28 days in Europe Itinerary

On the 18th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid and then make a trip to Plaza Mayor. On your second day here, walk around Parque del Retiro, explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Madrid online trip planner.

If you are flying in from Costa Rica, the closest major aiport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Thu) to allow time for the flight to Barcelona.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Thu): stroll around Ciutadella Park and then browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: walk around Parc Guell, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo.

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Traveling by flight from Madrid to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Vatican Museums, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps.

For reviews, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Rome road trip planning website.

Fly from Barcelona to Rome in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April in Rome, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight 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, see the interesting displays at Skansen, explore the world behind art at Fotografiska Stockholm, and admire the landmark architecture of Drottningholm Palace.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Stockholm online itinerary builder.

You can fly from Rome to Stockholm in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Rome in April, things will get slightly colder in Stockholm: highs are around 11°C and lows about 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Malmo.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sun): admire the striking features of St. Petri (St. Peter's Church), take in the views from Oresund Bridge - Oresund Bridge, then walk around Kungsparken, then don't miss a visit to Stortorget, and finally contemplate the long history of Apoteket Lejonet. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the landmark architecture of HSB Turning Torso, then step into the grandiose world of Malmohus Castle, then don't miss a visit to Little Square, and finally stop by Lotta Jewellery.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Malmo road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Stockholm to Malmo takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 13°C in April, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Tue) early enough to travel to London.

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, take in panoramic vistas at Tower Bridge, admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, and pause for some serene contemplation at Westminster Abbey.

To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the London trip maker app.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Malmo to London takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Malmo to London is minus 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in London can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Amsterdam.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, then indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, and then admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, stroll around Vondelpark, and then admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam trip planning website.

You can fly from London to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Amsterdam. In May, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. On the 7th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Brussels.

On the 7th (Sun), ponder the world of politics at Justice Palace (Palais de Justice) and then don't miss a visit to Atomium. On the next day, steep yourself in history at Serres Royales De Laeken, then examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), then appreciate the history behind Manneken Pis, and finally contemplate the long history of Grand Place.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Brussels trip maker tool.

Traveling by car from Amsterdam to Brussels takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in May, and nighttime lows around 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 9th (Tue) to wrap things up before traveling to Paris.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Île de la Cité, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, then admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, read Paris trip itinerary planning app.

Take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. May in Paris sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Alicante.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya and then step into the grandiose world of Castillo de Santa Barbara. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Platja de Ponent, take a stroll through El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de Levante.

To find reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read Alicante visit planning site.

You can fly from Paris to Alicante in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Paris in May, with highs in Alicante at 28°C and lows at 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Madrid.

On the 14th (Sun), explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Madrid trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Alicante to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Alicante in May since evenings lows in Madrid dip to 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.