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.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, and explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

For more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Rome route planner.

Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Rome is an approximately 10-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Addis Ababa to Rome is minus 2 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Addis Ababa in September; daily highs in Rome reach 32°C and lows reach 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Florence.

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

When in Florence, make a side trip to see Castello del Trebbio in Santa Brigida, approximately Santa Brigida away. There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, pause for some photo ops at Campanile di Giotto, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

For reviews, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read Florence trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In September, daytime highs in Florence are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Thu) 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony, Chiesa degli Eremitani, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Venice online visit planner.

Drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 29°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) to allow time 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 landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, make a trip to Casa Batllo, browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, and wander the streets of Las Ramblas.

For traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Barcelona journey builder site.

You can fly from Venice to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Venice in September, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Barcelona, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Fri) so you can travel to Madrid.

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

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and stroll around Casa de Campo.

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Getting from Barcelona to Madrid by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Barcelona in September since evenings lows in Madrid dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra (Sintra National Palace & Quinta da Regaleira). There's much more to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium, pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos, make a trip to Belém Tower, and admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

For other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon travel itinerary planner.

Fly from Madrid to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Madrid to Lisbon. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Sat) early enough to travel to Dublin.

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 parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Jameson Distillery Bow St., take a stroll through Temple Bar, and stroll around Phoenix Park.

To see ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Dublin journey planner.

Fly from Lisbon to Dublin in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Lisbon in September: high temperatures in Dublin hover around 19°C and lows are around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) to allow time to 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: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, stroll around Hyde Park, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Dublin to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In September, daily temperatures in London can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Tue) 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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Versailles (The Trianons & The Hamlet & Palace of Versailles). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, appreciate the history behind Arc de Triomphe, and wander the streets of Montmartre.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris trip planner.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. October in Paris sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) 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.

Explore Brussels' surroundings by going to Bruges (The Markt, Groeningemuseum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, examine the collection at Horta Museum (Musee Horta), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), and admire the striking features of Parc du Cinquantenaire.

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Take a train from Paris to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Paris in October: highs in Brussels hover around 16°C, while lows dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Thu) early enough to drive to Amsterdam.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: The Hague (The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights), &more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, get curious at NEMO Science Museum, take a stroll through The Jordaan, and browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House).

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam trip planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Tue) 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, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Schönbrunn Zoo, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum (Naturhistorisches Museum), and browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Vienna sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Vienna takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) 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: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, steep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Matthias Church, and take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid.

To find maps and more tourist information, you can read our Budapest tour itinerary app.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

Istanbul is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Hagia Sophia, browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, and take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace.

To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, read Istanbul trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Budapest to Istanbul by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Turkey Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. When traveling from Budapest in October, plan for somewhat warmer days in Istanbul, with highs around 28°C, while nights are much warmer with lows around 26°C. On the 30th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.