14 days in Europe Itinerary

On the 31st (Mon), step into the grandiose world of Castelli di Bellinzona, explore the historical opulence of Castelgrande, and then kick back and relax at Lido di Lugano.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Lugano visit website.

Sydney, Australia to Lugano is an approximately 26.5-hour combination of flight and train. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Sydney in October, expect Lugano to be little chillier, temps between 20°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Tue) to allow time for travel to Barcelona.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, then take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and then make a trip to Casa Batllo. Here are some ideas for day two: walk around Parc Guell and then admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Barcelona journey planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Lugano to Barcelona takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lugano in November, things will get a bit warmer in Barcelona: highs are around 21°C and lows about 11°C. On the 3rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Venice.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): stop by Cannaregio, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, then snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, then explore the activities along Canal Grande, and finally get a taste of local nightlife at Harry's Bar. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the views from Ponte di Rialto and then enjoy the sand and surf at Blue Moon.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Venice trip planner.

Fly from Barcelona to Venice in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Barcelona in November, with highs in Venice at 15°C and lows at 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Rome.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Colosseum and Campo de' Fiori. Take a break from the city and head to Sabbianera Super Beach and Mediterranea. There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Pantheon, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Clement Basilica, visit Trastevere, and don't miss a visit to Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Venice in November, expect nights in Rome to be about the same, around 9°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Athens.

Visiting Glyfada Beach and Mount Lycabettus will get you outdoors. Get some historical perspective at Acropolis of Athens and Ancient Agora of Athens. Next up on the itinerary: visit Plaka, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, read our Athens road trip website.

You can fly from Rome to Athens in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Rome in November, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Athens, with lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.