60 days in Asia & Europe Itinerary

Sitting on the Mediterranean coast, Beirut, the country's capital and largest city, has plenty of appeal itself, as well as offering a convenient base for exploring the country's other sights and cities.

On the 12th (Tue), pause for some photo ops at Jeita Grotto, thenlook for gifts at Selim Mouzannar, and then see the interesting displays at Mim Museum - Mineral Museum.

To see more things to do, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Beirut road trip planning tool.

Cairo, Egypt to Beirut is an approximately 5-hour flight. You can also drive. Expect a daytime high around 28°C in November, and nighttime lows around 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Tue) early enough to travel to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Visiting Super Paradise Beach and Kalo Livadi Beach will get you outdoors. Relax by the water at Agios Sostis Beach and Platis Gialos Beach. There's still lots to do: stroll through Ornos Beach, kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, look for gifts at Gioras Wood Medieval Mykonian Bakery, and examine the collection at Aegean Maritime Museum.

For photos, traveler tips, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Mykonos Town tour itinerary planner.

You can fly from Beirut to Mykonos Town in 6.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of car and ferry. Traveling from Beirut in November, expect Mykonos Town to be little chillier, temps between 21°C and 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sun) early enough to travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Glyfada Beach and Voula Beach. Visiting Mount Lycabettus and Nature & Wildlife Tours will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Athens: Gaia Winery (in Koutsi), Nafplio (Feelwood Concept Store & Fortress Palamidi) and Rema ton Mylwn (in Corinth). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Plaka, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, don't miss a visit to Ancient Agora of Athens, and stop by Monastiraki.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Athens trip planner.

You can fly from Mykonos Town to Athens in 3 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and taxi. In November, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Fri) early enough to travel to Dubrovnik.

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Get outdoors at Zarkovica Animal Shelter and Sunj Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Korta Katarina Winery (in Orebic), Vino Spaleta (in Kuna Peljeska) and Marlais Winery (in Ston). There's still lots to do: take a stroll through Old Town, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, appreciate the extensive heritage of Dubrovnik City Walls, and look for gifts at Life According to Kawa.

To find ratings, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Dubrovnik itinerary site.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Dubrovnik takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in November, things will get a bit cooler in Dubrovnik: highs are around 19°C and lows about 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) 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.

Get in touch with nature at Île de la Cité and Caresse de Tigre. Head to Le Marais and L'adresse gourmandefor some retail therapy. Venture out of the city with trips to Arboretum de la Vallee-aux-Loups (in Chatenay-Malabry) and Palace of Versailles (in Versailles). The adventure continues: make a trip to Champs-Elysees, test your team's savvy at The Live Thriller, admire the masterpieces at Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou, and browse the exhibits of Louvre Museum.

To see reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Paris trip itinerary planner.

Getting from Dubrovnik to Paris by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. In November, Paris is a bit cooler than Dubrovnik - with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Seville.

A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.

Escape the urban bustle at Paddock Paradise Ronda and El Tajo de Ronda. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Seville: Ronda (Descalzos Viejos S.L., Old City, &more). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Barrio Santa Cruz, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Catedral de Sevilla, steep yourself in history at Royal Alcázar of Seville, and make a trip to Plaza de España.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Seville trip builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Seville takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in December; daily highs in Seville reach 19°C and lows reach 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel to Madrid.

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

Head to Mercado San Miguel and Gran Viafor some retail therapy. Visiting Sierra de Guadarrama National Park and Parque de la Bombilla will get you outdoors. Change things up with these side-trips from Madrid: Toledo (Catedral Primada & Casco Historico de Toledo). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, stop by Mercado del Juguete de Madrid, see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and test your problem-solving skills at EXIT Madrid.

To see ratings, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid trip planner.

