54 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Keep things going the next day: take a stroll through Las Ramblas, see the interesting displays at Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, then wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and finally get engrossed in the history at Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Barcelona is an approximately 28-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Brisbane to Barcelona. In April, Barcelona is a bit cooler than Brisbane - with highs of 22°C and lows of 13°C. On the 29th (Sat), you'll travel to Valencia.

A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country’s third-largest urban center.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): hunt for treasures at Central Market of Valencia, then see the interesting displays at Museu Faller de Valencia, and then contemplate the long history of Valencia Cathedral. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Valencia holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Valencia takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April in Valencia, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive to Almeria.

Almería is a city in Andalusia, Spain, situated in the southeast of Spain on the Mediterranean Sea. Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Iglesia de la Virgen del Mar and then get a dose of the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Museum of Almeria, then step off the mainland to explore Arrecife de Las Sirenas, and then contemplate the long history of Conjunto Monumental de La Alcazaba.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Almeria trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by car from Valencia to Almeria takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or fly. In May in Almeria, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 19°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 3rd (Wed) before leaving for Malaga.

Modern yet historic, Málaga is a lively city famous for being the birthplace of Pablo Picasso.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Wine Tours & Tastings and Museo del Vidrio y Cristal de Malaga. When in Malaga, make a side trip to see Butterfly Park of Benalmadena in Benalmadena, approximately Benalmadena away. There's lots more to do: pick up some local products at Mercado Central de Atarazanas, explore the world behind art at Museo Picasso Malaga, don't miss a visit to Plaza del Obispo, and see the interesting displays at Colección del Museo Ruso.

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

Drive from Almeria to Malaga in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Malaga sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C at night. On the 8th (Mon), you're off to Faro.

The most well-known city in the Algarve, Faro boasts a cliffside location with popular beaches and a thriving cultural scene.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Mon): take in the local highlights with Walking tours. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Old Town Faro, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, admire the striking features of Arco da Vila Interpretative Center, then get a dose of the wild on Far-Eco Tuk, and finally take in the waterfront activity at Marina de Faro.

For ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Faro online visit planner.

Traveling by car from Malaga to Faro takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or fly. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Malaga to Faro due to the time zone difference. May in Faro sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. You'll set off for Lisbon on the 10th (Wed).

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

Explore hidden gems such as Miradouro da Senhora do Monte and Speed Boats Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Quinta da Regaleira (in Sintra) and Cabo da Roca (in Colares). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, wander the streets of Chiado, make a trip to Belém Tower, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Miradouro de Santa Luzia.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lisbon trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Faro to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Faro in May, Lisbon is little chillier at night with lows of 15°C. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Coimbra.

The university town of Coimbra exudes modern flair while embracing its roots as the medieval capital of Portugal.

On the 14th (Sun), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela de Sao Miguel and then enjoy the scholastic atmosphere at University of Coimbra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 15th (Mon): indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Coimbra travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lisbon to Coimbra takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. When traveling from Lisbon in May, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Coimbra: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 13°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 16th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Porto.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Tue): wander the streets of Ribeira do Porto, take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Porto trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Coimbra to Porto in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. May in Porto sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 17th (Wed), you're off to Santiago de Compostela.

As the site of the sacred cathedral that marks the end of the pilgrimage route of the famous St.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Wed): don't miss a visit to Palacio de Raxoi, make a trip to Plaza del Obradoiro, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja de San Fructuoso, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, read our Santiago de Compostela planner.

Traveling by car from Porto to Santiago de Compostela takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Traveling from Porto to Santiago de Compostela, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Porto in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Santiago de Compostela, with lows around 9°C. On the 18th (Thu), you'll travel to Gijon.

Gijón, or '' is the largest city and municipality in the autonomous community of Asturias in Spain. Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): examine the collection at Museu del Pueblu d'Asturies and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Gijon day trip planning tool.

Drive from Santiago de Compostela to Gijon in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Gijon are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. On the 19th (Fri), you'll travel to Valladolid.

A city of booming industry with a strong emphasis on leisure and cultural involvement, Valladolid is also known for its historical heritage and medieval feel.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): examine the collection at Museo Nacional de Escultura and then walk around Campo Grande.

To see reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Valladolid driving holiday planning website.

