57 days in Europe Itinerary

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 parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: walk around Phoenix Park, admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Merrion Square, and enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at Trinity College Dublin.

To find more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Dublin trip maker website.

Edmonton, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 15-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time (MST) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is 7 hours. Traveling from Edmonton in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Dublin, with lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) so you can travel to Lisbon.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Sintra National Palace). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lisbon trip builder website.

Traveling by flight from Dublin to Lisbon takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Dublin in April, with highs in Lisbon at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) 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.

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona tour planning app.

Getting from Lisbon to Barcelona by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April, daytime highs in Barcelona are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) 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.

Venice is known for historic sites, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Canal Grande, see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia.

To find more things to do, maps, and tourist information, go to the Venice day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Venice takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can go by car to Florence.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Siena (Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, &more). And it doesn't end there: take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens.

To find more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, use the Florence route maker website.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. May in Florence sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time 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.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Rome road trip planning website.

Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Traveling from Florence in May, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Rome, with lows of 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel to Athens.

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, stop by Monastiraki, take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden, and get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Athens travel app.

Fly from Rome to Athens in 6 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. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Athens when traveling from Rome in May, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel 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 historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern, and admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul route builder website.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Athens to Istanbul due to the time zone difference. In May, Istanbul is a bit cooler than Athens - with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to travel 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, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Budapest holiday planning site.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Budapest takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to Budapest is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 11°C in Budapest. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to drive 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 nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Albertina, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, and examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Vienna trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, admire the landmark architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Stary zidovsky Hrbitov.

To see more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Prague road trip planning tool.

Fly from Vienna to Prague in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In May, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Versailles (The Trianons & The Hamlet & Palace of Versailles). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, admire the striking features of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, wander the streets of Montmartre, and explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.

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

Getting from Prague to Paris by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. May in Paris sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time 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, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, and contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Paris, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to travel to Amsterdam.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Frans Hals Museum, Grote Markt, &more) and Keukenhof (in Lisse). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam planning app.

Traveling by flight from London to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. In June, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.