60 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at The State Hermitage Museum, take an in-depth tour of Grand Peterhof Palace and Gardens, admire the natural beauty at Summer Garden, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, use the St. Petersburg visit planner.

Melbourne, Australia to St. Petersburg is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Moscow Standard Time is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Melbourne in August, expect St. Petersburg to be somewhat warmer, temps between 25°C and 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to fly to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Vasa Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at Junibacken, make a trip to Stockholm City Hall, and see the interesting displays at Skansen.

For reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, use the Stockholm journey tool.

Traveling by flight from St. Petersburg to Stockholm takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Stockholm. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in August, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Thu) so you can 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.

Pack the 12th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Tivoli Gardens. There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, explore the galleries of Amalienborg Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Rundetarn, and visit Nyhavn.

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Getting from Stockholm to Copenhagen by combination of flight, taxi, and train takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in August, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (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.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle.

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You can fly from Copenhagen to Prague in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August in Prague, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): steep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, then steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion. On your second day here, admire the landmark architecture of Hungarian Parliament Building, then steep yourself in history at Heroes' Square, then see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue.

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You can fly from Prague to Budapest in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Prague in August, plan for somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Budapest: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 18°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) 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: step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, explore the world behind art at Albertina, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, and admire the striking features of Belvedere Palace.

To find photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna visit planner.

You can drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 31°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

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

On the 24th (Wed), explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, then admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, then browse the exhibits of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Mirabell Palace. On the 25th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7, explore the galleries of Mozarts Geburtshaus, see the interesting displays at Salzburg Museum, then step into the grandiose world of Fortress Hohensalzburg, and finally steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter).

To find maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Salzburg trip planner.

Getting from Vienna to Salzburg by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In August, daytime highs in Salzburg are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Take a break from Amsterdam with a short trip to Edams Museum in Edam, about 34 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, explore the engaging exhibits at NEMO Science Museum, get to know the resident critters at ARTIS, and walk around Vondelpark.

For maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip itinerary builder tool.

Fly from Salzburg to Amsterdam in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August in Amsterdam, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, admire the striking features of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs.

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Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the 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: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, and stroll around Hyde Park.

To find other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the London tour planner.

Take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. In September in London, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dublin: Jerpoint Park (in Thomastown) and Kilkenny (Medieval Mile Museum, Hawkeye School of Falconry, &more). There's much more to do: stroll around Phoenix Park, identify plant and animal life at Dublin Falconry, see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and wander the streets of Temple Bar.

To see other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Dublin road trip tool.

Fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. When traveling from London in September, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Dublin: temperatures range from 19°C by day to 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Lisbon.

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

Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra National Palace, &more). The adventure continues: observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, make a trip to Belém Tower, wander the streets of Alfama, and explore the world behind art at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian.

For maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Dublin to Lisbon in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Traveling from Dublin in September, things will get a bit warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 32°C and lows about 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) early enough 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.

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and walk around Parc Guell.

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You can fly from Lisbon to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in September, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough 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.

Take a break from Rome with a short trip to Villa Adriana in Tivoli, about 36 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, make a trip to Spanish Steps, take a stroll through Trastevere, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Rome takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 18°C in Rome. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.