53 days in Europe & Asia Itinerary

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Take a break from the city and head to Magio Beach and Tyrsovo nabrezie. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Devin Castle and Bratislava Castle. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Bratislava Old Town, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Martin's Cathedral (Dom svateho Martina), get a taste of the local shopping with Obchodna (ulica) Street, and view the masterpieces at Uluv.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Bratislava trip itinerary builder website.

Toronto, Canada to Bratislava is an approximately 12-hour combination of flight and bus. Traveling from Toronto to Bratislava, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Get some historical perspective at Bled Castle and Ljubljana Castle. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Galerija Hest and The Jakopic Gallery. Get out of town with these interesting Ljubljana side-trips: Vintgar Gorge (in Zgornje Gorje) and Parasailing & Paragliding (in Bled). There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, examine the collection at Railway Museum, have fun and explore at House of Illusions, and take in the views from Triple Bridge.

To find other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Ljubljana route maker app.

Getting from Bratislava to Ljubljana by combination of bus, flight, and shuttle takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. July in Ljubljana sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) so you can travel to Andorra la Vella.

Tucked high in the Pyrenees and home to fewer than 65,000 residents, Andorra La Vella seems at first an unlikely tourist hotspot.

Popular historic sites such as Santuario de Meritxell and Casa de la Vall are in your itinerary. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Museu Casa d'Areny-Plandolit and Sant Esteve d'Andorra la Vella. Next up on the itinerary: trek along Estany de la Nou, stroll around Parc Central, buy something for everyone on your list at Illa Carlemany Shopping Center, and examine the collection at Museo De La Miniatura De Ordino.

For ratings, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Andorra la Vella trip planner.

You can do a combination of shuttle, flight, and bus from Ljubljana to Andorra la Vella in 10.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Sun) before leaving for Belgrade.

The capital and largest city of Serbia, cosmopolitan Belgrade sits on the confluence of the Sava and the Danube rivers.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Mon): contemplate the long history of Kalemegdan, thenvisit Skadarlija, thenshop like a local with Knez Mihailova, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral Church. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Ada Ciganlija, thentake in the spiritual surroundings of Crkva Svetog Marka, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Sava Temple, and finally get curious at Nikola Tesla Museum.

To see ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Belgrade trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Andorra la Vella to Belgrade takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. July in Belgrade sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel to Bucharest.

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Wed): take an in-depth tour of Museum of History of the Jewish Community, get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, don't miss a visit to Stavropoleos Monastery, thenponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, and finally get all the equipment you need at Romania Motorcycle Tours.

To find more things to do, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Bucharest road trip planning website.

You can fly from Belgrade to Bucharest in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. July in Bucharest sees daily highs of °C and lows of °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sofia.

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Vitosha Boulevard and Galeria Nina. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Rila Monastery and St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Sofia: Koprivshtitsa (Oslekov's House, Todor Kableshkov House Museum, &more) and Rila National Park (in Rila). There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Boyana Church, brush up on your military savvy at National Museum of Military History, admire the striking features of Temple Sveti Nikolay, and get engrossed in the history at Sofia History Museum.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, read Sofia online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Bucharest to Sofia takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to travel to Nicosia.

Experience a combination of traditional and modern Cyprus, including archaeological sites encircled by ancient walls, in the country's capital, Nicosia.

Relax by the water at Nissi Beach and Fig Tree Bay. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Tombs of the Kings and The Cyprus Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Paphos (Neldi Art Gallery, The Place, &more). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Ledra Street Crossing Point, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. John Cathedral, steep yourself in history at Konigsgraber von Tamassos, and examine the collection at The Pancyprian Gymnasium Museums.

To see maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Nicosia road trip planning site.

Getting from Sofia to Nicosia by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Sofia in July; daily highs in Nicosia reach °C and lows reach °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel to Dubai.

Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.

Let the collections at Al Fahidi Fort and Sheikh Saeed al-Maktoum's House capture your imagination. Head to The Dubai Mall and Souk Madinat Jumeirahfor some retail therapy. Get out of town with these interesting Dubai side-trips: Al Ain (Sheikh Zayed Palace Museum, Al Jahili Fort, &more) and Sharjah (Sharjah Calligraphy Museum, Sharjah Heritage Museum, &more). Spend the 27th (Mon) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. There's lots more to do: take in panoramic vistas at Burj Khalifa, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, get engrossed in the history at Saruq Al Hadid Archaeology Museum, and head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Dubai itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Nicosia to Dubai takes 8.5 hours. Traveling from Nicosia to Dubai, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Nicosia in July; daily highs in Dubai reach °C and lows reach °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to drive to Abu Dhabi.

