60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Wed): make a trip to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), then make a trip to Belém Tower, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira, take in the views from Ponte 25 de Abril, then wander the streets of Alfama, and finally contemplate the long history of Castelo de S. Jorge.

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

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia to Lisbon is an approximately 20.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and flight. The time zone difference moving from Malaysia Time to Western European Time is minus 8 hours. While traveling from Kuala Lumpur, expect a bit cooler days and much colder nights in Lisbon, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Thu) early enough to travel to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Madrid is known for museums, parks, historic sites, nightlife, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Prado National Museum, walk around Parque del Retiro, admire the natural beauty at Real Jardin Botanico, and steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor.

To find ratings, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Madrid trip itinerary planner .

You can fly from Lisbon to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Western European Time to Central European Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Madrid can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) to allow time to take a train 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 11th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, get to know the fascinating history of El Barri Gòtic, then admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo. On the 12th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera and then walk around Parc Guell.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip builder site .

Traveling by train from Madrid to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can travel to Bordeaux.

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Bordeaux is known for fun & games, nightlife, historic sites, museums, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Place de la Bourse (Place Royale), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, have some family-friendly fun at Virtual Room Bordeaux, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Andre Cathedral.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Bordeaux trip planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Bordeaux in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in May, Bordeaux is slightly colder at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to travel to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sat): explore by horseback at Parc de la Tete d'Or, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, then make a trip to Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Fourviere Hill.

To find traveler tips and other tourist information, refer to the Lyon road trip planning tool .

You can do a combination of flight and tram from Bordeaux to Lyon in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Colmar.

Situated along the Alsatian Wine Route, Colmar is renowned for its German and French culture, well-preserved old town, numerous architectural landmarks, and its museums.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Statue of Liberty, then see the interesting displays at Musee du Jouet, and then take a stroll through Little Venice. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Maison Pfister, don't miss a visit to Old Town, and then admire the masterpieces at Musée d'Unterlinden.

To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Colmar vacation builder app .

You can take a train from Lyon to Colmar in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of tram and flight; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Colmar can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) 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.

Go for a jaunt from London to Stourton to see Cotswolds Distillery about 2 hours away. Next up on the itinerary: join in the after-dark buzz at Coca-Cola London Eye, explore the world behind art at The British Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read London day trip planning tool .

You can do a combination of shuttle and flight from Colmar to London in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. Traveling from Colmar to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Colmar in May, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in London: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) to allow time to travel to The Hague.

Known as the "judicial capital of the world," The Hague is the center for everything official in the Netherlands: the home of the Dutch government and parliament, the workplace of the King and Queen, and the base of many international affairs such as the International Court of Justice and the International Criminal Court.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Mon): find something for the whole family at Madurodam and then view the masterpieces at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our The Hague sightseeing website .

Fly from London to The Hague in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to The Hague. In May, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can 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.

On the 26th (Tue), admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, then stroll around Vondelpark, and then take an in-depth tour of Van Gogh Museum. On the 27th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), examine the collection at Anne Frank House, then hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

For ratings, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from The Hague to Amsterdam takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Thu) so you can travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, theme parks, museums, nightlife, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: wander the streets of Nyhavn, take in panoramic vistas at Rundetarn, make a trip to Stroeget, and snap pictures at Cirkelbroen.

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Getting from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Copenhagen are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sun) to allow time to travel to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sun): explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum, get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to East Side Gallery, examine the collection at Topography of Terror, and then get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Berlin online tour itinerary planner .

Traveling by flight from Copenhagen to Berlin takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can travel to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Step out of Cologne with an excursion to Eltz Castle in Wierschem--about 1h 30 min away. There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cologne Cathedral, don't miss a visit to KolnTriangle, examine the collection at Chocolate Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Roman-German Museum (Romisch-Germanisches Museum).

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Cologne travel route planner .

Getting from Berlin to Cologne by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Frankfurt.

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Start off your visit on the 4th (Thu): take some stellar pictures from Main Tower.

For maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Frankfurt online trip itinerary planner .

Traveling by train from Cologne to Frankfurt takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) to allow enough time to take a train to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

On the 6th (Sat), make a trip to Marienplatz, pause for some photo ops at Moriskentanzer, then contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, and finally explore the activities along English Garden. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church, get curious at Deutsches Museum, then see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, go to the Munich online route planner .

Traveling by train from Frankfurt to Munich takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, take some stellar pictures from Fortress Hohensalzburg, then pause for some serene contemplation at Salzburg Cathedral, and finally admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg, steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, browse the exhibits of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then examine the collection at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), and finally make a trip to Caldera Sculpture.

To see maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Salzburg trip itinerary planner .

You can drive from Munich to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Salzburg are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Stephansplatz, then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, then step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, and finally don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral. Keep things going the next day: examine the collection at Imperial Palace (Hofburg), then admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, and then explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Vienna trip itinerary planning site .

You can fly from Salzburg to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough 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, museums, fun & games, and zoos & aquariums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take a stroll through StaromEstske namEsti, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, snap pictures at Charles Bridge, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Prague online journey planner .

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Vienna, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Prague, ranging from highs of 26°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Budapest.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

On the 16th (Tue), get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, examine the collection at Horror House - Interactive Fear Museum, then take in nature's colorful creations at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie, and finally take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Palace of Culture and Science, brush up on your military savvy at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, and then pause for some photo ops at Pomnik Bohaterów Getta.

To see maps, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Warsaw trip planning app .

You can fly from Prague to Warsaw in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Warsaw can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time 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, nightlife, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Chain Bridge, appreciate the history behind Hősök tere, and make a trip to Halaszbastya.

To see reviews, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip planner .

Getting from Warsaw to Budapest by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. When traveling from Warsaw in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Budapest, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time 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, nightlife, nature, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, and steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens online visit planner .

Fly from Budapest to Athens in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Time (CET) to Eastern European Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Budapest in June; daily highs in Athens reach 35°C and lows reach 24°C. On the 24th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Fira is known for nightlife, museums, spas, historic sites, and wineries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, learn about winemaking at Artemis Karamolegos Winery, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Fira day trip planning website .

Traveling by flight from Athens to Fira takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of flight, taxi, and ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (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 museums, historic sites, shopping, nature, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: browse the exhibits of Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), explore the ancient world of Basilica Cistern, wander the streets of Ortakoy, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Istanbul road trip tool .

Fly from Fira to Istanbul in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Time to Eastern European Time is 1 hour. Expect little chillier evenings in Istanbul when traveling from Fira in June, with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to travel back home.