18 days in Europe Itinerary

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Sat): make a trip to Big Ben, then admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey, then don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace, and finally admire the masterpieces at National Gallery. On the 3rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, admire the striking features of Tower of London, then make a trip to Tower Bridge, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our London online day trip planner.

Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago to London is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Port of Spain to London, you'll lose 4 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Port of Spain in September: high temperatures in London hover around 22°C and lows are around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sun) to allow time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and then browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum. On the next day, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To see traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): visit Lesser Town, take in the views from Charles Bridge, then take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle. Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Prague online trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Shoes on the Danube Bank, then steep yourself in history at Heroes' Square, and finally take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid. On your second day here, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and then contemplate the long history of Széchenyi Thermal Bath.

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Budapest trip itinerary maker site.

You can fly from Prague to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, then admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and finally admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern. Keep things going the next day: browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , then get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Bosphorus Strait.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul driving holiday planner.

Fly from Budapest to Istanbul in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Budapest to Istanbul, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Budapest in September, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 26°C in Istanbul. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Tue): contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, then see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco.

To find more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Venice trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Venice takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Istanbul to Venice. Traveling from Istanbul in September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 17°C in Venice. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to fly to Rome.

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

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Colosseum, don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, then delve into the distant past at Pantheon, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Rome holiday website.

Fly from Venice to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September in Rome, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough 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.

On the 14th (Thu), admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria. On your second day here, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, stroll around Parc Guell, and then take a stroll through Las Ramblas.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona route planning site.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Lisbon.

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

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, then don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, then admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge. On the 17th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, then don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), and then explore the historical opulence of Quinta da Regaleira.

For maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Lisbon online day trip planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.