60 days in Europe Itinerary

The allure of the multi-cultural capital, Brussels, stems from its mix of political intrigue, artistic influence, historical significance, and a thriving social scene.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): indulge in some personalized pampering at Spa Cinq Mondes, delve into the lush surroundings at Sonian Forest, and then explore the world behind art at René Magritte Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Serres Royales De Laeken, examine the collection at Atomium, then stop by Place St. Gery, and finally make a trip to Grand Place.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Brussels trip planner.

New York City, USA to Brussels is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from New York City in April; daily highs in Brussels reach 55°F and lows reach 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Ghent.

Ghent melds the fairy tale-like beauty of Bruges with its stunning Flemish architecture, while at the same time supporting a vibrant cafe and bar scene.

Ghent City Center and Saint Bavo's Cathedral will appeal to history buffs. Appreciate the collections at Gravensteen and Museum Voor Schone Kunsten. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ghent: Centrum Ronde van Vlaanderen (in Oudenaarde), Flanders Field American Cemetery (in Waregem) and Brouwerij Omer Vander Ghinste (in Bellegem). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Kraanlei, pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Nicholas Church, take a stroll through Patershol, and visit Post Plaza.

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

Getting from Brussels to Ghent by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train. In April, daytime highs in Ghent are 56°F, while nighttime lows are 40°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Mon) early enough to drive 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.

To see reviews, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Bruges trip builder site.

Traveling by car from Ghent to Bruges takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 62°F, and evening lows to 47°F. On the 2nd (Tue), you're off to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Mercedes-Benz Museum and Technik Museum Speyer. Let the collections at Porsche Museum and Staatsgalerie capture your imagination. Change things up with these side-trips from Stuttgart: Burg Hohenzollern (in Bisingen), Monastery and Palace Bebenhausen (in Bebenhausen) and Schwetzingen Palace (in Schwetzingen). There's still lots to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Speyer Cathedral, explore the historical opulence of Residenzschloss Ludwigsburg, steep yourself in history at Solitude Palace, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For where to stay, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Stuttgart trip planner.

You can fly from Bruges to Stuttgart in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

Take a break from the city and head to Starnberger See and Strandbad St. Alban. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Old Town and Andechs Monastery. Change things up with these side-trips from Munich: Regensburg (Basilika St. Emmeram & Cathedral of St Peter's). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz, admire the masterpieces at Lenbachhaus, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Michael's Church, and learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

For photos, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Munich trip builder website.

You can drive from Stuttgart to Munich in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 64°F, and evening lows to 46°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Wed) early enough to drive to Bamberg.

First mentioned in historical records from the year 902, Bamberg retains today the medieval, old-world charm that has defined its past development.

On the 11th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Bamberg Altstadt, admire the masterpieces at Diocesan Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirche St. Maria und St. Theodor, then steep yourself in history at Altes Rathaus, and finally kick back and relax at Flussbad Hainbadestelle.

For photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Bamberg trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Munich to Bamberg by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daily temperatures in Bamberg can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to take a train 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 Beer Tastings & Tours. Your inner history buff will appreciate Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church and Museumsdienst Berlin. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Gemaldegalerie, deepen your understanding at Haus der Wannsee-Konferenz, get outside with Strandbad Tegeler See, and wander the streets of Potsdamer Platz.

To find photos, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Berlin route maker tool.

Traveling by train from Bamberg to Berlin takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) to allow time to drive 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.

Get some historical perspective at Staromestske namesti and Prague Astronomical Clock. National Memorial to the Heroes of the Heydrich Terror and Lobkowicz Palace will appeal to museum buffs. There's still lots to do: step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Infant Jesus of Prague, admire the landmark architecture of Kostel sv. Mikuláše, and don't miss a visit to Staroměstská mostecká věž.

For traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Prague online tour planner.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 64°F in May, and nighttime lows around 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Fri): get engrossed in the history at Fortress Hohensalzburg, contemplate the long history of Kapitelplatz & Kapitelschwemme, then deepen your understanding at Kollegienkirche (Collegiate Church), then take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, and finally wander the streets of Steingasse.

For where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Salzburg trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Prague to Salzburg in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Salzburg sees daily highs of 65°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) so you can drive to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Appreciate the collections at Belvedere Palace and KUNST HAUS WIEN. Museum Hundertwasser. Get some historical perspective at St. Stephen's Cathedral and Central Cemetery (Zentralfriedhof). Venture out of the city with trips to Stift Klosterneuburg (in Klosterneuburg), Durnstein (Durnstein Abbey & Burgruine Duernstein) and Benediktinerstift Göttweig (in Gottweig). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Hofburg, explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, wander the streets of Graben and Kohlmarkt, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Dominican Church.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Vienna tour itinerary app.

