60 days in Europe Itinerary

The capital of the island of Madeira for more than 500 years, Funchal represents a laid-back city made popular by its historical sites and climate.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Pico do Arieiro and Ponta de Sao Lourenco. Step out of the city life by going to Off-Road Tours and Palheiro Golf. Explore Funchal's surroundings by going to Porto Moniz (Turtle Diving Center & Porto Moniz Natural Swimming Pools), Calheta Beach (in Calheta) and Ponta do Sol Beach (in Ponta Do Sol). There's lots more to do: scramble along the landscape with a canyoning and rapelling tour, kick back and relax at Praia dos Reis Magos, do a tasting at Blandy's Wine Lodge, and stroll through Cabo Girao.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Funchal online journey planner.

Perth, Australia to Funchal is an approximately 25.5-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Perth to Funchal due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Perth, expect little chillier days and somewhat warmer nights in Funchal, ranging from highs of 25°C to lows of 19°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Costa Adeje.

Whether you're a sophisticated pleasure seeker with the taste for Canarian cuisine and classy shopping, or a nature lover hungry of adventures, you can have it all on a well-balanced Costa Adeje vacation.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Playa del Duque and Playa de Fanabe. Get outdoors at Barranco del Infierno and Playa de las Vistas. Explore Costa Adeje's surroundings by going to Cueva del Viento (in Icod de los Vinos), Santa Cruz de Tenerife (Playa de las Teresitas, Playa de Las Gaviotas, &more) and Buenavista Golf (in Buenavista del Norte). Next up on the itinerary: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa Jardin, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Zoo Tenerife Monkey Park, and admire the natural beauty at Botanical Gardens (Jardin Botanico).

To find reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, read our Costa Adeje trip planning website.

Getting from Funchal to Costa Adeje by flight takes about 4.5 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Costa Adeje can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Maspalomas.

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

On the 18th (Fri), kick back and relax at Playa de Mogan, then kick back and relax at Playa de Amadores, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de Maspalomas. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 19th (Sat): take in the dramatic natural features at Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Las Canteras Beach, and then wander the streets of Vegueta.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Maspalomas online sightseeing planner.

Fly from Costa Adeje to Maspalomas in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In November, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Corralejo.

Surrounded by a series of white sand dunes, Corralejo is tiny enough to explore on foot or bicycle.

Step out of the city life by going to Playa de Cofete and La Guirra Beach. Discover out-of-the-way places like El Cotillo Beach & Lagoons and Fishing Charters & Tours. Venture out of the city with trips to Centro de Recuperacion y Conservacion de Tortugas Marinas de Morro Jable (in Morro del Jable), Playa Paraiso (in Costa Calma) and Oasis Park Fuerteventura (in La Lajita). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Parque Natural de Corralejo, kick back and relax at Playa Gran Tarajal, play a few rounds at Mirador de Lobos Golf Resort, and stroll through Majanicho Beach.

For reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, you can read our Corralejo trip planner.

You can fly from Maspalomas to Corralejo in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In November, daily temperatures in Corralejo can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Playa Blanca.

Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Shark Diving and Papagayo Beach. Visiting Los Hervideros and Montanas Del Fuego will get you outdoors.

To find ratings, maps, reviews, and tourist information, read our Playa Blanca online trip planner.

You can ride a ferry from Corralejo to Playa Blanca in an hour. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in November, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sat) so you can fly to Granada.

Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.

Explore hidden gems such as El Torcal de Antequera and Royal Chapel of Granada. Take a break from the city and head to El Caminito Del Rey, El Chorro and Santa Clara Golf Club Granada. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Granada: Marbella Old Town (in Marbella), La Carihuela (in Torremolinos) and Malaga (Malaga Cathedral, Alcazaba, &more). There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Albayzin, contemplate the long history of Mirador de San Nicolas, Head underground at Fundación Cueva de Nerja, and admire the natural beauty at Generalife.

To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Granada travel planner.

