50 days in Europe Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe journey builder
Start: Sydney, Australia
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 5 nights
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Funchal, Portugal
— 2 nights
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Lagos, Portugal
— 4 nights
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Madrid, Spain
— 4 nights
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Valencia, Spain
— 5 nights
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Positano, Italy
— 5 nights
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Rome, Italy
— 5 nights
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Florence, Italy
— 5 nights
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Venice, Italy
— 5 nights
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Fly to Mykonos, Ferry to Paros
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Paros, Greece
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Mykonos Town, Greece
— 4 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal — 5 nights
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City of Seven Hills
Venture out of the city with trips to Sintra (Sintra National Palace, Quinta da Regaleira, &more). There's much more to do: meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, get the lay of the land with Walking tours, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, and take a stroll through Alfama.
To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon road trip planner.
Sydney, Australia to Lisbon is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Lisbon is minus 10 hours. Traveling from Sydney in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 34°C and lows about 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Funchal.
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To see ratings, maps, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon road trip planner.
Sydney, Australia to Lisbon is an approximately 26-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Sydney to Lisbon is minus 10 hours. Traveling from Sydney in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 34°C and lows about 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Funchal.
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Funchal, Portugal — 2 nights
Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): get close to the beloved marine mammals with a swim-with-the-dolphins experience and then scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour. Keep things going the next day: get outside with Outdoor Activities, view the masterpieces at Caravel Art Center, and then see Off-Road Tours.
For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Funchal trip builder app.
You can fly from Lisbon to Funchal in 3.5 hours. While traveling from Lisbon, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Funchal, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Lagos.
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For ratings, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Funchal trip builder app.
You can fly from Lisbon to Funchal in 3.5 hours. While traveling from Lisbon, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Funchal, ranging from highs of 30°C to lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Lagos.
Find places to stay Jul 15 — 17:
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Lagos, Portugal — 4 nights
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Jewel of the Algarve
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Lagos: Praia da Marinha (in Caramujeira), Zoomarine Algarve (in Guia) and Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Carvoeiro). Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 21st (Fri) at Slide & Splash - Parque Aquatico - Water Slide Park. There's still lots to do: make a trip to Cape Saint Vincent, stroll through Praia Da Rocha, enjoy the sand and surf at Mareta Beach, and take in the dramatic natural features at Ponta da Piedade.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Lagos trip maker site.
You can fly from Funchal to Lagos in 5 hours. Traveling from Funchal in July, expect nights in Lagos to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can fly to Madrid.
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For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Lagos trip maker site.
You can fly from Funchal to Lagos in 5 hours. Traveling from Funchal in July, expect nights in Lagos to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can fly to Madrid.
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Portimao, Sagres, Praia da Marinha, Slide & Splash - Parque Aquatico - Water Slide Park, Zoomarine Algarve
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Madrid, Spain — 4 nights
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Cultural Capital of Spain
Change things up with these side-trips from Madrid: Toledo (Synagogue of Saint Mary the White, Casco Historico de Toledo, &more) and Real Sitio de San Lorenzo de El Escorial (in San Lorenzo de El Escorial). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, make a trip to Plaza Mayor, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.
For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Madrid visit planning site.
Getting from Lagos to Madrid by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Lagos in July, expect nights in Madrid to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 40°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Valencia.
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For more things to do, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Madrid visit planning site.
Getting from Lagos to Madrid by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Lagos in July, expect nights in Madrid to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 40°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to take a train to Valencia.
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Valencia, Spain — 5 nights
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City of Mediterranean Light
Get out of town with these interesting Valencia side-trips: Denia (Museo Del Juguete & Marina el Portet de Denia) and Alicante (Museo de Arte Contemporaneo de Alicante (MACA) & Playa de San Juan). There's still lots to do: get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, contemplate the long history of Valencia Cathedral, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Oceanografic Valencia, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.
For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Valencia road trip planning website.
Take a train from Madrid to Valencia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Madrid in July: highs in Valencia hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Positano.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Valencia road trip planning website.
Take a train from Madrid to Valencia in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Madrid in July: highs in Valencia hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Positano.
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Positano, Italy — 5 nights
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Explore Positano's surroundings by going to Ravello (Ceramiche d'Arte Carmela, Duomo di Ravello, &more), Spiaggia di Atrani (in Atrani) and Food Tours (in Sorrento). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, take in the exciting artwork at Art & Craft Gallery, and enjoy the sand and surf at Arienzo Beach Club, Positano.
To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Positano visit planning site.
Traveling by flight from Valencia to Positano takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rome.
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To find more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Positano visit planning site.
Traveling by flight from Valencia to Positano takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 5 nights
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Eternal City
Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rome: Tivoli (Villa Adriana & Villa d'Este). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and don't miss a visit to Roman Forum.
To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rome tour itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Positano to Rome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can take a train to Florence.
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To find ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rome tour itinerary builder app.
Traveling by car from Positano to Rome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can take a train to Florence.
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Florence, Italy — 5 nights
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Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Siena (Piazza del Campo & Wine Tours & Tastings), Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida) and Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.
For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Florence day trip planning site.
Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Florence when traveling from Rome in August, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Venice.
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For photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Florence day trip planning site.
Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect slightly colder evenings in Florence when traveling from Rome in August, with lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Venice.
