19 days in Europe Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

On the 28th (Sun), visit El Born, contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, and then awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 29th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then wander the streets of Passeig de Gracia, and finally walk around Parc de Montjuic.

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Perth, Australia to Barcelona is an approximately 22-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Perth to Barcelona is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Perth in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Barcelona, with lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): wander the streets of La Croisette, then don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice. On the 31st (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Villa & Jardins Ephrussi de Rothschild, get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and then get to know the fascinating history of Old Town.

To find where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Nice attractions tool.

Getting from Barcelona to Nice by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can go by car to Cinque Terre.

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

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Thu): appreciate the extensive heritage of Borgo Storico di Corniglia, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Oratorio dei Disciplinati di Santa Caterina, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Chiesa Di San Pietro, then stroll through Footpath Monterosso - Vernazza, and finally get into the urban bustle at Vernazza.

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Traveling by car from Nice to Cinque Terre takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Nice in May, Cinque Terre is slightly colder at night with lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Get some historical perspective at Colosseum and Pantheon. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Palatine Hill and Arcibasilica di San Giovanni in Laterano. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Roman Forum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, appreciate the history behind La Pieta, and don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Square.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Rome day trip planning website.

Getting from Cinque Terre to Rome by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Rome are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Mon): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, take a stroll through Cannaregio, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Scuola Grande di San Rocco, then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and finally stop by Zora Gallery. Keep things going the next day: pause for some serene contemplation at San Giorgio Maggiore, admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally explore the galleries of Doge's Palace.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Venice travel itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Wed): take a stroll through Altstadt Luzern, then identify plant and animal life at Mt Pilatus, and then snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

For other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Lucerne trip itinerary site.

Fly from Venice to Lucerne in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, Lucerne is little chillier than Venice - with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

On the 8th (Thu), examine the collection at BMW Welt, see the interesting displays at BMW Museum, then make a trip to Marienplatz, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church.

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You can fly from Lucerne to Munich in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Munich are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, then explore the world behind art at Moco Museum Amsterdam, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Zaanse Schans, stroll around Vondelpark, then see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, then explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and finally see the interesting displays at Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip website.

Fly from Munich to Amsterdam in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to take a train 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.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Musee de l’Orangerie and Musee Rodin. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Sainte-Chapelle, take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Champs-Elysees.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip builder tool.

Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Amsterdam in June, you will find days in Paris are a bit warmer (27°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Tue) so you can fly back home.