60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Park and National Palace of Pena, &more). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, and pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

To see where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon day trip planner.

If you are flying in from Portugal, the closest major aiport is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport). In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

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

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso.

To see where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Barcelona trip builder app.

You can fly from Lisbon to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona is 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in Barcelona can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Verona (Museo di Castelvecchio, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Venice trip planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Venice in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Florence.

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

Florence is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at The Baptistery of St. John, take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Campanile di Giotto, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

For photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Florence online attractions planner.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. May in Florence sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Rome.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, explore the world behind art at Musei Capitolini, stroll the grounds of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus, and make a trip to Trevi Fountain.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Rome when traveling from Florence in May, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can fly to Athens.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Nauplion Promenade, &more). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, take a stroll through Monastiraki, get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, and explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens.

To find traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, go to the Athens journey maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Rome to Athens due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Rome in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Athens, with lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to fly to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the spiritual surroundings of Hagia Sophia Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Chora Museum, contemplate the long history of Galata Tower, and admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace.

To find more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul trip planner.

Fly from Athens to Istanbul in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Athens to Istanbul, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Athens in May, with highs in Istanbul at 25°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, take in the exciting artwork at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), and contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue.

To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Budapest day trip planner.

You can fly from Istanbul to Budapest in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul to Budapest, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Istanbul in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Budapest, with lows of 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to go by car to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, and don't miss a visit to Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Vienna tour app.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Mon) early enough 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.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Prague Zoo, get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, and get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock.

Before you visit Prague, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Vienna in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Prague, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Thu) 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague), Keukenhof (in Lisse) and Delft (Agnetapark & Old Church). There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, don't miss a visit to Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), admire nature's wide array of creatures at ARTIS, and steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

For reviews, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Amsterdam trip app.

Fly from Prague to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) to allow enough 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.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Eiffel Tower, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Paris trip planner.

Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Amsterdam in June, you will find days in Paris are somewhat warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to take a train 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.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, get a tailor-made plan with BrakeAway Bike Tours, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, and get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament.

To find photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read our London journey website.

You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Paris in June, expect nights in London to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can 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: walk around Phoenix Park, admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin, explore the galleries of Guinness Storehouse, and get a sense of history and politics at Dublin Castle.

To see traveler tips, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, read Dublin itinerary planner.

Getting from London to Dublin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In June in Dublin, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) so you can fly back home.