23 days in Europe Itinerary

Barcelona is known for sightseeing, parks, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Parc Guell, wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), make a trip to Casa Batllo, and hit the best photo ops around with an inspiring photography tour.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Barcelona sightseeing planner.

Halifax, Canada to Barcelona is an approximately 12-hour flight. Traveling from Halifax to Barcelona, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Halifax in May, expect Barcelona to be somewhat warmer, temps between 25°C and 16°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Madrid.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Toledo (Church of Santo Tomé, Catedral Primada, &more). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, make a trip to Puerta del Sol, steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, and admire the landmark architecture of Royal Palace of Madrid.

For more things to do, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Madrid road trip planning app.

Getting from Barcelona to Madrid by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in May, plan for little chillier nights in Madrid, with lows around 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Lisbon.

Get out of town with these interesting Lisbon side-trips: Sintra (Park and National Palace of Pena, Sintra National Palace, &more). There's much more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, explore the world behind art at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and don't miss a visit to Elevador de Santa Justa.

To find where to stay and other tourist information, go to the Lisbon driving holiday planner.

You can fly from Madrid to Lisbon in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Madrid to Lisbon, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Fri) so you can go by car to Lagos.

On the 13th (Sat), explore the striking landscape at Ponta da Piedade, enjoy the sand and surf at Praia Da Rocha, then look for gifts at A Guilda, and finally enjoy the sea views from Cape Saint Vincent. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 14th (Sun): take in the waterfront at Alvor Boardwalk, then trek along Percurso dos Sete Vales Suspensos, and then kick back and relax at Praia da Marinha.

To find where to stay and tourist information, read Lagos trip planner.

You can drive from Lisbon to Lagos in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. May in Lagos sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Milan.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco and then explore the world behind art at Museo Poldi Pezzoli. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica di Santa Tecla, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, then admire the striking features of Palazzo Confalonieri, and finally admire the masterpieces at Pinacoteca Ambrosiana.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Milan travel route builder.

Getting from Lagos to Milan by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Lagos to Milan is 1 hour. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Milan when traveling from Lagos in May, with lows around 15°C. You will have some time to spend on the 17th (Wed) before leaving for Nice.

Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Massif de l'Esterel (in Agay) and Cannes (La Croisette & Le Suquet). There's lots more to do: get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, make a trip to Promenade des Anglais, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Saint-Nicolas a Nice, and enjoy breathtaking views from Belanda Tower.

To see maps, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Nice trip planner.

Drive from Milan to Nice in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Nice are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.

Change things up with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles (about 46 minutes away). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Louvre Museum, admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, get to know the fascinating history of Champs-Elysees, and walk around Luxembourg Gardens.

To see more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Paris route planner.

You can fly from Nice to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Nice in May; daily highs in Paris reach 20°C and lows reach 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Wed) to allow time to fly back home.