37 days in Europe Itinerary

Built on seven hills, Lisbon has experienced a renaissance in recent years, making it the cultural star of Portugal.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Capela dos Ossos and Castelo de S. Jorge. Discover out-of-the-way places like Shrine of our Lady of the Rosary of Fatima and Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana). Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Alcobaca (Monastery of Alcobaca & Alcobaca Monastery), Batalha Monastery (in Batalha) and Evora (Se Catedral de Evora & Convento de Nossa Senhora dos Remedios). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Jeronimos Monastery, enjoy the sea views from Cabo da Roca, make a trip to Obidos Village, and step into the grandiose world of Park and National Palace of Pena.

Before you visit Lisbon, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lisbon is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus and flight. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from Sao Paulo to Lisbon due to the time zone difference. In September in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Warsaw Uprising Museum and Romanticism Epoch Museum. The Royal Castle in Warsaw - Museum and Old Town Market Square are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Warsaw with an excursion to Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew--about 1h 10 min away. There's lots more to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Lazienki - Royal Residence Park, examine the collection at Copernicus Science Centre, stroll the grounds of Powazki Cemetery, and contemplate the long history of Pomnik Bohaterów Getta.

To find where to stay, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Warsaw visit planner.

You can fly from Lisbon to Warsaw in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Warsaw. In September, Warsaw is a bit cooler than Lisbon - with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can travel 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 cultural insight at Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Appreciate the collections at House of Terror Museum and Memento Park. There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), explore the historical opulence of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), take an in-depth tour of Hospital in the Rock, and get a sense of history and politics at Parliament.

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Getting from Warsaw to Budapest by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In September, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 25°C, while at night they dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) to allow enough time to take a train 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.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien and Melk Abbey. Do some cultural sightseeing at Belvedere Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Change things up with a short trip to Wehrkirche St. Michael in Weissenkirchen (about 1h 35 min away). And it doesn't end there: admire the natural beauty at Schonbrunn Palace, admire the striking features of Rathaus, contemplate the long history of Ringstrasse, and examine the collection at Judenplatz Holocaust Memorial.

For other places to visit, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, read our Vienna visit planner .

Getting from Budapest to Vienna by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time 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.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Pergamon Museum and Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen. Explore hidden gems such as Berlin Cathedral and Zoo Berlin. Step out of Berlin with an excursion to Potsdam's Gardens in Potsdam--about 50 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the historical opulence of Charlottenburg Palace, contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery, make a trip to Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie, and appreciate the history behind The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Berlin online visit planner .

Getting from Vienna to Berlin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Sun) so you can travel to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Anne Frank House and De Duif. You'll explore and learn at Rijksmuseum and Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House). Change things up with these side-trips from Amsterdam: The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague) and Grote Markt (in Haarlem). The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, take a stroll through Red Light District, take an in-depth tour of The Resistance Museum (Amsterdams Verzetsmuseum), and stroll through Vondelpark.

For where to stay and tourist information, go to the Amsterdam tour planner .

Fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 17°C in October, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to take a 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.

Popular historic sites such as Palace of Versailles and Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris are in your itinerary. Museum-lovers will appreciate Musee d'Orsay and Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou. There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and stroll the grounds of The Catacombs of Paris.

To find photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Paris tour planner.

You can take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. On the 23rd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.