29 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.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese, and make a trip to St. Peter's Basilica.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Rome tour itinerary planning site.

Athens, Greece to Rome is an approximately 6-hour flight. You can also do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Athens to Rome. Traveling from Athens in May, Rome is slightly colder at night with lows of 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Versailles (The Hall of Mirrors & Palace of Versailles). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, stop by Le Marais, and admire the striking features of Louvre Museum.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Paris tour itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Paris takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Rome in May: high temperatures in Paris hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) 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.

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, shop like a local with La Boqueria, and see the interesting displays at Carrer del Mirador del Palau Nacional.

For where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Barcelona visit planning site.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Barcelona takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in May; daily highs in Barcelona reach 25°C and lows reach 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to travel 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.

On the 13th (Thu), examine the collection at Atomium, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), then see the interesting displays at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), and finally make a trip to Grand Place.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Brussels in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Barcelona in May: high temperatures in Brussels hover around 19°C and lows are around 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Amsterdam.

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

Step out of Amsterdam to go to Lisse and see Keukenhof, which is approximately 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, meet the residents at ARTIS, browse the eclectic array of goods at Albert Cuyp Market, and get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Amsterdam day trip app.

Traveling by car from Brussels to Amsterdam takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. May in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Berlin.

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

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Reichstag Building, appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery, and step into the grandiose world of Charlottenburg Palace.

To see more things to do, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, read Berlin journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) 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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, take a stroll through Lesser Town, and enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower.

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Traveling by car from Berlin to Prague takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Prague are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) 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 landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, examine the collection at The Hofburg, hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt, and admire nature's wide array of creatures at Schönbrunn Zoo.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Vienna trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Vienna takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can travel to Bucharest.

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

Bucharest is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, take in the local highlights with Walking tours, take in nature's colorful creations at Cismigiu Gardens, and pause for some serene contemplation at Biserica Sfantul Anton - Curtea Veche.

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Traveling by flight from Vienna to Bucharest takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Vienna to Bucharest. Traveling from Vienna in May, expect nights in Bucharest to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to travel back home.