21 days in Europe Itinerary

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

On the 12th (Fri), walk around Parque del Retiro, admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, and then admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Sat): steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, then steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, and then examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza.

To find maps, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, you can read our Madrid vacation planner.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Madrid is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 4 hours traveling from Sao Paulo to Madrid due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Sao Paulo in July, plan for much hotter days in Madrid, with highs around 40°C, while nights are a bit warmer with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, then walk around Parc Guell, and finally don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Barcelona tour itinerary builder website.

Getting from Madrid to Barcelona by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. When traveling from Madrid in July, plan for slightly colder days in Barcelona, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can travel to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

On the 16th (Tue), ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, explore the ancient world of Pantheon, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, then contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, and finally steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill.

To see other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rome trip planning site.

Fly from Barcelona to Rome in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Rome are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Wed) early enough to travel to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

On the 18th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, then get a sense of history and politics at Reichstag Building, then appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally make a trip to Brandenburg Gate. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): get the lay of the land with Walking tours and then meet the residents at Zoo Berlin.

For ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Berlin trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Rome to Berlin takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Albstadt.

Albstadt is the largest city in the district of Zollernalbkreis in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Start off your visit on the 20th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Lichtenstein Castle, then step into the grandiose world of Burg Hohenzollern, and then explore the activities along Naturbad Albstadt. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the activities along Donauquelle and then step into the grandiose world of Sigmaringen Castle.

To see ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Albstadt trip itinerary website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Berlin to Albstadt. In July, daytime highs in Albstadt are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Stuttgart.

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

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Mon): admire the striking features of Staatsgalerie, then enjoy breathtaking views from Fernsehturm Stuttgart, then steep yourself in history at Palace Square, and finally get to know the resident critters at Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten.

To find other places to visit, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Stuttgart online travel route builder.

Traveling by car from Albstadt to Stuttgart takes 1.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Stuttgart can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to catch the train 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.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, then explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and then admire the striking features of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 24th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and then make a trip to Louvre Museum.

To find reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Paris vacation builder site.

Traveling by train from Stuttgart to Paris takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. July in Paris sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) to allow time to take a train to Brussels.

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

Brussels is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Grand Place, examine the collection at Atomium, get in on the family fun at Mini-Europe, and explore the world behind art at Musées Royaux des Beaux-Arts de Belgique.

To find ratings, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, go to the Brussels sightseeing planner.

Take a train from Paris to Brussels in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Paris in July: highs in Brussels hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

On the 28th (Sun), stroll around St. James's Park, then steep yourself in history at Buckingham Palace, then admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament. Keep things going the next day: take an in-depth tour of Natural History Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, then don't miss a visit to Big Ben, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Coca-Cola London Eye.

To find other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, read London itinerary builder site.

Getting from Brussels to London by train takes about 3 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Brussels to London. July in London sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. On the 30th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.