52 days in Europe Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): see the interesting displays at GPO Museum, then see the interesting displays at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, then see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, and finally explore the world behind art at Chester Beatty. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: examine the collection at The Irish Rock 'N' Roll Museum Experience, then see the interesting displays at The Jeanie Johnston: An Irish Famine Story, then contemplate the long history of 14 Henrietta Street, and finally make a trip to Temple Bar.

To find ratings, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Dublin day trip planning tool.

If you are flying in from Canada, the closest major aiport is Dublin Airport. August in Dublin sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to London.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Wallace Collection and Trafalgar Square. Get a sense of the local culture at Westminster and Primrose Hill. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Cathedral, visit South Bank, and enjoy breathtaking views from The Monument to the Great Fire of London.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, refer to the London trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Dublin to London by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Dublin in August: highs in London hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Lisbon.

Get outdoors at Praia do Meco and Guincho Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like Parque das Nacoes and Chiado. Explore Lisbon's surroundings by going to Sesimbra (Castelo de Sesimbra & Cabo Espichel) and Praia do Tamariz (in Estoril). There's much more to do: meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge, and make a trip to Belém Tower.

To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip itinerary builder.

Fly from London to Lisbon in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and bus; or take a train. Traveling from London in August, things will get somewhat warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 35°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can drive to Pinhao.

On the 11th (Fri), examine the collection at Nucleo Museologico Favaios, Pao e Vinho, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Castelo de Ansiaes, then explore the historical opulence of Castelo de Penedono, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Torre do Relogio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): appreciate the views at The Douro Valley, don't miss a visit to Pinhao Railway Station, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then take some stellar pictures from Double viewpoint De Loivos, and finally do a tasting at D'Origem.

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Drive from Lisbon to Pinhao in 4 hours. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Sat) so you can go by car to Porto.

On the 13th (Sun), take a stroll around Palacio da Bolsa, take in the spiritual surroundings of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral), then tour the pleasant surroundings at Parque Biologico de Gaia, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Praia da Baia. Here are some ideas for day two: appreciate the history behind Monumento aos Herois da Guerra Peninsular, then kick back and relax at Praia dos Ingleses, then stroll through Parque de Avioso - S. Pedro, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Rua das Flores.

To find ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, read Porto trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Pinhao to Porto takes 2 hours. In August, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

Head to La Boqueria and Imanart Barcelona Street Photo Galleryfor plenty of shopping. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Parc Guell. And it doesn't end there: have fun and explore at CosmoCaixa Barcelona, wander the streets of Barri de Gracia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, and stop by Ciutat Vella.

For where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Barcelona trip planner.

You can fly from Porto to Barcelona in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time (WET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Porto in August, with highs in Barcelona at 33°C and lows at 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 18th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Florence.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Piazza della Repubblica and After Art Gallery. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Piazza della Signoria and Basilica of Santa Croce. Get out of town with these interesting Florence side-trips: San Gimignano (Piazza della Cisterna, San Gimignano Bell Tower, &more), Monteriggioni (Walls of Monteriggioni & Castello di Monteriggioni) and Siena (Torre del Mangia & Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico). There's still lots to do: take some stellar pictures from Basilica San Miniato al Monte, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico.

For maps, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Florence tour itinerary app.

You can fly from Barcelona to Florence in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Traveling from Barcelona in August, plan for little chillier nights in Florence, with lows around 20°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the train to Rome.

Step off the beaten path and head to Villa Borghese and Basilica Papale San Paolo fuori le Mura. Kids will enjoy Colosseum and Trevi Fountain. There's much more to do: explore the ancient world of Pantheon, take an in-depth tour of Museo Nazionale Romano - Palazzo Massimo alle Terme, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, and delve into the mystery of Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Rome trip planner.

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In August, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) early enough to fly to Palermo.

We've included these beaches for you: Spiaggia di Mondello and Calette Santa Margherita. Attractions like Duomo di Monreale and Spaggia Gorgo make great kid-friendly stops. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Palermo: Santuario di San Vito (in San Vito lo Capo), Macari (Spiaggia di Santa Margherita & Spiaggia di Macari) and Cefalu (Chiesa del Purgatorio, Lido Angeli del Mare, &more). There's still lots to do: kick back and relax at Lido Finanza, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Benedictine Cloister, pause for some serene contemplation at Cattedrale di Palermo, and step into the grandiose world of Castello di Caccamo.

To find where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Palermo online itinerary planner.

Fly from Rome to Palermo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Dubrovnik.

Relax by the water at Banje Beach and Srebreno Beach. Kids will enjoy Walls of Dubrovnik and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Dubrovnik: Cavtat (Vlaho Bukovac House & Church of Our Lady of the Snow). And it doesn't end there: stop by Cavtat Old Town, get great views at Minceta Fortress, admire the masterpieces at Red History Museum, and take in panoramic vistas at Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum.

For more things to do, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Dubrovnik trip itinerary builder.

Getting from Palermo to Dubrovnik by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Dubrovnik, expect temperatures between 29°C during the day and 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Como.

Family-friendly places like Sentiero Spirito del Bosco and Basilica di San Giulio will thrill your kids. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Broletto and Le Chicche torte di caramelle By Bijoux. Explore Como's surroundings by going to Sentiero del Viandante (in Varenna), Kayaking & Canoeing (in Bellagio) and Castello di Vezio (in Vezio). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Sacro Monte di Orta, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Como (Duomo), take in the pleasant sights at Centro Storico, and admire the striking features of Villa Olmo.

For reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, use the Como travel planning app.

Getting from Dubrovnik to Como by combination of bus, taxi, and flight takes about 8 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dubrovnik in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Como, with lows around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Turin.

Attractions like Criptoportico Forense and Colline di Torino make great kid-friendly stops. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Castello Sarriod de La Tour and Musei Reali. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Turin: Castello Reale di Sarre (in Sarre) and Aosta (Piazza Emile Chanoux & Aosta Old Town). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Torino Centro Storico, wander the streets of Quadrilatero Romano, get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Risorgimento, and make a trip to Piazza Carignano.

To see maps, photos, and tourist information, read Turin day trip planning tool.

Traveling by car from Como to Turin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. While traveling from Como, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Turin, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.

Step off the beaten path and head to Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and Paris Plage. Get in touch with nature at Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis. There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, make a trip to Le Trocadero et son esplanade, get a sense of history and politics at Hotel de Ville, and take a stroll through 1st Arrondissement.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Paris trip site.

You can fly from Turin to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Turin in September, plan for a bit cooler nights in Paris, with lows around 13°C.