7 days in Europe Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 4th (Thu): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, then contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, and finally don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion.

To find other places to visit, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read Budapest travel route planning website.

Sofia, Bulgaria to Budapest is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sofia to Budapest due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Budapest are 25°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. You will leave for Krakow on the 5th (Fri).

Start off your visit on the 5th (Fri): enjoy breathtaking views from Museum of Krakow Town Hall Tower, get a taste of the local shopping with Sukiennice (Cloth Hall), and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square.

For where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Krakow holiday builder.

Getting from Budapest to Krakow by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Budapest, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Krakow, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Fri) early enough to fly to Warsaw.

To see reviews, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Warsaw trip itinerary planning site.

Fly from Krakow to Warsaw in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 22°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. You'll set off for Gdansk on the 6th (Sat).

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Mary's Church.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Gdansk trip planner.

You can fly from Warsaw to Gdansk in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In May, daily temperatures in Gdansk can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Vilnius.

To find ratings, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Vilnius trip planner.

Getting from Gdansk to Vilnius by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Gdansk to Vilnius, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 9°C. You will leave for Riga on the 7th (Sun).

On the 7th (Sun), take a stroll through Old City Riga (Vecriga).

To see photos, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Riga day trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Vilnius to Riga takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. May in Riga sees daily highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to fly to Tallinn.

To find where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, you can read our Tallinn driving holiday app.

Getting from Riga to Tallinn by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Riga in May, plan for little chillier nights in Tallinn, with lows around 5°C. On the 8th (Mon), you'll travel to Helsinki.

On the 8th (Mon), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Helsinki Cathedral and then deepen your knowledge of military history at Sea Fortress Suomenlinna.

To see maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Helsinki trip site.

You can fly from Tallinn to Helsinki in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. In May, daily temperatures in Helsinki can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) to allow time to fly to London.

Start off your visit on the 9th (Tue): admire the landmark architecture of Tower of London, then make a trip to Tower Bridge, then ponder the world of politics at Houses of Parliament, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at National Gallery and then pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral.

To see ratings, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the London trip planner.

Getting from Helsinki to London by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference when traveling from Helsinki to London is minus 2 hours. May in London sees daily highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.