40 days in Europe Itinerary

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Utrecht: Efteling (in Kaatsheuvel), Delft (Nieuwe Kerk & Markt) and The Hague (Panorama Mesdag, The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery, &more). The adventure continues: get to know the fascinating history of De Zeven Steegjes van Utrecht, walk around Griftpark, explore the engaging exhibits at Museum Speelklok, and admire the landmark architecture of Rietveld Schroder House.

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Cardiff, UK to Utrecht is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or drive. Traveling from Cardiff to Utrecht, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. July in Utrecht sees daily highs of 27°C and lows of 16°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

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Traveling by train from Utrecht to Paris takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In July in Paris, expect temperatures between 30°C during the day and 18°C at night. On the 10th (Mon), you're off to Rimini.

Venture out of the city with trips to Ravenna (Mirabilandia, Basilica di San Vitale, &more), Acquario di Cattolica (in Cattolica) and Basilica Di Sant'Apollinare In Classe (in Classe). There's much more to do: stroll through Bagno Egisto 38, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa del Sol, get outside with Bagno 10 Vatikaki, and cool off at Bagno 84 Graziano.

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Do a combination of flight and train from Paris to Rimini in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, Rimini is a bit warmer at night with lows of 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can travel to Barcelona.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro), PortAventura (in Salou) and Tossa de Mar (Vila Vella (Old Town) & Great Beach). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, wander the streets of Las Ramblas, and stroll around Parc Guell.

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Do a combination of train and flight from Rimini to Barcelona in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (El Transito Synagogue and Sephardic Museum, Casco Historico de Toledo, &more), Segovia (Balloon Rides, San Martin Church, &more) and Fuente de Los Banos de Diana (in La Granja de San Ildefonso). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, savor the flavors at Food & Drink, and make a trip to Puerta del Sol.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Madrid takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in July, expect nights in Madrid to be about the same, around 23°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 40°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Carvoeiro.

Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 4th (Fri) at Slide & Splash - Parque Aquatico - Water Slide Park. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 3rd (Thu) at Aqualand Algarve.

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Getting from Madrid to Carvoeiro by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Madrid to Carvoeiro is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Madrid, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Carvoeiro, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to go by car back home.