40 days in Europe Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Menton: Eze (La cité médiévale & Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze) and Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild (in St-Jean-Cap-Ferrat). Next up on the itinerary: take in the waterfront at Esplanade Francis Palmero, admire the natural beauty at Les Jardins Bioves, browse the fresh offerings at Marche des Halles de Menton, and admire the masterpieces at La Salle des Mariages.

For reviews, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Menton travel itinerary planner.

Milan, Italy to Menton is an approximately 4-hour car ride. You can also take a train. In October, daytime highs in Menton are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Wed) so you can drive to Saint-Tropez.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): examine the collection at Citadelle de Saint-Tropez - Musee d'histoire maritime, tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Pampelonne, then admire the masterpieces at Le musée de l’Annonciade, and finally go for a stroll along the water at St. Tropez Harbor. Here are some ideas for day two: stop by Port Grimaud, then surround yourself with nature on Dune La Londe, and then look for gifts at Solistera.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, use the Saint-Tropez road trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Menton to Saint-Tropez takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Menton in October, plan for slightly colder nights in Saint-Tropez, with lows around 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Montpellier.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Sat): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Parc De Lunaret-zoo De Montpellier, then look for all kinds of wild species at Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau, then take a stroll through Place de la Comedie, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale St. Pierre. On the 8th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, then make a trip to Place Saint-Roch, and then explore the world behind art at Musee Fabre.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read our Montpellier tour planning tool.

Getting from Saint-Tropez to Montpellier by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) so you can drive to Palamos.

Venture out of the city with trips to Tossa de Mar (Museu Municipal de Tossa de Mar & Great Beach), Scuba & Snorkeling (in L'Estartit) and Museu de la Mediterrania (in Torroella de Montgri).

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Palamos trip planner.

Drive from Montpellier to Palamos in 3.5 hours. In October, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Alicante.

Explore Alicante's surroundings by going to Benidorm (Terra Mitica, Playa de Levante, &more) and Elche (Vadum Maris & Bodegas Faelo). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at El Palmeral, don't miss a visit to Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya, get engrossed in the history at MARQ Museo Arqueologico de Alicante, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Alicante trip planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Palamos to Alicante. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Palamos in October; daily highs in Alicante reach 30°C and lows reach 19°C. On the 16th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Torremolinos.

Change things up with these side-trips from Torremolinos: Sunshine Golf (in Mijas), Marbella (Puerto Banus Marina & Marbella Old Town) and Ronda (El Tajo de Ronda, Puente Nuevo, &more).

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Torremolinos online vacation planner.

Traveling by flight from Alicante to Torremolinos takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Torremolinos can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Gibraltar.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Tue): take in the dramatic natural features at St. Michael's Cave, admire the natural beauty at Gibraltar Botanic Gardens (The Alameda), then appreciate the history behind Sikorski Memorial, then visit a coastal fixture at Europa Point, and finally explore the striking landscape at The Rock of Gibraltar. On the 25th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: learn about all things military at The Great Siege Tunnels, see majestic marine mammals with Dolphin Adventure, appreciate the extensive heritage of Grand Casemates Square, then sample the fine beverages at Gibraltar Distillery, and finally take a stroll through Main Street.

For where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Gibraltar trip builder site.

You can drive from Torremolinos to Gibraltar in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In October, daytime highs in Gibraltar are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Faro.

On the 26th (Thu), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de Sao Lourenco de Almancil, then go for a stroll along the water at Marina de Vilamoura, then step off the mainland to explore Tavira Island, and finally walk around Ria Formosa. On your second day here, head outdoors with Outdoor Activities and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town Faro.

Quickly create a custom-made itinerary for Faro using our trip planner.

You can drive from Gibraltar to Faro in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of shuttle and flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Gibraltar to Faro. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in October, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace, &more). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, and explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Lisbon driving holiday app.

Fly from Faro to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Lisbon when traveling from Faro in October, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to fly to Madrid.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Synagogue of Saint Mary the White, Catedral Primada, &more). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol.

For photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Madrid visit planner.

You can fly from Lisbon to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Madrid is 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Lisbon in November, with highs in Madrid at 17°C and lows at 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to take a train to Zaragoza.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Catedral del Salvador de Zaragoza, make a trip to Pasaje Del Ciclon, contemplate the waterfront views at El Ebro, then don't miss a visit to Roman Walls, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at Caesaraugusta Theater Museum, then steep yourself in history at Basilica de Nuestra Senora del Pilar, then snap pictures at Puente de Piedra, and finally get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Acuario de Zaragoza.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Zaragoza trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Madrid to Zaragoza by train takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In November, daily temperatures in Zaragoza can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to drive to Toulouse.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Wed): admire the striking features of Place Savene, admire the striking features of Cathedrale Sainte-Cecile, then take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin Japonais, then test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Saint-Sernin. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Les Jacobins, explore the world behind art at Musee des Augustins, then don't miss a visit to Place Saint-Etienne, and finally make a trip to Le Capitole.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Toulouse trip planning tool.

Getting from Zaragoza to Toulouse by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In November, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.