60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Museum Het Rembrandthuis and Old Church. Get some cultural insight at The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery and Grote Markt. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Amsterdam: Louwman Museum The Hague (in The Hague), Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo), The Corrie ten Boom House, &more) and Delft (Nieuwe Kerk & Museum Paul Tetar van Elven). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Begijnhof, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and stroll around Vondelpark.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam trip itinerary planning tool.

Boston, USA to Amsterdam is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Boston to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Boston in September, things will get a bit cooler in Amsterdam: highs are around 67°F and lows about 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) to allow time to 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.

Get some cultural insight at Grand Place and Historic Centre of Brugge. Popular historic sites such as St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule) and Gravensteen are in your itinerary. Explore Brussels' surroundings by going to Saint Bavo's Cathedral (in Ghent), Antwerp (Cathedral of Our Lady & Cogels Osylei) and Bruges (Groeningemuseum & Church of Our Lady Bruges). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium, take in the spiritual surroundings of Eglise Notre Dame Du Sablon, examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), and don't miss a visit to Belgian Comic Strip Center.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Brussels travel route planning website.

Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In September, daily temperatures in Brussels can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Wed) 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.

Visit Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre for their historical value. You'll explore and learn at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay. Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 48 minutes away). Next up on the itinerary: shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, pause for some serene contemplation at Sainte-Chapelle, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and take a stroll through Montmartre.

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Paris road trip planning site.

You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In September, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 70°F, while at night they dip to 53°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow 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.

On the 17th (Tue), take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum in Prague, take in the views from Charles Bridge, then take a stroll through Lesser Town, and finally examine the collection at Lobkowicz Palace. On the 18th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, then admire the striking features of Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti.

For maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Prague trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In September in Prague, expect temperatures between 66°F during the day and 51°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Wed) so you can drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Get some cultural insight at Fortress Hohensalzburg and The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl). For shopping fun, head to Residenzgalerie Salzburg or Getreidegasse. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Salzburg: Innsbruck (Hofkirche & Altstadt von Innsbruck). Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Schloss Hellbrunn, examine the collection at Red Bull Hangar-7, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), and get engrossed in the history at Mozarts Geburtshaus.

For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Salzburg online route maker.

You can drive from Prague to Salzburg in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. September in Salzburg sees daily highs of 67°F and lows of 50°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can drive 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Get a sense of the local culture at Belvedere Palace and Haus der Musik Wien. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at Hofburg, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Karlskirche.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna online trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In September, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can 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.

Head to Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria) and Central Market Hallfor some retail therapy. Museum-lovers will appreciate House of Terror Museum and Hungarian National Museum. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Matthias Church, steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, don't miss a visit to Heroes' Square, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika).

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Budapest trip maker site.

Getting from Vienna to Budapest by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly to St. Petersburg.

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

Head to Tretyakov's Gallery and Nevsky Prospektfor plenty of shopping. You'll explore and learn at Saint Isaac's Cathedral and The State Hermitage Museum. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood, step into the grandiose world of Catherine's Body, examine the collection at The Anna Akhmatova Museum, and take an in-depth tour of Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the St. Petersburg trip itinerary planning app.

Traveling by flight from Budapest to St. Petersburg takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Budapest to St. Petersburg is 2 hours. In September, St. Petersburg is slightly colder than Budapest - with highs of 61°F and lows of 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Hagia Sophia Mosque and Sultan Ahmed Mosque are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore Galata Tower and Pera Museum. There's still lots to do: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, hunt for treasures at Kapali Carsi, admire the striking features of Dolmabahce Palace, and look for gifts at Mısır Çarşısı.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul online attractions planner.

You can fly from St. Petersburg to Istanbul in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from St. Petersburg in October, expect Istanbul to be much warmer, temps between 76°F and 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can fly to Ravello.

Best known for its celebrated terraced gardens, Ravello is a hidden gem of Italy's Amalfi Coast.

Absolute Positano and Ravello Arte will appeal to museum buffs. Your inner history buff will appreciate Duomo di Ravello and Castello di San Nicola de Thoro-Plano. Change things up with these side-trips from Ravello: Positano (Fornillo, Miniaci Art Gallery, &more) and Societa Agricola Tenuta San Francesco - S.R.L. (in Tramonti). There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Sant'Andrea, get a taste of the local shopping with Petit Prince Art Gallery, take in the exciting artwork at Ceramiche d'Arte Carmela, and take a memorable drive along Amalfi Coast.

To find maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Ravello trip planner.

You can fly from Istanbul to Ravello in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Istanbul to Ravello. Traveling from Istanbul in October, Ravello is little chillier at night with lows of 63°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to drive to Rome.

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

Your inner history buff will appreciate Colosseum and Villa Adriana. Appreciate the collections at Vatican Museums and Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. Step out of Rome to go to Tivoli and see Villa d'Este, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of St. Louis of the French, make a trip to Piazza Navona, and admire the landmark architecture of Cupola di San Pietro.

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You can drive from Ravello to Rome in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Traveling from Ravello in October, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Rome, with lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) 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.

Get some cultural insight at Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Duomo di Siena. Let the collections at Pitti Palace and M.G. Design capture your imagination. Explore Florence's surroundings by going to Siena (San Francesco, Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico, &more). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, and make a trip to The Baptistery of St. John.

To find ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Florence trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, plan for daily highs up to 71°F, and evening lows to 54°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Museu Picasso. Popular historic sites such as Barcelona Cathedral and Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, walk around Parc Guell, make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and examine the collection at Parc de Montjuic.

To see reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Barcelona road trip planner.

You can fly from Florence to Barcelona in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Florence in October, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 60°F in Barcelona. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sat) early enough to fly to Lisbon.

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

Head to Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Avenida da Liberdadefor some retail therapy. Do some cultural sightseeing at Quinta da Regaleira and Castelo de S. Jorge. Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros, Park and National Palace of Pena, &more). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Belém Tower, explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, and admire the local landmark of Rossio Square.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Lisbon takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In October, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 76°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.