34 days in Europe Itinerary

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 21st (Sun), explore the activities along Canal Grande, see the interesting displays at Doge's Palace, and then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri.

For ratings, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, read Venice road trip planning tool.

Brisbane, Australia to Venice is an approximately 28-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. In April, Venice is a bit cooler than Brisbane - with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Vienna.

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.

To find maps, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Vienna trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Vienna takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Plan for little chillier nights when traveling from Venice in April since evenings lows in Vienna dip to 6°C. On the 22nd (Mon), you're off to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

When in Krakow, make a side trip to see Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau in Oswiecim, approximately Oswiecim away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Wawel Cathedral, take an in-depth tour of Jagiellonian University Museum Collegium Maius, wander the streets of Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, and admire the striking features of St. Mary's Basilica.

To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Krakow online itinerary maker.

You can fly from Vienna to Krakow in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. In April, daily temperatures in Krakow can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Berlin.

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

On the 27th (Sat), admire the masterpieces at Pergamonmuseum, pause for some photo ops at Brandenburg Gate, then pause for some photo ops at The Holocaust Memorial - Memorial to the Murdered Jews of Europe, and finally admire the striking features of Reichstag Building. On the 28th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Bebelplatz, then see the interesting displays at Topography of Terror, and then contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Berlin travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Krakow to Berlin takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to drive to Nuremberg.

Nuremberg's historic town center stands in the shadow of a towering imperial castle that dominates its northwestern corner.

Change things up with these side-trips from Nuremberg: Wurzburg (Alte Mainbruecke & Würzburg Residence), Rothenburg ob der Tauber (Stadt Rothenburg ob der Tauber & Altstadt) and Rothenburg (Medieval Crime Museum (Mittelalterliches Kriminalmuseum), Town Walls, &more). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Germanisches Nationalmuseum, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Lorenz Church, steep yourself in history at Albrecht Durer's House, and see the interesting displays at Dokumentationszentrum Reichsparteitagsgelände.

For where to stay, photos, and tourist information, read our Nuremberg trip planning app.

You can drive from Berlin to Nuremberg in 4 hours. Other options are to take a train; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to go by car 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.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, admire the natural beauty at English Garden, make a trip to Marienplatz, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church.

To find reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read our Munich trip planner.

Getting from Nuremberg to Munich by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In May in Munich, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sun) early enough to go by car to Offenburg.

Offenburg is a city located in the state of Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Get out of town with these interesting Offenburg side-trips: Gutach im Schwarzwald (Rodelbahn Gutach & Schwarzwalder Freilichtmuseum Vogtsbauernhof), Triberg (Triberger Waterfall, Black Forest Museum (Schwarzwaldmuseum), &more) and Oppenau (Kloster Allerheiligen & Allerheiligen Wasserfalle). There's much more to do: learn about winemaking at Oberkircher Winzer, don't miss a visit to Weltgrosste Kuckucksuhr, indulge your taste buds at Offenburger Wochenmarkt, and examine the collection at Museum Im Ritterhaus.

To find other places to visit, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Offenburg route maker.

You can drive from Munich to Offenburg in 4 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Offenburg can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can travel to Metz.

Located at the confluence of the Moselle and the Seille rivers bordering Luxembourg and Germany, Metz has a cultural confluence as well with a merging of its French and German heritage and military traditions.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Metz: Reims (Champagne Taittinger, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Reims, &more) and Nancy (Musee des Beaux-Arts de Nancy, Place Stanislas, &more). The adventure continues: test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, admire the landmark architecture of Maison des Corporations, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Le Temple Neuf, and steep yourself in history at Œuvre de la cathédrale.

To find ratings, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Metz travel route builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Offenburg to Metz. In May in Metz, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Wed) early enough to fly to Lyon.

Lyon is a historical city with a vibrant cultural scene as the birthplace of cinema, the silk capital of the globe, and the second biggest Renaissance city following Venice.

Lyon is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stroll around Parc de la Tete d'Or, see the interesting displays at Musee Miniature et Cinema, make a trip to Traboules du Vieux Lyon, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see maps, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Lyon planner.

You can fly from Metz to Lyon in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In May, daily temperatures in Lyon can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Sun) to allow time to fly 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Milan: Tremezzina (Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Tremezzo, Villa del Balbianello, &more). Next up on the itinerary: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Duomo di Milano, contemplate the long history of Castello Sforzesco, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II.

To see more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, go to the Milan travel route tool.

You can fly from Lyon to Milan in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. May in Milan sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Tue) so you can catch the flight back home.