30 days in Europe Itinerary

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, spas, nightlife, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), contemplate the long history of Halaszbastya, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip planner .

Sydney, Australia to Budapest is an approximately 25-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. Traveling from Sydney to Budapest, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in July: high temperatures in Budapest hover around 33°C and lows are around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 15th (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum in Prague, then take a stroll through StaromEstske namEsti, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally snap pictures at Charles Bridge. On your second day here, take a stroll through Lesser Town, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and then explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle.

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Prague online vacation maker .

Traveling by flight from Budapest to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Budapest in July, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Prague: temperatures range from 30°C by day to 17°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel to Rome.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum. On your second day here, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and then delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.

To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planner .

Traveling by flight from Prague to Rome takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Prague in July: high temperatures in Rome hover around 37°C and lows are around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) to allow time 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo. On the 20th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, walk around Parc Guell, and then don't miss a visit to Las Ramblas.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona holiday maker app .

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Rome in July, plan for slightly colder days in Barcelona, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Lisbon.

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

Start off your visit on the 21st (Tue): make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, make a trip to Belém Tower, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and finally step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, then observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, and then explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

To see maps, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Lisbon journey planning website .

Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Western European Time (WET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Barcelona in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 20°C in Lisbon. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) to allow time to 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.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, parks, breweries & distilleries, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Guinness Storehouse, get a sense of history and politics at Dublin Castle, admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Dublin trip maker app .

Getting from Lisbon to Dublin by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lisbon in July, with highs in Dublin at 23°C and lows at 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough 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.

On the 26th (Sun), take an in-depth tour of Natural History Museum, then race across the water with a speed boat tour, then take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, and finally ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Buckingham Palace, then contemplate the long history of Westminster Abbey, then have some family-friendly fun at Old & New Photography, and finally admire the masterpieces at National Gallery.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, read our London day trip tool .

Traveling by flight from Dublin to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to catch the 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, then admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, and finally head off the coast to Île de la Cité. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: walk around Luxembourg Gardens, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris road trip planner .

Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. 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 a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, then stroll around Vondelpark, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS, make a trip to Anne Frank House, and then explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House).

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam itinerary app .

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, you will find days in Amsterdam are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (16°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Drottningholm Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Riddarholmen Church, then take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at Skansen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: ponder the world of politics at Stockholm City Hall, then browse the exhibits of Royal Palace, then wander the streets of Stockholm Old Town, and finally get in on the family fun at Grona Lunds Tivoli.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Stockholm vacation planner .

You can fly from Amsterdam to Stockholm in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to St. Petersburg.

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, nightlife, parks, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, head off the coast to Yelagin Island, and steep yourself in history at Palace Square.

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Getting from Stockholm to St. Petersburg by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Stockholm to St. Petersburg. In August, daytime highs in St. Petersburg are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. On the 8th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.