60 days in Europe & Southeast Asia Itinerary

The legendary birthplace of the Greek goddess Aphrodite and the capital of western Cyprus, the city of Paphos showcases an abundance of archaeological, architectural, and historical sites.

Bring the kids along to Kato Paphos Archaeological Park and Kourion. Let the collections at Panagia (Monastery) of Kykkos and Oleastro Olive Park and Museum capture your imagination. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Paphos: Kolossi Castle (in Limassol City) and Choirokoitia Neolithic Settlement (in Choirokoitia). Make the 18th (Thu) a rough and rugged day at local off-road trails. The adventure continues: get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the ancient world of Tombs of the Kings, and take in the dramatic natural features at Aphrodite's Rock.

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Dubai, United Arab Emirates to Paphos is an approximately 10.5-hour combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Paphos is minus 2 hours. Plan for colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in May, with highs in Paphos at 29°C and lows at 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Matthias Church and Liberty Statue. Museum-lovers will get to explore Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum and House of Terror Museum. Go for a jaunt from Budapest to Eger to see Eger Castle about 1h 45 min away. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, snap pictures at Szechenyi Lanchid, steep yourself in history at Heroes' Square, and ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

To see maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest vacation maker app.

You can fly from Paphos to Budapest in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In May, Budapest is a bit cooler than Paphos - with highs of 25°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) so you can 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Staromestske namesti and Prague Astronomical Clock. Do some cultural sightseeing at Prague Castle and Hradcany. Get out of town with these interesting Prague side-trips: Karlstejn Castle (in Karlstejn) and Kostel svatého Mikuláše (in Louny). And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at St. Vitus Cathedral, admire the striking features of Kostel sv. Mikuláše, take an in-depth tour of Jewish Museum in Prague, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Prague Zoo.

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Traveling by flight from Budapest to Prague takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. When traveling from Budapest in May, plan for slightly colder days in Prague, with highs around 20°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 10°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight 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.

Appreciate the collections at BMW Welt and Alte Pinakothek. Schloss Hohenschwangau and Schloss Neuschwanstein will appeal to history buffs. Change things up with a short trip to Schloss Linderhof in Ettal (about 1h 20 min away). There's much more to do: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, engage your brain at Deutsches Museum, and examine the collection at Munich Residenz.

To find ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, use the Munich trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Prague to Munich in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Get some cultural insight at Piazza San Marco and Basilica di San Marco. Appreciate the collections at Doge's Palace and Museo Correr. Explore Venice's surroundings by going to Verona (Museo di Castelvecchio, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, &more), Padua (Scrovegni Chapel, Piazza della Frutta, &more) and Piazza Maggiore (in Bologna). There's lots more to do: let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, and take a stroll through Cannaregio.

For ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Venice tour builder app.

You can fly from Munich to Venice in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and car. Traveling from Munich in June, expect Venice to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Hvar.

The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Spanish Fortress and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Franciscan Monastery and Benedictine Monastery. And it doesn't end there: step off the mainland to explore Pakleni Otoci, look and learn at Fort Napoljun - Napolean, don't miss a visit to The Harbour of Hvar, and discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Hvar vacation builder app.

Traveling by combination of flight and ferry from Venice to Hvar takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

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

You'll get in some beach time at Playa Santa Maria de Llorell and Playa de La Barceloneta. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo. Step out of Barcelona with an excursion to Vila Vella (Old Town) in Tossa de Mar--about 1h 25 min away. There's still lots to do: stroll around Parc Guell, see the interesting displays at Parc de Montjuic, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and don't miss a visit to Palau Guell.

For other places to visit, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip maker app.

Do a combination of ferry and flight from Hvar to Barcelona in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. In June in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 22°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Alhambra and Generalife. Take a break from the city and head to Burriana Beach and Papagayo Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Nerja (Capistrano Playa & Playa El Salon). There's much more to do: visit Albayzin, admire the landmark architecture of Royal Chapel of Granada, and get to know the fascinating history of Mirador de San Nicolas.

To see traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, use the Granada trip tool.

Getting from Barcelona to Granada by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in June, expect nights in Granada to be slightly colder, around 19°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 35°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Lisbon.

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

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Castelo de S. Jorge. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Praia da Nazare and Praia do Norte. Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Sintra (Castelo dos Mouros, Park and National Palace of Pena, &more), Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima (in Fatima) and Batalha Monastery (in Batalha). Next up on the itinerary: take in the spiritual surroundings of Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), see the interesting displays at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Capela dos Ossos, and delve into the distant past at Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres.

For ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Lisbon holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Granada to Lisbon takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Granada to Lisbon. Traveling from Granada in June, you will find days in Lisbon are little chillier (32°C), and nights are about the same (18°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to catch the flight to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Let the collections at Gravensteen and Friet Museum capture your imagination. Popular historic sites such as The Princely Beguinage Ten Wijngaarde and Historic Centre of Brugge are in your itinerary. Step out of Bruges to go to Ghent and see Saint Bavo's Cathedral, which is approximately 46 minutes away. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Groeningemuseum, take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, contemplate the waterfront views at Minnewater Lake, and pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Our Lady Bruges.

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You can fly from Lisbon to Bruges in 6 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Bruges is 1 hour. Traveling from Lisbon in July, expect Bruges to be slightly colder, temps between 25°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can catch the flight 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.

Museum-lovers will appreciate National Museum of Denmark and Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek. Get some historical perspective at Nyhavn and Rosenborg Castle. Step out of Copenhagen with an excursion to The Karen Blixen Museum in Rungsted--about 36 minutes away. On the 6th (Thu), spend a peaceful day at Tivoli Gardens. There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Our Saviour's Church, pause for some photo ops at The Little Mermaid, admire the striking features of Amalienborg Museum, and get a sense of history and politics at Christiansborg Slot.

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Traveling by flight from Bruges to Copenhagen takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 14°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Siem Reap.

Once a small village in northwest Cambodia, Siem Reap now serves as a gateway to the Angkor region's World Heritage-listed temple and other attractions.

Get some cultural insight at Angkor Wat and Banteay Srei. Attractions like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Angkor Thom make great kid-friendly stops. There's lots more to do: see Off-Road Tours, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, delve into the distant past at Bayon Temple, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ta Prohm.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Siem Reap trip planner.

Getting from Copenhagen to Siem Reap by flight takes about 16 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Indochina Time is 6 hours. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Copenhagen in July: highs in Siem Reap hover around 38°C, while lows dip to 29°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly back home.