28 days in Europe Itinerary

On the 19th (Wed), admire the striking features of Royal Palace of Madrid and then don't miss a visit to Plaza Mayor. Keep things going the next day: walk around Parque del Retiro, then admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, and then examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

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If you are flying in from Costa Rica, the closest major aiport is Adolfo Suárez Madrid–Barajas Airport. In April, daily temperatures in Madrid can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Barcelona.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): stroll around Ciutadella Park and then shop like a local with La Boqueria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Parc Guell, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then admire the striking features of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and finally make a trip to Casa Batllo.

To see photos, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Madrid to Barcelona in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) 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: contemplate the long history of Colosseum, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona.

To find photos, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Rome trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Rome takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to fly to Stockholm.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get engrossed in the history at Vasa Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Drottningholm Palace, ponder the world of politics at Stockholm City Hall, and see the interesting displays at Skansen.

To find reviews, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, read our Stockholm trip itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Stockholm takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. In April, Stockholm is little chillier than Rome - with highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Malmo.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Mon): admire the striking features of St. Petri (St. Peter's Church), take in the views from Oresund Bridge - Oresund Bridge, walk around Kungsparken, then don't miss a visit to Stortorget, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Apoteket Lejonet. On your second day here, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, admire the landmark architecture of HSB Turning Torso, explore the historical opulence of Malmohus Castle, then don't miss a visit to Little Square, and finally look for gifts at Lotta Jewellery.

To see where to stay, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Malmo trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Stockholm to Malmo in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. April in Malmo sees daily highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can 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, enjoy breathtaking views from Tower Bridge, make a trip to Big Ben, and steep yourself in history at Westminster Abbey.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our London trip planner.

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. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Malmo to London. In May, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Amsterdam.

On the 6th (Sat), explore the world behind art at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, sample the tasty concoctions at Heineken Experience, and then browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 7th (Sun): admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, then walk around Vondelpark, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum.

To see ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam day trip tool.

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. Traveling from London to Amsterdam, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. May in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 8th (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Brussels.

On the 8th (Mon), ponder the world of politics at Justice Palace (Palais de Justice) and then see the interesting displays at Atomium. Here are some ideas for day two: steep yourself in history at Serres Royales De Laeken, examine the collection at Musical Instruments Museum (MIM), then pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis, and finally steep yourself in history at Grand Place.

To see more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Brussels road trip website.

Getting from Amsterdam to Brussels by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or fly. In May, daytime highs in Brussels are 19°C, while nighttime lows are 8°C. You'll have a few hours on the 10th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Paris.

On the 10th (Wed), 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: take a stroll through Île de la Cité, then walk around Luxembourg Gardens, then explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and finally get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees.

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You can take a train from Brussels to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) so you can fly to Alicante.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): make a trip to Passeig Esplanada d'Espanya and then step into the grandiose world of Castillo de Santa Barbara. On the 14th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: kick back and relax at Platja de Ponent, wander the streets of El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm, and then kick back and relax at Playa de Levante.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Alicante tour builder tool.

You can fly from Paris to Alicante in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in May, expect Alicante to be a bit warmer, temps between 28°C and 17°C. On the 15th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Madrid.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia.

To see ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Madrid online attractions planner.

Traveling by flight from Alicante to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Alicante in May, plan for slightly colder nights in Madrid, with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) early enough to fly back home.