19 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Barcelona is known for parks, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, take a stroll through Las Ramblas, enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, and visit El Barri Gòtic.

To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Barcelona online itinerary planner.

Newark, USA to Barcelona is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Newark to Barcelona is 6 hours. August in Barcelona sees daily highs of 83°F and lows of 71°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel 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.

Nice is known for museums, historic sites, and parks. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: admire nature's wide array of creatures at Marineland, don't miss a visit to Place Massena, get great views at Colline du Chateau overlook, and kick back and relax at Castel Plage.

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Traveling by flight from Barcelona to Nice takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Nice can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 71°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to travel to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Explore Positano's surroundings by going to Amalfi (Cloister del Paradiso, Duomo di Sant'Andrea, &more) and Ravello (Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone Gardens, &more). And it doesn't end there: kick back and relax at Fornillo, take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, get great views at Il Sentiero Degli Dei, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

To find traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Positano travel route website.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from Nice to Positano in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and taxi. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Nice in August: highs in Positano hover around 88°F, while lows dip to 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Capri.

The island of Capri encompasses all the magical allure of the Mediterranean--dramatic blue waters, lush mountainous landscape, and picturesque island villages.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Thu): make a trip to Piazza Umberto I, make a trip to Belvedere di Tragara, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, then Head underground at White Grotta, then pause for some photo ops at Natural Arch, and finally don't miss a visit to Via Longano. Keep things going the next day: contemplate the waterfront views at Marina Piccola, take in the awesome beauty at Monte Solaro, take an in-depth tour of Villa San Michele, Head underground at Blue Grotto, then cruise along Via Krupp, and finally make a trip to I Faraglioni.

To see maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read Capri tour itinerary tool.

Getting from Positano to Capri by ferry takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September, daily temperatures in Capri can reach 80°F, while at night they dip to 68°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to travel to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza Navona, make a trip to Trevi Fountain, and pause for some serene contemplation at Pantheon.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome road trip planning site.

Do a combination of ferry and train from Capri to Rome in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Rome when traveling from Capri in September, with lows around 60°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel back home.