20 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Wed): explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, contemplate the long history of Colosseum, then contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, and finally delve into the distant past at Pantheon. Here are some ideas for day two: make a trip to Piazza Navona, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, then ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Clement Basilica.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Rome online trip maker.

Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Rome is an approximately 9-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Gulf Standard Time (GST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Dubai in June, expect Rome to be colder, temps between 34°C and 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, admire the masterpieces at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Florence journey website.

Traveling by car from Rome to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in June, and nighttime lows around 21°C. You will have some time to spend on the 16th (Sat) before leaving for La Spezia.

La Spezia, at the head of the Gulf of La Spezia in the Liguria region of Northern Italy, is the capital city of the province of La Spezia.In terms of population, La Spezia is the second city in the Liguria region, preceded just by Genoa. Start off your visit on the 16th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Baia del Silenzio.

For photos, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our La Spezia vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Florence to La Spezia takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Florence in June since evenings lows in La Spezia dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can go by car to Settimo Vittone.

Settimo Vittone is a comune (municipality) in the Metropolitan City of Turin, Piedmont, northern Italy. For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Settimo Vittone trip itinerary builder site.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from La Spezia to Settimo Vittone. In June, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. On the 18th (Mon), you're off to Bern.

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Mon): enjoy breathtaking views from Clock Tower - Zytglogge, then look for all kinds of wild species at Barenpark, then take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, and finally admire the natural beauty at Rose Garden (Rosengarten).

For maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Bern travel tool.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Settimo Vittone to Bern. Traveling from Settimo Vittone in June, things will get a bit cooler in Bern: highs are around 28°C and lows about 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) so you can drive to Lauterbrunnen.

A small village in a valley, Lauterbrunnen showcases an abundance of awe-inspiring waterfalls.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Tue): admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall and then admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Wed): identify plant and animal life at Axalp and then take in breathtaking views at Aare Gorge.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Lauterbrunnen trip planning website.

Traveling by car from Bern to Lauterbrunnen takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can go by car to Lucerne.

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

On the 21st (Thu), pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, take in the views from Chapel Bridge, and then kick back and relax at Ufschotti Park.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lucerne itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Lauterbrunnen to Lucerne takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Lucerne can reach 27°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Thu) 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.

On the 22nd (Fri), learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Prague Zoo, then take some stellar pictures from Prague Astronomical Clock, and then snap pictures at Charles Bridge. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get to know the fascinating history of Staromestske namesti, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, then explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Petrin Tower.

To see ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Prague route maker tool.

Getting from Lucerne to Prague by train takes about 14 hours. Other options: fly; or drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In June, daily temperatures in Prague can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Bergen.

A city famed for its underground music scene, Bergen also serves as the gateway to the fjords of Norway's western coastline.

On the 24th (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Ulriken and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Helleneset.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Bergen travel route planner.

Fly from Prague to Bergen in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Prague in June, expect Bergen to be slightly colder, temps between 18°C and 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to drive to Flam.

Nestled in a kingdom of mountains and fjords, the scenic village of Flam serves as a good base for exploring some of the most beautiful sights of Norwegian nature.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Flam attractions planner.

You can drive from Bergen to Flam in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. June in Flam sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C at night. You will leave for Stockholm on the 26th (Tue).

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum and then enjoy fun for all ages at Grona Lunds Tivoli. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take an in-depth tour of Royal Palace, explore the engaging exhibits at Junibacken, and then see the interesting displays at Skansen.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Stockholm tour itinerary tool.

Traveling by car from Flam to Stockholm takes 11 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive; or take a train. Traveling from Flam in June, you will find days in Stockholm are a bit warmer (22°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Malmo.

A conglomeration of over a hundred different nationalities, cosmopolitan Malmo sits on the southern tip of Sweden as part of the most densely populated area in Scandinavia.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): take in the views from Oresund Bridge - Oresund Bridge, kick back and relax at Ribersborgsstranden, and then walk around Kungsparken. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: don't miss a visit to Stortorget, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Petri (St. Peter's Church), then admire the landmark architecture of HSB Turning Torso, and finally don't miss a visit to Little Square.

To see photos, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Malmo trip tool.

Traveling by car from Stockholm to Malmo takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train; or drive. In June, daytime highs in Malmo are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.