61 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Visiting Nature & Wildlife Tours and Albatross Golf Resort will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Prague: Karlstejn Castle (in Karlstejn) and Lidice Memorial (in Lidice). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, get great views at Petřín, take in the views from Charles Bridge, and get to know the resident critters at Prague Zoo.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Prague online holiday planner.

Helsinki, Finland to Prague is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Helsinki in July, you will find days in Prague are a bit warmer (30°C), and nights are about the same (17°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Hvar Beach and Dubovica Beach. Get in touch with nature at Krka National Park and Jerolim. Change things up with these side-trips from Split: Museum uja (in Skrip), Vidova Gora (in Bol) and Nerezisca (Wine Tasting Brac & Olive Oil Brac & Senjkovic Winery). The adventure continues: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, tour the pleasant surroundings at Beach Stobrec, and admire the striking features of Cathedral of Saint Domnius.

To find ratings, traveler tips, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Split itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Prague to Split in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Prague in July, expect Split to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Sun) early enough to fly to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Sunj Beach and Pasjaca Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Lokrum Island and Trstenica Beach. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Dubrovnik: Ston (Stonske zidine - Ulaz, Milos Winery, &more) and Vino Spaleta (in Kuna Peljeska). The adventure continues: stop by Old Town, kick back and relax at Sveti Jakov Beach, sample the tasty concoctions at Dubrovnik Beer Company, and contemplate the long history of The Franciscan Church and Monastery.

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

Traveling by flight from Split to Dubrovnik takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can go by car to Podgorica.

One of Europe's most relaxed and newest capital cities, Podgorica sits on the confluence of two rivers, with two sides of it offering two different options for exploring.

Visiting Lovćen National Park and Wine Tours & Tastings will get you outdoors. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Podgorica: Lipa Cave (in Lipa), Strbina Beach (in Sutomore) and The building of the former Embassy of Great Britain in Montenegro (in Cetinje). The adventure continues: take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, explore the activities along Morača River, explore the stunning scenery at Morača River Canyon, and appreciate the history behind Monument to A.S. Pushkin and N.N. Goncharova.

To find more things to do, ratings, photos, and tourist information, read our Podgorica trip planner.

Traveling by car from Dubrovnik to Podgorica takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to drive to Tirana.

Tirana, the largest city in Albania, represents one a lively and fast-paced metropolis.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Wed): stroll through The Beach Bar, brush up on your military savvy at BunkArt 2, then don't miss a visit to Skanderbeg Square, then take an in-depth tour of Muzeu Historik Kombetar, and finally relax and rejuvenate at Deluxe Spa & Massage. On the 27th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the awesome beauty at Dajti and then stop by Blloku.

For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Tirana trip planner.

Traveling by car from Podgorica to Tirana takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Relax by the water at Glyfada Beach and Schinias Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Seahorse Dive Center and Arvanitia beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Nafplio (Spas & Karathona Beach), Marathon Beach (in Nea Makri) and Pouda Beach (in Lagonisi). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Plaka, explore the activities along Corinth Canal, delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site Mycenae, and take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, read Athens online journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Tirana to Athens takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tirana to Athens, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Tirana in July, Athens is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 28°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Kavos.

Kavos is a seaside village on the island of Corfu in Greece, in the municipal district and the municipality of Lefkimmi. Start off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): examine the collection at Mavroudis Family Museum and Modern Olive Oil Press, stroll through Halikounas Beach, then kick back and relax at Issos Beach, and finally push the limits with an extreme tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Katoulla Beach, head outdoors with Gardenos Beach, enjoy the sand and surf at Notos Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Marathias Beach, and finally look for gifts at Happy Gift.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, read Kavos trip builder website.

Fly from Athens to Kavos in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Athens in August since evenings lows in Kavos dip to 25°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Fri) so you can go by car to Kassiopi.

Kassiopi is a village, and a resort on the affluent north east coast of Corfu. Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Bataria Beach, identify plant and animal life at Madalena Boat Trips, then kick back and relax at Kerasia Beach, then take a tour by water with Kalami Ski & Wake school, and finally stroll through Kalami Beach. On the next day, tour the pleasant surroundings at Porto Timoni Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Apotripiti Beach, then enjoy the sand and surf at Canal D'Amour, and finally kick back and relax at Kalamionas Beach.