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Venice, Italy — 5 nights
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City of Romance
You'll find plenty of places to visit near Venice: Padua (Prato della Valle, Scrovegni Chapel, &more), Verona (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Museo di Castelvecchio, &more) and Toni Doro - Il Prosecco (in Vittorio Veneto). There's lots more to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, don't miss a visit to Piazza San Marco, and take in the views from Ponte di Rialto.
To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Venice online trip itinerary builder.
Drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Dubrovnik.
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To see traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Venice online trip itinerary builder.
Drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia — 2 nights
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Pearl of the Adriatic
Start off your visit on the 20th (Sun): explore the galleries of Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum, then look for gifts at Dubrovnik Heritage - Handmade Croatian Products, and then take a stroll through Old Town. On the 21st (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: head off the coast to Lokrum Island, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Walls of Dubrovnik, and then contemplate the long history of The Franciscan Church and Monastery.
Plan trip to Dubrovnik with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can fly from Venice to Dubrovnik in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Dubrovnik can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel to Paros.
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Plan trip to Dubrovnik with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can fly from Venice to Dubrovnik in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In August, daily temperatures in Dubrovnik can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can travel to Paros.
Find places to stay Aug 19 — 21:
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Paros, Greece — 2 nights
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Poor Man's Mykonos
Start off your visit on the 22nd (Tue): step off the mainland to explore Parikia Town, then relax and rejuvenate at Aliki Yoga School, then examine the collection at Museum of Cycladic Folklore, and finally kick back and relax at Piso Aliki Beach. On the 23rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: go for a stroll along the water at Old Port of Naoussa, contemplate the long history of Lefkes, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Panagia Ekatondapiliani.
For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Paros trip itinerary tool.
You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Dubrovnik to Paros in 5.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In August, daytime highs in Paros are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.
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For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Paros trip itinerary tool.
You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Dubrovnik to Paros in 5.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In August, daytime highs in Paros are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.
Find places to stay Aug 21 — 23:
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Mykonos Town, Greece — 4 nights
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Chora Mykonos
Mykonos Town is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with GoDive Mykonos PADI Diving Resort, stop by Little Venice, enjoy the sand and surf at Elia Beach, and learn about winemaking at Mykonos Vioma Organic Farm.
For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Mykonos Town journey planning app.
Ride a ferry from Paros to Mykonos Town in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Mykonos Town journey planning app.
Ride a ferry from Paros to Mykonos Town in 2 hours. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) early enough to fly back home.
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Madeira Islands travel guide
A feast for the senses, the subtropical paradise of Madeira Islands draws nearly a million visitors annually. This Atlantic archipelago, known to many as the "Islands of Eternal Spring," lies some 850 km (530 mi) southwest of the Portuguese mainland. Volcanic in origin, the islands feature dense pine and laurel forests and richly cultivated mountain slopes. The two populated islands boast an extensive network of irrigation channels, bringing much-needed fresh water to the coastal farms and resorts. Hiking trails following these water channels make even the remotest areas accessible, beckoning to adventurous trekkers and impassioned nature lovers. Base your holiday in the city of Funchal, the archipelago's capital and biggest city.
Amalfi Coast travel guide
Renowned for its beautiful landscape and medieval fishing villages that cling precariously to the Mediterranean cliffs, the Amalfi Coast is one of Italy's top vacation destinations. This World Heritage Site stretches for about 50 km (30 mi) on the southern side of the Sorrentine peninsula and offers numerous places to visit, from terraced lemon gardens and whitewashed villas to cliff-top views of the sea. Explore the coastline's towns, bays, and resorts. During the peak tourist season, the Amalfi Coast's single seaside road is often jammed with dozens of buses. For that reason, the ubiquitous scooter may be the best way to get around and sightsee. You can also access quite a bit by bicycle.
Tuscany travel guide
Birthplace of the Italian Renaissance
Known for its landscapes, traditions, and history, Tuscany possesses an unparalleled artistic legacy that continues to influence world culture. Regarded as the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance, the region boasts a lengthy list of attractions, including world-class museums, art galleries, and archeological sites. With a distinct culture and a very strong linguistic identity, this region is sometimes referred to as a nation within a nation. A land of picture-postcard areas, Tuscany contains plenty of places to visit on your holiday, with seven World Heritage Sites, including the historic town centers of Florence and Siena. With more than 120 protected nature preserves, Tuscany is not only a land of culture and historic monuments, but also a great place to discover and enjoy the Italian outdoors. Take it slowly here (as the locals do), and give yourself plenty of time to get to know the local culture and cuisine of Tuscany's medieval towns and ancient villages.
Mykonos travel guide
Island of the Winds
Local tradition claims that Mykonos, the trendiest of the Cyclades group of islands, came into existence from the petrified bodies of giants killed by the mythological hero Hercules. Named after the grandson of the god Apollo, this cosmopolitan "Ibiza of Greece" offers modern tourists a blend of glamour and simplicity. Be prepared for hip and loud dance clubs along the coastline and quieter areas farther from the water. Avoid cruise ship crowds thronging the narrow streets by exploring the small villages located in the center of the island. The easiest way to discover the island's golden beaches is by guided boat tour, private car, or motorcycle.