Traveling by car from Gijon to Valladolid takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier evenings in Valladolid when traveling from Gijon in May, with lows around 7°C. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Madrid.

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

Step off the beaten path and head to Wine Tours & Tastings and Plaza de Cibeles. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum of Spain, walk around El Capricho Park, and don't miss a visit to Paseo del Prado.

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Madrid planner.

Traveling by train from Valladolid to Madrid takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Valladolid in May, things will get a bit warmer in Madrid: highs are around 28°C and lows about 13°C. You'll set off for Zaragoza on the 24th (Wed).

The city of Zaragoza is known as the City of Four Cultures for its interwoven history of Iberian, Roman, Moorish, and Christian influences.

On the 24th (Wed), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms and then stop by Casco Antiguo.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Zaragoza itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Madrid to Zaragoza takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. May in Zaragoza sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C at night. On the 25th (Thu), you're off to Bilbao.

A city of stunning architectural and artistic heritage, Bilbao is situated on the banks of the Nervión River.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Thu): test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms and then make a trip to Puerto Viejo.

To find maps and more tourist information, refer to the Bilbao trip planning website.

You can drive from Zaragoza to Bilbao in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. When traveling from Zaragoza in May, plan for a bit cooler days in Bilbao, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. You'll set off for Bordeaux on the 26th (Fri).

With a long history of producing regional wines since the Romans brought grapevines here during the first century, so many people consider Bordeaux to be the wine capital of the world.

Explore hidden gems such as Chateau Cantenac and Musee du Vin et du Negoce. There's much more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Place de la Bourse, walk around Parc animalier Rene CANIVENC (Le Moulineau), test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and don't miss a visit to Les Bassins de Lumieres.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Bordeaux trip builder tool.

You can drive from Bilbao to Bordeaux in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Bordeaux sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. You will leave for Lyon on the 29th (Mon).

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

On the 29th (Mon), take a stroll through The Presqu'ile.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Lyon trip planner.

Getting from Bordeaux to Lyon by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can go by car to Zurich.

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

Explore hidden gems such as Lake Zurich and Chapel Bridge. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Lucerne (Kornmarkt, Jesuitenkirche, &more). The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, make a trip to Buerkliplatz, and explore the activities along Limmat.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Lyon to Zurich takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In May in Zurich, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 9°C at night. You'll set off for Milan on the 4th (Sun).

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Explore hidden gems such as Dialogo nel Buio and Museo del Novecento. Step out of Milan with an excursion to Villa Visconti Borromeo Litta in Lainate--about 34 minutes away. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, appreciate the history behind Arco della Pace, and get a taste of the local shopping with Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Milan online sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Milan takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Zurich in June: high temperatures in Milan hover around 33°C and lows are around 20°C. You will have some time to spend on the 7th (Wed) before leaving for Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): relax and float downstream with a rafting and tubing tour.

For maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Nice trip maker.

You can drive from Milan to Nice in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Milan in June, expect nights in Nice to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are slightly colder, around 28°C. You'll set off for Montpellier on the 9th (Fri).

"Montpellier is a modern, compact, and fast-growing city about 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast with an active, youthful vibe.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): learn about winemaking at Bertrand Bosc. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 10th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Place Jean Jaures, don't miss a visit to Place Saint-Roch, go for a walk through Promenade du Peyrou, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally examine the collection at Site archeologique Lattara - Musee Henri Prades.

To see more things to do and tourist information, use the Montpellier travel route planning tool.

Getting from Nice to Montpellier by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In June in Montpellier, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 20°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Sun) before leaving for Perpignan.

Perpignan is a city, a commune, and the capital of the Pyrénées-Orientales department in southern France. Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise Saint-Jacques. and then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To find maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Perpignan trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Montpellier to Perpignan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June in Perpignan, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 20°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 12th (Mon) before leaving for Barcelona.

Step off the beaten path and head to Photography Tours and Casa Vicens. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Fenals Beach (in Lloret de Mar) and Tossa de Mar (Vila Vella (Old Town) & Museu Municipal de Tossa de Mar). Explore Barcelona further: stroll around Parc Guell, get to know the fascinating history of L'Eixample District, admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and admire the local landmark of Font dels Sis Putti.

Start your trip to Barcelona by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Take a train from Perpignan to Barcelona in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can fly back home.