8 days in The Alps Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 10th (Mon): get to know the fascinating history of Monte Brione, then get outside with Sentiero panoramico Busatte Tempesta, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapel Santa Barbara. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to The Bastion, then step into the grandiose world of Arco Castle, then take in the dramatic natural features at Parco Grotta Cascata Varone, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Medieval Village of Canale.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read Riva Del Garda online trip maker.

Dublin, Ireland to Riva Del Garda is an approximately 5.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and tram. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Central European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Dublin in April, things will get a bit warmer in Riva Del Garda: highs are around 23°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Aosta.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Wed): look for gifts at Salumificio Maison Bertolin, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Verres, contemplate the long history of Pont-Saint-Martin, explore the historical opulence of Castello di Issogne, then explore the historical opulence of Castello di Fenis, and finally wander the streets of Piazza Emile Chanoux. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 13th (Thu): delve into the distant past at Criptoportico Forense, admire the striking features of Aosta Old Town, don't miss a visit to Porta Praetoria, then pause for some serene contemplation at Collegiata dei Santi Pietro e Orso, then explore the historical opulence of Castello Reale di Sarre, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello Sarriod de La Tour.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Aosta online vacation planner.

Traveling by car from Riva Del Garda to Aosta takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Bellinzona.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Fri): explore the historical opulence of Castelgrande, step into the grandiose world of Castelli di Bellinzona, and then step into the grandiose world of Castello di Montebello.

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You can drive from Aosta to Bellinzona in 3 hours. In April, daytime highs in Bellinzona are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

Family-friendly places like Fortress Hohensalzburg and St. Peter's Abbey (Stift St. Peter) will thrill your kids. Do some cultural sightseeing at Schloss Hellbrunn and Erlebnisburg Hohenwerfen. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Salzburg Cathedral, contemplate the long history of Salzburger Altstadt, view the masterpieces at Residenzgalerie Salzburg, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Stift Nonnberg.

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Traveling by car from Bellinzona to Salzburg takes 6 hours. In April, Salzburg is a bit cooler than Bellinzona - with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.