37 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Let the collections at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian and Museu Nacional do Azulejo capture your imagination. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Castelo dos Mouros and Batalha Monastery. Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Monastery of Alcobaca (in Alcobaca), Basilica de Nossa Senhora do Rosario de Fatima (in Fatima) and Evora (Cathedral of Evora (Se Catedral de Evora), Templo Romano de Evora (Templo de Diana), &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the natural beauty at Quinta da Regaleira, make a trip to Obidos Village, take a stroll through Chiado, and explore the historical opulence of Castelo de S. Jorge.

For more things to do, maps, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Lisbon road trip planning app.

Sao Paulo, Brazil to Lisbon is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sao Paulo to Lisbon, you'll lose 3 hours due to the time zone difference. In September, daily temperatures in Lisbon can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to travel to Warsaw.

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

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum and Old Town. Get some cultural insight at Lazienki Krolewskie w Warszawie and Romanticism Epoch Museum. When in Warsaw, make a side trip to see Narrow Gauge Railway Museum in Sochaczew, approximately Sochaczew away. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Muzeum Powstania Warszawskiego, steep yourself in history at Lazienki Palace (Palac Lazienkowski), admire the masterpieces at The National Museum in Warsaw, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

For other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Warsaw trip planning website.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Warsaw takes 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Lisbon to Warsaw due to the time zone difference. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Lisbon in September: high temperatures in Warsaw hover around 22°C and lows are around 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church. Museum-lovers will get to explore Hospital in the Rock Nuclear Bunker Museum and Memento Park. There's much more to do: step into the grandiose world of Buda Castle, see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, steep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, and admire the landmark architecture of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar).

To see more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Warsaw to Budapest takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. In September in Budapest, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Visit Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral for their historical value. Belvedere Palace and Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Get out of town with these interesting Vienna side-trips: Melk Abbey (in Melk) and Wehrkirche St. Michael (in Weissenkirchen). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at MuseumsQuartier Wien, get a sense of history and politics at Rathaus, get to know the fascinating history of Ringstrasse, and learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

To see maps, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Vienna trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Vienna takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. In October, daily temperatures in Vienna can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) so you can 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 Memorial and Museum Sachsenhausen and Pergamonmuseum. Do some cultural sightseeing at Potsdam's Gardens and Neues Museum. The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Berliner Dom, pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Kaiser Wilhelm Memorial Church.

To find more things to do, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Berlin driving holiday planner.

Getting from Vienna to Berlin by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Finish 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.

Explore hidden gems such as Zaanse Schans and The Jordaan. You'll explore and learn at Van Gogh Museum and Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Grote Markt (in Haarlem) and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery (in The Hague). Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif, wander the streets of Red Light District, and take an in-depth tour of Anne Frank House.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Amsterdam online attractions planner.

You can fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In October, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 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.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Eiffel Tower and Palace of Versailles. Let the collections at Louvre Museum and Musee d'Orsay capture your imagination. The adventure continues: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, wander the streets of Île de la Cité, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and admire the landmark architecture of Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

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Traveling by train from Amsterdam to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In October in Paris, expect temperatures between 19°C during the day and 10°C at night. On the 23rd (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.