48 days in Europe Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, stroll around Phoenix Park, take a stroll through Temple Bar, and contemplate the long history of Kilmainham Gaol Museum.

For where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Dublin visit planner.

Calgary, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Calgary to Dublin is 7 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) 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: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, stroll around Hyde Park, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and admire the striking features of Tower of London.

For reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the London trip maker tool.

Fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In May, daily temperatures in London can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough 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.

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, and wander the streets of Île de la Cité.

To find where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip maker site.

Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) 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. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), admire nature's wide array of creatures at Lisbon Oceanarium, and appreciate the history behind Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

To see photos, maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Lisbon trip planner.

You can fly from Paris to Lisbon in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Paris to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Paris in May: high temperatures in Lisbon hover around 28°C and lows are around 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly to Barcelona.

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

On the 16th (Tue), make a trip to Casa Batllo, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then stroll around Parc Guell, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Wed): browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old Monastery of Sant Pau del Camp, then explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, read Barcelona trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nice: Musee Picasso (in Antibes), Be Free 2 Dive (in Villeneuve-Loubet) and Massif de l'Esterel (in Agay). There's still lots to do: get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, admire the natural beauty at Le Jardin Exotique d'Eze, and make a trip to Place Massena.

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Fly from Barcelona to Nice in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Nice sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then make a trip to Dialogo nel Buio, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

To find where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Milan road trip app.

You can drive from Nice to Milan in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia, examine the collection at Doge's Palace, and then explore the galleries of Peggy Guggenheim Collection. On the 23rd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, then enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile, and finally make a trip to Piazza San Marco.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Venice trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Milan to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) to allow time to drive to Florence.

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

Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Siena (San Francesco, Wine Tours & Tastings, &more). There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and admire the landmark architecture of The Baptistery of St. John.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Florence vacation tool.

Getting from Venice to Florence by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 25°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) to allow 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: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, don't miss a visit to Cupola di San Pietro, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To see ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Rome trip planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer evenings in Rome when traveling from Florence in May, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to fly 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 31st (Wed): explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, then pause for some photo ops at Erechtheion, then stop by Plaka, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden. On the 1st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum, then pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and then take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Athens vacation maker.

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 changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Rome in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 20°C in Athens. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dohány Street Synagogue, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, then steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion. Keep things going the next day: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, then examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue.

For other places to visit and other tourist information, read Budapest travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Budapest is minus 1 hour. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Athens in June: high temperatures in Budapest hover around 30°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive 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.

On the 4th (Sun), admire the masterpieces at Belvedere Palace, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and then see the interesting displays at Hofburg. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Rupert's Church (Ruprechtskirche), then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, and finally hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Vienna trip planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. June in Vienna sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, then take an in-depth tour of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally make a trip to Mirabell Palace.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Salzburg trip planner.

You can drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In June, daytime highs in Salzburg are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to go by car 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: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, take in nature's colorful creations at The Vrtba Garden, and get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

To find out how to plan a trip to Prague, use our trip itinerary maker.

Drive from Salzburg to Prague in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to drive to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum, then ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Charlottenburg Palace, examine the collection at Topography of Terror, and then contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Berlin itinerary maker website.

Drive from Prague to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can fly 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: explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, appreciate the extensive heritage of Nyhavn, enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn, and ponder the design of Gefionspringvandet.

To find maps, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Copenhagen route planning site.

Traveling by flight from Berlin to Copenhagen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Copenhagen, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Amsterdam.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Grote Markt) and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Copenhagen to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.