25 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Tue): don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, stroll around Parc Guell, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo. On the 6th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, then pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

To find more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona tour itinerary app.

Kigali, Rwanda to Barcelona is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kigali to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. In September, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, take in nature's colorful creations at Luxembourg Gardens, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris vacation maker website.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, Paris is a bit cooler than Barcelona - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to catch the train 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.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, and walk around Hyde Park.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read London vacation planning website.

Take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September in London, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) to allow time to fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Wed): get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, snap pictures at Charles Bridge, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti. On the next day, enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower, explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally visit Lesser Town.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Prague trip maker website.

Traveling by flight from London to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Prague. In September, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Vienna.

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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, see the interesting displays at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the striking features of Rathaus, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Vienna trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September in Vienna, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): pick up some local products at Central Market Hall, steep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and finally take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, steep yourself in history at Shoes on the Danube Bank, then steep yourself in history at Heroes' Square, and finally examine the collection at House of Terror Museum.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read our Budapest online tour itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Budapest takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Budapest are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) early enough to fly 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 20th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di San Marco, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and finally examine the collection at Doge's Palace.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Venice road trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Budapest to Venice takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Budapest in September, expect Venice to be somewhat warmer, temps between 29°C and 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Fri): make a trip to Spanish Steps, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and finally steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica. On the 23rd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, make a trip to Roman Forum, then take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, and finally admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

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Getting from Venice to Rome by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Sun): don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos, then wander the streets of Plaka, then delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens, and finally steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum, delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus, then take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden.

To find ratings, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Athens journey planner.

Fly from Rome to Athens in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Rome in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Athens, with lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) to allow time to fly 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.

On the 26th (Tue), admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, then contemplate the long history of Galata Tower, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , and finally hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Wed): admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hagia Sophia Mosque, then take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque.

To find ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Istanbul online trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Turkey Time is 1 hour. When traveling from Athens in September, plan for a bit cooler days in Istanbul, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.