31 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.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and walk around Hyde Park.

For traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our London driving holiday planner.

June in London sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to fly to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Bow St., make a trip to Merrion Square, and walk around St Stephens Green.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Dublin trip builder.

Traveling by flight from London to Dublin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In June, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Amsterdam.

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

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, then stroll around Vondelpark, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. Keep things going the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, then see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then stop by The Jordaan, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by flight from Dublin to Amsterdam takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Dublin to Amsterdam, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dublin in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Amsterdam, with lows of 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to fly to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

On the 5th (Wed), get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Denmark, then take in panoramic vistas at Rundetarn, then step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken), explore the galleries of Amalienborg Museum, then appreciate the history behind The Little Mermaid, and finally visit Stroeget.

For ratings and other tourist information, refer to the Copenhagen trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) so you can travel to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Vasa Museum, walk around Kungstradgarden Park, steep yourself in history at Drottningholm Palace, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Monteliusvagen.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Stockholm journey planning site.

You can do a combination of train, taxi, and flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. July in Stockholm sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to fly to St. Petersburg.

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, contemplate the long history of Palace Square, and explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the St. Petersburg day trip planning website.

You can fly from Stockholm to St. Petersburg in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Stockholm to St. Petersburg due to the time zone difference. In July, daytime highs in St. Petersburg are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow 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.

On the 13th (Thu), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Prague Zoo, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally snap pictures at Charles Bridge. On the 14th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower, then admire the striking features of St. Vitus Cathedral, then make a trip to Staromestske namesti, and finally take a stroll through Lesser Town.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Prague trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from St. Petersburg to Prague by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from St. Petersburg in July: highs in Prague hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, wander the streets of Monastiraki, stop by Plaka, and make a trip to Ancient Agora of Athens.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read our Athens online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Athens takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Prague to Athens is 1 hour. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Prague in July, with highs in Athens at 38°C and lows at 28°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can 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: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, pause for some photo ops at La Pieta, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica.

For other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Rome trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Rome takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Rome is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Rome, with lows of 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) to allow 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.

On the 21st (Fri), make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, stroll around Parc Guell, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo. On the next day, get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria, admire the landmark architecture of Palau Guell, then explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Barcelona trip itinerary builder website.

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. While traveling from Rome, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, wander the streets of Le Marais, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip tool.

Getting from Barcelona to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Barcelona in July, with highs in Paris at 30°C and lows at 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to take a train back home.