Traveling by car from Salzburg to Vienna takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In May, plan for daily highs up to 67°F, and evening lows to 50°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

Get some historical perspective at Fisherman's Bastion and Heroes' Square. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Budapest Pinball Museum and Margaret Island. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Budapest: Visegrad Citadel (in Visegrad) and Esztergom Basilica / Cathedral (in Esztergom). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), learn about winemaking at Faust Wine Cellar, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and steep yourself in history at Matthias Church.

To find where to stay, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Budapest trip itinerary maker site.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 71°F, while at night they dip to 50°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can go by car to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): see the interesting displays at Museum of Apiculture, then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, then head off the coast to Bled Island, and finally explore the historical opulence of Bled Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: see the interesting displays at Slovenian Alpine Museum, then admire the sheer force of Peričnik Falls, and then kick your exploration up a notch at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Bled online journey planner.

You can drive from Budapest to Bled in 5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of shuttle and bus; or do a combination of flight and shuttle. In May in Bled, expect temperatures between 68°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can go by car to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

Cathedral of St. Nicholas and Franciscan Church of the Annunciation will appeal to history buffs. National Gallery and National Museum of Contemporary History will appeal to museum buffs. When in Ljubljana, make a side trip to see Škofja Loka Castle in Škofja Loka, approximately Škofja Loka away. Spend the 29th (Mon) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's still lots to do: explore the activities along Ljubljanica River, take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, and get to know the fascinating history of Cankarjevo Nabrežje.

To find where to stay, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ljubljana holiday maker site.

Traveling by car from Bled to Ljubljana takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Ljubljana sees daily highs of 68°F and lows of 47°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) so you can drive 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 Church of St. Donat and Fortica Castle are in your itinerary. Visiting Modric Cave and Horseback Riding Tours will get you outdoors. The adventure continues: delve into the distant past at Zadar Land City Gates, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Chrysogonus Church, examine the collection at Permanent Exhibition of Religion Art, and see what you can catch with a fishing tour.

To find reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Zadar trip planner.

Getting from Ljubljana to Zadar by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or take a bus. In June in Zadar, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 58°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) to allow time to drive to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Diocletians Dream and Museum of Senses Split. Relax by the water at Bacvice Beach and Kasuni Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Split: Spilja Vranjaca (in Kotlenice) and Omiš (Omiš Cetina Canyon, Canyoning & Rappelling Tours, &more). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Diocletian's Palace, admire the masterpieces at Galerija Mestrovic, explore the galleries of Jaman Art, and admire the striking features of Cathedral of Saint Domnius.

To see maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Split online attractions planner.

You can drive from Zadar to Split in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Zadar in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Split, with lows of 64°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can go by car to Žabljak.

A trip to Zabljak takes you to the north of the country, a mountainous region that's as steeped in great scenery and views as it is in history and culture.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Thu): take in breathtaking views at Tara River Canyon and then pause for some photo ops at Monument to the Heroes and Partizans of World War II. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the waterfront views at Zminje Lake and then take in breathtaking views at Canyon Nevidio.

For photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Žabljak trip itinerary planning tool.

Drive from Split to Žabljak in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Kotor.

Perched on the edge of a fjord-like bay rimmed by rugged mountains, Kotor grew around a medieval settlement purposely built like a maze.

Get outdoors at Bay of Kotor and Plavi Horizonti Beach. Popular historic sites such as Kotor Old City and St. Tryphon Cathedral are in your itinerary. Explore Kotor's surroundings by going to Herceg-Novi (Dobreč Beach, The Great Church, Savina Monastery, &more). And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Kotor City Walls & Fortress, explore and take pictures at Kotor-Lovćen Road & Viewpoint, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Monastery and Church of St. Clare, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Nikola Church.

For reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Kotor road trip tool.

You can drive from Žabljak to Kotor in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 84°F in June, and nighttime lows around 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Sarajevo.

Nearly destroyed by war during the 1990s, the riverside city of Sarajevo now serves as one of the region's major educational, cultural, and commercial hubs.

Let the collections at Galerija 11/07/95 and The Despic House capture your imagination. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Vijećnica and Ferhadija Mosque. There's still lots to do: get engrossed in the history at Museum Of Crimes Against Humanity And Genocide 1992-1995, take in the history at Sniper Alley, contemplate the long history of Sebilj Brunnen (Fountain), and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

To see maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Sarajevo trip itinerary planning tool.

You can drive from Kotor to Sarajevo in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Mostar.

Famed for its 16th-century bridge, Mostar boasts a rich cultural and architectural heritage.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Old Bridge (Stari Most) and Bosnaseum. Your inner history buff will appreciate Radimlja and Saint Peter and Paul Monastery. When in Mostar, make a side trip to see Statue Of the Queen of Peace in Medjugorje, approximately Medjugorje away. Next up on the itinerary: get engrossed in the history at Old Bridge Museum, examine the collection at War Photo Exhibition, steep yourself in history at Kajtaz House, and enjoy the sand and surf at Beach under The Old bridge.

To see where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Mostar online itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Sarajevo to Mostar takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 61°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.