59 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.

Go for a jaunt from Dublin to Kilkenny to see Kilkenny Castle about 1h 55 min away. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, don't miss a visit to Merrion Square, contemplate the long history of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and take in the architecture and design of Trinity College Dublin.

To find more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Dublin online trip builder.

New York City, USA to Dublin is an approximately 11-hour flight. You'll lose 5 hours traveling from New York City to Dublin due to the time zone difference. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from New York City in September, with highs in Dublin at 62°F and lows at 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sun) to allow enough 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.

Step out of London to go to Stourton and see Cotswolds Distillery, which is approximately 2h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral, take in the views from Tower Bridge, and admire the striking features of Westminster Abbey.

To find traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read London holiday builder website.

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. September in London sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 51°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, and shop like a local with Champs-Elysees.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary planning site.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 70°F in September, and nighttime lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train 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: get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market, admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and stroll around Vondelpark.

To see more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, read our Amsterdam vacation website.

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in September, and nighttime lows around 52°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) 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: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, take some stellar pictures from Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, and admire the striking features of St. Vitus Cathedral.

Before you visit Prague, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September, plan for daily highs up to 66°F, and evening lows to 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough 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: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and admire the striking features of Haus der Musik Wien.

For ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Vienna road trip app.

Fly from Prague to Vienna in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In September, daytime highs in Vienna are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) 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, contemplate the long history of Dohány Street Synagogue, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, and don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Budapest trip maker website.

Drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 61°F, while at night they dip to 43°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) 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: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, and delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern.

To see traveler tips, maps, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul online trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Budapest to Istanbul by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Budapest to Istanbul, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Budapest in October, plan for somewhat warmer days and warmer nights in Istanbul: temperatures range from 76°F by day to 73°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough to travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, contemplate the long history of Ancient Agora of Athens, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and wander the streets of Monastiraki.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Athens tour itinerary maker website.

Getting from Istanbul to Athens by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in October, expect little chillier with lows of 60°F in Athens. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (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: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica.

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

You can fly from Athens to Rome in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Rome, with lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Guardastelle Vineyard in San Gimignano (about 1h 5 min away). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, steep yourself in history at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of Santa Croce, and take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto.

To see photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence trip maker site.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) early enough to go by car 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.

Venice is known for historic sites, museums, and nature. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Canal Grande, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To see maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Venice online journey planner.

Drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. When traveling from Florence in October, plan for little chillier days in Venice, with highs around 66°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 51°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) 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 landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, stroll around Parc Guell, don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, and pick up some local products at La Boqueria.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona day trip app.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Barcelona takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, Barcelona is a bit warmer than Venice - with highs of 73°F and lows of 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Castelo dos Mouros). There's lots more to do: don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, admire the landmark architecture of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, wander the streets of Alfama, and meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium.

To see reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Lisbon online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Lisbon takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon. October in Lisbon sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 58°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Thu) so you can travel back home.