27 days in Europe Itinerary

A global center of finance and transportation, Frankfurt is perhaps best known for its futuristic cityscape.

Venture out of the city with trips to Wurzburg (Alte Mainbruecke, Fortress Marienberg, &more) and Cologne (Room Escape Games, Cologne Cathedral, &more). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at Stadel Museum, admire the landmark architecture of Romer, and steep yourself in history at Goethe House.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Frankfurt is an approximately 9-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Riyadh to Frankfurt. Traveling from Riyadh in May, things will get cooler in Frankfurt: highs are around 22°C and lows about 11°C. You'll set off for Baden-Baden on the 17th (Wed).

Scenically located at the edge of the Black Forest, Baden-Baden offers scenery, culture, and relaxation in addition to a vibrant nightlife and dining scene, specializing in traditional German dishes.

On the 17th (Wed), admire the natural beauty at Goenneranlage, explore the world behind art at Museum Frieder Burda, and then walk around Lichtentaler Allee.

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Traveling by car from Frankfurt to Baden-Baden takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Baden-Baden sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Change things up with these side-trips from Lucerne: Zurich (Lake Zurich, Limmat, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, pause for some photo ops at Lion Monument, admire the landmark architecture of Lucerne Station, and take in the awesome beauty at Rigi.

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Getting from Baden-Baden to Lucerne by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 21°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) early enough to drive to Interlaken.

Nestled between Lake Thun and Lake Brienz in the heart of the Jungfrau region, Interlaken became popular for its proximity to the mountains and lakes of the Bernese Oberland region.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bern (Clock Tower - Zytglogge, Aare River, &more) and Grindelwald (First Cliff Walk by Tissot & Grindelwald-First). Next up on the itinerary: admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle, take in the awesome beauty at Lauterbrunnen Village, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and stop by Buchhandlung Boedeli.

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Getting from Lucerne to Interlaken by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) so you can drive to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Sat): make a trip to Scala Monumentale, stroll the grounds of Cimitero Monumentale, then delve into the distant past at Monte San Giorgio, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lugano, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Parrocchia Cattolica Romana Sacro Cuore.

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Traveling by car from Interlaken to Lugano takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Interlaken in May, with highs in Lugano at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Riva Del Garda.

Riva del Garda is a town and comune in the northern Italian province of Trento of the Trentino Alto Adige region. On the 28th (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di San Benedetto, examine the collection at Museo Tesol, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapel Santa Barbara, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Inviolata Church (The Church of the Virgin), and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta.

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You can drive from Lugano to Riva Del Garda in 3.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of train and bus. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Cortina d'Ampezzo.

Cortina d'Ampezzo, commonly referred to as Cortina, is a town and comune in the heart of the southern (Dolomitic) Alps in the Veneto region of Northern Italy. Kick off your visit on the 29th (Mon): stop by Art House snc di Gabriele Gaspari & C., take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Francesco in P.tta S.Francesco, and then get outside with Outdoor Activities.

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Getting from Riva Del Garda to Cortina d'Ampezzo by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and bus; or take a bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 28°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Mon) so you can go by car to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

Venture out of the city with trips to Verona (Casa di Giulietta, Arena di Verona, &more), Cathedral of Como (Duomo) (in Como) and Tremezzina (Villa del Balbianello & Villa Carlotta). There's much more to do: take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, step into the grandiose world of Castello Sforzesco, don't miss a visit to Piazza Sant'Alessandro, and stroll the grounds of Monumental Cemetery.

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Getting from Cortina d'Ampezzo to Milan by car takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. In May, daytime highs in Milan are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Fri) so you can fly 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.

Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 48 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Louvre Museum, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and walk around Luxembourg Gardens.

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Fly from Milan to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Milan in June, expect Paris to be slightly colder, temps between 27°C and 15°C. On the 8th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.