19 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Bring the kids along to Lisbon Oceanarium and Pavilhao do Conhecimento. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Park and National Palace of Pena). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Belém Tower, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), and wander the streets of Alfama.

To see more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planner .

Monrovia, Liberia to Lisbon is an approximately 17-hour combination of car and flight. Traveling from Monrovia in July, plan for a bit cooler nights in Lisbon, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Attractions like Kilmainham Gaol and Phoenix Park make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dublin: Curracloe Beach (in Curracloe) and Go With The Flow - River Adventures (in Kilkenny). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Guinness Storehouse, stroll around St Stephens Green, pause for some photo ops at James Joyce Statue, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Dublin sightseeing planning app .

You can fly from Lisbon to Dublin in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. When traveling from Lisbon in August, plan for much colder days and a bit cooler nights in Dublin: temperatures range from 22°C by day to 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Athens.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Acropolis of Athens and Plaka. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Corinth (Archea Korinthos & Acrocorinth). There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, appreciate the history behind Erechtheion, and stop by Zoulovits.

To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Athens road trip website .

Traveling by flight from Dublin to Athens takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Dublin to Athens is 2 hours. Prepare for much warmer weather when traveling from Dublin in August: high temperatures in Athens hover around 39°C and lows are around 29°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can travel to Rome.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the striking features of Pantheon, explore the ancient world of Colosseum, then explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): make a trip to Piazza Navona, then explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, then make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica, and finally contemplate the long history of Torre San Giovani.

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

Traveling by flight from Athens to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Rome is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in August, Rome is slightly colder at night with lows of 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, and finally explore the activities along Canal Grande. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the activities along Riva del Carbon, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco.

To see other places to visit, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Venice trip itinerary builder website .

You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Rome in August, you will find days in Venice are little chillier (34°C), and nights are about the same (22°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): admire the local landmark of The Magic Fountain, then stroll around Parc Guell, then admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally browse the exhibits of Casa Batllo. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar and then find something for the whole family at PortAventura.

For reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read our Barcelona day trip tool .

You can fly from Venice to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 25°C. On the 16th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.