28 days in Europe Itinerary

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

You'll explore and learn at The Little Museum of Dublin and Kilmainham Gaol Museum. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Guinness Storehouse and Christ Church Cathedral. There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Dublin Falconry, ponder the world of politics at Dublin Castle, get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and walk around Phoenix Park.

To find traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Dublin trip planning app.

Toronto, Canada to Dublin is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is 5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 13°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Amsterdam.

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

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum, see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. On the 5th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, then explore the world behind art at Frans Hals Museum, then see the interesting displays at Teylers Museum, and finally stroll around Vondelpark.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam online visit planner.

Fly from Dublin to Amsterdam in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and train; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dublin to Amsterdam due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) to allow time to take a train 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.

For shopping fun, head to Le Marais or Champs-Elysees. Discover out-of-the-way places like Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and Musee Rodin. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, and admire the striking features of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Tue): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Marineland. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Palais Lascaris, hunt for treasures at Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya, then take a stroll through Old Town, and finally make a trip to Promenade des Anglais.

For traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Nice route website.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Nice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 16°C in Nice. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

On the 11th (Thu), get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo. Keep things going the next day: step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, explore the world behind art at Pinacoteca di Brera, and then admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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You can drive from Nice to Milan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in May, and nighttime lows around 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Explore hidden gems such as Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Do some cultural sightseeing at Doge's Palace and San Giorgio Maggiore. There's lots more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Scuola Grande di San Rocco, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, explore the activities along Canal Grande, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Venice day trip planner.

You can drive from Milan to Venice in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can drive to Florence.

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

Start off your visit on the 17th (Wed): admire the natural beauty at The Boboli Gardens, admire the striking features of Campanile di Giotto, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria, and finally admire the striking features of The Baptistery of St. John. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercato Centrale, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of Santa Maria Novella, and finally examine the collection at Pitti Palace.

For where to stay, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Florence travel site.

Getting from Venice to Florence by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. May in Florence sees daily highs of 25°C and lows of 13°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) early enough to catch the train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Roman Forum and Galleria Borghese. Vatican Museums and Museo Nazionale Etrusco di Villa Giulia will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, and see the interesting displays at Stanze di Raffaello.

To find maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Rome trip itinerary builder app.

Take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Florence in May since evenings lows in Rome dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time 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.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Passeig de Gracia and La Boqueria. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Parc de Montjuic and Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar. There's lots more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, make a trip to Casa Batllo, and stop by El Born.

To see reviews, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Barcelona day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Barcelona takes 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 your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly to Lisbon.

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

On the 26th (Fri), admire the masterpieces at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and then take a stroll through Alfama. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, then stop by Bairro Alto, and finally wander the streets of Chiado.

To see maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Lisbon road trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Lisbon takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is minus 1 hour. In May, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight back home.