussels mixes medieval Flemish heritage with grand urban architecture and international institutions. Museums, chocolate and beer give visitors plenty to explore between its neighbourhoods.
Ghent pairs canalside guild houses and a medieval castle with an active university scene. Its historic centre rewards wandering between quays, churches and cafés.
Utrecht combines a medieval centre with canal wharves and the Dom Tower. Cafés beside the Oudegracht make an inviting pause between walks through the old streets.
Berlin combines capital-city history with a lively arts scene and a cosmopolitan outlook. Its creative reputation draws students, artists and curious travelers.
Munich offers a varied circuit of churches, civic architecture and museums. The Frauenkirche, Neues Rathaus, Deutsches Museum and BMW Museum anchor that mix.
Hamburg's harbour and Hanseatic trading past give the city its maritime character. Mercantile architecture rewards a walk through its historic districts.
Cologne sits on the Rhine and carries a history that reaches back to Roman times. Its riverside setting suits a city break centered on urban life and historical layers.
Dresden is known for its artistic heritage and Baroque architecture. The nickname Florence on the Elbe captures its appeal for art and architecture lovers.
Vienna's former Habsburg court left a city of imperial monuments and museums. Its UNESCO-listed historic center and musical associations make culture the focus of a visit.
Salzburg's old town sits beside the Salzach beneath Hohensalzburg Fortress. Its Mozart landmarks and baroque streets suit a visit built around walking.
Innsbruck is a compact Alpine city in a valley ringed by high peaks. Between Bavaria and northern Italy, it offers an urban base with a Winter Olympic history.
Lucerne is a compact, pedestrian-friendly city on the shores of Lake Lucerne. Its lakeside setting makes exploring on foot a natural focus for a visit.
Rome layers ancient ruins with grand monuments in a UNESCO-listed historic centre. Its long history of power, culture and religion shapes a cosmopolitan city.
Bologna pairs a lively student atmosphere with terracotta roofs and covered porticos. Tagliatelle al ragù and tortellini give food a central place in a visit.