58 days in Europe Itinerary

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

St. Petersburg is known for museums, historic sites, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at The State Hermitage Museum, don't miss a visit to Bronze Horseman, Monument To Peter I, browse the exhibits of Kazan Cathedral, and examine the collection at Saint Isaac's Cathedral.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the St. Petersburg online trip builder.

Melbourne, Australia to St. Petersburg is an approximately 25-hour flight. Traveling from Melbourne to St. Petersburg, you'll gain 7 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Melbourne in July; daily highs in St. Petersburg reach 26°C and lows reach 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

Stockholm is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take an in-depth tour of Vasa Museum, take in panoramic vistas at Stockholm City Hall, admire the masterpieces at Moderna Museet - Stockholm, and explore the historical opulence of Royal Palace.

To find photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Stockholm vacation maker website.

Traveling by flight from St. Petersburg to Stockholm takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from St. Petersburg to Stockholm due to the time zone difference. In July, daily temperatures in Stockholm can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Fri) so you can travel to Copenhagen.

Founded in the 10th century as a Viking fishing village, Copenhagen has morphed into the cultural, political, and economic powerhouse of the country.

Copenhagen is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Rosenborg Castle, wander the streets of Stroeget, don't miss a visit to The Little Mermaid, and admire the masterpieces at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Copenhagen route builder.

Traveling by combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Prague is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: snap pictures at Charles Bridge, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, make a trip to Staromestske namesti, and wander the streets of Lesser Town.

For traveler tips, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Prague trip planner.

Fly from Copenhagen to Prague in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Copenhagen in July: highs in Prague hover around 30°C, while lows dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Change things up with these side-trips from Budapest: Eger (Kovacs Nimrod Winery, Eger Castle, &more). There's much more to do: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, and contemplate the long history of Liberty Statue.

To see maps, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Budapest road trip planning app.

Getting from Prague to Budapest by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in July, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Schonbrunn Palace, make a trip to Hundertwasserhaus, examine the collection at Hofburg, and hunt for treasures at Vienna Naschmarkt.

For traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, read our Vienna online tour builder.

Drive from Budapest to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, browse the exhibits of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Sun): see the interesting displays at Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then see the interesting displays at Salzburg Museum, and finally take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Untersberg.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Salzburg trip maker app.

Traveling by car from Vienna to Salzburg takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 30°C in July, and nighttime lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Amsterdam.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Amsterdam side-trips: Haarlem (Sint-Bavokerk (Church of St. Bavo) & Grote Markt). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience, walk around Vondelpark, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ARTIS.

For other places to visit, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip maker site.

You can fly from Salzburg to Amsterdam in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Salzburg in July, expect nights in Amsterdam to be about the same, around 16°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough 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.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe.

To see ratings, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, read Paris online driving holiday planner.

Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in August, and nighttime lows around 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Wed) so you can take a train 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: steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, admire the striking features of Tower of London, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Paul's Cathedral.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the London online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Paris to London by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Paris to London due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Paris in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in London: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Dublin.

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

Dublin is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: walk around Phoenix Park, wander the streets of Temple Bar, see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, and admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin.

For maps, ratings, reviews, and tourist information, use the Dublin trip planner.

Traveling by flight from London to Dublin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from London in August, with highs in Dublin at 22°C and lows at 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) 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.

Go for a jaunt from Lisbon to Sintra to see Quinta da Regaleira about 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: observe the fascinating underwater world at Lisbon Oceanarium, examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, don't miss a visit to Belém Tower, and stop by Alfama.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Lisbon trip itinerary planning app.

Fly from Dublin to Lisbon in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Traveling from Dublin in August, things will get a bit warmer in Lisbon: highs are around 35°C and lows about 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can fly to Barcelona.

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

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Barcelona travel route planning website.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Barcelona takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Barcelona due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Lisbon in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and take a stroll through Trastevere.

To see more things to do, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, read Rome online trip itinerary maker.

Getting from Barcelona to Rome by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Barcelona in August: highs in Rome hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.