59 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): get engrossed in the history at Carmo Archaeological Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Ponte 25 de Abril, admire the striking features of Quinta da Regaleira, learn about all things military at Maritime Museum, then make a trip to Belém Tower, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Igreja de Sao Domingos (Santa Justa e Rufina), and finally step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge.

To find maps, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Lisbon vacation maker.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiport is Humberto Delgado Airport (Lisbon Portela Airport). In March, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) early enough to fly to Porto.

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

Let the collections at Nau Quinhentista and FC Porto Museum capture your imagination. Your inner history buff will appreciate Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco and Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira. Explore Porto's surroundings by going to Braga (Arco da Porta Nova & Sameiro Sanctuary) and Alberto Sampaio Museum (in Guimaraes). The adventure continues: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, take in the spiritual surroundings of Synagogue Kadoorie - Mekor Haim, appreciate the extensive heritage of Rua das Flores, and steep yourself in history at Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

For photos, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Porto travel route planning website.

Fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 60°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Wed) early enough to fly to Madrid.

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

Get some cultural insight at Royal Palace of Madrid and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Museum-lovers will get to explore Prado National Museum and Museo de Arte Abstracto Espanol. Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Cuenca (Las Ruinas del Castillo de Cuenca & Historic Walled Town of Cuenca). There's still lots to do: savor the flavors at Food & Drink, admire the masterpieces at Museo Lazaro Galdiano, don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, and take an in-depth tour of Naval Museum.

For maps, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Madrid online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Porto to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Porto to Madrid is 1 hour. Traveling from Porto in March, Madrid is a bit cooler at night with lows of 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): deepen your understanding at Royal Tobacco Factory, contemplate the long history of Royal Alcázar of Seville, don't miss a visit to Plaza de España, get to know the fascinating history of Plaza del Triunfo, then pause for some serene contemplation at Catedral de Sevilla, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum Of Illusions Sevilla. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Iglesia de la Magdalena, take in the spiritual surroundings of Capilla de San Jose, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capilla de los Marineros, then admire the landmark architecture of Palacio de las Duenas, then steep yourself in history at Museo Palacio de la Condesa de Lebrija, and finally delve into the distant past at Archaeological Ensemble of Italica.

To see photos, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Seville trip builder.

You can fly from Madrid to Seville in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in April, Seville is a bit warmer at night with lows of 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Valencia.

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

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Wed): get a sense of history and politics at Ayuntamiento de Valencia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Iglesia de San Juan del Hospital, steep yourself in history at Valencia Cathedral, contemplate the long history of La Lonja de la Seda, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Catalina Church (Iglesia de Santa Catalina), and finally see the interesting displays at El Museo Nacional de Ceramica y de las Artes Suntuarias Gonzalez Marti. On the next day, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basílica de la Mare de Déu dels Desemparats, see the interesting displays at Museu Faller de Valencia, see the interesting displays at Plaza de Toros de Valencia, then take an in-depth tour of Centre Arqueològic de l'Almoina, then see the interesting displays at Casa de las Rocas, and finally see the interesting displays at L'Iber Museo de Los Soldaditos de Plomo.

To find where to stay and other tourist information, refer to the Valencia road trip planner.

Fly from Seville to Valencia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Valencia can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 51°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Step off the beaten path and head to Tarragona Amphitheatre and Barcelona Cathedral. Get a sense of the local culture at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Get out of town with these interesting Barcelona side-trips: Gaudi Centre Reus (in Reus), Tarragona (Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragona & Circ Roma) and Colonia Guell Gaudi Crypt (in Santa Coloma de Cervello). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of El Born, see the interesting displays at Hash Marihuana & Hemp Museum, stroll around Parc Guell, and have fun and explore at CosmoCaixa Barcelona.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Barcelona trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Valencia to Barcelona takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Valencia in April, expect nights in Barcelona to be about the same, around 52°F, while days are slightly colder, around 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to 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.

On the 12th (Wed), stroll around Parc des Arenes de Cimiez, gain interesting insight with a heritage tour, stroll around Le Jardin Albert 1er, then delve into the lush surroundings at Parc du Mont Boron, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at The Church of Èze, and finally take some stellar pictures from Colline du Chateau overlook. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the waterfront activity at Old Harbor (La Darse), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle de Saint Pierre des Pecheurs, pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur, appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Eglise de l'Annonciation dite de Sainte-Rita, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Nice trip maker app.

Getting from Barcelona to Nice by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Nice are 64°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Colosseum and Pantheon. Visit St. Peter's Basilica and Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico for their historical value. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cupola di San Pietro, and don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rome day trip tool.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Rome takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Rome are 69°F, while nighttime lows are 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

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

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): pause for some photo ops at Perseus Statue, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate the long history of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get a sense of history and politics at Museo Nazionale del Bargello, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Loggia dei Lanzi, see the interesting displays at Museo di Palazzo Davanzati, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, see the interesting displays at Synagogue and Jewish Museum of Florence, then admire the striking features of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and finally admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Strozzi.

