32 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lisbon: Obidos (Rua Direita & Obidos Village), Cabo da Roca (in Colares) and Praia da ursa (in Sintra). And it doesn't end there: admire the landmark architecture of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, wander the streets of Avenida da Liberdade, stop by Bairro Alto, and pause for some photo ops at Santuario Nacional de Cristo Rei.

To see other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Lisbon itinerary website.

Chicago, USA to Lisbon is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Chicago to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Lisbon are 75°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Sat) to allow time for the flight to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

On the 27th (Sat), contemplate the waterfront views at Douro River. On the 28th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: appreciate the extensive heritage of Rua das Flores, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), contemplate the long history of Palacio da Bolsa, pause for some serene contemplation at Torre dos Clerigos, then take in the waterfront at Ribeira do Porto, and finally learn about winemaking at Porto Calem.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Porto driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Lisbon in May: highs in Porto hover around 68°F, while lows dip to 52°F. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Tue) before leaving for Lisbon.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira and then admire the striking features of Sintra National Palace.

To find photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Lisbon online tour itinerary builder.

Getting from Porto to Lisbon by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Porto in May, you will find days in Lisbon are somewhat warmer (75°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). You will have some time to spend on the 31st (Wed) before leaving for Zurich.

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

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Wed): look for gifts at Lindt Factory Outlet Kilchberg.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Zurich trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Lisbon to Zurich in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Lisbon to Zurich, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in May, things will get a bit cooler in Zurich: highs are around 65°F and lows about 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Uferpromenade Weggis, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, look and learn at Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, then appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, and finally take in the views from Chapel Bridge. Here are some ideas for day two: identify plant and animal life at Mt Pilatus and then hit the slopes at Titlis.

To find reviews, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Lucerne road trip planning website.

Getting from Zurich to Lucerne by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May in Lucerne, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 48°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Murren.

With a population of just 450 people, Murren brings to life an authentic Swiss mountain village.

Murren is known for sightseeing, trails, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get interesting insight from Jungfraujoch, hike along The Eiger, tour the pleasant surroundings at Gimmelwald - Tanzbodeli, and take in the awesome beauty at Allmendhubel.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Murren trip builder.

Take a train from Lucerne to Murren in 3 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Basel.

Situated where the Swiss, German, and French borders meet, Basel is considered the hub of Dreilandereck, this "three countries corner." Its location makes Basel a center of culture and history, brimming with important theaters and museums.

To find reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Basel route app.

Getting from Murren to Basel by train takes about 3 hours. June in Basel sees daily highs of 76°F and lows of 55°F at night. On the 7th (Wed), you're off to Speyer.

With origins in the days of the Roman Empire and a religious history dating as far back as the 4th century, Speyer has long been known for its role as a hotbed of ecclesiastical reform.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): pause for some photo ops at Gluecksschwein, then see the interesting displays at Auto & Technik Museum (Automobile and Technology Museum), then see the interesting displays at Technik Museum Speyer, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Speyer Cathedral.

To find reviews, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Speyer route builder app.

Drive from Basel to Speyer in 2.5 hours. Traveling from Basel in June, you will find days in Speyer are little chillier (70°F), and nights are about the same (56°F). Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) so you can drive to Breisach am Rhein.

For maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Breisach am Rhein trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Speyer to Breisach am Rhein takes 2.5 hours. Traveling from Speyer in June, expect nights in Breisach am Rhein to be about the same, around 58°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 78°F. You will leave for Strasbourg on the 8th (Thu).

Strasbourg is famous for its beautiful historical center, the Grande Île, which was the first city center classified entirely as a World Heritage Site by UNESCO. Strasbourg is one of the nine largest cities in France with nearly half a million inhabitants in the metropolitan area crossing the river to the German city of Kehl, on the eastern bank of the Rhine River.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Fri): test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Gare de Strasbourg, don't miss a visit to Barrage Vauban, then wander the streets of La Petite France, and finally get engrossed in the history at Alsatian Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Strasbourg attractions tool.

