60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Drottningholm Palace and Fotografiska Stockholm. Get a sense of the local culture at Vasa Museum and Riddarholmen Church. Next up on the itinerary: step into the grandiose world of Royal Palace, enjoy fun for all ages at Grona Lunds Tivoli, get to know the fascinating history of Monteliusvagen, and brush up on your military savvy at Royal Armory.

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Vancouver, Canada to Stockholm is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 9 hours traveling from Vancouver to Stockholm. Traveling from Vancouver in July, plan for little chillier nights in Stockholm, with lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at The State Hermitage Museum and Church of the Savior on Spilled Blood. Step off the beaten path and head to Grand Peterhof Palace and Catherine Palace and Park. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas, make a trip to Bronze Horseman, Monument To Peter I, examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, and steep yourself in history at Palace Square.

To see traveler tips, ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the St. Petersburg online day trip planner.

You can fly from Stockholm to St. Petersburg in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Moscow Standard Time (MSK), which is usually a 2 hour difference. In July in St. Petersburg, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can travel 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.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Staromestske namesti and Prague Castle. Get some historical perspective at St. Vitus Cathedral and Prague Astronomical Clock. There's much more to do: take in the views from Charles Bridge, explore the different monuments and memorials at Stary zidovsky Hrbitov, visit Lesser Town, and take some stellar pictures from Vyšehrad National Cultural Monument.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Prague online visit planner.

You can fly from St. Petersburg to Prague in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from St. Petersburg to Prague, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from St. Petersburg in July, you will find days in Prague are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Wed) so you can drive to Salzburg.

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

Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Salzburg Museum, take some stellar pictures from Fortress Hohensalzburg Castle, thensteep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Salzburg Cathedral. On the next day, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter), explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, thentake an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, thensteep yourself in history at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), and finally stroll through Mirabell Palace.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Salzburg trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Prague to Salzburg takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Fri) early enough to 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.

Visit Fisherman's Bastion and Liberty Statue for their historical value. Escape the urban bustle at Palatinus Strandfürdő and Roman Beach. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Matthias Church, appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square, steep yourself in history at Shoes on the Danube Bank, and get to know the fascinating history of Janoshegy.

To find photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Budapest online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Budapest takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Rome.

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

Colosseum and Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get outdoors at Cascata delle Marmore and Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. Get out of town with these interesting Rome side-trips: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este) and Duomo di Orvieto (in Orvieto). There's still lots to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Cupola di San Pietro, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and explore the ancient world of Pantheon.

For other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Rome online sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Budapest to Rome in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Budapest in August; daily highs in Rome reach 38°C and lows reach 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can drive to Ravello.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like Villa Cimbrone Gardens and Villa Rufolo. Take a break from the city and head to Fornillo and Lido Capo di Conca. Explore Ravello's surroundings by going to Spiaggia Lannio (in Cetara), Marina di Praia Beach (in Praiano) and Positano (Spiaggia Grande & Bagni d'Arienzo Beach Club, Positano). There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Spiaggia di castiglione, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa dell'Annunziata, tour the pleasant surroundings at Lido di Ravello, and contemplate the long history of Duomo di Ravello.

To see photos, other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Ravello tour planner.

Getting from Rome to Ravello by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, subway, and taxi; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Rome in August, expect nights in Ravello to be somewhat warmer, around 28°C, while days are slightly colder, around 34°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to drive to Florence.

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

Popular historic sites such as Duomo di Siena and Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Piazza del Campo and Florence Academy of Fine Arts. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Historic Centre of San Gimignano (in San Gimignano) and Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria.

To see photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Florence trip builder website.

Getting from Ravello to Florence by car takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus, train, and flight. Traveling from Ravello in August, plan for slightly colder nights in Florence, with lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to drive to Hyeres.

Hyères, Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm, or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.The old town lies 4km from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Visit Plage de l'Escalet and Plage de la Faviere for some beach relaxation. Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste and Chateau de Grimaud are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore Hyeres' surroundings by going to Plage de Cabasson (in Bormes-Les-Mimosas), La Croix-Valmer (Plage de Gigaro, Heraclee Beach, &more) and Stand-Up Paddleboarding (in Cassis). Next up on the itinerary: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Jean Blanc, push the limits with an extreme tour, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage de Cavaliere.

For reviews, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Hyeres trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Florence to Hyeres in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In August in Hyeres, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 20°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Lisbon.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Castelo de S. Jorge and Quinta da Regaleira. Do some cultural sightseeing at Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima and Capela dos Ossos. Venture out of the city with trips to Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana) (in Evora), Batalha Monastery (in Batalha) and Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros & Park and National Palace of Pena). There's much more to do: contemplate the long history of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, take a stroll through Alfama, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and learn about winemaking at The Best Portugal.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Hyeres to Lisbon takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Hyeres to Lisbon. In August, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Albufeira.

Along Portugal's southern Algarve region sits Albufeira, a city boasting 20 beaches for visitors to choose from.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Falesia Beach and Praia Da Rocha. Explore hidden gems such as Ponta da Piedade and Praia da Marinha. Explore Albufeira's surroundings by going to Bordeira Beach (in Carrapateira), Cape Saint Vincent (in Sagres) and Vila do Bispo (Praia da Cordoama & Telheiro Beach). There's lots more to do: get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour, add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour, kick back and relax at Odeceixe Beach, and stroll through Praia Da Amoreira.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Albufeira trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Lisbon to Albufeira by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Sainte-Chapelle and Île de la Cité. Your inner history buff will appreciate Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles. Venture out of the city with trips to Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen (in Rouen), The Trianons & The Hamlet (in Versailles) and Chateau de Chambord (in Chambord). The adventure continues: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and stroll the grounds of The Paris Catacombs.

For photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Paris travel planner.

You can fly from Albufeira to Paris in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. In September, Paris is little chillier than Albufeira - with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Wed) early enough 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Dover Castle and Stonehenge. Explore hidden gems such as Bournemouth Beach and Westminster Abbey. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Buckingham Palace, explore the world behind art at Tate Modern, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our London journey maker site.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In September in London, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 12°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to travel back home.