60 days in Europe Itinerary

An urban center set amongst the great Arctic wilderness, Rovaniemi serves as the capital of Lapland province.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): stop by LAURI Handicraft Shop & Atelier, get engrossed in the history at Arktikum, then Head underground at Syvasenvaara Fell, and finally make a trip to Santa Claus Village.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Rovaniemi trip builder tool.

Phnom Penh, Cambodia to Rovaniemi is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Phnom Penh to Rovaniemi is minus 5 hours. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from Phnom Penh in July; daily highs in Rovaniemi reach 22°C and lows reach 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to drive to Pyhatunturi.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): do some two-wheel cruising with Luosto Adventures and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Pyha-Luosto National Park.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Pyhatunturi trip planner.

You can drive from Rovaniemi to Pyhatunturi in 2 hours. In July in Pyhatunturi, expect temperatures between 23°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Levi.

Finland's largest and most popular ski resort, the fell of Levi provides excellent slopes and lively nightlife in an enchanting setting.

On the 4th (Sun), grab your bike and head to Levi Ski Resort and then join the crowd at Icekarting Levi.

To find traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Levi trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Pyhatunturi to Levi in 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Levi are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Inari.

Inari is Finland's largest, most sparsely populated municipality, with four official languages, more than any other in the country. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): stroll through Juutua Nature Trail, relax in the rural setting at Tuula's Reindeer, then surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Pielpajarvi Wilderness Church.

For reviews and other tourist information, use the Inari trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Levi to Inari in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel to Helsinki.

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

Helsinki is known for historic sites, shopping, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the historical opulence of Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, pause for some serene contemplation at Helsinki Cathedral, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Uspenskin Cathedral (Uspenskin Katedraali), and don't miss a visit to Senate Square.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Helsinki online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Inari to Helsinki in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Inari in July, things will get a bit warmer in Helsinki: highs are around 25°C and lows about 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Oslo is known for museums, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Vigeland Museum, contemplate the long history of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning), take an in-depth tour of Fram Museum, and examine the collection at The Ibsen Museum.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Oslo trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Oslo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Helsinki to Oslo due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Helsinki in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 11°C in Oslo. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Alesund.

A lively seaport renowned for its high concentration of Art Nouveau buildings, Alesund stretches over seven islands and features a compact city center almost entirely surrounded by water.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): appreciate the history behind Statute of Joachim Ronneberg, then hike along Tueneset and Hessabana, then don't miss a visit to Tourist Cinema - View The Fjords, and finally take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Alesund trip planner.

Fly from Oslo to Alesund in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Oslo in July, plan for little chillier days in Alesund, with highs around 19°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sat) so you can travel to Amsterdam.

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and breweries & distilleries. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House, engage your brain at NEMO Science Museum, and take a stroll through The Jordaan.

To see more things to do, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Alesund to Amsterdam takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, car, and train. When traveling from Alesund in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Amsterdam, with highs around 26°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel 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, nightlife, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, and take in the views from Tower Bridge.

To find other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the London sightseeing planner.

Getting from Amsterdam to London by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to London due to the time zone difference. In July in London, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Sat) early enough to travel to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Lake Lucerne (in Lucerne), Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald) and Aare River (in Bern). There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Lake Zurich, take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse, explore the world behind art at Museum Rietberg, and see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich.

For photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Zurich trip itinerary tool.

You can fly from London to Zurich in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Zurich is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can travel to Aix-en-Provence.

Aix-en-Provence is a small, classically Provençal town, famous for being home to Cézanne.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Aix-en-Provence: Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde (in Marseille), Antibes (Le Sentier du Littoral, Cap d'Antibes & Chapelle Saint-Bernardin) and Fromagerie Ceneri (in Cannes). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence, contemplate the long history of Paul Cezanne’s Studio, see the interesting displays at Musee Granet, and enjoy the sand and surf at Castel Plage.

To see reviews, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Aix-en-Provence online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Aix-en-Provence takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Zurich in August, with highs in Aix-en-Provence at 35°C and lows at 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Genoa.

Once the most important harbor in the Mediterranean Sea, Genoa has a long history as a rich and powerful trade center in northern Italy.

Change things up with these side-trips from Genoa: Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa), Monterosso al Mare (Passeggiata Lungomare & Il Sentiero da Levanto a Monterosso) and Cinque Terre footpaths (in Cinque Terre). There's lots more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Aquarium of Genoa, get engrossed in the history at Galleria Nazionale di Palazzo Spinola, admire the natural beauty at Scalinata delle Tre Caravelle, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cattedrale di San Lorenzo - Duomo di Genova.

To find traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Genoa online route maker.

You can drive from Aix-en-Provence to Genoa in 4 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Aix-en-Provence in August, plan for a bit warmer nights in Genoa, with lows around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to travel 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, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, and contemplate the long history of Roman Forum.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rome trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Genoa to Rome takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Genoa in August: highs in Rome hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) so you can travel back home.