42 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Lisbon is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, take in the exciting artwork at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and steep yourself in history at Castelo de S. Jorge.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lisbon trip site.

Playa del Carmen, Mexico to Lisbon is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is 5 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Playa del Carmen in November; daily highs in Lisbon reach 21°C and lows reach 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.

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

Madrid is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and admire the striking features of Royal Palace of Madrid.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Madrid road trip site.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Madrid takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Lisbon in November, expect Madrid to be slightly colder, temps between 17°C and 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sun) so you can fly to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally stroll around Parc Guell. On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic, then wander the streets of Las Ramblas, and finally pick up some local products at La Boqueria.

To find more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona day trip site.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Madrid in November; daily highs in Barcelona reach 21°C and lows reach 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Florence.

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

Step out of Florence with an excursion to Guardastelle Vineyard in San Gimignano--about 1h 5 min away. There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Florence trip maker app.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Florence takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in November, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can catch the train to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, and explore the ancient world of Pantheon.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Rome day trip planning app.

Getting from Florence to Rome by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. December in Rome sees daily highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) so you can catch the flight 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.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Hagia Sophia Mosque, take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , and explore the world behind art at Chora Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Rome to Istanbul takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from Rome to Istanbul. While traveling from Rome, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 7°C to lows of 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, and snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid.

To see ratings, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Budapest trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Istanbul to Budapest in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Istanbul in December, plan for little chillier nights in Budapest, with lows around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt, examine the collection at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, and don't miss a visit to St. Stephen's Cathedral.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna trip planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In December in Vienna, expect temperatures between 5°C during the day and 0°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) so you can catch the flight 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 (Sat), explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Vitus Cathedral, and then take a stroll through Lesser Town. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sun): enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower, don't miss a visit to Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To see traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Prague day trip planning app.

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. In December, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Amsterdam.

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

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and get curious at NEMO Science Museum.

For other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Amsterdam road trip planning app.

Getting from Prague to Amsterdam by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Prague in December, expect Amsterdam to be somewhat warmer, temps between 9°C and 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) early enough to go by car 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Brussels: Bruges (Belfry of Bruges, The Markt, &more). And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, admire the striking features of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule), appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, and explore the world behind art at Royal Museums of Fine Arts of Belgium.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, use the Brussels attractions planner.

You can drive from Amsterdam to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In December, daytime highs in Brussels are 7°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Sun) 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.

Paris is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, take a stroll through Le Marais, make a trip to Louvre Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary builder site.

You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. December in Paris sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

London is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, and take in the views from Tower Bridge.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our London tour planner.

You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. In December, daytime highs in London are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.