60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae) and Nauplion Promenade (in Nafplio). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, don't miss a visit to Ancient Agora of Athens, and admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Athens holiday app.

Melbourne, Australia to Athens is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Melbourne to Athens is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in June, expect Athens to be warmer, temps between 35°C and 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) so you can fly to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, appreciate the history behind La Pieta, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To find where to stay, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Rome trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Athens to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Athens in June, expect little chillier with lows of 21°C in Rome. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (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.

Venice is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, and see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace.

To see reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read Venice holiday planner.

You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

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

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can fly to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Sintra to see Quinta da Regaleira about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, and wander the streets of Alfama.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip itinerary planning app.

Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Lisbon when traveling from Barcelona in June, with lows around 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Explore Dublin's surroundings by going to Kilkenny (Rothe House and Garden, Hawkeye School of Falconry, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, stroll around Phoenix Park, sample the fine beverages at Jameson Distillery Bow St., and contemplate the long history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read Dublin trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Dublin takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. In June, Dublin is slightly colder than Lisbon - with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can fly 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: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, don't miss a visit to Coca-Cola London Eye, contemplate the long history of Houses of Parliament, and walk around Hyde Park.

For ratings, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the London tour planner.

Getting from Dublin to London by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. June in London sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) to allow enough time 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, and take a stroll through Le Marais.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Paris road trip planning website.

Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. While traveling from London, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Paris, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Explore Amsterdam's surroundings by going to Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Grote Markt). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Albert Cuyp Market, stop by The Jordaan, and indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Paris in July, plan for slightly colder days in Amsterdam, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, wander the streets of Stroeget, make a trip to The Little Mermaid, and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Denmark.

For ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Copenhagen trip planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to Copenhagen by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. July in Copenhagen sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can travel to Stockholm.

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

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Monteliusvagen, admire the masterpieces at Moderna Museet - Stockholm, and step into the grandiose world of Royal Palace.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Stockholm route builder website.

Getting from Copenhagen to Stockholm by combination of train, taxi, and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. July in Stockholm sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can fly 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.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, step aboard Cruiser Aurora, steep yourself in history at Palace Square, and admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our St. Petersburg trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Stockholm to St. Petersburg takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. Traveling from Stockholm to St. Petersburg, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. July in St. Petersburg sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough 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.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, admire the striking features of St. Vitus Cathedral, get to know the resident critters at Prague Zoo, and take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower.

For more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Prague online itinerary builder.

You can fly from St. Petersburg to Prague in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Prague due to the time zone difference. Traveling from St. Petersburg in July, you will find days in Prague are somewhat warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough 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.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami .

To find traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul online vacation maker.

You can fly from Prague to Istanbul in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Turkey Time (TRT) is 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Prague in July; daily highs in Istanbul reach 34°C and lows reach 23°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.