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

Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 67°F in April, and nighttime lows around 50°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can 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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico di Venezia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Scuola Grande di San Rocco, explore the galleries of Doge's Palace, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Marco, then admire the striking features of Venetian Arsenal, and finally don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at San Giorgio Maggiore, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of San Pantalon, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, get a new perspective on nature at Natural History Museum, then visit Cannaregio, and finally admire the masterpieces at Ca' Pesaro Galleria Internazionale d'Arte Moderna.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Venice trip itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Florence to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 65°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to go by car to Milan.

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.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Certosa di Milano, admire the natural beauty at La Vigna Di Leonardo, examine the collection at Triennale Milano, explore the world behind art at Bagatti Valsecchi Museum, then get engrossed in the history at Villa Necchi Campiglio, and finally examine the collection at Gallerie d’Italia. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Sant'Eustorgio, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Cristoforo sul Naviglio, admire the masterpieces at Grande Museo del Duomo di Milano, then contemplate the long history of Chiesa di San Bernardino alle Ossa, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano.

To see reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, read Milan online tour planner.

Getting from Venice to Milan by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Milan are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 46°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Zurich.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Fondation Beyeler and Old Town. Museum-lovers will appreciate Augusta Raurica and Basel Paper Mill - Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing. Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Basel (Basel's Old Town & Museum Tinguely), Schaffhausen (Altstadt Schaffhausen & Munot) and Stein am Rhein (in Stein am Rhein). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Predigerkirche, get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, see the interesting displays at Zoological Museum, and admire the striking features of Church of St. Peter.

To see reviews, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Zurich trip planner.

Getting from Milan to Zurich by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Milan in April, with highs in Zurich at 58°F and lows at 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Louvre Museum and Fondation Louis Vuitton will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Australian National Memorial (in Fouilloy), Rouen (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Rouen, Ecole Supérieure d'Art et Design Le Havre-Rouen, &more) and Lochnagar Crater (in Ovillers-la-Boisselle). And it doesn't end there: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, see the interesting displays at Musee Rodin, wander the streets of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe.

For photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Paris sightseeing planner.

Getting from Zurich to Paris by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 60°F in April, and nighttime lows around 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Luxembourg City.

While Luxembourg City boasts the shiny headquarters of several European institutions and EU offices, it is also home to a beautiful old town that's designated as a World Heritage Site.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): explore the different monuments and memorials at Luxembourg American Cemetery Memorial, see the interesting displays at Musee National des Mines de Fer Luxembourgeoises, don't miss a visit to Blast Furnace Belval, see the interesting displays at European Museum Schengen, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre-Dame, and finally contemplate the long history of Casemates du Bock. On the 8th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Beaufort Castles, step into the grandiose world of Larochette Castle, then contemplate the long history of Holy Ghost Citadel, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Le Chemin de la Corniche, and finally learn about all things military at Fort Thungen.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Luxembourg City online driving holiday planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Luxembourg City in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In May, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can drive 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.

Let the collections at Groeningemuseum and Torture Museum Oude Steen capture your imagination. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Grand Place and Church of Our Lady Bruges. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Antwerp (Carolus Borromeus Church, Museum Plantin-Moretus, &more) and Bruges (Sint-Annakerk & Quai du Rosaire / Rozenhoedkaai). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Atomium, admire the landmark architecture of Parc du Cinquantenaire, explore the world behind art at René Magritte Museum, and steep yourself in history at Serres Royales De Laeken.

To see ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Brussels road trip planning tool.

Getting from Luxembourg City to Brussels by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in May, and nighttime lows around 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can go by car to Amsterdam.

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

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, see the interesting displays at Zaanse Schans, examine the collection at Micropia, then admire the landmark architecture of Portuguese Synagogue, then examine the collection at Body Worlds, and finally examine the collection at Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder. Keep things going the next day: visit The Jordaan, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, then contemplate the waterfront views at Herengracht, and finally admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum.

For more things to do, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam day trip site.

Getting from Brussels to Amsterdam by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In May, plan for daily highs up to 63°F, and evening lows to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly 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.

Explore hidden gems such as National Gallery and Wallace Collection. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Natural History Museum and Hever Castle & Gardens. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around London: Bodiam Castle (in Bodiam), Bateman's (in Burwash) and Battle Abbey and Battlefield (in Battle). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Westminster, get engrossed in the history at Museum of London, admire the striking features of Tower of London, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

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Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amsterdam to London. In May, daily temperatures in London can reach 62°F, while at night they dip to 46°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Sat) early enough to catch the train back home.