58 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza and Metropolis Building. There's still lots to do: walk around Parque Madrid Rio, examine the collection at Caixa Forum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Real Basilica de San Francisco el Grande, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Plaza de Santa Ana.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Madrid road trip site.

Quito, Ecuador to Madrid is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Quito to Madrid. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Madrid when traveling from Quito in May, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

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

Explore hidden gems such as Obidos Village and Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Obidos (Sao Tiago Church & Porta da Senhora da Piedade (Porta da Vila)) and Cabo da Roca (in Colares). There's still lots to do: get great views at Miradouro da Graca (Sophia de Mello Breyner Andresen), take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, and step into the grandiose world of Palácio Nacional da Ajuda.

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Getting from Madrid to Lisbon by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Madrid to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. In May in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Step off the beaten path and head to Ribeira do Porto and Miradouro de Sao Leonardo de Galafura. Change things up with these side-trips from Porto: Braga (Sameiro Sanctuary, Jardim de Santa Barbara, &more), Ponte de Sao Goncalo (in Amarante) and Igreja do Bom Jesus da Cruz (in Barcelos). The adventure continues: snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Santa Clara, pause for some photo ops at Monumento aos Herois da Guerra Peninsular, and steep yourself in history at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Porto trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Porto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon in May, you will find days in Porto are a bit cooler (23°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can fly to Cambridge.

Steeped in history and tradition, Cambridge is renowned for its ancient colleges and sprawling green gardens.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Cambridge American Cemetery and Memorial and Ross' Wildlife Boat Trips. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Cambridge: Sheringham Park (in Sheringham), Winbirri Vineyards (in Norwich) and Catanger Llamas (in Towcester). And it doesn't end there: join the crowd at Tanks-Alot, don't miss a visit to Corpus Clock, look for all kinds of wild species at Byron's Pool, and stroll around Jesus Green.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Cambridge itinerary website.

You can fly from Porto to Cambridge in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Porto in May, expect nights in Cambridge to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are little chillier, around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Pamplona.

Pamplona or Iruña is the historical capital city of Navarre, in Spain, and of the former Kingdom of Navarre.The city is famous worldwide for the running of the bulls during the San Fermín festival, which is held annually from July 6 to 14. Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): make a trip to Plaza del Castillo and then gain a rich perspective with a tour of cultural highlights. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 4th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Parroquia San Lorenzo, pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de San Nicolas, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Sta. Maria de Eunate.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Pamplona online driving holiday planner.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Cambridge to Pamplona in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Cambridge to Pamplona due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Cambridge in June, you will find days in Pamplona are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (14°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Place des Vosges and Jardin des Tuileries. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paris: Fontainebleau Forest (Foret de Fontainebleau) (in Fontainebleau) and Chateau de Vaux-le-Vicomte (in Maincy). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, head off the coast to Ile Saint-Louis, don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, and take a stroll through Île de la Cité.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Paris driving holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Pamplona to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Paris are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Toulouse.

On the Garonne River, Toulouse is on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, and even today, many of the smaller streets follow their Roman counterparts, while many of the red brick buildings are built in a pseudo-Roman style.

Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Palais de la Berbie, take in nature's colorful creations at Les Jardins de la Berbie, take in the views from Pont Vieux, then admire the natural beauty at Cloitre de la Collegiale Saint Salvy, then see the interesting displays at Musee de la Mode, and finally make a trip to Le Capitole.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Toulouse takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Toulouse can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Casa Lleo i Morera, walk around Ciutadella Park, take a stroll through El Born, take an in-depth tour of Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA, then wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and finally contemplate the long history of Ciutat Vella.

To find ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Barcelona journey planning website.

Traveling by car from Toulouse to Barcelona takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Traveling from Toulouse in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

On the 12th (Mon), get engrossed in the history at Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, don't miss a visit to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and finally take a leisurely stroll along Le Vieux Port.

To find more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Marseille trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Marseille takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can drive to Cannes.

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Clock Tower of Notre-Dame de l'Esperance, then take in the awesome beauty at San Peyre, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

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Traveling by car from Marseille to Cannes takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Marseille, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Cannes, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Palma de Mallorca.

Majorca, or Mallorca, is largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago.

Start off your visit on the 14th (Wed): stroll around S'Hort del Rei.

For traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Palma de Mallorca trip itinerary site.

You can fly from Cannes to Palma de Mallorca in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Sant Antoni de Portmany.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Parroquia de Santa Cruz.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Sant Antoni de Portmany trip planner.

Getting from Palma de Mallorca to Sant Antoni de Portmany by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 22°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

On the 18th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Amatller, then admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, and finally wander the streets of L'Eixample District.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Barcelona journey planner.

Fly from Sant Antoni de Portmany to Barcelona in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) early enough to travel to Verona.

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Lago di Garda and Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari. Explore Verona's surroundings by going to Road of 52 Tunnels (in Valli del Pasubio), Malcesine (Parasailing & Paragliding, Scaliger Castle in Malcesine, &more) and Sentiero panoramico Busatte Tempesta (in Torbole). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Canal Grande, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Marco, pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore, and admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Verona travel itinerary planner.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Barcelona to Verona in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, then appreciate the history behind Puerta de Alcala, and finally admire the striking features of Palacio de Cibeles. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Puerta del Sol, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, explore the world behind art at Museo Sorolla, then relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and finally let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

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Traveling by flight from Verona to Madrid takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. When traveling from Verona in July, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Madrid: temperatures range from 40°C by day to 23°C at night. On the 15th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.