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.

Westminster Abbey and Tower of London will appeal to history buffs. Take a break from the city and head to Coda Falconry and BrakeAway Bike Tours. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, steep yourself in history at Houses of Parliament, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, and get engrossed in the history at The British Museum.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the London trip tool.

Boston, USA to London is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Boston to London is 5 hours. Traveling from Boston in June, expect London to be a bit cooler, temps between 68°F and 52°F. 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.

Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will appreciate Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Evasion Canine (in Fontainebleau), Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Euro Vietnam Diving (in Viry-Chatillon). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, take a stroll through Montmartre, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, and appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe.

To see where to stay, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read our Paris trip itinerary 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. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in July, you will find days in Paris are somewhat warmer (79°F), and nights are about the same (60°F). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) 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.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at La playa de Tamariu and San Pol Beach. Get some historical perspective at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and El Barri Gòtic. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Scuba & Snorkeling (in Sant Feliu de Guixols) and Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro). There's still lots to do: stroll around Parc Guell, see the interesting displays at Poble Espanyol, admire the masterpieces at Joan Miro Foundation, and pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral.

For photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 71°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Valencia.

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Valencia Cathedral and Plaza de la Virgen. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Playa del Arenal. The adventure continues: observe the fascinating underwater world at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, visit Casco Antiguo, steep yourself in history at La Lonja de la Seda, and hunt for treasures at Central Market of Valencia.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Valencia vacation planner.

Getting from Barcelona to Valencia by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 88°F, and evening lows to 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Madrid.

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

Get some cultural insight at Prado National Museum and Plaza Mayor. You'll explore and learn at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and Church of Santo Tomé. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Madrid: Toledo (Casco Historico de Toledo & Catedral Primada). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, and shop like a local with Gran Via.

To see ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read our Madrid trip builder app.

You can take a train from Valencia to Madrid in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Valencia in July, you will find days in Madrid are a bit warmer (94°F), and nights are about the same (68°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can fly to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

On the 21st (Thu), contemplate the long history of Plaza de España, contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, then explore the world behind art at Museo De Bellas Artes De Sevilla, and finally admire the striking features of Setas de Sevilla (Metropol Parasol). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Real Maestranza de Caballeria de Sevilla, pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla, and then wander the streets of Barrio Santa Cruz.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Seville trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Seville takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. July in Seville sees daily highs of 91°F and lows of 68°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

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

Appreciate the collections at Museu Nacional do Azulejo and Carmo Archaeological Museum. Visit Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Castelo de S. Jorge for their historical value. Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Safaris & Castelo dos Mouros). There's much more to do: visit Alfama, get a taste of the local shopping with Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, brush up on your military savvy at Museu de Marinha, and make a trip to Belém Tower.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon day trip tool.

Getting from Seville to Lisbon by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Seville to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Seville in July, with highs in Lisbon at 85°F and lows at 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): walk around Museu Serralves, contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River, and then steep yourself in history at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

To see where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Porto trip planning app.

You can fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Lisbon in July: highs in Porto hover around 75°F, while lows dip to 59°F. You will have some time to spend on the 27th (Wed) before leaving for home.