60 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Let the collections at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien and Imperial Palace (Hofburg) capture your imagination. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Belvedere Palace and MuseumsQuartier Wien. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, take a stroll through Historic Center of Vienna, examine the collection at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial, and admire the striking features of Haus der Musik Wien.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Vienna journey planner.

Katowice, Poland to Vienna is an approximately 4-hour car ride. July in Vienna sees daily highs of 32°C and lows of 19°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the train 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Matthias Church and Dohány Street Synagogue. Get a sense of the local culture at Halaszbastya and House of Terror Museum. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), explore the world behind art at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), witness a stunning natural landmark at Palatinus Strandfürdő, and get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip planner.

Traveling by train from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Budapest, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Hagia Sophia Museum / Church (Ayasofya). Do some cultural sightseeing at Topkapi Palace and Basilica Cistern. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Kariye Museum (The Chora Church), take a stroll through Sultanahmet District, get engrossed in the history at Rumeli Fortress, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul driving holiday planner.

Getting from Budapest to Istanbul by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Budapest to Istanbul, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Budapest in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Istanbul, with lows of 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Russian Museum and Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas. You'll explore and learn at Saint Isaac's Cathedral and The Anna Akhmatova Museum. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Savior on the Spilled Blood, contemplate the long history of Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad), and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Grand Choral Synagogue.

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You can fly from Istanbul to St. Petersburg in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul in July, expect St. Petersburg to be little chillier, temps between 26°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough 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.

Get some historical perspective at Royal Palace and Tyska Kyrkan (Old German Church). Museum-lovers will appreciate Skansen and Royal Armory. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, examine the collection at ABBA The Museum, step off the mainland to explore Sandhamn, and admire the masterpieces at Fotografiska Stockholm.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Stockholm online road trip planner .

You can fly from St. Petersburg to Stockholm in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Moscow Standard Time (MSK) to Central European Time (CET) is minus 2 hours. In July in Stockholm, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Kilmainham Gaol and Guinness Storehouse. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Dublin Castle and Saint Patrick's Cathedral. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Temple Bar, take in the exciting artwork at National Gallery of Ireland, take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and steep yourself in history at Trinity College Dublin.

To find out how to plan a trip to Dublin, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Stockholm to Dublin in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. August in Dublin sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Inverness.

Inverness, often described as the Gateway to the Highlands, is a thriving commercial and industrial center.

Escape the urban bustle at Glen Affric National Nature Reserve and Knockan Crag National Nature Reserve. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Dunrobin Castle and Gardens and Fort George. Explore Inverness' surroundings by going to Aigas Field Centre (in Beauly), Loch Garten Nature Reserve (in Boat of Garten) and Eilean Donan Castle (in Kyle of Lochalsh). The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour, delve into the distant past at Corrimony Chambered Cairn, witness the site of a historic battle at Culloden Battlefield, and kick back and relax at Rosemarkie Beach.

For ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Inverness trip planner .

You can fly from Dublin to Inverness in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of flight and train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Appreciate the collections at Westminster Abbey and Natural History Museum. Get some cultural insight at National Gallery and Victoria and Albert Museum. Explore London's surroundings by going to Cotswolds Distillery (in Stourton), Combe Mill (in Long Hanborough) and Chastleton House and Garden (in Moreton-in-Marsh). There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Buckingham Palace, admire the masterpieces at Tate Modern, see the interesting displays at Exhibitionism - The Rolling Stones Exhibition, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Mary's Church.

For other places to visit, reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the London route planner .

Getting from Inverness to London by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Inverness in August, with highs in London at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to take a train 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.

Get some cultural insight at Palace of Versailles and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Get some historical perspective at Eiffel Tower and Montmartre. Take a break from Paris with a short trip to The Trianons & The Hamlet in Versailles, about 40 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Cemiterio de Pere-Lachaise.

To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Paris trip planner .

Take a train from London to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In August in Paris, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can travel to Hyeres.

Hyères, Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm, or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.The old town lies 4km from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilique Sainte-Marie-Madeleine and Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste. Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Plage de Cavaliere. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Hyeres: La Croix-Valmer (Plage de Sylvabelle & Plage de Gigaro), Chateau de Grimaud (in Grimaud) and Plage de Cabasson (in Bormes-Les-Mimosas). Next up on the itinerary: kick back and relax at La plage, stroll through Plage de l'Escalet, identify plant and animal life at La Calanque de Figuerolles, and add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Hyeres itinerary builder app .

Traveling by flight from Paris to Hyeres takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Hyeres: highs are around 34°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Popular historic sites such as Vieille Ville and Saint-Paul de Vence are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Lérins Islands and Rue d'Antibes. Change things up with these side-trips from Nice: Chateau de la Napoule / Musee Henry-Clews (in La Napoule-Plage), Mandelieu-la-Napoule (Swim with Dolphins & Scuba & Snorkeling) and Cannes (Stand-Up Paddleboarding & La Croisette). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, stroll through Coco Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Castel Plage, and stroll the grounds of Cimetiere du Chateau.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Nice day trip tool .

You can drive from Hyeres to Nice in 2 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Hyeres in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Nice, with lows of 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Vatican Museums and Musei Capitolini. Get in touch with nature at Catacombe di San Callisto and Colle del Gianicolo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica.

To see where to stay and tourist information, you can read our Rome trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Rome takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and flight. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Nice in August: highs in Rome hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Ravello.

Step out of the city life by going to Fornillo and Bagni d'Arienzo Beach Club, Positano. You'll explore and learn at Ceramiche d'Arte Carmela and Museo della Carta. Explore Ravello's surroundings by going to Positano (Walk of the Gods & Kayaking & Canoeing), Spiaggia Lannio (in Cetara) and Le Vigne di Raito (in Vietri sul Mare).

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Ravello online tour itinerary maker .

Getting from Rome to Ravello by combination of train and subway takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Rome in August, expect nights in Ravello to be a bit warmer, around 28°C, while days are little chillier, around 34°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to travel to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Get some historical perspective at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Campanile di Giotto. Get some cultural insight at Pitti Palace and Basilica di Santa Croce. Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Siena (Duomo di Siena & Battistero di San Giovanni), Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida) and Guardastelle Vineyard (in San Gimignano). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, get great views at Piazzale Michelangelo, and contemplate the long history of The Baptistery of St. John.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Florence road trip planner.

You can do a combination of bus and train from Ravello to Florence in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Florence when traveling from Ravello in September, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can take a train 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Doge's Palace and Gallerie dell'Accademia. Popular historic sites such as Basilica di San Marco and St Mark's Campanile are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Scrovegni Chapel & Basilica di Sant’Antonio). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Canal Grande, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Campo del Ghetto, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo).

To see reviews, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Venice day trip planning website .

Traveling by train from Florence to Venice takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September, daytime highs in Venice are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can 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.

Jewish Museum in Prague and Strahov Monastery will appeal to museum buffs. Visit Katedrala Svateho Vita and Prague Castle for their historical value. Go for a jaunt from Prague to Karlstejn to see Karlstejn Castle about 42 minutes away. The adventure continues: take a stroll through StaromEstske namEsti, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, get to know the fascinating history of The Vrtba Garden, and snap pictures at Charles Bridge.

For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Prague online day trip planner .

Traveling by flight from Venice to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Venice in September, things will get a bit cooler in Prague: highs are around 22°C and lows about 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel back home.