24 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC and Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum. Get some cultural insight at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and El Born. Change things up with a short trip to Colonia Guell Gaudi Crypt in Santa Coloma de Cervello (about 32 minutes away). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, get engrossed in the history at Museu d'Història de Catalunya, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo.

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Sao Paulo, Brazil to Barcelona is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sao Paulo to Barcelona is 4 hours. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Sao Paulo in April, with highs in Barcelona at 22°C and lows at 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can fly 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.

Musee d'Orsay and Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac will appeal to museum buffs. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, explore the world behind art at Atelier des Lumieres, stroll the grounds of Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, and examine the collection at Musee Marmottan Monet.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Barcelona in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to take a train to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Get some historical perspective at Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Portuguese Synagogue. You'll explore and learn at Van Gogh Museum and Zaanse Schans. Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Canals area (in Utrecht) and Standbeeld Hans Brinker IJdijk Spaarndam (in Spaarndam). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, stop by The Jordaan, see the interesting displays at Micropia, and contemplate the long history of Begijnhof.

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You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can fly to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Get a sense of the local culture at Pergamonmuseum and Palace of Tears. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Neues Palais. Explore Berlin's surroundings by going to Potsdam (Sanssouci Palace & Potsdam's Gardens). There's lots more to do: learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, take an in-depth tour of Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz, take a stroll through Potsdamer Platz, and explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie.

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Fly from Amsterdam to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can fly 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.

On the 12th (Fri), get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico di Venezia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, then take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto, then take a stroll through Cannaregio, and finally explore the world behind art at Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna. On the 13th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of San Pantalon, then wander the streets of Dorsoduro, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally explore the galleries of Doge's Palace.

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Getting from Berlin to Venice by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Venice are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can drive to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the history behind Loggia dei Lanzi, examine the collection at Pitti Palace, brush up on your military savvy at Stibbert Museum, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then see the interesting displays at Museo di Palazzo Davanzati, and finally admire the striking features of Basilica San Miniato al Monte.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Pisa.

Known worldwide for the Leaning Tower of Pisa, the city of Pisa historically served as a maritime power in the heart of Tuscany.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Tue): examine the collection at Museo Aviotruppe Esercito Italiano, admire the striking features of Leaning Tower of Pisa, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Santa Caterina d'Alessandria, then make a trip to Knights’ Square, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro storico.

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You can drive from Florence to Pisa in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May in Pisa, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini. Colosseum and Basilica di San Pietro in Vincoli will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cupola di San Pietro, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Clement Basilica, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Venezia.

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Traveling by flight from Pisa to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Pisa in May, Rome is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.