29 days in Europe Itinerary

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

On the 10th (Fri), shop like a local with Gran Via. On your second day here, stroll through Casa de Campo and then browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Madrid trip planner.

Bogota, Colombia to Madrid is an approximately 13-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Bogota to Madrid due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Bogota in March; daily highs in Madrid reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. On the 12th (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off 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 Pantheon will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at St. Peter's Basilica and Palatine Hill. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Piazza Navona, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, and see the interesting displays at Stanze di Raffaello.

To find maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome trip itinerary maker website.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. On the 15th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Cinque Terre.

Made up of five picturesque towns on the Ligurian coast, Cinque Terre is Italy's answer to the French Riviera.

Start off your visit on the 15th (Wed): hike along Cinque Terre Trails, then hike along Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Margherita di Antiochia Church, and finally take a stroll around Vernazza.

For reviews, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Cinque Terre travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Cinque Terre takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in March, and nighttime lows around 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Florence.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Thu): get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, then steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts. On the next day, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, examine the collection at Pitti Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Cappelle Medicee, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria.

For reviews, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Florence tour builder site.

You can drive from Cinque Terre to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In March, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 6°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sat): make a trip to Piazza San Marco and then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco.

To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Venice trip itinerary maker website.

You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in March, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Milan online road trip planner.

Drive from Venice to Milan in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In March in Milan, expect temperatures between 16°C during the day and 5°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 21st (Tue) before leaving for 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.

Get some cultural insight at Eiffel Tower and Louvre Museum. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Palace of Versailles and Arc de Triomphe. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, visit Île de la Cité, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

For more things to do, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read our Paris sightseeing planner.

You can fly from Milan to Paris in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In March in Paris, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Fri) before leaving for Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Fri): take a stroll through Plaka, don't miss a visit to Ancient Agora of Athens, and then delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and then explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Athens takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Paris to Athens. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Paris in March: high temperatures in Athens hover around 20°C and lows are around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sun): delve into the distant past at Ancient Thera and then examine the collection at Cultural Village. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Mon): examine the collection at Museum of Prehistoric Thira and then look for gifts at Nikola's Art Gallery.

For other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Fira travel route planner.

You can fly from Athens to Fira in 2.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In March, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly 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.

Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at The British Museum, don't miss a visit to Big Ben, then ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, and finally explore the world behind art at National Gallery.

For ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the London travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Fira to London takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Fira to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Fira in March, things will get little chillier in London: highs are around 11°C and lows about 3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 30th (Thu) before leaving for Santiago de Compostela.

As the site of the sacred cathedral that marks the end of the pilgrimage route of the famous St.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral De Santiago de Compostela, don't miss a visit to Enxebre, and then take an in-depth tour of Museo Casa de la Troya.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Santiago de Compostela journey planner.

Traveling by flight from London to Santiago de Compostela takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Santiago de Compostela. Traveling from London in March, expect nights in Santiago de Compostela to be about the same, around 6°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 17°C. On the 30th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral) and Centro Historico de Guimaraes. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Igreja e Mosteiro da Santa Cruz and Portugal dos Pequenitos. Step out of Porto to go to Coimbra and see Museu Nacional de Machado de Castro, which is approximately 1h 30 min away. There's lots more to do: take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, contemplate the long history of Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Torre dos Clerigos, and admire the striking features of Palacio da Bolsa.

For ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Porto trip planner.

Traveling by car from Santiago de Compostela to Porto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In March, plan for daily highs up to 18°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) 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.

On the 4th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, explore the historical opulence of Quinta da Regaleira, and then step into the grandiose world of Park and National Palace of Pena. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Wed): shop like a local with Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, then don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, then see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, and finally explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

To find traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Lisbon travel route app.

You can fly from Porto to Lisbon in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. April in Lisbon sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Thu) early enough to fly to Madrid.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum.

To find ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Madrid road trip planning site.

Getting from Lisbon to Madrid by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Lisbon to Madrid, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in April, Madrid is a bit cooler at night with lows of 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.