30 days in Europe Itinerary

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Palmitos Park, visit a coastal fixture at El Faro de Maspalomas, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Maspalomas, and finally take in the dramatic natural features at Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Las Canteras Beach, take a stroll through Vegueta, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Playa de Mogan, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Amadores.

For reviews, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Maspalomas online trip builder.

Columbus, USA to Maspalomas is an approximately 17-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Western European Standard Time (WET), which is usually a 5 hour difference. When traveling from Columbus in June, plan for a bit cooler days in Maspalomas, with highs around 78°F, while nights are about the same with lows around 67°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Tue) to allow time to fly to Costa Adeje.

Whether you're a sophisticated pleasure seeker with the taste for Canarian cuisine and classy shopping, or a nature lover hungry of adventures, you can have it all on a well-balanced Costa Adeje vacation.

Escape the urban bustle at Playa de las Teresitas and Cueva del Viento. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Playa de las Vistas and Playa de Fanabe. There's still lots to do: hike along Barranco del Infierno, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa del Duque, explore the activities along Los Cristianos Harbour, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Tenerife Monkey Park.

For reviews, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, use the Costa Adeje online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Maspalomas to Costa Adeje takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In June, daytime highs in Costa Adeje are 78°F, while nighttime lows are 66°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly to Alcudia.

Alcúdia is a municipality and township of the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Visiting Playa de Alcudia and Cala Esmeralda Beach will get you outdoors. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Playa de Muro and Playa de Sant Joan. Explore Alcudia's surroundings by going to Cap de Formentor (in Formentor) and Parc Natural de Mondrago (in Santanyi). There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Formentor Playa, take a stroll through Alcudia Old Town, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Aucanada Beach.

To see ratings, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Alcudia online journey builder.

Fly from Costa Adeje to Alcudia in 5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Costa Adeje to Alcudia. In June, daily temperatures in Alcudia can reach 83°F, while at night they dip to 62°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can fly to Valletta.

Malta's capital city, Valletta preserves most of its medieval architecture, built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Knights Hospitaller, once a powerful military order.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Wed): take in the waterfront at Valletta Waterfront, appreciate the extensive heritage of Mdina Old City, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Co-Cathedral, then take in the history at Lascaris War Rooms, and finally admire the natural beauty at Upper Barrakka Gardens.

For reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read our Valletta sightseeing planning site.

You can fly from Alcudia to Valletta in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In June, plan for daily highs up to 83°F, and evening lows to 67°F. On the 12th (Thu), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lindos.

A medieval settlement on the island of Rhodes, Lindos provides a mix of ancient history and modern attractions.

Get some cultural insight at Feraklos Castle and Village of Lindos. Escape the urban bustle at Agios Pavlos Beach and Kolimbia Beach. There's lots more to do: kick back and relax at Lindos Beach, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kavos Beach, identify plant and animal life at Mavros Kavos Beach, and delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Lindos.

For more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read Lindos trip itinerary planning site.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Valletta to Lindos in 11.5 hours. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In June in Lindos, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 71°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sun) so you can travel to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Mon): make a trip to The Windmills (Kato Milli), then stop by Little Venice, then enjoy the sand and surf at Elia Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Saint Anna.

For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Mykonos Town trip planning app.

Getting from Lindos to Mykonos Town by combination of bus and flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry. In June, plan for daily highs up to 80°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can ride a ferry to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

On the 17th (Tue), learn about winemaking at Santo Winery, kick back and relax at Perissa Black Sand Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Eros Beach, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Amoudi Bay. Keep things going the next day: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, then trek along Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, then take a tour by water with Santorini Sailing, and finally kick back and relax at Kamari Beach.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Fira day trip planning website.

Traveling by ferry from Mykonos Town to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. June in Fira sees daily highs of 82°F and lows of 70°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Sami.

Sami serves as Cephalonia's main port and provides a convenient gateway to the other Ionian Islands.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Thu): kick back and relax at Myrtos Beach, then explore the fascinating underground world of Melissani Cave, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Antisamos Beach.

To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Sami itinerary builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Fira to Sami takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, train, and bus; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Expect a daytime high around 82°F in June, and nighttime lows around 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

On the 20th (Fri), stop by Cavtat Old Town and then visit Old Town. On your second day here, make a trip to Pile Gate, then step off the mainland to explore Lokrum Island, and then add some adventure to your tour with a kayaking and canoeing tour.

To find reviews, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Dubrovnik vacation planning site.

Fly from Sami to Dubrovnik in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, bus, train, and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sami to Dubrovnik due to the time zone difference. In June, daily temperatures in Dubrovnik can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can fly to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Escape the urban bustle at Scarborough Beach and Filey Beach. Eden Camp Modern History Museum and Whitby Abbey are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of York with an excursion to Beamish Museum in Beamish--about 1h 45 min away. Next up on the itinerary: see the interesting displays at The York Dungeon, admire the landmark architecture of York Minster, shop like a local with York Shambles, and take in the pleasant sights at York City Walls.

To find ratings, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the York trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to York takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Dubrovnik in June, things will get little chillier in York: highs are around 66°F and lows about 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can catch the train to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Take a break from the city and head to Boat Tours & Water Sports and Arthur's Seat. Explore hidden gems such as Bamburgh Castle and Rosslyn Chapel. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Edinburgh: Stirling (Stirling Castle & National Wallace Monument), Lindisfarne Priory (in Holy Island) and Glasgow (Buchanan Street, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, &more). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Holyrood Park, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, learn more about the world around you at National Museum of Scotland, and sample the fine beverages at The Scotch Whisky Experience.

To see traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Edinburgh sightseeing planner.

Traveling by train from York to Edinburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Edinburgh can reach 63°F, while at night they dip to 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.