28 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 Cologne (Room Escape Games, Cologne Cathedral, &more) and Wurzburg (Museum fur Franken, Neumuenster, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Liebieghaus, squeeze the most out of the city with City Tours, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Johanniskirche, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Liebfrauen - Ort der Stille.

For maps, other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Frankfurt day trip planning website.

Dusseldorf to Frankfurt is an approximately 2.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or fly. In April, daytime highs in Frankfurt are 18°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.

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

Get out of town with these interesting Madrid side-trips: Toledo (Casco Historico de Toledo, Catedral Primada, &more). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, examine the collection at Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza, and let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To find photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Madrid day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Frankfurt to Madrid takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Frankfurt in April, expect Madrid to be somewhat warmer, temps between 22°C and 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Hannover.

Hannover, northern Germany's major urban center, may be best known for hosting annual commercial trade fairs.

Hannover is known for sightseeing, parks, and zoos & aquariums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Herrenhauser Garten, contemplate the long history of Altes Rathaus, stop by Weihnachtsmarkt, and see the interesting displays at Luftfahrtmuseum Hannover-Laatzen.

To find maps, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, read Hannover journey planner.

Fly from Madrid to Hannover in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in April, expect Hannover to be little chillier, temps between 16°C and 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to travel to Dornbirn.

Dornbirn is a city in the Austrian state of Vorarlberg. Start off your visit on the 22nd (Sat): learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Wildpark Feldkirch, then get curious at inatura – Erlebnis Naturschau, and then enjoy breathtaking views from Panoramarestaurant Karren. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun): fly down the slopes at Bergbahnen Andelsbuch.

To find maps, photos, and tourist information, go to the Dornbirn visit planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Hannover to Dornbirn. April in Dornbirn sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C at night. On the 24th (Mon), you're off to Ulm.

Part of the epicenter of the Holy Roman Empire, Ulm today stands as a cultural and economic hub of modern Germany.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Ulm: Rothenburg (Town Walls, Schmiedgasse, &more) and Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Altstadt & Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber). The adventure continues: admire the striking features of Ulmer Münster, don't miss a visit to Gansturm, contemplate the long history of Kornhaus, and find something for the whole family at LEGOLAND Deutschland.

For reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Ulm online holiday planner.

Drive from Dornbirn to Ulm in 1.5 hours. Traveling from Dornbirn in April, plan for a bit cooler nights in Ulm, with lows around 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Get out of town with these interesting Milan side-trips: Verona (Cappella dei Notai, Torre dei Lamberti, &more), Chiesa di San Giorgio (in Varenna) and Villa del Balbianello (in Tremezzina). And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, get engrossed in the history at Basilica di Sant'Ambrogio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, and pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Maurizio al Monastero Maggiore.

For photos, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Milan trip planner.

You can drive from Ulm to Milan in 5 hours. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Ulm in April: high temperatures in Milan hover around 22°C and lows are around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can fly back home.