60 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pantheon, wander the streets of Trastevere, and make a trip to Piazza Navona.

To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Rome holiday maker tool.

Melbourne, Australia to Rome is an approximately 25-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -9 hour difference. When traveling from Melbourne in January, plan for cooler days in Rome, with highs around 15°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Sun): explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally admire the striking features of Campanile di Giotto. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, then explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, then step into the grandiose world of Palazzo Vecchio, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John.

To see photos, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence trip planning tool.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In February, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 14°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Mon) early enough to travel to Barcelona.

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

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, stroll around Parc Guell, take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic, and make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

For reviews, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Florence to Barcelona takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. February in Barcelona sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Lisbon.

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

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Castelo dos Mouros). The adventure continues: make a trip to Belém Tower, stop by Alfama, appreciate the history behind Padrao dos Descobrimentos, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos.

To see traveler tips, photos, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Lisbon trip itinerary tool.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Lisbon takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. In February in Lisbon, expect temperatures between 18°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to travel 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.

Step out of London to go to Stourton and see Cotswolds Distillery, which is approximately 2h 15 min away. There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, enjoy breathtaking views from Coca-Cola London Eye, contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace, and admire the landmark architecture of Westminster Abbey.

To see reviews, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our London day trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to London takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Lisbon in February, things will get little chillier in London: highs are around 9°C and lows about 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can 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.

When in Paris, make a side trip to see Palace of Versailles in Versailles, approximately Versailles away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, explore the world behind art at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees.

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Traveling by train from London to Paris takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from London to Paris. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in February, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) to allow enough 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.

Explore Brussels' surroundings by going to Bruges (Historic Centre of Brugge, Huisbrouwerij De Halve Maan, &more). There's much more to do: make a trip to Grand Place, examine the collection at Atomium, find something for the whole family at Mini-Europe, and pause for some photo ops at Manneken Pis.

For ratings, where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, read Brussels trip itinerary planning tool.

Getting from Paris to Brussels by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. Traveling from Paris in February, you will find days in Brussels are little chillier (5°C), and nights are about the same (0°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Amsterdam.

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

Take a break from Amsterdam with a short trip to The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery in The Hague, about 1h 5 min away. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, admire the masterpieces at Stedelijk Museum Amsterdam, steep yourself in history at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and get to know the resident critters at ARTIS.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, use the Amsterdam road trip planner.

You can drive from Brussels to Amsterdam in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In February, plan for daily highs up to 7°C, and evening lows to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Mon) 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.

Berlin is known for museums, historic sites, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

For more things to do, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Berlin trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Amsterdam to Berlin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough 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.

Prague is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: take in the views from Charles Bridge, step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take a stroll through Lesser Town, and get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock.

To find ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, read Prague trip tool.

You can drive from Berlin to Prague in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 11°C in March, and nighttime lows around 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to travel 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.

Vienna is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, admire the striking features of Haus der Musik Wien, get a sense of history and politics at Rathaus, and steep yourself in history at Belvedere Palace.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Vienna attractions planner.

You can fly from Prague to Vienna in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In March, daytime highs in Vienna are 12°C, while nighttime lows are 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Budapest is known for historic sites, spas, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Fisherman's Bastion, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, and see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum.

To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, refer to the Budapest road trip app.

You can drive from Vienna to Budapest in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In March in Budapest, expect temperatures between 14°C during the day and 1°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) to allow time to travel to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Istanbul is known for historic sites, museums, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower, and examine the collection at Rahmi M. Koc Museum.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Istanbul trip itinerary builder site.

Getting from Budapest to Istanbul by flight takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Turkey Time is 2 hours. Traveling from Budapest in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Istanbul, with lows of 14°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) early enough to travel back home.