11 days in Europe Itinerary

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

To find ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Rome trip planner.

Cairo, Egypt to Rome is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Cairo in June, expect Rome to be little chillier, temps between °C and °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, thendon't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, thentake in the views from Ponte Vecchio, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

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You can take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Traveling from Rome in July, plan for little chillier nights in Florence, with lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Barcelona.

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

On the 3rd (Fri), don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, thentake in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, thenstroll around Parc Guell, and finally pick up some local products at La Boqueria.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Barcelona online visit planner.

You can fly from Florence to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Florence in July, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Barcelona, with lows around °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Fri) to allow enough time to take a train to Madrid.

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

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Sat): stroll around Parque del Retiro, thencontemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, and then admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum.

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You can take a train from Barcelona to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in July, you will find days in Madrid are somewhat warmer (°C), and nights are about the same (°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel to Lisbon.

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

Start off your visit on the 5th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, thenmake a trip to Belém Tower, and then get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Lisbon Oceanarium.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Lisbon takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Madrid to Lisbon. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Madrid in July; daily highs in Lisbon reach °C and lows reach °C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Mon): wander the streets of Île de la Cité, thenexplore and take pictures at Eiffel Tower, thenpause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and finally don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum.

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You can fly from Lisbon to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Lisbon in July, plan for a bit cooler days in Paris, with highs around °C, while nights are about the same with lows around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 6th (Mon) early enough to travel to Riga.

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): pause for some photo ops at Freedom Monument, explore the galleries of Latvian Ethnographic Open Air Museum, and then wander the streets of Old City Riga (Vecriga).

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Riga takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Paris in July, expect nights in Riga to be about the same, around °C, while days are a bit cooler, around °C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Tue) early enough to travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle and then get in on the family fun at Tivoli Gardens.

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Copenhagen online road trip planner.

Fly from Riga to Copenhagen in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of ferry and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In July, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach °C, while at night they dip to °C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can travel to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Thu): get to know the fascinating history of Wawel Royal Castle, steep yourself in history at Wawel Cathedral, thendon't miss a visit to St. Mary's Basilica, and finally get your game on at Bubble Football & More by Bumper Ball Experiences.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Krakow trip planner.

Getting from Copenhagen to Krakow by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Copenhagen in July: highs in Krakow hover around °C, while lows dip to °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 10th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, thencontemplate the long history of Matthias Church, thenget a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, and finally contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square.

For where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Budapest trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around °C in July, and nighttime lows around °C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.