37 days in Europe Itinerary

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: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower, and visit Ortakoy.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Istanbul trip website.

Sydney, Australia to Istanbul is an approximately 22.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Sydney to Istanbul due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Sydney in June: high temperatures in Istanbul hover around 30°C and lows are around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Athens.

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, admire the natural beauty at National Garden, and take a stroll through Plaka.

To see where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens trip site.

You can fly from Istanbul to Athens in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Istanbul to Athens due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Istanbul in June; daily highs in Athens reach 35°C and lows reach 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) to allow 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.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, admire the striking features of Pantheon, contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, and appreciate the history behind La Pieta.

To see ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, use the Rome online journey planner.

Fly from Athens to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Rome when traveling from Athens in June, with lows around 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) 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 27th (Tue): admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, then walk around Parc Guell, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo. On your second day here, browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria, then admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, and finally visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Barcelona day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Rome in June, expect nights in Barcelona to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Change things up with a short trip to The Trianons & The Hamlet in Versailles (about 38 minutes away). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, examine the collection at Musee Rodin, admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and wander the streets of Le Marais.

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You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in June, things will get little chillier in Paris: highs are around 27°C and lows about 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) to allow 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, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye, and stroll around Hyde Park.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read London trip itinerary builder.

Take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London. Traveling from Paris in July, you will find days in London are slightly colder (26°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) 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.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse, contemplate the long history of Kilmainham Gaol Museum, walk around Phoenix Park, and stop by Temple Bar.

To find traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Dublin trip tool.

Getting from London to Dublin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In July, Dublin is slightly colder than London - with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (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.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Mon): admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, stroll around Vondelpark, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Tue): appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, then see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then wander the streets of The Jordaan, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam day trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Dublin to Amsterdam takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dublin to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dublin in July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 16°C in Amsterdam. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, then take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, snap pictures at Charles Bridge, then stop by Lesser Town, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Petrin Tower.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Prague road trip app.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July in Prague, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to fly 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.

On the 16th (Sun), spend a peaceful day at Tivoli Gardens. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Rosenborg Castle, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Denmark, get to know the fascinating history of Nyhavn, and make a trip to The Little Mermaid.

For maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Copenhagen trip app.

Traveling by flight from Prague to Copenhagen takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Prague in July; daily highs in Copenhagen reach 26°C and lows reach 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) to allow time to travel 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: examine the collection at Vasa Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Stockholm City Hall, explore the world behind art at Moderna Museet - Stockholm, and have a blast at Grona Lunds Tivoli.

To find reviews, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Stockholm journey planner.

Traveling by combination of train, taxi, and flight from Copenhagen to Stockholm takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July in Stockholm, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to fly 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.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral, deepen your knowledge of military history at Cruiser Aurora, take an in-depth tour of Kazan Cathedral, and admire the striking features of Peter and Paul Fortress.

To find more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the St. Petersburg trip maker tool.

You can fly from Stockholm to St. Petersburg in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Stockholm to St. Petersburg is 2 hours. July in St. Petersburg sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.