33 days in Europe Itinerary

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Popular historic sites such as Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Las Ramblas are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at CosmoCaixa Barcelona and Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. Step out of Barcelona with an excursion to Beach Castelldelfels Barcelona in Castelldefels--about 38 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, stroll around Parc Guell, get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria, and take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Barcelona trip maker website.

Adelaide, Australia to Barcelona is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Central Standard Time (ACST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 8.5 hours. Expect much hotter temperatures when traveling from Adelaide in August; daily highs in Barcelona reach 33°C and lows reach 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Plage du Verdon and Calanque d'En-Vau. Get some historical perspective at Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde and Palais du Pharo. Get out of town with these interesting Marseille side-trips: Cape Canaille (in Cassis) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Sausset-les-Pins). There's lots more to do: take an in-depth tour of Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations, take a spin around town with EVTT Provence, look for all kinds of wild species at Le Sentier Du Lezard, and explore the striking landscape at Rocher de Vitrolles.

To find reviews, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Marseille trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Marseille takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in August, plan for a bit cooler nights in Marseille, with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

Old Town and Eglise Saint Jean-Baptiste - Le Voeu will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Colline du Chateau overlook and Musée Marc Chagall. There's lots more to do: make a trip to Place Massena, take a leisurely stroll along Quai des Etats Unis, walk around Le Jardin Albert 1er, and pause for some serene contemplation at Eglise Saint-Jacques-le-Majeur.

For reviews, maps, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Nice road trip site.

Drive from Marseille to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Nice are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can go by car 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.

Popular historic sites such as Duomo di Milano and Piazza del Duomo are in your itinerary. Kids will enjoy Castello Sforzesco and Certosa di Milano. There's much more to do: examine the collection at Museo del Novecento, pause for some photo ops at Arco della Pace, pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di Santa Maria presso San Satiro, and explore the world behind art at Museo Pieta Rondanini.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our Milan online day trip planner.

Traveling by car from Nice to Milan takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Traveling from Nice in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Milan, with lows of 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Montreux.

Mostly known for its world-renowned jazz festival, Montreux serves as a picturesque lakeside resort town on the Swiss Riviera.

Kids will enjoy Chateau de Chillon and Chaplin's World. Chateau de Tourbillon and Vieille-Ville de Montreux will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with these side-trips from Montreux: Cathedrale Notre-Dame du Glarier (in Sion) and Bisse Saviese Torrent-Neuf (in Saviese). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rochers-de-Naye, go for a walk through Montreux Lakeside, and examine the collection at Queen Studio Experience.

To find where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Montreux trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Milan to Montreux takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. On the 13th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Get a sense of the local culture at Uferpromenade Weggis and Jesuitenkirche. Popular historic sites such as Musegg Wall and Hofkirche are in your itinerary. The adventure continues: hit the slopes at Mt Pilatus, appreciate the history behind Lion Monument, explore the striking landscape at Glacier Garden Lucerne (Gletschergarten), and see the interesting displays at Glasi Hergiswil.

For reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Lucerne route planner.

You can drive from Montreux to Lucerne in 2 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Lucerne are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Visiting Île de la Cité and Scuba & Snorkeling will get you outdoors. Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, don't miss a visit to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement, and take in nature's colorful creations at Jardin des Tuileries.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Paris travel itinerary planner.

Fly from Lucerne to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 13°C. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Fri) before leaving for home.