25 days in Europe Itinerary

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hagia Sophia Mosque, take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, and browse the exhibits of Galata Tower.

To find photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul trip planner.

Chennai, India to Istanbul is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time (IST) to Turkey Time (TRT), which is usually a -2.5 hour difference. Expect colder weather when traveling from Chennai in September: highs in Istanbul hover around 26°C, while lows dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to fly to Budapest.

Start off your visit on the 6th (Sun): examine the collection at House of Terror Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Dohány Street Synagogue, then take in the views from Szechenyi Lanchid, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Matthias Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Shoes on the Danube Bank, contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), then enjoy some diversion at Budapest Shooting, and finally ponder the world of politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Budapest trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Istanbul to Budapest in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul to Budapest, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Istanbul in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be cooler in Budapest, with lows of 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 7th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Prague.

On the 8th (Tue), take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Vitus Cathedral, get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, then take in the views from Charles Bridge, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Staromestske namesti.

To find maps, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Prague online trip itinerary builder.

Fly from Budapest to Prague in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Budapest in September, expect nights in Prague to be about the same, around 12°C, while days are slightly colder, around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Trier.

On the 9th (Wed), explore the ancient world of Trier Amphitheater, don't miss a visit to Porta Nigra, take in the spiritual surroundings of Liebfrauenkirche, Trier, then see the interesting displays at Rhineland Museum (Rheinisches Landesmuseum), and finally pause for some photo ops at Handwerkerbrunnen. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at Kaiserthermen, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Konstantinbasilika, admire the landmark architecture of Kurfurstliches Palais, then admire the landmark architecture of St. Peter's Cathedral (Dom), then browse the eclectic array of goods at Hauptmarkt, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Saint Gangolf's Church.

For where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Trier trip builder site.

Do a combination of flight and bus from Prague to Trier in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Trier, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to take a train to Paris.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): walk around Luxembourg Gardens, then explore the world behind art at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and finally admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe. Here are some ideas for day two: don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, then examine the collection at Musee de l’Orangerie, and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Paris trip itinerary tool.

You can take a train from Trier to Paris in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and flight. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) early enough to drive to Versailles.

On the 13th (Sun), step into the grandiose world of The Trianons & The Hamlet, then explore the striking landscape of L'Orangerie, then admire the striking features of Palace of Versailles, and finally make a trip to La Galerie des Batailles.

For reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Versailles trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Paris to Versailles in an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In September, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 12°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Chambord.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Mon): steep yourself in history at Domaine National de Chambord, then step into the grandiose world of Chateau de Chambord, then join in the after-dark buzz at Maison des Vins Chambord, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Saint-Louis de Chambord.

To see other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Chambord day trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Versailles to Chambord takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and taxi. In September, daytime highs in Chambord are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 14th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Cheverny.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Tue): pause for some serene contemplation at Mairie, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Cheverny, then do a tasting at Domaine Le Portail, then explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Troussay, and finally look for gifts at Domaine de Montcy.

Before you visit Cheverny, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

Cheverny is just a short distance from Chambord. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Saint-Aignan.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Wed): meet the residents at ZooParc de Beauval.

To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Saint-Aignan trip website.

Saint-Aignan is just a stone's throw from Cheverny. In September, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Bourges.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Thu): make a trip to Le Jardin de l'Archeveche, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale De Bourges, then don't miss a visit to Les Nuits Lumiere, and finally see the interesting displays at Musee du Materiel.

To see where to stay, maps, and tourist information, go to the Bourges trip planning app.

Traveling by car from Saint-Aignan to Bourges takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. Expect a daytime high around 25°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Thu) early enough to drive to Valencay.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Fri): examine the collection at Musee de l'Automobile, explore the historical opulence of Chateau de Valencay, then see the interesting displays at Musee du Sucre d’Art, and finally don't miss a visit to Tombeau de Talleyrand.

For photos, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Valencay trip builder app.

You can drive from Bourges to Valencay in 1.5 hours. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Fri) early enough to travel to Mont-Saint-Michel.

On the 19th (Sat), don't miss a visit to La Poste, Mont-Saint-Michel, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Église Saint-Pierre - Le Mont-Saint-Michel, and then admire the striking features of Mont Saint-Michel.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Mont-Saint-Michel route planner.

Explore your travel options from Valencay to Mont-Saint-Michel with the Route module. Traveling from Valencay in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Mont-Saint-Michel, with lows around 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.

On the 20th (Sun), stroll around Parque del Retiro, explore the world behind art at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofia, and then contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and then admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum.

To see more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Madrid day trip website.

You can fly from Mont-Saint-Michel to Madrid in 5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Mont-Saint-Michel in September, expect Madrid to be somewhat warmer, temps between 32°C and 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can fly to Barcelona.

On the 22nd (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, admire the striking features of Casa Amatller, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, then admire the striking features of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally make a trip to Casa Mila - La Pedrera. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed): wander the streets of Las Ramblas, then stroll around Parc Guell, and then take a stroll through Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic).

For where to stay, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read Barcelona trip planning website.

You can fly from Madrid to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in September, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit warmer in Barcelona, with lows of 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight to London.

Start off your visit on the 24th (Thu): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Paul's Cathedral, make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, then don't miss a visit to Big Ben, then get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, and finally contemplate the long history of Buckingham Palace.

For photos, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read our London trip maker site.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to London takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time is minus 1 hour. In September, London is slightly colder than Barcelona - with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.