60 days in Europe Itinerary

The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.

Appreciate the collections at War Shelter of Platanias and Museum-Residence of Eleftherios Venizelos. Get outdoors at Nea Chora Beach and Fishing Charters & Tours. Change things up with these side-trips from Chania Town: Ancient Olive Tree (in Vouves) and Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill (in Anoskeli). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou, see the interesting displays at MINOAN'S WORLD, steep yourself in history at Firkas Fortress, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Venizelos Graves.

For ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Chania Town trip planner.

London, UK to Chania Town is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and bus; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from London to Chania Town, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from London in October: high temperatures in Chania Town hover around 28°C and lows are around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to drive to Rethymnon.

Rethymnon combines the old-fashioned charm of a small town with proximity to long sandy beaches with all the modern conveniences usually found in big tourist resorts.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Kotsanas Museum and Stagakis Cretan Lyra Workshop. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like The Palace of Knossos and Monastery of Arkadi. Step out of Rethymnon with an excursion to Church and the Museum of St. Aikaterini in Heraklion--about 1h 25 min away. Next up on the itinerary: stop by mariannas, indulge your senses at Crete Wine Escapes, appreciate the history behind Symbol of Rethymnon City, and enjoy the sea views from Rethymno Lighthouse.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read our Rethymnon attractions planning app.

You can drive from Chania Town to Rethymnon in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In November, daytime highs in Rethymnon are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Sun) so you can travel to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Akrotiri and Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos. Discover out-of-the-way places like Experience Horse Riding and Pablo Cruzz Art. Explore Fira's surroundings by going to Aegean Divers Dive Center - Day Excursions (in Vlychada) and La Ponta (in Akrotiri). And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach, admire the masterpieces at MATI Art Gallery, step into the grandiose world of Castelli of Pyrgos, and browse the exhibits of Nikola's Art Gallery.

For traveler tips, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, use the Fira online tour itinerary planner.

Getting from Rethymnon to Fira by combination of taxi and ferry takes about 4 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In November, plan for daily highs up to 23°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to fly to Athens.

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

Visit Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion for their historical value. Do some cultural sightseeing at Acropolis Museum and Museum of Cycladic Art. Spend the 15th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Temple of Hephaestus, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, take a stroll through Plaka, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Mount Lycabettus.

For maps, other places to visit, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Athens trip maker app.

You can fly from Fira to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or ride a ferry. In November, daytime highs in Athens are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

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

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Museum-lovers will get to explore Casa Vicens and Museu Nacional d'Art de Catalunya - MNAC. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Barcelona: Vladimir (in Malgrat de Mar), Playas de Calella (in Calella de Palafrugell) and Colonia Guell Gaudi Crypt (in Santa Coloma de Cervello). The adventure continues: appreciate the extensive heritage of Las Ramblas, wander the streets of El Born, take an in-depth tour of Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA, and visit Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

For traveler tips, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, use the Barcelona trip planning site.

Getting from Athens to Barcelona by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Barcelona is minus 1 hour. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Athens in November since evenings lows in Barcelona dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Mon) to allow time to fly 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Alhambra and Mezquita Mayor de Granada. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Saint Jerome Monastery and Wine Tours & Tastings. There's much more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica de San Juan de Dios, stop by Artesania del Arbol, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Abadia del Sacromonte, and look and learn at Science Park (Parque de las Ciencias).

To see more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Granada day trip planning site.

You can fly from Barcelona to Granada in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in November, Granada is a bit cooler at night with lows of 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

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

Do your shopping at Barrio de Salamanca and Mercado de San Antón. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Prado National Museum and National Archaeological Museum of Spain. Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Avila (Basilica de San Vicente, Las Murallas de Avila, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Museo Sorolla, get a taste of the local shopping with Cava Baja Gallery, stop by Real Fabrica, and visit La Latina.

For ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Madrid online itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Granada to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In November, daytime highs in Madrid are 17°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Costa Adeje.

Whether you're a sophisticated pleasure seeker with the taste for Canarian cuisine and classy shopping, or a nature lover hungry of adventures, you can have it all on a well-balanced Costa Adeje vacation.

Relax by the water at Playa del Duque and Playa de Fanabe. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Diamonds n Diamonds and Mercadillo de Costa Adeje. Venture out of the city with trips to Parque Rural de Anaga (in Santa Cruz de Tenerife), Museo de Malvasia (in Icod de los Vinos) and Taganana (in Taganana). Spend the 4th (Sun) exploring nature at La Caleta. There's lots more to do: get up close to creatures of the deep with a dolphin and whale watching tour, trek along Barranco del Infierno, explore the striking landscape at Punta de Teno, and kick back and relax at Playa del Bobo.