You can fly from Seville to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In December, Madrid is slightly colder than Seville - with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can take a train to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

You'll get in some beach time at Playas de Calella and Playa de La Barceloneta. Take a break from the city and head to Camino de Ronda and La playa de Tamariu. Change things up with these side-trips from Barcelona: Lloret de Mar (Fenals Beach & Playa Cala Sa Boadella), Cala Futadera (in Tossa de Mar) and Fundacio Mona, Centre de Recuperacio de Primats (in Riudellots de la Selva). There's still lots to do: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour, get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria, and make a trip to Casa Batllo.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Barcelona road trip planning website.

Take a train from Madrid to Barcelona in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in December, expect a bit warmer with lows of 7°C in Barcelona. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Marseille.

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Escape the urban bustle at Scuba & Snorkeling and Plage de l'Almanarre. Relax by the water at Plage de Cavaliere and Plage de la Faviere. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Daskalides Chocolatier (in La Londe Les Maures), La Route du Sel (in Hyeres) and Le Lavandou (Sentier du littoral - Le Lavandou - Plage de la Fossette, Grande Plage du Lavandou, &more). There's lots more to do: head outdoors with Cape Canaille, look for all kinds of wild species at La Calanque de Figuerolles, stroll through Plage de Cabasson, and kick back and relax at Plage de la Grande Mer.

For ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, use the Marseille online tour itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Marseille takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. December in Marseille sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) to allow time to drive 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.

We've included these beaches for you: Port Grimaud Beach and Promenade du Soleil. Shop till you drop at Rue d'Antibes and Avenue Jean Medecin. Explore Nice's surroundings by going to Le Musee du Parfum (in Grasse), Cannes (Marche Forville & La Croisette) and Scuba & Snorkeling (in Golfe-Juan Vallauris). Next up on the itinerary: wander the streets of Vieille Ville, hunt for treasures at Marche aux Fleurs Cours Saleya, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Gigaro, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Castel Plage.

Plan trip to Nice with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.

You can drive from Marseille to Nice in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Nice can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Shop till you drop at Piazza delle Erbe and Prosciutto e Parmigiano ham&cheese To Go. Step out of the city life by going to Canal Grande and Like a Venetian. Get out of town with these interesting Venice side-trips: Fondazione Bisazza (in Montecchio Maggiore), Verona (Arena di Verona, Museo di Castelvecchio, &more) and Valdobbiadene (Cantina San Gregorio & PDC Cartizze). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Doge's Palace, explore the world behind art at Gallerie dell'Accademia, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, and take a stroll through Campo del Ghetto.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Venice itinerary planner.

You can fly from Nice to Venice in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, Venice is slightly colder than Nice - with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Florence.

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

Do your shopping at La Pelle and Art Gallery Studio Iguarnieri. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Florence: Montalcino (Winery Solaria Patrizia Cencioni, Mate Winery, &more), Castello del Trebbio (in Santa Brigida) and Ciacci Piccolomini d'Aragona (in Castelnuovo dell'Abate). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Pitti Palace, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Vecchio, and enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto.

For ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence travel route planner.

You can drive from Venice to Florence in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. When traveling from Venice in December, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Florence: temperatures range from 15°C by day to 4°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) so you can take a train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Visiting Catacombs of Saint Callixtus and Colle del Gianicolo will get you outdoors. Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Porta Portese and Cereria artigiana La Garibaldina. The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, and take a stroll through Trastevere.

For traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, use the Rome tour planner.

Traveling by train from Florence to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In January, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Tue) so you can travel to Valletta.

Malta's capital city, Valletta preserves most of its medieval architecture, built in the 16th and 17th centuries by the Knights Hospitaller, once a powerful military order.

Get in touch with nature at Scuba & Snorkeling and Ghajn Tuffieha Bay. Step out of Valletta with an excursion to Outdoor Explorers Gozo, Comino, Malta in Marsalforn--about 3h 15 min away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John's Co-Cathedral, take in the dramatic natural features at Top of the World, explore the fascinating underground world of Blue Grotto (Il-Hnejja), and tour the pleasant surroundings at Malta Falconry Centre.

For photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, you can read our Valletta holiday website.

You can fly from Rome to Valletta in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, ferry, and bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Rome in January, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 11°C in Valletta. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel back home.