Traveling by car from Breisach am Rhein to Strasbourg takes 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Strasbourg are 77°F, while nighttime lows are 56°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to drive to Koblenz.

Calling itself "Germany's most beautiful corner," Koblenz is tucked in the picturesque valley formed by the Rhine and Moselle rivers and is one of the most popular spots on tourist itineraries.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): contemplate the long history of Ehrenbreitstein Fortress, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of St. Castor, then appreciate the history behind Historiensaule, and finally steep yourself in history at Schangelbrunnen.

To find maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Koblenz trip planner.

Getting from Strasbourg to Koblenz by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 74°F in June, and nighttime lows around 55°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can go by car to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): steep yourself in history at Heinzelmaennchenbrunnen, see the interesting displays at Chocolate Museum, snap pictures at Hohenzollern Bridge, then admire the landmark architecture of Cologne Cathedral, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museum Ludwig.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Cologne driving holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Koblenz to Cologne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In June in Cologne, expect temperatures between 73°F during the day and 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Sun) so you can go by car to Kinderdijk.

Kinderdijk is a village in the Netherlands, belonging to the municipality of Molenwaard, in the province South Holland, about 15km east of Rotterdam. Start off your visit on the 12th (Mon): see the interesting displays at Museum Johannes Post, then relax and rejuvenate at Wellness Ridderkerk, then get engrossed in the history at World Heritage Kinderdijk, and finally identify plant and animal life at Crezeepolder. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Arthur Tuytel Chocolatier/Patissier, then make a splash at Zwembad Sportcentrum Papendrecht, then relax in the rural setting at Cheesefarm Hoogerwaard, and finally see the interesting displays at Streekmuseum Krimpenerwaard.

For ratings, photos, maps, and other tourist information, use the Kinderdijk day trip planning tool.

Drive from Cologne to Kinderdijk in 3 hours. Traveling from Cologne in June, expect nights in Kinderdijk to be about the same, around 52°F, while days are little chillier, around 68°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can drive to Amsterdam.

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

To find traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, read Amsterdam trip itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by car from Kinderdijk to Amsterdam takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of tram and train. In June, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 68°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. You will leave for Paris on the 13th (Tue).

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.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Paris online trip builder.

Take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Amsterdam in June, plan for a bit warmer days in Paris, with highs around 74°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 55°F. You'll set off for Rouen on the 13th (Tue).

Rouen is situated on the River Seine, about 90 minutes from Paris.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Wed): take a stroll through Rue du Gros-Horloge.

To see photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Rouen trip itinerary planner.

Drive from Paris to Rouen in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. While traveling from Paris, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Rouen, ranging from highs of 69°F to lows of 51°F. On the 14th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Bayeux.

Most travelers take a trip to Bayeux to see the famed tapestry depicting the legendary Norman Conquest from the 11th century.

To see ratings, more things to do, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Bayeux travel itinerary planner.

You can drive from Rouen to Bayeux in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Bayeux are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 51°F. On the 16th (Fri), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Dinan.

Dinan is a walled Breton town and a commune in the Côtes-d'Armor department in northwestern France.GeographyIts geographical setting is exceptional. Explore Dinan's surroundings by going to Cap d'Erquy (in Erquy) and Plevenon (Fort La Latte - Chateau de la Roche Goyon, Cap Fréhel, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Centre Historique, take in panoramic vistas at Les Remparts de Dinan, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Malo de Dinan.

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Drive from Bayeux to Dinan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. June in Dinan sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 53°F at night. You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Mon) before leaving for Paris.

Explore Paris further: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre, and don't miss a visit to Place de la Concorde.

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You can take a train from Dinan to Paris in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Dinan in June, you will find days in Paris are somewhat warmer (74°F), and nights are about the same (55°F). You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Thu) before leaving for home.