12 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo and then take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: stroll around Parc Guell, admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and then don't miss a visit to Casa Mila - La Pedrera.

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Mexico City, Mexico to Barcelona is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. The time zone changes from Central Standard Time to Central European Time, which is usually a 7 hour difference. Traveling from Mexico City in June, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Rome.

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

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Sat): ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, admire the striking features of Pantheon, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, and finally delve into the distant past at Colosseum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria in Trastevere, then take an in-depth tour of Musei Capitolini, and finally delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill.

To see other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Rome online attractions planner .

You can fly from Barcelona to Rome in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Rome are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) early enough to 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.

On the 15th (Mon), contemplate the long history of Halaszbastya, steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building, then appreciate the history behind Hősök tere, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika). On the 16th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), then see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, then steep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, and finally snap pictures at Szechenyi Chain Bridge.

To find more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Budapest route planner.

Getting from Rome to Budapest by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Rome in June, expect Budapest to be little chillier, temps between 30°C and 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Tue) so you can travel 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.

On the 17th (Wed), explore the historical opulence of Prague Castle, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, then snap pictures at Charles Bridge, and finally take a stroll through StaromEstske namEsti.

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Traveling by flight from Budapest to Prague takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. When traveling from Budapest in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Prague: temperatures range from 26°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to 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.

On the 18th (Thu), step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and finally explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Fri): stroll around Luxembourg Gardens, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Fly from Prague to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In June in Paris, expect temperatures between 27°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Van Gogh Museum, stroll around Vondelpark, and then get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House. Here are some ideas for day two: indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience and then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Amsterdam holiday planner.

Take a train from Paris to Amsterdam in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Paris in June, expect nights in Amsterdam to be about the same, around 13°C, while days are slightly colder, around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.