60 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.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, pick up some local products at La Boqueria, make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and walk around Parc Guell.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip planning tool.

Grand Junction, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 20-hour flight. Traveling from Grand Junction to Barcelona, you'll lose 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Grand Junction in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, and stroll around Luxembourg Gardens.

To find maps, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Paris takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in September, things will get slightly colder in Paris: highs are around 70°F and lows about 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Vienna: Basilika Maria Taferl (in Maria Taferl) and Melk (Stadtpfarrkirche Maria Himmelfahrt & Melk Abbey). There's lots more to do: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

To see reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Vienna online holiday planner.

Getting from Paris to Vienna by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. September in Vienna sees daily highs of 69°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

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

Explore Athens' surroundings by going to Nafplio (Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, Nauplion Promenade, &more), Mycenae (Archaeological Site Mycenae & Lion Gate) and Seahorse Dive Center (in Vari). There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, and contemplate the waterfront views at Corinth Canal.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Athens route planner.

Traveling by flight from Vienna to Athens takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Vienna in October; daily highs in Athens reach 75°F and lows reach 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can catch the flight 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). And it doesn't end there: explore the activities along Canal Grande, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, and explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

Use Inspirock's suggestions to plan your Venice trip and find the best activities and attractions for your vacation.

You can fly from Athens to Venice in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Athens to Venice. In October, Venice is slightly colder than Athens - with highs of 66°F and lows of 51°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) so you can go by car to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Change things up with a short trip to Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Venere in La Spezia (about 44 minutes away). There's still lots to do: see majestic marine mammals with 5 Terre Pelagos Boat Tours, get into the urban bustle at Vernazza, tour the pleasant surroundings at Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, and trek along Cinque Terre Trails.

To see other places to visit, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Cinque Terre day trip planner.

You can drive from Venice to Cinque Terre in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Cinque Terre can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Florence.

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Pisa (Leaning Tower of Pisa & Piazza dei Miracoli) and Siena (Piazza del Campo, Wine Tours & Tastings, &more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Croce, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo.

For maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Florence route planner.

Getting from Cinque Terre to Florence by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train 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, make a trip to Spanish Steps, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Rome online journey planner.

Getting from Florence to Rome by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In October in Rome, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 55°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: PortAventura (in Salou), Artcava (in Avinyonet del Penedes) and Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey (in Montserrat). Enjoy Barcelona some more: hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the masterpieces at Joan Miro Foundation, and explore the engaging exhibits at CaixaForum Barcelona.

To see more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona attractions planning app.

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.