19 days in Europe Itinerary

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

To see ratings, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Bucharest trip planning site.

If you are flying in from Romania, the closest major aiport is Henri Coandă International Airport. In May, daily temperatures in Bucharest can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. You'll set off for Vienna on the 27th (Wed).

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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, examine the collection at The Hofburg, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Schonbrunner Gardens.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Vienna trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Bucharest to Vienna in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. When traveling from Bucharest in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Vienna, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) early enough to drive to Dachau.

Dachau is a town in Upper Bavaria, in the southern part of Germany. Start off your visit on the 29th (Fri): step into the grandiose world of Dachau Palace, then contemplate the long history of Dachau Concentration Camp Memorial Site, and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Reconciliation.

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Traveling by car from Vienna to Dachau takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Dachau are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sat): examine the collection at Patek Philippe Museum, admire the striking features of Cathedrale de St-Pierre, and then ponder the design of The Geneva Water Fountain.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Geneva travel route planning site.

Getting from Dachau to Geneva by car takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and flight. In May, daily temperatures in Geneva can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. You'll have a few hours on the 31st (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling 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 1st (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then stroll around Parc Guell, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally make a trip to Casa Batllo.

To find where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Barcelona trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Geneva to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Geneva in May, Barcelona is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 16°C. You'll have a few hours on the 2nd (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Marbella.

Once a village of humble fishermen, Marbella is now one of the most cosmopolitan beach resorts on Spain’s world-famous Costa del Sol, boasting swanky nightclubs, classy hotels, and expensive restaurants.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): take in the pleasant sights at Placa A Los Viajeros Romanticos, then take in the views from Puente Nuevo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Iglesia de Santa Maria la Mayor, and finally get engrossed in the history at Museo Del Bandolero. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get outside with Experience Box Spain, then shake up your sightseeing with a climbing tour, and then get some thrills out on the water with a waterskiing or jet-skiing adventure.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Marbella road trip planning site.

Fly from Barcelona to Marbella in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 33°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Lagos.

The allure of the beaches and the town's historical center draw visitors to Lagos, a coastal destination in the Barlavento region of the Algarve.

Venture out of the city with trips to Praia da Falesia (in Olhos de Agua) and Albufeira (Centro Historico de Albufeira & Speed Boats Tours). And it doesn't end there: take in the dramatic natural features at Ponta da Piedade, kick back and relax at Praia Dona Ana, pause for some photo ops at Statue of Gil Eanes, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Meia Praia.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Lagos tour itinerary builder site.

Drive from Marbella to Lagos in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Marbella to Lagos. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. On the 8th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Monumento aos Herois da Guerra Peninsular, take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Porto trip planning tool.

Drive from Lagos to Porto in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly; or take a train. Traveling from Lagos in June, things will get slightly colder in Porto: highs are around 26°C and lows about 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Bilbao.

A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Wed): explore the world behind art at Guggenheim Museum Bilbao and then don't miss a visit to Taberna Plaza Nueva.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read Bilbao trip planning site.

You can fly from Porto to Bilbao in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Porto to Bilbao due to the time zone difference. June in Bilbao sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 10th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Carcassonne.

Best known as a fortified town, Carcassonne is a walled city that provided the inspiration for the castle in Disney's "Sleeping Beauty" and the location for many scenes in Kevin Costner's movie "Robin Hood." For a daily dose of excitement, medieval jousting tournaments are held twice per day between the two walls--while this may sound like a typical touristy show, it's actually an entertaining display of combative competition and horsemanship.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): step into the grandiose world of Chateau Comtal, then pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Nazaire, and then wander the streets of Cité de Carcassonne.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, use the Carcassonne road trip app.

Traveling by car from Bilbao to Carcassonne takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a bus. June in Carcassonne sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to travel to Barjols.

Barjols is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.At the gateway to Haute Provence and the hills of Var, near the Verdon gorges and the Lake of St. On the 12th (Fri), step into the grandiose world of Chateau Vignelaure, hike along Le Circuit des Fontaines, and then look for all kinds of wild species at Vallon des Carmes.

For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Barjols travel planner.

You can drive from Carcassonne to Barjols in 4 hours. Traveling from Carcassonne in June, expect nights in Barjols to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. On the 13th (Sat), you'll travel to Keszthely.

Keszthely is a Hungarian city of 20,895 inhabitants located on the western shore of Lake Balaton. Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of Hungary Church.

To see where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, read Keszthely itinerary planner.

You can drive from Barjols to Keszthely in 13 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Barjols in June: highs in Keszthely hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 15°C. You'll have a few hours on the 14th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling to Bucharest.

For more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Bucharest travel route builder site.

Drive from Keszthely to Bucharest in 11 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Keszthely to Bucharest. You'll set off for home on the 14th (Sun).