13 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Pergamonmuseum and Topography of Terror. Relax by the water at Strandbar Mitte and Strandbad Wannsee. There's still lots to do: appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, steep yourself in history at Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, wander the streets of Schoneberg, and visit Scheunenviertel.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Berlin itinerary builder.

Porto Alegre, Brazil to Berlin is an approximately 20-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Brasilia Standard Time (BRT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 4 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Magdeburg.

Long known as one of the most important urban centers of medieval Germany, Magdeburg today boasts both an impressive historical core and a booming tech industry.

Otto-von-Guericke-Museum in der Lukasklause and Volkswagen Auto Museum will appeal to museum buffs. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Altstadt and Magdeburger Dom. Explore Magdeburg's surroundings by going to Marktkirche St. Benedikti (in Quedlinburg), Wolfsburg (Autostadt & Allerpark Wolfsburg) and Hammerschmiede (in Zorge). The adventure continues: make a trip to Gruene Zitadelle and appreciate the history behind Denkmal zum Magdeburger Halbkugelversuch.

To find ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Magdeburg travel planner.

Drive from Berlin to Magdeburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, then see the interesting displays at Musee de l'Orangerie, and then don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower. On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a stroll through Montmartre, contemplate the long history of Arc de Triomphe, then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, and finally visit Île de la Cité.

To see where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Paris day trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Magdeburg to Paris. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can 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 18th (Tue): visit El Barri Gòtic, then examine the collection at Carrer del Mirador del Palau Nacional, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo.

For traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary tool.

Fly from Paris to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in May, with highs in Barcelona at 25°C and lows at 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

On the 19th (Wed), take a stroll through Rua Santa Catarina, contemplate the long history of Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, then contemplate the long history of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Porto online trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Barcelona to Porto by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. Expect slightly colder evenings in Porto when traveling from Barcelona in May, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can travel back home.