26 days in Europe Itinerary

Lourdes is a small market town lying in the foothills of the Pyrenees. Start off your visit on the 17th (Sat): get engrossed in the history at Le Petit Lourdes, take in the spiritual surroundings of Le Via Crucis/ Way of the Cross/ Chemin de Croix, take in the spiritual surroundings of Grotte de Massabielle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique de l’Immaculee Conception, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chapelle de l'Adoration., and finally get engrossed in the history at Musee Sainte-Bernadette.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Lourdes trip itinerary maker.

If you are flying in from France, the closest major aiports are Tarbes-Lourdes-Pyrénées Airport, Biarritz-Anglet-Bayonne Airport and Toulouse-Blagnac Airport. In June, daytime highs in Lourdes are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Le Marais and Chocolats Colas. Louvre Museum and Fondation Claude Monet will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Musee de Mecanique Naturelle (in Giverny). There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, stop by Montmartre, steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Paris travel planner.

You can fly from Lourdes to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In June, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) so you can catch the train to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Get a sense of the local culture at National Gallery and Natural History Museum. The British Museum and Tate Modern will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey, don't miss a visit to Buckingham Palace, browse the exhibits of Parasol unit foundation for contemporary art, and enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the London road trip planning website.

Traveling by train from Paris to London takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Paris, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in London, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can fly to Amsterdam.

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

Visiting Zandvoort aan Zee and Scheveningen Beach will get you outdoors. Museum-lovers will appreciate Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum. Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Grote Markt (in Haarlem) and The Hague (Prison Gate Museum, The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, wander the streets of The Jordaan, explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and walk around Vondelpark.

For more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip maker website.

You can fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. In June, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

On the 2nd (Sun), explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum, then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe. On your second day here, view the masterpieces at OPEN WALLS Gallery, make a trip to Reichstag Building, then pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, then wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz, and finally examine the collection at Topography of Terror.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Berlin visit app.

You can fly from Amsterdam to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Tue): explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), then wander the streets of Old Town, and then buy something for everyone on your list at Hauptbahnhof. On the 5th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: get engrossed in the history at Landesmuseum, get a taste of the local shopping with Bahnhofstrasse, and then explore the activities along Lake Zurich.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Zurich trip planner.

Getting from Berlin to Zurich by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Zurich are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to drive to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle, admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Village, and then admire the sheer force of Staubbach Waterfall. Here are some ideas for day two: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maennlichen, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Grindelwald-First.

To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Interlaken trip planner.

You can drive from Zurich to Interlaken in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In July, daytime highs in Interlaken are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) early enough to fly to Florence.

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

Do some cultural sightseeing at Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Wine Tours & Tastings. Let the collections at Pitti Palace and Church and Museum of Orsanmichele capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: Azienda Agricola Altiero (Winery) (in Greve in Chianti), Poggio al Bosco (in Chiostrini) and Accademia del Buon Gusto (in Panzano in Chianti). Next up on the itinerary: learn about winemaking at Castello del Trebbio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read Florence trip itinerary maker app.

You can fly from Interlaken to Florence in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, Florence is somewhat warmer than Interlaken - with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to fly back home.