60 days in Europe Itinerary

Finland's largest and most populated metropolis, the maritime town of Helsinki boasts varied architecture, a lively cafe culture, and plethora of picturesque natural delights.

On the 21st (Tue), explore the world behind art at Kansallisgalleria, then brush up on your military savvy at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna, then learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and finally get engrossed in the history at The National Museum of Finland. Here are some ideas for day two: discover the deep blue sea with Dive Finland Oy, contemplate the long history of The Aalto House, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral.

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Christchurch, New Zealand to Helsinki is an approximately 29-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from New Zealand Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is minus 10 hours. Traveling from Christchurch in November, you will find days in Helsinki are colder (5°C), and nights are a bit cooler (0°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

On the 23rd (Thu), stroll through Huk, then admire the striking features of Stortinget, then take an in-depth tour of 22. juli-senteret, and finally examine the collection at Botanical Gardens (Botanisk Hage og Museum). On the 24th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: ski along the peaceful trails at Nordmarka, tour the pleasant surroundings at Oslomarka, then get engrossed in the history at Kon-Tiki Museum, and finally examine the collection at The Ibsen Museum.

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Traveling by flight from Helsinki to Oslo takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Helsinki in November, you will find days in Oslo are a bit warmer (9°C), and nights are slightly colder (-3°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) early enough to fly to Stockholm.

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Vasa Museum and Prins Eugens Waldemarsudde. You'll explore and learn at Fotografiska Stockholm and Royal Palace. And it doesn't end there: ski along the peaceful trails at The Green Trails, learn more about the world around you at Swedish Museum of Natural History, appreciate the extensive heritage of Strandvagen, and learn about all things military at Royal Armory.

To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Stockholm journey planner.

Fly from Oslo to Stockholm in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Oslo in November, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Stockholm, with lows of 0°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) early enough to 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.

Popular historic sites such as Our Saviour's Church and Rosenborg Castle are in your itinerary. Get a sense of the local culture at Davids Samling (The David Collection) and Stevns Klint. There's still lots to do: explore the world behind art at Ny Carlsberg Glyptotek, enjoy breathtaking views from Rundetarn, stroll around Jaegerborg Dyrehave, and get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Denmark.

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You can do a combination of flight, taxi, and train from Stockholm to Copenhagen in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In November, daily temperatures in Copenhagen can reach 9°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Palace of Tears and Neues Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Berlin-Hohenschonhausen Memorial and Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Stasimuseum, appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, visit Mitte, and don't miss a visit to Deutsches Historisches Museum.

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Getting from Copenhagen to Berlin by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Tue) so you can fly to Amsterdam.

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

Discover out-of-the-way places like World Heritage Kinderdijk and Escher in Het Paleis (Escher in the Palace). Van Gogh Museum and Micropia are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Amsterdam with an excursion to Scheveningen Beach in Scheveningen--about 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, take in the spiritual surroundings of Portuguese Synagogue, and browse the exhibits of Museum Het Rembrandthuis.

To see maps, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Berlin to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. December in Amsterdam sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sun) 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.

Let the collections at Saatchi Gallery and Wallace Collection capture your imagination. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Westminster Abbey and St. Paul's Cathedral. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, don't miss a visit to Trafalgar Square, learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum, and stop by Fortnum & Mason.

To find ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read London online journey maker.

Traveling by flight from Amsterdam to London takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. December in London sees daily highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can 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.

On the 15th (Fri), kick back and relax at Portmarnock Beach, then examine the collection at Bram Stoker's Castle Dracula Dublin, then see the interesting displays at Croke Park Stadium Tour & GAA Museum, and finally don't miss a visit to Merrion Square. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the long history of 14 Henrietta Street, then contemplate the long history of Guinness Storehouse, then examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, and finally see the interesting displays at National Leprechaun Museum.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Dublin trip builder app.

You can fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In December, daily temperatures in Dublin can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Lisbon.

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

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and Museu Colecao Berardo. You'll explore and learn at Igreja de Sao Roque and Museu Nacional do Azulejo. The adventure continues: head outdoors with Outdoor Activities, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Anthony, explore the historical opulence of Palácio Nacional da Ajuda, and learn about all things military at Maritime Museum.