To find more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Costa Adeje trip planner.

Fly from Madrid to Costa Adeje in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Madrid in November, expect nights in Costa Adeje to be warmer, around 21°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 7th (Wed) 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Museu Colecao Berardo. Get some cultural insight at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos and National Coach Museum. There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Castelo de S. Jorge, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, wander the streets of Rua Augusta, and shop like a local with Rossio Square.

To find where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Lisbon trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Costa Adeje to Lisbon takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Costa Adeje in December: high temperatures in Lisbon hover around 18°C and lows are around 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to Angra do Heroismo.

Angra do Heroísmo, generally known as Angra, is a municipality and city on the island of Terceira in the Portuguese autonomous region of the Azores. Get a sense of the local culture at Scuba & Snorkeling and Fortaleza De Sao Joao Baptista. Discover out-of-the-way places like Vitoria Beach and Igreja Da Misericordia. There's much more to do: get a new perspective on nature at Centro de Interpretacao da Serra de Santa Barbara, shop like a local with Olaria de S. Bento, look for gifts at Queijo Vaquinha, and don't miss a visit to Alto da Memoria.

For reviews, maps, and tourist information, read our Angra do Heroismo trip itinerary planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Angra do Heroismo takes 3.5 hours. Traveling from Lisbon to Angra do Heroismo, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Thu) so you can fly to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names.

Get some historical perspective at Capela das Almas and Igreja dos Carmelitas. Shop till you drop at Palacio da Bolsa and Livraria Lello. Get out of town with these interesting Porto side-trips: Castelo de Santa Maria da Feira (in Santa Maria da Feira) and Guimaraes (Paco dos Duques de Braganca & Igreja de Nossa Senhora da Oliveira). And it doesn't end there: sample some tasty brews at a beer tour and tasting, do a tasting at Pocas Vinhos, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja do Carmo, and see the interesting displays at FC Porto Museum.

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Porto trip maker tool.

Traveling by flight from Angra do Heroismo to Porto takes 3.5 hours. The time zone difference moving from Azores Standard Time to Western European Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect a daytime high around 18°C in December, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Tue) so you can fly to Toulouse.

On the Garonne River, Toulouse is on the site of an ancient Roman settlement, and even today, many of the smaller streets follow their Roman counterparts, while many of the red brick buildings are built in a pseudo-Roman style.

Popular historic sites such as Quai de la Daurade and Chateau Foucaud et parc are in your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Hotel d'Assezat and Ailes Anciennes Toulouse. Step out of Toulouse with an excursion to Cave de Labastide in Labastide-de-Levis--about 58 minutes away. There's much more to do: browse the fresh offerings at Marche Victor Hugo, explore the world behind art at Fondation Bemberg, see the interesting displays at Museum of natural History, and take an in-depth tour of Musee Saint-Raymond.

To find reviews, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Toulouse travel route planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Porto to Toulouse takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Porto to Toulouse. In December, Toulouse is little chillier than Porto - with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Fri) early enough to go by car to Montpellier.

"Montpellier is a modern, compact, and fast-growing city about 10 km (6 mi) inland from the Mediterranean coast with an active, youthful vibe.

Shop till you drop at Place de la Comedie and Caves Belle Dame. Do some cultural sightseeing at Le Pavillon Populaire and Carre Sainte-Anne. Get out of town with these interesting Montpellier side-trips: Plage de la Grande Conque (in Cap-d'Agde), Eglise Notre-Dame des Sablons (in Aigues-Mortes) and Les Pierres Blanches (in Sete). There's still lots to do: see exotic creatures in open habitats at Camargue Alpilles Safaris, get some jogging in at Bois de Montmaur, and walk around Maison de la Nature.

To find other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Montpellier online trip maker.

Getting from Toulouse to Montpellier by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In December, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Let the collections at Fresque des Lyonnais and Musee du Jouet capture your imagination. Head to La Place Bellecour and La Fromagerie d'Oullinsfor some retail therapy. Step out of Lyon with an excursion to Les Grottes de La Balme in La Balme-les-Grottes--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Vieux Lyon, admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Saint-Jean-Baptiste de Lyon, and examine the collection at Institut & Musee Lumiere.

For more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Lyon online tour itinerary maker.

Getting from Montpellier to Lyon by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In December, Lyon is a bit cooler than Montpellier - with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. You will have some time to spend on the 29th (Thu) before leaving for home.