14 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, then explore the galleries of Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya), and then hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , then admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern, then admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, and finally wander the streets of Ortakoy.

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Bengaluru, India to Istanbul is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and shuttle. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time to Eastern European Time is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Bengaluru in May, plan for cooler days in Istanbul, with highs around 25°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Wed): get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, pause for some photo ops at Hősök tere, then take in the views from Szechenyi Chain Bridge, then contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Halaszbastya.

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You can fly from Istanbul to Budapest in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Istanbul to Budapest, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Istanbul in May, Budapest is little chillier at night with lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) to allow time to 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.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande.

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Traveling by flight from Budapest to Venice takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough 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.

Start off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, and finally don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain.

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Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. May in Rome sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sat): make a trip to Casa Batllo, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and then stroll around Parc Guell.

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Fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Dublin.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): head off the coast to Île de la Cité, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and finally explore the galleries of Louvre Museum. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and then make an unforgettable trip to Disneyland Paris.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Barcelona in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Tue): don't miss a visit to The Spire, steep yourself in history at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, then examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, and finally wander the streets of Temple Bar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Phoenix Park, then walk around St Stephens Green, and then don't miss a visit to Merrion Square.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Dublin takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to Dublin. Traveling from Paris in May, things will get slightly colder in Dublin: highs are around 17°C and lows about 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to travel to Stockholm.

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

Start off your visit on the 28th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Skansen, then take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, then explore the historical opulence of Royal Palace, and finally get outside with Riddarholmen. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: pause for some photo ops at Gustav II Adolfs Statue, step into the grandiose world of Drottningholm Palace, then get in on the family fun at Junibacken, then get in on the family fun at Grona Lunds Tivoli, and finally step off the mainland to explore Stockholm Old Town.

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Getting from Dublin to Stockholm by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. In May, daily temperatures in Stockholm can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.