36 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, museums, classes, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, make a trip to Piazza Navona, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Rome online trip planner .

Hobart, Australia to Rome is an approximately 30-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 9 hours traveling from Hobart to Rome. Expect much warmer temperatures when traveling from Hobart in August; daily highs in Rome reach 38°C and lows reach 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Florence.

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

Florence is known for museums, historic sites, shopping, nightlife, and classes. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Gallerie Degli Uffizi, take some stellar pictures from Piazzale Michelangelo, examine the collection at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, and take in panoramic vistas at Campanile di Giotto.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Florence online visit planner .

Take a train from Rome to Florence in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Traveling from Rome in August, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Florence, with lows of 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Wed) so you can take a train 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.

Venice is known for historic sites, nature, museums, nightlife, and shopping. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Canal Grande, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, don't miss a visit to Basilica di San Marco, and capture your vacation like a pro with an inspiring photography tour.

To find photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Venice trip builder app .

Getting from Florence to Venice by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in August, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Pompeii.

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

On the 11th (Sun), admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, then explore the ancient world of Forum, then admire the striking features of Villa dei Misteri, and finally delve into the distant past at Pompeii Archaeological Park. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Mon): awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area.

For maps, traveler tips, ratings, and tourist information, read our Pompeii trip itinerary builder .

Do a combination of flight and train from Venice to Pompeii in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can 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.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Paris: Versailles (Palace of Versailles & The Hall of Mirrors). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, get to know the fascinating history of Montmartre, pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find where to stay, maps, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Paris trip maker site .

Fly from Pompeii to Paris in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Traveling from Pompeii in August, things will get slightly colder in Paris: highs are around 29°C and lows about 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Cannes.

Although its luxury shops, nightlife, casinos, and high-end restaurants give Cannes a feeling of exclusivity, this classic French Riviera city has alternatives to suit every budget.

Cannes is known for nature, nightlife, fun & games, shopping, and casinos. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Lérins Islands, wander the streets of La Croisette, get a taste of the local shopping with Rue d'Antibes, and don't miss a visit to Rue Meynadier.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, read Cannes road trip app .

You can fly from Paris to Cannes in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. In August, Cannes is a bit warmer than Paris - with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Mon) early enough to take a train to Nice.

Well-known for the beautiful views of its famous Promenade des Anglais waterfront, Nice is an ethnically-diverse coastal port city on the French Riviera and the fifth most populated city in France.

Start off your visit on the 20th (Tue): observe the fascinating underwater world at Marineland and then get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Place Massena and then wander the streets of Vieille Ville.

For reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Nice attractions planner .

Take a train from Cannes to Nice in an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Nice when traveling from Cannes in August, with lows around 25°C. On the 21st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can 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, museums, shopping, and fun & games. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, appreciate the history behind Casa Mila - La Pedrera, appreciate the extensive heritage of El Barri Gòtic, and don't miss a visit to Las Ramblas.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Barcelona day trip planning app .

You can fly from Nice to Barcelona in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 33°C in August, and nighttime lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can take a train to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Madrid is known for museums, parks, nightlife, fun & games, and historic sites. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: see the interesting displays at Prado National Museum, don't miss a visit to Plaza de Oriente, admire the masterpieces at Royal Palace of Madrid, and steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor.

For other places to visit, where to stay, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Madrid trip planner.

You can take a train from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in August, you will find days in Madrid are a bit warmer (39°C), and nights are a bit cooler (22°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Tue) so you can travel to Lisbon.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Lisbon: Sintra (Quinta da Regaleira & Park and National Palace of Pena). Next up on the itinerary: meet the residents at Lisbon Oceanarium, make a trip to Elevador de Santa Justa, appreciate the history behind Padrao dos Descobrimentos, and take a stroll through Belém Tower.

To find where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Lisbon itinerary website .

You can fly from Madrid to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Madrid to Lisbon is minus 1 hour. When traveling from Madrid in August, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Lisbon: temperatures range from 35°C by day to 20°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) early enough to travel to Porto.

Called "Oporto" by many, the city of Porto along the Duoro River lent the country and Port wine their names. Portugal's second-largest metropolis dates back to the 4th century, representing both a rich cultural past and industrial present through its architecture and style.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Sat): indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, then take in the views from Ponte de Dom Luis I, and then contemplate the long history of Palacio da Bolsa. On your second day here, contemplate the waterfront views at Rio Douro, tour the pleasant surroundings at Cais da Ribeira, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Igreja da Ordem Terceira de São Francisco, browse the collection at Livraria Lello, then take in panoramic vistas at Torre dos Clerigos, and finally contemplate the long history of Porto Cathedral (Se Catedral).

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Porto trip maker tool .

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Porto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Lisbon in August; daily highs in Porto reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel back home.