41 days in Europe Itinerary

Venture out of the city with trips to Akrotiri (La Ponta, Akrotiri, &more) and Perissa Black Sand Beach (in Perissa). There's much more to do: get a dose of the wild on Santorini Sailing, browse the exhibits of Oria Art Gallery, get engrossed in the history at Naval Maritime Museum Oia Santorini, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Ekklisia Panagia Platsani.

For ratings, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, read Oia trip builder.

Melbourne, Australia to Oia is an approximately 25-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also do a combination of flight, ferry, and taxi; or do a combination of flight, car, and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Melbourne to Oia. In July, Oia is warmer than Melbourne - with highs of 35°C and lows of 27°C. You'll have a few hours on the 22nd (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling to Istanbul.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): admire the striking features of Dolmabahce Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, then admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then admire the striking features of Basilica Cistern, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , and finally get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower.

For maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Istanbul trip itinerary builder site.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Oia to Istanbul takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Oia to Istanbul due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Oia in July, Istanbul is little chillier at night with lows of 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Tirana.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Muzeu Historik Kombetar.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Tirana route planner.

Fly from Istanbul to Tirana in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Istanbul to Tirana is minus 2 hours. Traveling from Istanbul in July, you will find days in Tirana are a bit warmer (38°C), and nights are about the same (20°C). Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Tue) to allow time for the shuttle ride to Ohrid.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ohrid: Mavrovo Lake (in Mavrovo), Bitola (Church of St. Demetrius, National Park Pelister, &more) and Monastery St. Jovan Bigorski (in Gostivar). Spend the 26th (Wed) exploring at Lake Ohrid. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Monastery Saint Naum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Jovan Kaneo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Saint Sophia, and glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour.

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Getting from Tirana to Ohrid by shuttle takes about 2 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Tirana in July; daily highs in Ohrid reach 34°C and lows reach 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to go by car to Ulcinj.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): look for gifts at Lovac Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, enjoy the sand and surf at Long Beach, then take a stroll through Ulcinj Old Town, and finally appreciate the history behind Liberty Monument.

To find more things to do, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Ulcinj trip itinerary planning website.

You can drive from Ohrid to Ulcinj in 5 hours. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Ohrid in August; daily highs in Ulcinj reach 39°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Dubrovnik.

On the 2nd (Wed), get some thrills on the water with a speed boat tour. Keep things going the next day: take in panoramic vistas at Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum, make a trip to Pile Gate, get to know the fascinating history of Walls of Dubrovnik, then pause for some serene contemplation at The Franciscan Church and Monastery, and finally head off the coast to Lokrum Island.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Dubrovnik trip website.

Drive from Ulcinj to Dubrovnik in 3.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Ulcinj in August: highs in Dubrovnik hover around 34°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Rome.

On the 4th (Fri), don't miss a visit to Welcome To Rome, steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, and then explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 5th (Sat): make a trip to Spanish Steps, take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, then admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria in Trastevere.

To find photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Rome travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Dubrovnik to Rome in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. August in Rome sees daily highs of 38°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Venice.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): contemplate the long history of St Mark's Campanile, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then browse the exhibits of Doge's Palace, and finally contemplate the long history of Ponte dei Sospiri. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, and then explore the activities along Canal Grande.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Venice trip itinerary app.

Getting from Rome to Venice by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. When traveling from Rome in August, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Venice: temperatures range from 34°C by day to 22°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Rome.

To see more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Rome trip maker tool.

You can fly from Venice to Rome in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. On the 8th (Tue), you'll travel to Amalfi.

Get out of town with these interesting Amalfi side-trips: Positano (Art & Craft Gallery, Boat Tours & Water Sports, &more). And it doesn't end there: get great views at Il Sentiero Degli Dei, admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, explore the fascinating underground world of Cave of Smeraldo, and pause for some serene contemplation at Convento Frati Minori Conventuali S.Francesco.

To find other places to visit, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Amalfi holiday maker app.

You can drive from Rome to Amalfi in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and taxi; or take a bus. While traveling from Rome, expect slightly colder days and somewhat warmer nights in Amalfi, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 28°C. On the 11th (Fri), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, admire the striking features of Westminster Abbey, enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, and don't miss a visit to Tower of London.

To find where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, read London travel planner.

You can fly from Amalfi to London in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and train; or drive. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Amalfi to London due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Amalfi in August, you will find days in London are a bit cooler (26°C), and nights are cooler (15°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to fly to Amsterdam.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, stroll around Vondelpark, and then admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum. On the next day, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace Amsterdam, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

To find out how to plan a trip to Amsterdam, use our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from London to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in August, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the train to Paris.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum.

For photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Paris trip planner.

Take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In August, daytime highs in Paris are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can fly to Barcelona.

When in Barcelona, make a side trip to see PortAventura in Salou, approximately Salou away. There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), and don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

For reviews, more things to do, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Barcelona journey maker tool.

Getting from Paris to Barcelona by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in August, with highs in Barcelona at 33°C and lows at 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 25th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.