17 days in Europe Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

On the 25th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, take an in-depth tour of Carmo Archaeological Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, then don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and finally get into the urban bustle at Centro Cultural de Belem - CCB.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon driving holiday planner.

Toronto, Canada to Lisbon is an approximately 10-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 5 hours traveling from Toronto to Lisbon. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Toronto in August: highs in Lisbon hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Venture out of the city with trips to Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Sant Feliu de Guixols), Cala Futadera (in Tossa de Mar) and Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro). The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and take a stroll through Las Ramblas.

To see more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Barcelona day trip planning website.

Fly from Lisbon to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona is 1 hour. Traveling from Lisbon in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, then walk around Parque del Retiro, and then explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum. On the 1st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, and then admire the striking features of Royal Palace of Madrid.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Madrid online tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Barcelona in August, plan for a bit warmer days in Madrid, with highs around 39°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to fly to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Venture out of the city with trips to TakSea (in Saint-Raphael) and Lérins Islands (in Cannes). Spend the 3rd (Sun) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Art Moderne Et d'Art Contemporain.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Nice trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Madrid to Nice in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in September, plan for slightly colder days and a bit warmer nights in Nice: temperatures range from 28°C by day to 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Naples: I Suoni degli Dei - Pelagos (in Praiano), Positano (MAR - Museo Archeologico Romano Positano, Art & Craft Gallery, &more) and Speed Boats Tours (in Salerno). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, contemplate the long history of Duomo di Ravello, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cappella Sant'Angelo all'Ospedale, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Sant'Andrea.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Naples road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Naples takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, and pause for some photo ops at La Pieta.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rome trip planner.

Traveling by train from Naples to Rome takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In September, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight back home.