60 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Versailles (The Trianons & The Hamlet, Palace of Versailles, &more). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

For reviews, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris road trip site.

Amsterdam, The Netherlands to Paris is an approximately 4.5-hour train ride. You can also fly; or drive. When traveling from Amsterdam in June, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 27°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) 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.

When in Lisbon, make a side trip to see Quinta da Regaleira in Sintra, approximately Sintra away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, steep yourself in history at Castelo de S. Jorge, observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, and examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Lisbon day trip planning tool.

Getting from Paris to Lisbon by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Paris in June, you will find days in Lisbon are somewhat warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time 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, get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria, don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, use the Barcelona trip planning tool.

You can fly from Lisbon to Barcelona in 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, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 22°C in Barcelona. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough 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.

Explore Rome's surroundings by going to Tivoli (Villa d'Este & Villa Adriana). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, pause for some photo ops at La Pieta, and don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Rome online trip builder.

Getting from Barcelona to Rome by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: 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 3rd (Sat) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Padua (Scrovegni Chapel & Prato della Valle). There's lots more to do: explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile, and explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Venice itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Venice takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough 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: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Prague Zoo, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Prague road trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Venice in July: high temperatures in Prague hover around 30°C and lows are around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough 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, wander the streets of Ortakoy, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , and take an in-depth tour of Chora Museum.

For where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip tool.

Fly from Prague to Istanbul in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Prague to Istanbul is 2 hours. In July, Istanbul is a bit warmer than Prague - with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Hersonissos.

Wholeheartedly dedicated to tourism, Hersonissos remains best known for its vibrant nightlife, its bars and clubs attracting partygoers from around the world.

On the 14th (Wed), get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquaworld Aquarium & Reptile Rescue Centre, meet the residents at Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos, then take an in-depth tour of Heraklion Archaeological Museum, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castello del Molo (Koules). On the next day, delve into the distant past at The Palace of Knossos and then get in on the family fun at Acqua Plus Water Park.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Hersonissos travel planning app.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Hersonissos takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, car, bus, and ferry; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Istanbul to Hersonissos due to the time zone difference. July in Hersonissos sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can travel to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of St. Roko, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint Domnius, then skim along the rocks with a canyoning and rapelling tour, and finally stroll around Marjan Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Old Split, steep yourself in history at Historic City of Trogir, and then contemplate the long history of Church of St Kuzma and St Damjan.

To see reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Split online road trip planner.

You can fly from Hersonissos to Split in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. July in Split sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to catch the ferry to Hvar.

The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.

On the 18th (Sun), head off the coast to Pakleni Otoci. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: learn about winemaking at Tomic Winery, find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and then head off the coast to Jerolim.

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

Ride a ferry from Split to Hvar in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry and taxi. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Korcula Town.

Korcula Town perches on the edge of the island's eastern coastline.

Get out of town with these interesting Korcula Town side-trips: Massage Centre Ventus (in Viganj), Ethno Museum Barilo (in Blato) and Orebic (Monastery of Our Lady of Andela, Natura Antunovic, &more). Next up on the itinerary: learn the secrets of beer at Korcula Explorer, stroll around Kocje, tour the pleasant surroundings at Pupnatska Luka Beach, and head outdoors with Freestyle.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Korcula Town trip planner.

Getting from Hvar to Korcula Town by combination of taxi and ferry takes about 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Korcula Town can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. On the 14th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Sat): get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour.

To find where to stay, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Dubrovnik trip itinerary planning website.

You can ride a ferry from Korcula Town to Dubrovnik in 2.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and car. August in Dubrovnik sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sat) so you can travel back home.