8 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Sun): make a trip to Roman Forum, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, then explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums, and then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica.

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Toronto, Canada to Rome is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Toronto to Rome. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Toronto in May; daily highs in Rome reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then admire the striking features of Casa Batllo, and finally admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.

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Getting from Rome to Barcelona by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Lisbon.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Thu): see Pypas Cruises Lisbon Boat Tours and then don't miss a visit to Belém Tower. Keep things going the next day: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, then step into the grandiose world of Quinta da Regaleira, and then meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium.

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Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.