60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Colosseum and Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore and Cupola di San Pietro. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Square, make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, and admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums.

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Brisbane, Australia to Rome is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Rome due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brisbane in December, expect Rome to be much colder, temps between 16°C and 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

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

Get a sense of the local culture at Piazza della Signoria and Piazza del Duomo. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Centro Storico di Siena and Basilica of Santa Croce. Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Le mura di Lucca (in Lucca), Pisa (Leaning Tower of Pisa & Duomo di Pisa) and Siena (Duomo di Siena, Piazza del Campo, &more). There's still lots to do: take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, and snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio.

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Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 15°C in December, and nighttime lows around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough 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.

Bring the kids along to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. Popular historic sites such as Barcelona Cathedral and Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic) are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, stroll around Parc Guell, admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria.

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Traveling by flight from Florence to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daytime highs in Barcelona are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Maspalomas.

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Las Canteras Beach and Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas. Get outdoors at Playa de Mogan and Playa de Amadores. Get out of town with these interesting Maspalomas side-trips: Room Escape Games (in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria), Valleseco (Montanon Negro & Area Recreativa de La Laguna) and Buceo Agaete (in Agaete). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Playa de Maspalomas, take in the dramatic natural features at Roque Bentayga, enjoy some diversion at Motos Tivoli Gran Canaria, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Palmitos Park.

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Fly from Barcelona to Maspalomas in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Barcelona to Maspalomas, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Barcelona in December; daily highs in Maspalomas reach 26°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Tue) early enough to fly to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Monastery of San Juan de los Reyes and Alcazar of Segovia. Do some cultural sightseeing at Acueduct of Segovia and Plaza Mayor. Venture out of the city with trips to Toledo (Catedral Primada & El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum) and La Muralla de Segovia (in Segovia). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, wander the streets of Gran Via, and take in nature's colorful creations at Real Jardin Botanico.

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Fly from Maspalomas to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, ferry, and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Maspalomas to Madrid is 1 hour. Traveling from Maspalomas in December, you will find days in Madrid are slightly colder (14°C), and nights are much colder (3°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can 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.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and Palace of Versailles will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: make a trip to Louvre Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, visit Le Marais, and admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle.

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You can fly from Madrid to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in January, plan for slightly colder days in Paris, with highs around 8°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Brussels.

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Attractions like Grand Place and St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) make great kid-friendly stops. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Historic Centre of Brugge and Les Galeries Royales Saint-Hubert. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Bruges (Groeningemuseum, The Markt, &more). There's still lots to do: examine the collection at Atomium, browse the exhibits of Belgian Comic Strip Center, admire the landmark architecture of Parc du Cinquantenaire, and find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe.

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You can take a train from Paris to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris in January, expect nights in Brussels to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are little chillier, around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Dresden.

Dresden boasts a long history as a royal residence of many Saxon kings.

Kids will enjoy Frauenkirche Dresden and Berliner Dom. The Dresden Zwinger and Stallhof are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Dresden to go to Berlin and see Pergamonmuseum, which is approximately 2 hours away. The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Neues Grünes Gewölbe, make a trip to Procession of Princes, get to know the fascinating history of Theaterplatz, and contemplate the long history of Japanisches Palais.

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Fly from Brussels to Dresden in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. In January, daytime highs in Dresden are 3°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) to allow time to drive 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.

Bring the kids along to Staromestske namesti and St. Vitus Cathedral. Popular historic sites such as Prague Castle and Spanish Synagogue are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: visit Hradcany, take some stellar pictures from Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, take in the views from Charles Bridge, and wander the streets of Lesser Town.

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Traveling by car from Dresden to Prague takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January in Prague, expect temperatures between 2°C during the day and -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) so you can go by car to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Salzburger Altstadt and Fortress Hohensalzburg are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Salzburg Cathedral and The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). Get out of town with these interesting Salzburg side-trips: Innsbruck (Altstadt von Innsbruck & Maria-Theresien-Strasse). There's still lots to do: explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, stroll the grounds of Petersfriedhof, and contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus).

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Traveling by car from Prague to Salzburg takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In January, daytime highs in Salzburg are 4°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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 discover tucked-away gems like St. Stephen's Cathedral and Belvedere Palace. Popular historic sites such as Schonbrunn Palace and Karlskirche are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Historic Center of Vienna, admire the natural beauty at Schonbrunner Gardens, examine the collection at Hofburg, and get a sense of history and politics at Rathaus.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Vienna in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to 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.

Kids will appreciate attractions like St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) and Fisherman's Bastion. Visit Shoes on the Danube Bank and Liberty Statue for their historical value. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, explore the historical opulence of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), admire the landmark architecture of Dohány Street Synagogue, and view the masterpieces at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria).

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You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In January in Budapest, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -4°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) 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.

Popular historic sites such as Sultan Ahmed Mosque and Basilica Cistern are in your itinerary. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Hagia Sophia Mosque and Galata Tower. There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , admire the landmark architecture of Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam, get engrossed in the history at Chora Museum, and explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.

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You can fly from Budapest to Istanbul in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Budapest to Istanbul. Traveling from Budapest in February, things will get a bit warmer in Istanbul: highs are around 11°C and lows about 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.