8 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.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Sat): wander the streets of StaromEstske namEsti. Here are some ideas for day two: step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Katedrala Svateho Vita, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, and finally take in the views from Charles Bridge.

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Amsterdam, Holland to Prague is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of train and flight; or drive. July in Prague sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to travel to Lienz.

Lienz is a medieval town in the Austrian state of Tyrol. On the 29th (Mon), fly like a bird with Airtime Austria - Professional Tandem Paragliding.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Lienz trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by car from Prague to Lienz takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 29°C in July, and nighttime lows around 16°C. On the 29th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Florence.

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

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Tue): see the interesting displays at Academy Of Florence Art Gallery, admire the masterpieces at Uffizi Galleries, then get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 31st (Wed): appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria, explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, then snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, and finally get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Santa Croce.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Florence attractions planner .

You can drive from Lienz to Florence in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Traveling from Lienz in July, things will get somewhat warmer in Florence: highs are around 35°C and lows about 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to catch the 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 1st (Thu): don't miss a visit to St. Peter's Basilica, then don't miss a visit to Trevi Fountain, then admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon, and finally explore the ancient world of Colosseum.

For maps, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Rome road trip tool .

You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In July, daytime highs in Rome are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): ponder the design of Magic Fountain (Font Magica), then stroll around Parc Guell, then make a trip to Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo.

To find more things to do, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona road trip site .

You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. While traveling from Rome, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Barcelona, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) 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.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): get to know the fascinating history of Île de la Cité, then don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, then pause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, and finally admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum.

To find reviews, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris online itinerary planner .

Getting from Barcelona to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Barcelona in August: high temperatures in Paris hover around 29°C and lows are around 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to catch the train back home.