20 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Madrid is known for museums, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, explore the ancient world of Templo de Debod, admire the landmark architecture of Estacion de Atocha, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Guayaquil, Ecuador to Madrid is an approximately 14-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Guayaquil to Madrid. Traveling from Guayaquil in May, you will find days in Madrid are slightly colder (28°C), and nights are cooler (13°C). You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in May, plan for little chillier days in Paris, with highs around 20°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

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Getting from Paris to Zurich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Zurich can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. You will leave for Monte-Carlo on the 1st (Wed).

Located at the base of the Alps along the French Riviera, the upscale city of Monte Carlo boasts a famous casino.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Prince's Palace, take a leisurely stroll along Monte Carlo Harbor, then try to win big at Casino of Monte-Carlo, and finally make a trip to Casino Square.

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You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Zurich to Monte-Carlo in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Monte-Carlo when traveling from Zurich in June, with lows around 22°C. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Fri) before leaving for Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

On the 3rd (Fri), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica San Lorenzo Maggiore, then contemplate the long history of Castello Sforzesco, and finally admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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Getting from Monte-Carlo to Milan by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train. While traveling from Monte-Carlo, expect a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Milan, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can drive to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Sat): take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio, see a show at Arena di Verona, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Bra, then take a stroll through Piazza delle Erbe, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Torre dei Lamberti.

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You can drive from Milan to Verona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June in Verona, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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 5th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

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Traveling by car from Verona to Venice takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time 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.

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 Spanish Steps, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill.

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Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malaga: Benalmadena (Puerto Marina Benalmadena, Parque De La Paloma, &more) and Nerja (Fundación Cueva de Nerja & Balcony of Europe). And it doesn't end there: stroll around Parque de Malaga, see the interesting displays at Automobile and Fashion Museum, admire the striking features of Malaga Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at Alcazaba.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Malaga trip planner.

You can fly from Rome to Malaga in 6 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. June in Malaga sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): stroll around Parque del Retiro, then steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, and then admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Malaga to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.