15 days in Europe Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

On the 15th (Wed), explore the world behind art at Belvedere Palace, then examine the collection at Hofburg, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates to Vienna is an approximately 9.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Abu Dhabi to Vienna is minus 3 hours. Traveling from Abu Dhabi in February, things will get cooler in Vienna: highs are around 5°C and lows about -1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Zell am See.

Despite its small size, Zell am See is a well-visited tourist destination known mostly as a ski resort town, and it serves as an important transportation hub for the region.

Get out of town with these interesting Zell am See side-trips: SkiWelt Wilder Kaiser - Brixental (in Soll), Obertauern (Obertauern Ski Resort & Skigebiet obertauern) and Kitzsteinhorn (in Kaprun). On the 19th (Sun), dedicate a day to the elevated beauty of Schmittenhohe. Next up on the itinerary: fly down the slopes at Ellmau Ski Resort and Village, stroll through Zell Am See, see the world from above with a helicopter tour, and don't miss a visit to Gipfelwelt 3000.

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Getting from Vienna to Zell am See by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Vienna in February, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Zell am See, with lows of -5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Munich.

Often described as the city of laptops and lederhosen, Munich is an international center of business, engineering, research, and medicine that still maintains a rich cultural heritage and age-old traditions.

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Traveling by car from Zell am See to Munich takes 2.5 hours. In February, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Mon) early enough to drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Nestled within the Bavarian Alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a classic mountain feel along with world-class winter sports.

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Getting from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. In February, plan for daily highs up to 8°C, and evening lows to -2°C. You'll set off for Zurich on the 20th (Mon).

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

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Tue): explore the activities along Lake Zurich, wander the streets of Bahnhofstrasse, and then explore the world behind art at Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich).

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Getting from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Zurich by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In February, daytime highs in Zurich are 7°C, while nighttime lows are -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) 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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Interlaken: Bern (Rose Garden (Rosengarten), UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, &more) and Grindelwald-First (in Grindelwald). There's still lots to do: take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Maennlichen, look for all kinds of wild species at Weissenau-Naturschutzgebiet, take in nature's colorful creations at Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden, and explore the activities along Lake Brienz.

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Traveling by car from Zurich to Interlaken takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. In February, daily temperatures in Interlaken can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Chamonix.

Situated near the massive peaks of the Aiguilles Rouges and, most notably, the Aiguille du Midi, Chamonix is one of the oldest ski resorts in France and known as the Alpine Capital of the World.

On the 25th (Sat), take a memorable tour with Tours, then get outside with Aiguille du Midi, then take in the awesome beauty at Brevent Cable Car, and finally get all the equipment you need at Sport 2000 Cham'Sport Aiguille du Midi.

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Traveling by car from Interlaken to Chamonix takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Zermatt.

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

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Traveling by car from Chamonix to Zermatt takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. On the 26th (Sun), you'll travel to Lugano.

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

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): stroll around Parco Ciani, then explore the activities along Lake Lugano, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria degli Angioli, and finally buy something for everyone on your list at Fox Town Factory Stores.

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You can do a combination of car and ferry from Zermatt to Lugano in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and tram. In February, daily temperatures in Lugano can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Como.

Known for its idyllic location on the shores of Lake Como and at the foot of the Alps, Como is one of northern Italy's most popular tourist destinations.

On the 27th (Mon), make a trip to Faro voltiano, don't miss a visit to Life Electric, then make a trip to Piazza Cavour, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Como (Duomo), and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di San Fedele.

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Getting from Lugano to Como by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Como can reach 10°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Tue): get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, then explore the historical opulence of Castello Sforzesco, and finally admire the striking features of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

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You can drive from Como to Milan in an hour. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. February in Milan sees daily highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C at night. You'll set off for home on the 1st (Wed).