16 days in Europe Itinerary

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): admire the landmark architecture of Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, and finally admire the striking features of St Mark's Campanile. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Thu): steep yourself in history at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, then contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, then contemplate the long history of Squero di San Trovaso, and finally explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, you can read our Venice online itinerary planner.

New York City, USA to Venice is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from New York City to Venice is 6 hours. In April in Venice, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 49°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Rome.

On the 21st (Fri), delve into the distant past at Colosseum, get engrossed in the history at Welcome To Rome, then explore the ancient world of Pantheon, then ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and finally explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy breathtaking views from Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo, then don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, then steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Vatican Museums.

For maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Rome route builder tool.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 49°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, then examine the collection at Pitti Palace, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John. On the next day, contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, admire the masterpieces at Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore, make a trip to Piazza della Signoria, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto.

For maps, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Florence trip itinerary planning website.

Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Florence are 67°F, while nighttime lows are 50°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to fly to Interlaken.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Tue): explore the activities along Lake Brienz and then admire the verdant scenery at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls.

To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and more tourist information, use the Interlaken online trip itinerary builder.

You can fly from Florence to Interlaken in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Florence in April, expect Interlaken to be slightly colder, temps between 58°F and 39°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can drive to Lucerne.

On the 26th (Wed), take in the views from Chapel Bridge, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rigi, and finally make a trip to Das Lohri-Haus - The Oldest House of Goldsmiths in the World.

To see photos, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Lucerne driving holiday planning app.

You can drive from Interlaken to Lucerne in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 59°F, and evening lows to 40°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can drive to Zurich.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Museum Rietberg, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, and then see the interesting displays at Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Landesmuseum, don't miss a visit to Bahnhofstrasse, and then visit Old Town.

To see photos, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, read Zurich trip planner.

You can drive from Lucerne to Zurich in an hour. Other options are to drive; or take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 58°F, and evening lows to 41°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can go by car to Strasbourg.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): indulge your senses at Domaine Albert Seltz, wander the streets of La Petite France, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedrale Notre Dame de Strasbourg, and finally explore the world behind art at Musée des Beaux-Arts de Strasbourg.

For other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Strasbourg day trip app.

Drive from Zurich to Strasbourg in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 62°F in April, and nighttime lows around 41°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to drive to Rothenburg.

On the 30th (Sun), ponder the world of politics at Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber, make a trip to Der Roderturm, make a trip to Market Square, take a stroll through Altstadt, then see the interesting displays at Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), and finally don't miss a visit to Das Plonlein.

To see reviews, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Rothenburg online trip planner.

Getting from Strasbourg to Rothenburg by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Strasbourg, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Rothenburg, ranging from highs of 56°F to lows of 40°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) so you can go by car to Munich.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, then explore the activities along English Garden, and then make a trip to Marienplatz.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read our Munich trip builder tool.

Drive from Rothenburg to Munich in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In April, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 57°F, while at night they dip to 37°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Leipzig.

On the 2nd (Tue), explore the different monuments and memorials at Sudfriedhof, explore the world behind art at Grassi Museum, explore the world behind art at Museum der Bildenden Kunste, then get engrossed in the history at Bach Museum, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Thomas Church.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Leipzig vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by flight from Munich to Leipzig takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May in Leipzig, expect temperatures between 65°F during the day and 47°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) so you can go by car to Berlin.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Wed): explore the world behind art at Pergamonmuseum, ponder the world of politics at Reichstag Building, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Berlin trip itinerary planning website.

Traveling by car from Leipzig to Berlin takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Wed) so you can catch the flight back home.