42 days in Europe Itinerary

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Eiffel Tower, get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais, get to know the fascinating history of Champs-Elysees, and admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe.

To see ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Paris day trip planner.

London, UK to Paris is an approximately 3.5-hour train ride. You can also 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. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Amsterdam.

Take a break from Amsterdam with a short trip to Grote Markt in Haarlem, about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, contemplate the long history of Begijnhof, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read Amsterdam online travel route builder.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. While traveling from Paris, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Amsterdam, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Copenhagen.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, admire the masterpieces at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, admire the landmark architecture of Amalienborg Museum, and enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Copenhagen travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. August in Copenhagen sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to travel to Stockholm.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Vasa Museum, admire the striking features of Stockholm City Hall, admire the natural beauty at Millesgarden Museum, and find something for the whole family at Junibacken.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, read our Stockholm tour itinerary builder.

Do a combination of train, taxi, and flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can fly to St. Petersburg.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Palace Square, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, and then see the interesting displays at Saint Isaac's Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Russian Museum and then admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read St. Petersburg road trip planner.

You can fly from Stockholm to St. Petersburg in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK) is 2 hours. In August, daytime highs in St. Petersburg are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Prague.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock.

To find traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Prague online tour planner.

Getting from St. Petersburg to Prague by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Prague due to the time zone difference. August in Prague sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to fly to Athens.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture, make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos, and take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Athens tour itinerary tool.

Getting from Prague to Athens by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Prague to Athens, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Prague in September, things will get a bit warmer in Athens: highs are around 34°C and lows about 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly to Rome.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, make a trip to Piazza Navona, and explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums.

For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Rome trip builder.

You can fly from Athens to Rome in 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 September, expect a bit cooler with lows of 18°C in Rome. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can take a train to Florence.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Fri): admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, then explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John. On your second day here, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, then steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto.

To find other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Florence trip maker site.

You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Florence are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can fly to Barcelona.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), walk around Parc Guell, and make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona day trip website.

You can fly from Florence to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Florence in September, Barcelona is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Lisbon.

Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Sintra to see Quinta da Regaleira about 34 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, make a trip to Belém Tower, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos.

To find other places to visit, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lisbon trip planning site.

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. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Dublin.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Guinness Storehouse, admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin, walk around St Stephens Green, and sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Bow St..

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read Dublin trip planner.

Fly from Lisbon to Dublin in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In September, Dublin is slightly colder than Lisbon - with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the London trip planner.

You can fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In September, daily temperatures in London can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can travel back home.