21 days in Europe Itinerary

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 nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Vitebskiy Railway Station, examine the collection at Russian Museum, and step off the mainland to explore Yelagin Island.

Find out how to plan St. Petersburg trip without stress by asking Inspirock to help create an itinerary.

Doha, Qatar to St. Petersburg is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. In September, St. Petersburg is much colder than Doha - with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel to Moscow.

Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.

On the 5th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Lenin's Mausoleum, contemplate the long history of Moscow Kremlin, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Uspensky Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Sparrow Hills (Vorobyovy Gory), explore the different monuments and memorials at Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Basil's Cathedral, and finally contemplate the long history of Red Square.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, use the Moscow tour itinerary tool.

Traveling by train from St. Petersburg to Moscow takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Moscow can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Old Town, steep yourself in history at Pomnik Bohaterów Getta, then take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and finally admire the natural beauty at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie.

For photos, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Warsaw trip planner.

Fly from Moscow to Warsaw in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Moscow Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 2 hours. When traveling from Moscow in September, plan for a bit warmer days in Warsaw, with highs around 22°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel 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 historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and wander the streets of Lesser Town.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Prague trip planner.

Fly from Warsaw to Prague in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Prague are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Schonbrunn Palace, walk around Volksgarten, see the interesting displays at Haus der Musik Wien, and get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Vienna online trip builder.

You can fly from Prague to Vienna in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), make a trip to Heroes' Square, and admire the landmark architecture of Matthias Church.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Budapest trip planner.

Getting from Vienna to Budapest by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Budapest are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Cala Sa Conca (in Platja d'Aro), Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro) and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Sant Feliu de Guixols). Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, ponder the design of The Magic Fountain, and wander the streets of Las Ramblas.

To see maps, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip builder site.

Getting from Budapest to Barcelona by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Budapest in September, with highs in Barcelona at 30°C and lows at 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Tue) to allow time for travel back home.