24 days in Europe Itinerary

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): explore the world behind art at National Museum of Iceland, then test the waters at Blue Lagoon, and then kick back and relax at Nautholsvik Geothermal Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, wander the streets of Laugavegur, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, and finally look for gifts at Frida.

To see where to stay, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Reykjavik trip itinerary planner.

Brisbane, Australia to Reykjavik is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -10 hour difference. While traveling from Brisbane, expect much colder days and little chillier nights in Reykjavik, ranging from highs of 11°C to lows of 4°C. On the 9th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Chur.

Chur or Coire is the capital and largest town of the Swiss canton of Grisons and lies in the Grisonian Rhine Valley, where the Rhine turns towards the north, in the northern part of the canton. For shopping fun, head to Appenzeller Schaukaserei or Landquart Fashion Outlet. Change things up with these side-trips from Chur: St. Gallen (Abbey of Saint Gall, Kathedrale St.Gallen, &more), Santis der Berg (in Urnaesch) and Appenzell (Brauerei Locher AG, St Mauritius Church, &more). And it doesn't end there: savor the flavors at Wine Tours Switzerland, explore the world behind art at Forum Wurth Chur, make a trip to Arcas, and wander the streets of Old Town Chur.

For traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Chur trip itinerary planning website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Reykjavik to Chur. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Reykjavik to Chur. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Rome.

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 15th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Colosseum, take a stroll through Trastevere, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then explore the ancient world of Pantheon, and finally stop by Bottega Del Pantheon. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 16th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, then get a taste of the local shopping with Via Condotti, and finally contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill.

To find ratings, photos, and other tourist information, use the Rome trip planner.

Getting from Chur to Rome by car takes about 8.5 hours. In May in Rome, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Thu) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Fri): kick back and relax at Playa de La Barceloneta, then stop by Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then make a trip to Casa Batllo, and finally pick up some local products at La Boqueria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Sat): stroll around Parc Guell, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then get to know the fascinating history of Las Ramblas, and finally look for gifts at Itaca L"Art del Poble.

To see maps, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona holiday maker site.

Fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in May, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can catch the flight 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.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum and then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay. On the next day, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then make a trip to Champs-Elysees, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and finally wander the streets of Le Marais.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Paris travel route builder.

You can fly from Barcelona to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Barcelona in May, with highs in Paris at 20°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) to allow time to take a train to Amsterdam.

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

On the 21st (Tue), look for gifts at The Mouse Mansion, then examine the collection at Anne Frank House, then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, and finally sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience. Here are some ideas for day two: hunt for treasures at Albert Cuyp Market and then wander the streets of Leiden Square (Leidseplein).

For more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and other tourist information, read Amsterdam itinerary planner.

You can take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. May in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

For shopping fun, head to T'Anapliotiko Bakaliko or Ioannidou Art Gallery. We've included these beaches for you: Glyfada Beach and Arvanitia beach. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Plaka, shop like a local with Ermou Street, examine the collection at Museum 'Atelier Spyros Vassiliou', and delve into the distant past at Temple of Olympian Zeus.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Athens trip maker app.

Getting from Amsterdam to Athens by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Amsterdam to Athens is 1 hour. Traveling from Amsterdam in May, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 29°C and 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.