Take a trip to Abu Dhabi to discover a modern metropolis built on a strip of land jutting out into the Persian Gulf.

You'll get in some beach time at Al hudayriat island beach and Saadiyat Public Beach. Get a sense of the local culture at Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and Mary, Mother of Jesus Mosque. Spend the 2nd (Sun) spotting exotic species with a safari tour. The adventure continues: buy something for everyone on your list at Marina Mall, steep yourself in history at Heritage Village, take an in-depth tour of Louvre Abu Dhabi, and step off the mainland to explore Saadiyat Beach Club.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Abu Dhabi online tour itinerary planner.

You can drive from Dubai to Abu Dhabi in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Kyiv (Kiev).

The center of East Slavic culture, Kiev boasts centuries of eclectic art, architecture, and history.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Wed): indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, explore the galleries of Golden Gate, thentake in the spiritual surroundings of St. Sophia's Cathedral, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Michael's Golden-Domed Monastery, and finally contemplate the long history of Kyivo-Pechers'ka Lavra. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind Rodina Mat (Motherland), examine the collection at Pirogovo Open-Air Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Mykola Syadristy Microminiatures Museum.

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Kyiv (Kiev) visit planning app.

Traveling by flight from Abu Dhabi to Kyiv (Kiev) takes 12 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. The time zone changes from Gulf Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Abu Dhabi in August, things will get much colder in Kyiv (Kiev): highs are around °C and lows about °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to travel to Minsk.

As the capital and largest city of Belarus, Minsk represents a cultural center full of churches, libraries, museums, and theatres.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Fri): take in the exciting artwork at Gallery Dom Kartin, buy something for everyone on your list at Zamok Mall, get engrossed in the history at Belarusian State Museum of the History of the Great Patriotic War, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Saints Simon and Helena, and finally take an in-depth tour of Museum Strana Mini. On the 8th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: look for gifts at Expobel Shopping Center, wander the streets of Upper City, take in the spiritual surroundings of Holy Spirit Cathedral, appreciate the history behind Island of Tears, thenget outside with Trinity Hill, and finally pick up some local products at Minskiy Komarovskiy Market.

To see maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Minsk travel planner.

Fly from Kyiv (Kiev) to Minsk in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Kyiv (Kiev) to Minsk. In August, plan for daily highs up to °C, and evening lows to °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Vilnius.

The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, boasts an impressive medieval quarter--one of the continent's largest and a World Heritage Site with almost 2,000 historical buildings.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Trakai Island Castle Museum and Gate of Dawn. Head to Tsekh Vilnius and Terra Recognitafor some retail therapy. There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Gediminas Castle Tower, examine the collection at KGB Museum (Genocido Auku Muziejus), take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Anne's Church, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Church Of St Peter And St Paul.

To find photos, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, read Vilnius online trip itinerary builder.

Drive from Minsk to Vilnius in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. The time zone changes from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In August in Vilnius, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Riga.

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Old City Riga (Vecriga) and Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum. Popular historic sites such as Salaspils Memorial Ensemble and St. Peter's Church are in your itinerary. Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Jurmala Beach, appreciate the history behind Freedom Monument, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Nativity of Christ Cathedral, and examine the collection at Riga Motormuseum.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Riga day trip website.

You can drive from Vilnius to Riga in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August in Riga, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Tallinn.

A historic city with its eye firmly on the future, Tallinn blends medieval fortifications, gleaming skyscrapers, and charming boutiques with a spattering of Soviet relics.

For shopping fun, head to Town Hall Pharmacy or Koopa Galerii. Appreciate the collections at Kadriorg Palace and Eesti Vabaõhumuuseum / Estonian Open Air Museum. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Tallinn Old Town, steep yourself in history at Toompea Hill, examine the collection at Lennusadam Seaplane Harbour, and take in panoramic vistas at St. Olaf’s Church.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Tallinn tour planner.

You can fly from Riga to Tallinn in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August in Tallinn, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) to allow time 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.

Appreciate the collections at Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens and Saint Isaac's Cathedral. Visit Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood and Palace Square for their historical value. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Kazan Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Bronze Horseman, Monument To Peter I, examine the collection at Sovereign's Fun, and make a trip to Neva Embankments.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our St. Petersburg trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and train from Tallinn to St. Petersburg in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Tallinn to St. Petersburg due to the time zone difference. In August in St. Petersburg, expect temperatures between °C during the day and °C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.