17 days in Europe Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz and then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Nymphenburg Palace, take in nature's colorful creations at English Garden, and then make a trip to Restaurant und Biergarten am Chinesischen Turm.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, read our Munich trip planner.

Bangkok, Thailand to Munich is an approximately 14-hour flight. Traveling from Bangkok to Munich, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for colder weather when traveling from Bangkok in April: high temperatures in Munich hover around 16°C and lows are around 3°C. On the 23rd (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Hallstatt.

Historically known for the production of salt, Halstatt's fine architecture reflects the small village's salt mining legacy.

On the 23rd (Sun), take in panoramic vistas at Hallstatt Skywalk "Welterbeblick" and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Hallstatt-Dachstein - Salzkammergut Cultural Landscape.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Hallstatt trip builder app.

You can drive from Munich to Hallstatt in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to drive to Salzburg.

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: browse the exhibits of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, then admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally admire the striking features of Mirabell Palace.

To find maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Salzburg visit planner.

Drive from Hallstatt to Salzburg in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. April in Salzburg sees daily highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can go by car to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Swarovski Kristallwelten, meet the residents at Alpenzoo, browse the exhibits of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), then take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm), and finally examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten Store Innsbruck.

For traveler tips, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Innsbruck online day trip planner.

Getting from Salzburg to Innsbruck by car takes about 2 hours. Other options: take a train. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Lucerne.

In north-central Switzerland, Lucerne represents a small city boasting a well-preserved old town.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Fri): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Rigi, contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Lucerne, then examine the collection at Verkehrshaus der Schweiz, and finally snap pictures at Chapel Bridge.

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Traveling by car from Innsbruck to Lucerne takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 17°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Fri) to allow time 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.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): explore the activities along Lake Brienz, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: make a trip to Clock Tower - Zytglogge, contemplate the waterfront views at Aare River, then get to know the resident critters at Tierpark Bern, and finally identify plant and animal life at Barenpark.

To see maps, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Interlaken online visit planner.

You can drive from Lucerne to Interlaken in 1.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. In April in Interlaken, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 4°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to catch the train to Zermatt.

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

On the 1st (Mon), enjoy breathtaking views from Gornergrat, take in the awesome beauty at Castor, then take in the awesome beauty at The Matterhorn, then take some stellar pictures from Viewpoint Kirchbrucke bridge, and finally cast your line with Fly Fish Zermatt.

To find other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Zermatt attractions planner.

Traveling by train from Interlaken to Zermatt takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Tue) to allow enough time to drive 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.

Step out of Paris to go to Versailles and see Palace of Versailles, which is approximately 48 minutes away. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, get a taste of the local shopping with Champs-Elysees, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

To find where to stay, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Paris trip itinerary builder.

You can drive from Zermatt to Paris in 8 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or take a train. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly back home.