To find maps, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip maker.

You can fly from Dublin to Lisbon in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Dublin in December: high temperatures in Lisbon hover around 18°C and lows are around 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Prado National Museum and Museo Cerralbo. Get a sense of the local culture at Naval Museum and Parque del Retiro. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, get a taste of the local shopping with Cava Baja Gallery, make a trip to Plaza Mayor, and examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

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You can fly from Lisbon to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Lisbon to Madrid is 1 hour. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Lisbon in December, with highs in Madrid at 14°C and lows at 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) early enough to fly 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.

Eiffel Tower and Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre will appeal to history buffs. Explore hidden gems such as Musee Nissim de Camondo and Musee du quai Branly - Jacques Chirac. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, step off the mainland to explore Ile Saint-Louis, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Île de la Cité.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip planner.

Getting from Madrid to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Madrid in December: highs in Paris hover around 9°C, while lows dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Old Town and Spielzeug Welten Museum Basel. Landesmuseum and Lindt Home of Chocolate will appeal to museum buffs. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Zurich: Bourbaki Panorama (in Lucerne), Basel (Basel Paper Mill - Swiss Museum for Paper, Writing and Printing & Naturhistorisches Museum Basel) and Bad Hirsgarten (in Cham). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Zoological Museum, take a stroll through Niederdorf, learn more about the world around you at Musee Paleontologique de Zurich, and admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg.

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Zurich itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Paris in December: high temperatures in Zurich hover around 5°C and lows are around -1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Sun) so you can fly 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Scuola Grande di San Rocco and Centro Storico Ferrara. Museum-lovers will get to explore Doge's Palace and Natural History Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Padua (Ragione Palace, Piazza dei Signori, &more) and Ferrara (Ferrara Cathedral, Le Mura di Ferrara, &more). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Centro Storico di Venezia, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, and visit Cannaregio.

To find photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Venice trip itinerary planning site.

You can fly from Zurich to Venice in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. When traveling from Zurich in December, plan for somewhat warmer days in Venice, with highs around 11°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) to allow 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.

Let the collections at Le Domus Romane di Palazzo Valentini and Mercati di Traiano - Museo dei Fori Imperiali capture your imagination. Explore hidden gems such as Centro Storico Associazione Centro Storico and Villa Borghese. The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Colosseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria degli Angeli e dei Martiri, admire the landmark architecture of Chiesa del Santissimo Nome di Gesu all’Argentina, and delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Rome online attractions planner.

Fly from Venice to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Venice in January: high temperatures in Rome hover around 15°C and lows are around 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Zadar.

Situated along the Adriatic Sea, Zadar preserves a medieval old town that is entirely contained on a peninsula.

Popular historic sites such as Zadar Land City Gates and Narodni trg u Zadru are in your itinerary. Take a break from the city and head to Nature & Wildlife Tours and Fishing Charters & Tours. The adventure continues: do a tasting at Degarra Winery, take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback, and see the interesting displays at Permanent Exhibition of Religion Art.

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Traveling by flight from Rome to Zadar takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and ferry. Traveling from Rome in January, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Zadar, with lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Take a break from the city and head to Agioon Theodoron Beach and Planet Blue Diving Center. Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Athens, make a side trip to see Charakas Beach in Keratea, approximately Keratea away. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Temple of Hephaestus, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Kapnikarea, make a trip to Ancient Agora of Athens, and admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum.

For traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, use the Athens online driving holiday planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Zadar to Athens in 7.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Zadar to Athens is 1 hour. Traveling from Zadar in January, Athens is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 14th (Sun) to allow time for the flight to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

On the 15th (Mon), get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, then explore the world behind art at Great Palace Mosaics Museum, and finally take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower. Keep things going the next day: admire the landmark architecture of Hagia Sophia Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Eyüp Sultan Mosque, then see the interesting displays at Rahmi M. Koc Museum, and finally admire the masterpieces at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art.

To see traveler tips, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip planner.

You can fly from Athens to Istanbul in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Istanbul is 1 hour. Expect slightly colder weather when traveling from Athens in January: highs in Istanbul hover around 10°C, while lows dip to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.