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You can drive from Kavos to Kassiopi in 2 hours. In August in Kassiopi, expect temperatures between 39°C during the day and 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Relax by the water at Paradise Beach and Paleokastritsa Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Yali Beach and Agios Gordios Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Corfu Town side-trips: Paleokastritsa (Agios Petros Beach, Rovinia Beach, &more), Prasoudi Beach (in Agios Matheos) and Glyfada Beach (in Glyfada). Next up on the itinerary: tour the pleasant surroundings at Beach Kontogialos, explore the striking landscape at Kaiser's Throne, see the interesting displays at Casa Parlante, and enjoy the sand and surf at Mon Repo Beach.

To see more things to do, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Corfu Town online sightseeing planner.

Drive from Kassiopi to Corfu Town in 1.5 hours. August in Corfu Town sees daily highs of 39°C and lows of 25°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to travel to Pristina.

Long regarded as a gray and traffic-congested provincial town with little tourist appeal, Pristina today possesses a youthful vibrance and a newfound sense of sophistication, as the result of the city's large community of foreign functionaries.

On the 13th (Sun), contemplate the long history of Tomb of Sultan Murat, get engrossed in the history at Ethnographic Museum (Muzeu Etnologjik), get a dose of the wild on BEAR SANCTUARY Prishtina, then stroll around Germia Park, and finally don't miss a visit to Heroinat Memorial. Here are some ideas for day two: buy something for everyone on your list at ALBI Shopping Mall, make a trip to Gracanica Monastery, delve into the distant past at Ulpiana, explore the fascinating underground world of Marble Cave - Gadime Cave, then hike along Via Ferrata Ari, and finally steep yourself in history at Medieval Monuments in Kosovo.

To find reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Pristina trip itinerary maker website.

Getting from Corfu Town to Pristina by combination of ferry and car takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of ferry and shuttle. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to fly 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.

Escape the urban bustle at Koros Torok Sandy Beach and Valley of the Beautiful Women. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Budapest: Beach (in Tiszakecske), Bozso Gyujtemeny (in Kecskemet) and Eger (Torok Kori Minaret, Kovacs Nimrod Winery, &more). And it doesn't end there: get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, witness a stunning natural landmark at Palatinus Strandfürdő, contemplate the long history of Matthias Church, and appreciate the history behind Heroes' Square.

For maps, photos, and other tourist information, read Budapest day trip site.

Traveling by flight from Pristina to Budapest takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Bratislava.

Slovakia's capital, Bratislava, attracts visitors for its natural beauty and rich culture, offering a plethora of landscapes, outdoor activities, historical monuments, and a stately old town.

Visiting Magio Beach and Happy Dog Forest Hike will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Bratislava: Karpatska Perla (in Senkvice), Modra (Vino Fiala & Fedor Malik & Son) and Sedin Golf Resort (in Galanta). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Bratislava Old Town, get to know the fascinating history of Wedding Palace, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kostol a kláštor sv. Alžbety, and step into the grandiose world of Bratislava Castle.

For ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Bratislava trip planner.

Traveling by car from Budapest to Bratislava takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In August, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Escape the urban bustle at Pieniński Park Narodowy and Grota Lokietka (King's Lokietek Cave). Get out of town with these interesting Krakow side-trips: Zamek Królewski (in Suloszowa), Bolechowicka Valley (in Wielka Wies) and Oswiecim (Planty Park, Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau, &more). There's lots more to do: contemplate the long history of Wawel Cathedral, take a stroll through Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, glide peacefully along the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area, and take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To see other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Krakow travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Bratislava to Krakow by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and flight; or take a train. Traveling from Bratislava in August, Krakow is a bit cooler at night with lows of 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to fly to Warsaw.

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

Visiting Around Poland and Kabacki Forest will get you outdoors. There's still lots to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town, step into the grandiose world of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, tee off at Olympic Golf Club, and indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas.

For where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Warsaw online travel planner.

Getting from Krakow to Warsaw by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.