60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Explore hidden gems such as Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar and El Born. Take a break from the city and head to Fenals Beach and La Playa de Sitges. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Tarragona (Catedral Basilica Metropolitana Primada de Tarragona, Tarragona Amphitheatre, &more), Vila Vella (Old Town) (in Tossa de Mar) and Illuminated Fountain (in Salou). The adventure continues: wander the streets of Passeig de Gracia, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, walk around Parc Guell, and make a trip to Las Ramblas.

To find maps, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip planner.

Durham, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Durham to Barcelona is 6 hours. In September in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 65°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Florence Academy of Fine Arts and Museo Nazionale del Bargello. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Palazzo Vecchio. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Florence: Tenuta Torciano (in Ulignano), San Gimignano (San Gimignano Bell Tower & Historic Centre of San Gimignano) and Pisa (Battistero di San Giovanni, Duomo di Pisa, &more). On the 17th (Sun), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce, step into the grandiose world of Castello di Monteriggioni, contemplate the long history of Centro Storico di Siena, and get to know the fascinating history of Centro Storico.

To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Florence trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Florence takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Barcelona in September since evenings lows in Florence dip to 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can fly to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Get some historical perspective at Achilleion Museum and Corfu Museum of Asian Art. Relax by the water at Paleokastritsa Beach and La Grotta Beach. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Corfu Town: St. Spyridon First Beach (in Agios Spyridonas), Mavroudis Family Museum and Modern Olive Oil Press (in Vraganiotika) and Arena horse riding corfu (in Perithia). There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Agios Georgios Beach, appreciate the extensive heritage of The Liston, deepen your knowledge of military history at Old Fortress Corfu, and kick back and relax at Avlaki Beach.

To see maps, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Corfu Town tour itinerary builder tool.

You can fly from Florence to Corfu Town in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Florence to Corfu Town is 1 hour. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Corfu Town when traveling from Florence in September, with lows around 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sat) to allow time to fly to Agios Nikitas.

Agios Nikitas is a village on the island of Lefkada, Greece, part of the municipal unit of Lefkada . Get in touch with nature at Kathisma Beach and Agios Nikitas Beach. Folklore Museum Karia and Wine Tours & Tastings are good opportunities to explore the local culture. There's much more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Milos Beach, stroll through Kalamitsi Beach, and learn about winemaking at Lefkas Earth Winery.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Agios Nikitas sightseeing planner.

Traveling by flight from Corfu Town to Agios Nikitas takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daytime highs in Agios Nikitas are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Athens.

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

Museum-lovers will get to explore Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Acropolis of Athens and Ancient Agora of Athens. Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Plaka, visit Monastiraki, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Athens road trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Agios Nikitas to Athens takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, bus, and flight; or take a bus. In September in Athens, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 69°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Visiting Elia Beach and Plaka Beach will get you outdoors. Old Town and House of Dionysus will appeal to history buffs. Get out of town with these interesting Mykonos Town side-trips: Delos (Archaeological Site of Delos & Mount Kynthos). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Little Venice, make a trip to The Windmills (Kato Milli), kick back and relax at Platis Gialos Beach, and stroll through Agios Sostis Beach.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Mykonos Town online attractions planner.

You can fly from Athens to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. Traveling from Athens in September, expect nights in Mykonos Town to be about the same, around 69°F, while days are slightly colder, around 79°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Fira.

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

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Kamari Beach and Red Beach. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Santo Winery and Santorini Sailing. There's much more to do: delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, steep yourself in history at Ancient Thera, examine the collection at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, and kick back and relax at Perissa Black Sand Beach.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Fira sightseeing planner.

Traveling by ferry from Mykonos Town to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In October in Fira, expect temperatures between 74°F during the day and 64°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Tue) early enough to fly to Chania Town.

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

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Rethymnon Old Town and Old Venetian Harbor. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Lighthouse of Chania and Historical and Folklore Museum of Rethymno. Take a break from Chania Town with a short trip to Seitan Limania Beach in Akrotiri, about 34 minutes away. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Agia Marina Beach and stroll the grounds of Souda Bay War Cemetery.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Chania Town trip planning app.

You can fly from Fira to Chania Town in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and taxi; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 75°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Fri) early enough to travel to Lindos.

A medieval settlement on the island of Rhodes, Lindos provides a mix of ancient history and modern attractions.

Acropolis of Lindos and Monastery Tsambika will appeal to history buffs. Get outdoors at Agios Pavlos Beach and Lindos Beach. It doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Tsambika Beach and stroll through Haraki Beach.

For maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Lindos holiday builder website.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Chania Town to Lindos in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of shuttle, ferry, and bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 76°F, and evening lows to 66°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can travel to Tsilivi (Planos).

A growing favorite with international vacationers, Tsilivi sits on the northern coast of Zakynthos.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) and Blue Caves. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Porto Limnionas and Gerakas Beach. Change things up with these side-trips from Tsilivi (Planos): Saint Nicholas Church (in Ano Vasilikos), Xigia Beach (in Koroni) and Vasilikos (St Nicholas Beach, Banana Beach, &more). The adventure continues: kick back and relax at Ammoudi Beach, do a tasting at Goumas Estate - Art & Wine Winery, tour the pleasant surroundings at Crystal Beach Kalamaki, and see the interesting displays at Aristeon Ecological Olive Press.

For traveler tips, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Tsilivi (Planos) trip builder app.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Lindos to Tsilivi (Planos) in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Traveling from Lindos in October, expect little chillier with lows of 59°F in Tsilivi (Planos). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sun) so you can catch the flight 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.

Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee de l’Orangerie. Step out of the city life by going to Ile Saint-Louis and Île de la Cité. Explore Paris' surroundings by going to Palace of Versailles (in Versailles) and Chateau de Chantilly (in Chantilly City). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Musee Rodin, explore the world behind art at Musee Marmottan Monet, wander the streets of Latin Quarter, and don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower.

To find where to stay, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read our Paris attractions site.

Getting from Tsilivi (Planos) to Paris by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Tsilivi (Planos) to Paris. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Tsilivi (Planos) in October, with highs in Paris at 62°F and lows at 48°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to fly back home.