33 days in Europe Itinerary

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

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San Jose, Costa Rica to Zurich is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from San Jose to Zurich due to the time zone difference. Expect cooler temperatures when traveling from San Jose in April; daily highs in Zurich reach 17°C and lows reach 5°C. On the 20th (Fri), you're off toBerlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Pergamon Museum and East Side Gallery. Visit Charlottenburg Palace and Mauermuseum - Museum Haus am Checkpoint Charlie for their historical value. There's much more to do: see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, wander the streets of Scheunenviertel, appreciate the history behind Brandenburg Gate, and don't miss a visit to Potsdamer Platz.

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Getting from Zurich to Berlin by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 23rd (Mon) to allow time for travel to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Keep things going the next day: get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House, then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis (Rembrandt House), and finally pause for some serene contemplation at De Duif.

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Fly from Berlin to Amsterdam in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Amsterdam can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Wed) so you can drive to Bruges.

The medieval town of Bruges centers around a canal, and the architecture of its historical district has made it a World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Thu): don't miss a visit to The Markt, then get engrossed in the history at Groeningemuseum, and then steep yourself in history at Historic Centre of Brugge. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica of the Holy Blood, take in panoramic vistas at Belfry of Bruges, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Arentshof, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Beguinage (Begijnhof).

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You can drive from Amsterdam to Bruges in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Bruges can reach 15°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): make a trip to Temple Bar, admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, and then contemplate the long history of Kilmainham Gaol. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: wander the streets of Grafton Street, ponder the world of politics at Dublin Castle, then browse the collection at Chester Beatty Library, and finally take an in-depth tour of Áras an Uachtaráin.

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Traveling by combination of train and flight from Bruges to Dublin takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In April in Dublin, expect temperatures between 13°C during the day and 3°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to London.

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Natural History Museum and Victoria and Albert Museum. Westminster Abbey and Churchill War Rooms will appeal to history buffs. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, take an in-depth tour of British Museum, and wander the streets of Hampstead.

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Fly from Dublin to London in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or do a combination of flight and train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 5°C. On the 3rd (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can take a train 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.

On the 4th (Fri), get a taste of the local shopping with Le Marais, then step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, then wander the streets of Saint Germain des Pres Quarter, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathédrale Notre-Dame de Paris.

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You can take a train from London to Paris in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of flight, bus, and train. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Barcelona.

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

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): appreciate the extensive heritage of Carrer Montcada, admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, then stroll through Park Guell, and finally appreciate the history behind Casa Mila - La Pedrera. Here are some ideas for day two: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then make a trip to Casa Batllo, then examine the collection at Parc de Montjuic, and finally take a stroll through El Barri Gòtic.

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Getting from Paris to Barcelona by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in May; daily highs in Barcelona reach 25°C and lows reach 16°C. You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Tue) before leaving for Monaco-Ville.

Jutting out of the dramatic cliffs of Monaco sits Monaco-Ville, one of the nation's oldest towns.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Tue): take in the waterfront at Monte Carlo Harbor. On the 9th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: examine the collection at Oceanographic Museum of Monaco, then try to win big at Casino of Monte-Carlo, then get to know the fascinating history of Casino Square, and finally appreciate the history behind Hector Berlioz Statue.

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Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Barcelona to Monaco-Ville takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daytime highs in Monaco-Ville are 23°C, while nighttime lows are 16°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Fri): appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza del Duomo, see the interesting displays at Castello Sforzesco, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Milano, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): take in nature's colorful creations at i Giardini di Villa Melzi, then stop by Azalea - Silk of Como, and then take in nature's colorful creations at Villa Carlotta.

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Drive from Monaco-Ville to Milan in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and flight. In May in Milan, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Rome.

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

On the 13th (Sun), admire the landmark architecture of Pantheon.

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You can take a train from Milan to Rome in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In May in Rome, expect temperatures between 28°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Tuscania.

Tuscania is a town and comune in the province of Viterbo, Lazio Region, Italy. Start off your visit on the 15th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Antico Ghetto e Sinagoga Pitigliano, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Pitigliano Centro Storico, then explore the ancient world of Vulci, and finally tour the pleasant surroundings at Giardino dei Tarocchi. On the 16th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the natural beauty at Villa Lante, admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Farnese, then don't miss a visit to Rocca Dei Papi, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Pietro.

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Traveling by car from Rome to Tuscania takes 2 hours. Traveling from Rome in May, expect a bit cooler with lows of 12°C in Tuscania. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) so you can travel to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

On the 17th (Thu), make a trip to St. Mark's Square and then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, then admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, and finally explore the activities along Canal Grande.

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Explore your travel options from Tuscania to Venice with the Route module. In May, daily temperatures in Venice can reach 26°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can travel to Zurich.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich), then pause for some serene contemplation at Grossmunster, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town (Altstadt). Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 20th (Sun): get engrossed in the history at Swiss National Museum, admire the masterpieces at Rietberg Museum, and then admire the striking features of Fraumünster Church.

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Traveling by flight from Venice to Zurich takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, bus, and train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Venice in May, with highs in Zurich at 21°C and lows at 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Sun) to allow time to travel back home.