26 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) (in Haarlem), The Hague (The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery & Binnenhof & Ridderzaal (Inner Court & Hall of the Knights)) and Maria van Jessekerk (in Delft). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at NEMO Science Museum, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and stroll around Vondelpark.

For photos, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip itinerary builder tool.

Vancouver, Canada to Amsterdam is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from Vancouver to Amsterdam, you'll lose 9 hours due to the time zone difference. In August, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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: Verona (Tomba di Giulietta, Arena di Verona, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, get a taste of the local shopping with Itaca Art Studio di Monica Martin, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and explore the galleries of Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Venice trip builder site.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Venice takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Amsterdam in August, expect Venice to be somewhat warmer, temps between 34°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Barcelona.

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

Venture out of the city with trips to Zipline (in Platja d'Aro) and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Sant Feliu de Guixols). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, appreciate the extensive heritage of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral.

To see maps, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona visit app.

Fly from Venice to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly 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 sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, stop by Lesser Town, admire the landmark architecture of Dancing House, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral.

For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Prague trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Prague takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, Prague is little chillier than Barcelona - with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can fly 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Budapest side-trips: Eger (Eger Castle, Dobo Square, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Hungarian Parliament Building, make a trip to Fisherman's Bastion, witness a stunning natural landmark at Palatinus Strandfürdő, and pause for some photo ops at Heroes' Square.

For other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Budapest online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Budapest takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Prague in August, you will find days in Budapest are a bit warmer (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) so you can go by car 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 sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at MuseumsQuartier Wien, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo, and hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna road trip planner.

Getting from Budapest to Vienna by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.