52 days in Europe Itinerary

Vaasa is a city on the west coast of Finland. Visit Mustasaaren kirkko and Kasarmintori ja ortodoksinen kirkko for their historical value. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Kvarken Archipelago World Heritage Site and Hietasaaren uimaranta. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vaasa: Reinon Tupa (in Kurikka) and Salgrund Pilot Station (in Kaskinen). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Huutoniemen kirkko, examine the collection at Terranova, whizz through the canopy at Zip Adventure Park, and get outside with Edvinin Taidepuisto Ja Korsukyla.

For maps and more tourist information, refer to the Vaasa vacation planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Vaasa is an approximately 31-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brisbane to Vaasa due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Brisbane in September: high temperatures in Vaasa hover around 17°C and lows are around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) to allow time to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Bletchley Park and Gustamps. Get some historical perspective at Hampton Court Palace and Canterbury Cathedral. You'll find plenty of places to visit near London: Windsor Castle (in Windsor), Prince's Coverts (in Oxshott) and Abbotts View Alpacas (in Aylesbury). And it doesn't end there: make a trip to Leeds Castle, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Lanes, look for all kinds of wild species at The Hawking Centre, and take in the dramatic natural features at Beachy Head.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our London travel route builder.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Vaasa to London. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Vaasa to London. Traveling from Vaasa in September, expect London to be a bit warmer, temps between 22°C and 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Popular historic sites such as Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco and Torre dos Clerigos are in your itinerary. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Praia da Luz and Praia do Homem do Leme. There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River, take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, take a stroll through Ribeira do Porto, and take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I.

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Porto road trip planner.

Fly from London to Porto in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Traveling from London in September, you will find days in Porto are somewhat warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Tue) early enough to drive to Nazare.

Nazaré is a town and a municipality in subregion Oeste and Leiria District, in Portugal.It is one of the most popular seaside resorts in the Silver Coast/Costa de Prata, Portugal. Start off your visit on the 29th (Wed): take a tour by water with Atlantic Safaris, then kick back and relax at Praia do Norte, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Nossa Senhora da Nazaré, and finally kick back and relax at Praia da Nazare.

To see photos, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Nazare trip planning site.

Getting from Porto to Nazare by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In September in Nazare, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lisbon.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Park and National Palace of Pena and Quinta da Regaleira. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Chiado and Museu Calouste Gulbenkian. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra (Nature & Wildlife Tours, Praia da ursa, &more). And it doesn't end there: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, make a trip to Belém Tower, take some stellar pictures from Miradouro da Senhora do Monte, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon tour planner.

Traveling by car from Nazare to Lisbon takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Mon) early enough to drive to Portimao.

Originally a small fishing village, Portimão today serves as one of the most populated towns in the Algarve and also a favorite spot for sailing.

Explore hidden gems such as Ponta da Piedade and Praia Da Rocha. Relax by the water at Praia da Falesia and Praia da Marinha. Venture out of the city with trips to Praia dos Olhos de Água (in Olhos de Agua), Speed Boats Tours (in Albufeira) and Lagos (Praia Dona Ana & Praia do Camilo). It doesn't end there: find something for the whole family at Zoomarine Algarve and relax and rejuvenate at Swan Day Spa.

To see ratings and other tourist information, read our Portimao planner.

Getting from Lisbon to Portimao by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. October in Portimao sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Evora.

The city of Evora functions as a museum of Roman origins and medieval times.

On the 8th (Fri), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), get to know the fascinating history of Centro Historico de Evora, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Capela dos Ossos, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Santo Antao (Evora). On the 9th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: cross one thing off your bucket list with Skydive Portugal, then contemplate the long history of Aqueduto da Agua de Prata, and then contemplate the long history of Muralhas de Evora.

For other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Evora journey planner.

Drive from Portimao to Evora in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Portimao in October, plan for little chillier nights in Evora, with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) so you can fly to Barcelona.

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

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Fenals Beach and Llevant Beach. Head to Passeig de Gracia and La Boqueriafor some retail therapy. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Tarragona (Antic Ajuntament & Anfiteatro de Tarragona), Tossa de Mar (Platja d’es Codolar, Vila Vella (Old Town), &more) and Lloret de Mar (Jardines de Santa Clotilde, Lloret Beach, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, ponder the design of Illuminated Fountain, and pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona journey planner.

Getting from Evora to Barcelona by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. Traveling from Evora to Barcelona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In October, daytime highs in Barcelona are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sat) early enough to fly to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Head to Rue d'Antibes and Maison du Rizfor some retail therapy. Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Palais des Papes will appeal to history buffs. Explore Marseille's surroundings by going to Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer (Chateau d'Avignon, Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, &more), Tours et Remparts d'Aigues-Mortes (in Aigues-Mortes) and Plage du Ponteil (in Antibes). There's still lots to do: explore the striking landscape at Calanques, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage d'Aiguebelle, take in the waterfront at Le Vieux Port, and explore the striking landscape of Parc National des Calanques.

To see ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Marseille trip planning site.

You can fly from Barcelona to Marseille in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Marseille when traveling from Barcelona in October, with lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough 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.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Roman Forum and Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico. Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and Pantheon are in your itinerary. Get out of town with these interesting Rome side-trips: Parco Archeologico di Ostia Antica (in Ostia Antica), Mediterraneo Beach (in Fiumicino) and Orvieto (Sant'Andrea, Orvieto, Duomo di Orvieto, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano, take in the spiritual surroundings of Abbey of St. Paul Outside the Walls, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and admire the landmark architecture of Villa Borghese.

For photos, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome trip builder app.

You can fly from Marseille to Rome in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 30th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.