60 days in Europe Itinerary

Attractions like Prado National Museum and Parque del Retiro make great kid-friendly stops. Venture out of the city with trips to Toledo (MQM Museo del Queso Manchego Toledo, Catedral Primada, &more). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Royal Palace of Madrid, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, take an in-depth tour of Lope de Vega Museum, and don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol.

To find where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Madrid trip builder app.

Buenos Aires, Argentina to Madrid is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Argentina Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Traveling from Buenos Aires in December, expect Madrid to be cooler, temps between 14°C and 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Rome.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Colosseum and Catacombs of Saint Callixtus. There's much more to do: ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Rome day trip planning tool.

You can fly from Madrid to Rome in 5.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Florence.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Campanile di Giotto. Change things up with these side-trips from Florence: La Terrazza Luminosa (in Massa), Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Pisa) and Siena (Pinacoteca Nazionale, Duomo di Siena, &more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Florence day trip planning website.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In December, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sun) to allow time for the car ride to Venice.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Canal Grande and Piazza San Marco. Get out of town with these interesting Venice side-trips: Verona (Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, Museo di Castelvecchio, &more) and Padua (Chiesa degli Eremitani - World Heritage Site, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, make a trip to Peggy Guggenheim Collection, explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Santa Maria dei Miracoli.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Venice day trip planning site.

Getting from Florence to Venice by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Florence in January; daily highs in Venice reach 9°C and lows reach 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Salzburg.

Family-friendly places like Fortress Hohensalzburg and Mirabell Palace will thrill your kids. Explore Salzburg's surroundings by going to Hallstatt (Central Square Marktplatz, Hallstatter See, &more) and Innsbruck (Altstadt von Innsbruck, The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), &more). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, examine the collection at Hangar-7, get to know the resident critters at Zoo Salzburg, and have fun and explore at Toy Museum - Bürgerspital.

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Getting from Venice to Salzburg by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or take a train. Traveling from Venice in January, expect Salzburg to be little chillier, temps between 4°C and -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) so you can drive to Prague.

Attractions like Staromestske namesti and Charles Bridge make great kid-friendly stops. And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, wander the streets of Lesser Town, and admire the striking features of Dancing House.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Prague trip planner.

You can drive from Salzburg to Prague in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of train and bus. In January, daytime highs in Prague are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) to allow time to fly to Munich.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Deutsches Museum and Germanisches Nationalmuseum. Change things up with these side-trips from Munich: Nuremberg (Toy Museum, Albrecht Durer's House, &more). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, explore the world behind art at Alte Pinakothek, contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, and admire the striking features of Asamkirche.

For photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Munich trip planner.

You can fly from Prague to Munich in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In January, plan for daily highs up to 3°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Strasbourg.

On the 26th (Sun), contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, then visit La Petite France, then examine the collection at Palais de Rohan, and finally admire the masterpieces at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Strasbourg day trip planning site.

Fly from Munich to Strasbourg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Munich in January since evenings lows in Strasbourg dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can drive to Brussels.

Kids will enjoy Grand Place and Mini-Europe. Get out of town with these interesting Brussels side-trips: Pairi Daiza (in Brugelette) and Antwerp (Carolus Borromeus Church, Cathedral of Our Lady, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Atomium, explore the world behind art at Magritte Museum, make a trip to Belgian Comic Strip Center, and contemplate the long history of St. Michael and St. Gudula Cathedral (Cathedrale St-Michel et Ste-Gudule).

For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Brussels trip maker.

Drive from Strasbourg to Brussels in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train, shuttle, and flight. Expect a daytime high around 5°C in January, and nighttime lows around 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Bruges.

Kids will appreciate attractions like The Markt and Minnewater Lake. Venture out of the city with trips to Ghent (Het Huis van Alijn - The House of Alijn, Saint Bavo's Cathedral, &more). There's still lots to do: steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge, admire the landmark architecture of Belfry of Bruges, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of Our Lady Bruges, and examine the collection at Friet Museum.

To find maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Bruges trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Brussels to Bruges in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. February in Bruges sees daily highs of 8°C and lows of 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Wed) early enough to take a train to Paris.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Louvre Museum and Eiffel Tower. Go for a jaunt from Paris to Versailles to see Palace of Versailles about 46 minutes away. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, wander the streets of Montmartre, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To see where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Paris visit planner.

You can take a train from Bruges to Paris in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. February in Paris sees daily highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Lyon.

On the 11th (Tue), stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, then make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, and then get to know the fascinating history of Vieux Lyon. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Basilique Notre Dame de Fourviere, get to know the fascinating history of Colline de Fourviere, then find something for the whole family at Koezio Lyon, and finally get in on the family fun at Mini World Lyon.

For maps, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Lyon road trip planner.

You can fly from Paris to Lyon in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In February, plan for daily highs up to 10°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo. And it doesn't end there: walk around Parc Guell, admire the masterpieces at Museu Picasso, don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera, and get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria.

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Fly from Lyon to Barcelona in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In February, Barcelona is a bit warmer than Lyon - with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): make a trip to Plaza de Oriente.

To see traveler tips, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Madrid trip maker site.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Barcelona in February, with highs in Madrid at 13°C and lows at 3°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Tue) before leaving for home.