Getting from Playa Blanca to Granada by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Playa Blanca to Granada. While traveling from Playa Blanca, expect little chillier days and cooler nights in Granada, ranging from highs of 19°C to lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can drive to Benidorm.

A major seaside resort on the famous Costa Blanca, Benidorm was built compactly, thanks to the foresight of a local government administrator in the 1960s, who had a vision for a holiday destination that would grow upwards.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): wander the streets of El Casco Antiguo de Benidorm, enjoy the sand and surf at Platja de Ponent, and then kick back and relax at Playa de Levante. Keep things going the next day: admire the majestic nature at Peñón de Ifac Natural Park and then explore the historical opulence of Castillo de Santa Barbara.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and tourist information, read Benidorm itinerary website.

Traveling by car from Granada to Benidorm takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Granada in December, things will get a bit warmer in Benidorm: highs are around 19°C and lows about 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Sun) early enough to fly to York.

Situated on the confluence of the rivers Ouse and Foss, York has witnessed an abundance of major political events throughout its two millennia of existence.

Get outdoors at Scarborough Beach and Peasholm Park. Step off the beaten path and head to York City Walls and York's Chocolate Story. Explore York's surroundings by going to Room Escape Games (in Leeds), Quayside (in Newcastle upon Tyne) and Durham Cathedral (in Durham). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at York Castle Museum, admire the striking features of York Minster, take a stroll through York Shambles, and have some family-friendly fun at The York Dungeon.

To find ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the York trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Benidorm to York takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Benidorm to York due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier temperatures when traveling from Benidorm in December; daily highs in York reach 10°C and lows reach 2°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sat) so you can catch the train to Edinburgh.

World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.

Visiting Calton Hill and Boat Tours & Water Sports will get you outdoors. Step off the beaten path and head to The Scotch Whisky Experience and Room Escape Games. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Edinburgh: The Kelpies & The Helix (in Falkirk), Glasgow (The Riverside Museum of Transport and Travel, Kelvingrove Art Gallery and Museum, &more) and Bamburgh Castle (in Bamburgh). Next up on the itinerary: walk around Princes Street Gardens, go on a hair-raising tour with a ghost and vampire tour, explore the world behind art at Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and stop by Edinburgh Old Town.

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Edinburgh vacation planning site.

Traveling by train from York to Edinburgh takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 9°C in December, and nighttime lows around 2°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

You'll discover tucked-away gems like Nature & Wildlife Tours and Adrenaline & Extreme Tours. Get in touch with nature at Thingvellir National Park and Horseback Riding Tours. Get out of town with these interesting Reykjavik side-trips: Brugghus Steoja (in Hvanneyri), Strokkur (in Geysir) and Gullfoss Falls (in Blaskogabyggd). And it doesn't end there: see Off-Road Tours, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, and don't miss a visit to Laugavegur.

To see maps, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, read Reykjavik trip maker app.

Getting from Edinburgh to Reykjavik by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Edinburgh in December; daily highs in Reykjavik reach 2°C and lows reach -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly 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 25th (Sun), indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, take a stroll through Hradcany, and then steep yourself in history at Lobkowicz Palace. Keep things going the next day: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting.

To see traveler tips, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Prague day trip tool.

You can fly from Reykjavik to Prague in 7 hours. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. December in Prague sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of 0°C at night. On the 27th (Tue), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly to Goreme.

Famed for its landscape of unusually shaped stone formations and churches cut into the natural rocks, Goreme sits in the central part of the country, an area originally settled during Roman times.

Take a break from the city and head to Goreme National Park and Horseback Riding Tours. Step off the beaten path and head to Off-Road Tours and Sultan SazlIgI Bird Sanctuary. The adventure continues: get engrossed in the history at Goreme Open-Air Museum and enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour.

To see maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, read Goreme trip builder app.

Getting from Prague to Goreme by flight takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of train and bus. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Prague to Goreme due to the time zone difference. Expect slightly colder evenings in Goreme when traveling from Prague in December, with lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly back home.