60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Stockholm is known for museums, historic sites, and childrens museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Vasa Museum, admire the masterpieces at Fotografiska Stockholm, enjoy breathtaking views from Stockholm City Hall, and admire the landmark architecture of Drottningholm Palace.

For other places to visit, photos, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Stockholm sightseeing planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Stockholm is an approximately 27-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Stockholm due to the time zone difference. In May, Stockholm is little chillier than Brisbane - with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can travel to Amsterdam.

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, take a stroll through The Jordaan, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and contemplate the long history of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House).

To see where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Stockholm to Amsterdam takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Stockholm in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 10°C in Amsterdam. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sat) so you can 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.

Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To see other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Paris trip planning site.

You can take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) early enough 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: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, and enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.

Take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) 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.

Step out of Dublin to go to Kilkenny and see Go With The Flow - River Adventures, which is approximately 2 hours away. There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, stroll around St Stephens Green, ponder the world of politics at Dublin Castle, and make a trip to Merrion Square.

For more things to do, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Dublin day trip website.

You can fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in May, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Castelo dos Mouros). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, wander the streets of Alfama, make a trip to Belém Tower, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Dublin to Lisbon takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Traveling from Dublin in June, things will get somewhat warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 32°C and lows about 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (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 striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Barcelona trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Barcelona takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Lisbon in June, Barcelona is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) to allow time 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.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pantheon, and ponder the design of Trevi Fountain.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rome vacation maker website.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can take a train to Florence.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa) and Scuola di Cucina di Lella (in Siena). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, see the interesting displays at Pitti Palace, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, and snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio.

To find photos, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Florence itinerary builder app.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In June, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) to allow time to drive 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, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, contemplate the long history of St Mark's Campanile, and snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri.

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You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can 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: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum in Prague, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, and get great views at Petřín.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Prague visit planner.

Getting from Venice to Prague by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Venice in June, things will get a bit cooler in Prague: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, see the interesting displays at The Hofburg, browse the exhibits of Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, and admire the striking features of Belvedere Palace.

For reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Vienna trip itinerary app.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Vienna takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In June in Vienna, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive 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, steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, and admire the masterpieces at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).

To see where to stay, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Budapest driving holiday planner.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Budapest are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (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, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Hagia Sophia Museum, admire the masterpieces at Istanbul Modern, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , and admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern.

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You can fly from Budapest to Istanbul in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Turkey Time (TRT), which is usually a 2 hour difference. Traveling from Budapest in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Istanbul, with lows of 23°C. You'll set off for home on the 12th (Sun).