28 days in Europe Itinerary

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

London is known for museums, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the masterpieces at National Gallery, take in the spiritual surroundings of Westminster Abbey, make a trip to Big Ben, and contemplate the long history of Houses of Parliament.

To see other places to visit, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the London trip planning website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are London Heathrow Airport, London Gatwick Airport, London Stansted Airport, London City Airport, London Luton Airport, London St. Pancras International, Ebbsfleet International Rail Station, South Cape (Zuid-Kaap) Airport (nonexistent / spam) and Ashford International Rail Station. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in June, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Belfast.

A city with character, Belfast remains a great place for a leisurely exploration, as it is still relatively undiscovered by foreign tourists, who usually opt to visit Dublin instead.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Museum of Orange Heritage - Schomberg House, then examine the collection at Titanic Belfast, then make a trip to City Hall, and finally capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the striking features of Belfast Cathedral - The Cathedral Church of St. Anne, steep yourself in history at Crumlin Road Gaol, then explore the world behind art at Ulster Museum, and finally take in nature's colorful creations at Belfast Botanical Gardens.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Belfast road trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from London to Belfast takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In June in Belfast, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Enniskillen.

Enniskillen is a town and civil parish in County Fermanagh, Northern Ireland. Start off your visit on the 28th (Wed): steep yourself in history at National Trust - Florence Court, then sample the fine beverages at The Boatyard Distillery, then explore the historical opulence of Monea Castle, and finally admire the striking features of Saint Michael's Church.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Enniskillen trip itinerary builder website.

You can drive from Belfast to Enniskillen in 2 hours. Another option is to take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Enniskillen can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) early enough to drive to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

On the 29th (Thu), examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum, see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, then get engrossed in the history at National Museum of Ireland - Archaeology, and finally walk around St Stephens Green. On the 30th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin, then take in the local highlights with Walking tours, and then take a stroll through Temple Bar.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Dublin trip maker app.

Getting from Enniskillen to Dublin by car takes about 2.5 hours. Traveling from Enniskillen in June, expect slightly colder with lows of 10°C in Dublin. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to London.

For reviews and other tourist information, read our London day trip planning site.

Fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and train. On the 30th (Fri), you'll travel 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.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and make a trip to Louvre Museum.

To find ratings, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Paris trip builder app.

You can take a train from London to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. When traveling from London in July, plan for a bit warmer days in Paris, with highs around 30°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Tue) early enough to fly to Barcelona.

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

Change things up with a short trip to PortAventura in Salou (about 1h 35 min away). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, make a trip to Casa Batllo, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and browse the fresh offerings at La Boqueria.

To find traveler tips, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Paris to Barcelona in 5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Barcelona when traveling from Paris in July, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Pompeii.

Pompeii has been a tourist destination for more than 250 years.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): explore the ancient world of Pompeii Archaeological Park, contemplate the long history of Lupanar, don't miss a visit to Forum Baths, then explore the ancient world of Forum, then admire the striking features of Villa dei Misteri, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Temple of Apollo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Sun): admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, admire the landmark architecture of Villa Rufolo, then view the masterpieces at Ceramiche Cosmolena di Margherita di Palma, and finally cool off at Fornillo.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Pompeii visit planning website.

You can fly from Barcelona to Pompeii in 5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In July, daytime highs in Pompeii are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can take a train to Rome.

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

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Clement Basilica, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, then pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon, and finally admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain. On your second day here, take in panoramic vistas at Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums.

To see traveler tips, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

Traveling by train from Pompeii to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July in Rome, expect temperatures between 37°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Wed) 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Wed): take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Florence trip itinerary planner.

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect little chillier evenings in Florence when traveling from Rome in July, with lows around 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza San Marco, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and finally take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa del Santissimo Redentore, make a trip to Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, then contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, and finally get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

For maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Venice holiday maker website.

Traveling by car from Florence to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Menaggio.

Menaggio is a town and comune in the province of Como, Lombardy, northern Italy, located on the western shore of Lake Como at the mouth of the river Senagra.Menaggio has three frazioni (parishes): Croce, Loveno and Nobiallo.HistoryThe area of current Menaggio was conquered by the Romans in 196 BC. The Roman conquest culminated with the construction of a road called the Via Regina.Menaggio was a walled city. Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Carlotta, then admire the striking features of Villa del Balbianello, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Santuario Della Madonna delle Grazie di San Martino.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Menaggio trip planner.

Drive from Venice to Menaggio in 4 hours. July in Menaggio sees daily highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can go by car to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Tecla, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Il Cenacolo.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Milan attractions site.

Drive from Menaggio to Milan in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can fly to London.

For other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our London tour planner.

Traveling by flight from Milan to London takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from Milan to London, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In July, London is a bit cooler than Milan - with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C.