52 days in Europe Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Museo de Santa Cruz, Synagogue of Saint Mary the White, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, and contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Madrid trip planner.

Bogota, Colombia to Madrid is an approximately 13-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 6 hours traveling from Bogota to Madrid. Traveling from Bogota in June, you will find days in Madrid are much warmer (36°C), and nights are a bit warmer (19°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira, Sintra National Palace, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, take a stroll through Alfama, and pause for some photo ops at Padrao dos Descobrimentos.

To find photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Lisbon trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Lisbon takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Western European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Madrid in June: highs in Lisbon hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

Get out of town with these interesting Stuttgart side-trips: Heidelberg (Schloss Heidelberg & Hotel Zum Ritter) and Europa-Park (in Rust). And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Mercedes-Benz Museum, appreciate the history behind Schillerdenkmal, explore the historical opulence of Landesmuseum Wurttemberg, and explore the world behind art at Staatsgalerie.

To see photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Stuttgart day trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Stuttgart takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Lisbon in June: high temperatures in Stuttgart hover around 26°C and lows are around 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from KolnTriangle, admire the masterpieces at Museum Ludwig, and then admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral.

For more things to do, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Cologne itinerary maker tool.

Traveling by train from Stuttgart to Cologne takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to fly to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Sat): take in panoramic vistas at Frauenkirche, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, and then examine the collection at Munich Residenz. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun): contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, admire the natural beauty at English Garden, and then don't miss a visit to Marienplatz.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Munich online travel route planner.

You can fly from Cologne to Munich in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Stuttgart.

Change things up with these side-trips from Stuttgart: Wurzburg (Market Square, Würzburg Residence, &more), Altstadt (in Rothenburg ob der Tauber) and Rothenburg (Historiengewölbe mit Staatsverlies - Museum zur Stadtgeschichte in Rothenburg o.d.T., Town Walls, &more). Explore Stuttgart further: explore the activities along Barensee, appreciate the history behind Jubilaeumssaule, walk around Hohenheimer Garten, and explore the world behind art at Kunstmuseum Stuttgart.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Stuttgart trip builder tool.

You can drive from Munich to Stuttgart in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the 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.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum, stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Paris trip itinerary maker site.

Traveling by train from Stuttgart to Paris takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough 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.

Spend the 13th (Thu) exploring the fascinating underwater world at Marineland. And it doesn't end there: wander the streets of Old Town, see the interesting displays at Musée Marc Chagall, don't miss a visit to Promenade des Anglais, and steep yourself in history at La cité médiévale.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our 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 July, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 25°C in Nice. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

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

When in Barcelona, make a side trip to see PortAventura in Salou, approximately Salou away. The adventure continues: don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, shop like a local with La Boqueria, and take a stroll through Las Ramblas.

For more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona day trip website.

Traveling by flight from Nice to Barcelona takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Barcelona are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 21st (Fri) to allow time for the flight to Rome.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, contemplate the long history of Colosseum, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, then delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and finally ponder the design of Trevi Fountain. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: make a trip to Roman Forum, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps, and finally explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

For ratings, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Rome trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Rome takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

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

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Mon): delve into the lush surroundings at Foresta di Vallombrosa, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally admire the striking features of Campanile di Giotto. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Tue): get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, don't miss a visit to The Baptistery of St. John, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

To find maps, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Florence trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Rome in July, expect slightly colder with lows of 21°C in Florence. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Naples.

Naples is the capital of the Italian region Campania and the third-largest municipality in Italy after Rome and Milan. Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): take in the spiritual surroundings of Museo Cappella Sansevero, then engage your brain at MUSA - Museo Universitario delle Scienze e delle Arti, and then get to know the fascinating history of Underground Naples. Keep things going the next day: delve into the distant past at Parco Acheologico di Ercolano, delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park, and then see the interesting displays at Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Napoli.

For other places to visit, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Naples trip planner.

Getting from Florence to Naples by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can ride a ferry to Capri.

The island of Capri encompasses all the magical allure of the Mediterranean--dramatic blue waters, lush mountainous landscape, and picturesque island villages.

On the 28th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Natural Arch, explore the fascinating underground world of White Grotta, get outside with Outdoor Activities, take a memorable drive along Via Krupp, then explore the striking landscape at I Faraglioni, and finally admire the natural beauty at Giardini di Augusto. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Marina Piccola, take in the awesome beauty at Monte Solaro, take an in-depth tour of Villa San Michele, Head underground at Blue Grotto, then trek along Fortini Coastal Walk, and finally don't miss a visit to Belvedere di Tragara.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, use the Capri road trip tool.

You can ride a ferry from Naples to Capri in 1.5 hours. July in Capri sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the ferry to Sorrento.

A lovely town easily accessible from almost anywhere in the country, Sorrento overlooks the Bay of Naples and sits right on the Amalfi Drive.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): take some stellar pictures from Il Sentiero Degli Dei, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St Francis Church and Convent, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza Tasso. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Mon): let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Sorrento trip planner.

Traveling by ferry from Capri to Sorrento takes an hour. In July, daytime highs in Sorrento are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Tue) to allow time to fly to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

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, steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, and stroll around Hyde Park.

For other places to visit, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our London day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Sorrento to London takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sorrento to London due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Sorrento in August, with highs in London at 26°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.

On the 6th (Sun), delve into the distant past at Templo de Debod.

For photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid trip planner.

Fly from London to Madrid in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Madrid, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from London in August, things will get a bit warmer in Madrid: highs are around 39°C and lows about 22°C. You'll have a few hours on the 6th (Sun) to wrap things up before traveling home.