59 days in Europe Itinerary

Eindhoven is bursting with energy and is the perfect city to recharge during a day trip or staycation.

Netherlands American Cemetery and preHistorisch Dorp are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore and learn at Kroller-Muller Museum and Informatiecentrum De Polen van Driel. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Eindhoven: Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen (in Oisterwijk), Op Ezel Avontuur (in Elsloo) and Basiliek van het Heilig Sacrament (in Meerssen). The adventure continues: look for all kinds of wild species at Nationaal Park De Maasduinen, engage your brain at HomeComputerMuseum, see the interesting displays at DAF Museum, and brush up on your military savvy at Overloon War Museum.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Eindhoven tour planning app.

Utrecht to Eindhoven is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Eindhoven can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can go by car to Enschede.

Enschede, also known as Eanske in the local dialect of Twents, is a municipality and a city in the eastern Netherlands in the province of Overijssel and in the Twente region. Appreciate the collections at Rijksmuseum Twenthe and Drents Museum. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Synagogue of Enschede and Kamp Westerbork. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Enschede: Pleisterplaats De Barkel (in Wierden), Wildlands Adventure Zoo Emmen (in Emmen) and Nationaal Park Weerribben-Wieden (in Sint Jansklooster). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Diveworld, see the interesting displays at De Museumfabriek, sample the tasty concoctions at Grolsch Brouwerij Tour, and admire the masterpieces at Groninger Museum.

For photos, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Enschede trip site.

You can drive from Eindhoven to Enschede in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Enschede can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. On the 13th (Wed), you'll travel to Degerfors.

Degerfors is a locality and the seat of Degerfors Municipality, Örebro County, Sweden with 7,160 inhabitants in 2010.OverviewDegerfors has traditionally been an industrial community closely connected to the large ironworks. On the 14th (Thu), see the interesting displays at Maltidens Hus and then examine the collection at Langban gruv- och kulturby. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Gamla Pershyttans Bergsmansby Kulturreservat and then take an in-depth tour of Alfred Nobels Bjorkborn.

To see photos, more things to do, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Degerfors trip builder app.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Enschede to Degerfors. Traveling from Enschede in September, you will find days in Degerfors are little chillier (19°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) so you can go by car to Norrkoping.

Norrköping is a city in the province of Östergötland in eastern Sweden and the seat of Norrköping Municipality, Östergötland County, about 160 km southwest of the national capital Stockholm. You'll explore and learn at Naturum Takern and Flygvapenmuseum. Get some cultural insight at Norrkopings Konstmuseum and Norrkopings Stadsmuseum. Get out of town with these interesting Norrkoping side-trips: Ekopark Omberg (in Odeshog), Gripsholm Castle (in Mariefred) and Linkoping (Tinnero Eklandskap, Linkoping Cathedral, &more). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Vira Bruk, hike along Abackarna, examine the collection at Brandkarsmuseum, and get curious at Visualization Center C.

For traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Norrkoping trip itinerary website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Degerfors to Norrkoping. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in September, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Barcelona.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Barcelona Cathedral. Get a sense of the local culture at Parc Guell and Casa Mila - La Pedrera. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Montserrat (Montana de Montserrat & Santa Maria de Montserrat Abbey), Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Sant Feliu de Guixols). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo, stop by Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and look for all kinds of wild species at Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Barcelona trip itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Norrkoping to Barcelona. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Norrkoping in September; daily highs in Barcelona reach 30°C and lows reach 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Fri) early enough to fly to Madrid.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Royal Palace of Madrid and Plaza Mayor. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Parque del Retiro and Casa de Campo. Change things up with these side-trips from Madrid: Segovia (Alcazar of Segovia & Catedral de Segovia), Toledo (El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum, Catedral Primada, &more) and Parque Natural Hayedo de Tejera Negra (in Cantalojas). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and take an in-depth tour of National Archaeological Museum of Spain.

To see reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Madrid online day trip planner.

You can fly from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Madrid when traveling from Barcelona in October, with lows around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lens.

Lens is a commune in the Pas-de-Calais department in northern France. Get a sense of the local culture at Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims and Palais du Tau. La Coupole and Blockhaus d'Eperlecques will appeal to museum buffs. Explore Lens' surroundings by going to Les Phoques de la Baie d'Authie (in Berck), Champagne Taittinger (in Reims) and Centre Historique Mnier (in Lewarde). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Beaumont-Hamel Newfoundland Memorial, stop by Calais Wine Superstore, identify plant and animal life at Parc du Marquenterre, and see the interesting displays at Musée du Louvre-Lens.

To see traveler tips, photos, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Lens trip builder site.

Explore your travel options from Madrid to Lens with the Route module. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Madrid in October: high temperatures in Lens hover around 18°C and lows are around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Mon) early enough to fly to Saint-Etienne.

Situated in the Massif Central, Saint-Étienne is a bustling capital of the Loire department with diverse activities and attractions, such as natural gorges, cultural events, cathedrals, historical sites, museums, and restaurants.

Get a sense of the local culture at Chateau de Tournoel and Palais Ideal du Facteur Cheval. Your inner history buff will appreciate Chapelle De L'Hopital De La Charite and Eglise Sainte Marie. Venture out of the city with trips to Cave Pradelle (in Chanos-Curson), La Cite du Chocolat Valrhona (in Tain-l'Hermitage) and Room Escape Games (in Valence). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to L'hotel des Ingenieurs, contemplate the long history of Prieure de Saint-Romain-le-Puy, look and learn at Planetarium de Saint-Etienne, and pause for some serene contemplation at La Grand'Eglise.

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You can fly from Lens to Saint-Etienne in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In October, daytime highs in Saint-Etienne are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sun) early enough to drive back home.