26 days in Western Europe Itinerary

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip itinerary builder tool.

Zurich, Switzerland to Amsterdam is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Zurich in July: highs in Amsterdam hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) so you can fly to Copenhagen.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): browse the exhibits of National Museum of Denmark, take in panoramic vistas at Rundetarn, then explore the historical opulence of Rosenborg Castle, and finally visit Nyhavn. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Amalienborg Museum, pause for some photo ops at The Little Mermaid, then pause for some serene contemplation at Frederiks Kirke (Marmorkirken), and finally wander the streets of Stroeget.

To find reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Copenhagen sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to Copenhagen takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in July, and nighttime lows around 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Stockholm.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, enjoy fun for all ages at Grona Lunds Tivoli, admire the masterpieces at Fotografiska Stockholm, and get a sense of history and politics at Stockholm City Hall.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, read our Stockholm tour planner.

Getting from Copenhagen to Stockholm by combination of train, taxi, and flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In July in Stockholm, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 14°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Vienna.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, browse the eclectic array of goods at Vienna Naschmarkt, examine the collection at Hofburg, and explore the galleries of Belvedere Palace.

To find maps, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Vienna road trip planning website.

Getting from Stockholm to Vienna by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Stockholm in July; daily highs in Vienna reach 32°C and lows reach 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, delve into the distant past at Pantheon, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, then delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and finally admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Rome tour itinerary builder app.

Fly from Vienna to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Vienna in July, things will get a bit warmer in Rome: highs are around 37°C and lows about 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): make a trip to Casa Batllo, then don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then walk around Parc Guell, and finally make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera. On the 24th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then wander the streets of Las Ramblas, and finally pick up some local products at La Boqueria.

To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Barcelona trip itinerary maker.

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Rome, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Lisbon.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Tue): make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, then meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, and finally get to know the resident critters at Jardim Zoologico. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Wed): steep yourself in history at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Belém Tower, pause for some photo ops at Arco do Triunfo, then don't miss a visit to Praca do Comercio (Terreiro do Paco), and finally explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo.

Before you visit Lisbon, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Fly from Barcelona to Lisbon in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Barcelona in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 20°C in Lisbon. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Dublin.

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Phoenix Park, stroll the grounds of Glasnevin Cemetery Museum, steep yourself in history at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and examine the collection at Guinness Storehouse.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Dublin online trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Lisbon to Dublin in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Lisbon in July, with highs in Dublin at 23°C and lows at 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can fly to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, walk around Hyde Park, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the London vacation app.

You can fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. In July, daytime highs in London are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) early enough to take a train to Paris.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 46 minutes away. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris online trip builder.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Paris is 1 hour. In August, daytime highs in Paris are 29°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight back home.