25 days in Europe & Africa Itinerary

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Vienna, Austria
— 3 nights
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Prague, Czech Republic
— 3 nights
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Budapest, Hungary
— 2 nights
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Marrakech, Morocco
— 3 nights
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Fes, Morocco
— 2 nights
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Lisbon, Portugal
— 2 nights
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Porto, Portugal
— 1 night
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Madrid, Spain
— 2 nights
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Barcelona, Spain
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Vienna, Austria — 3 nights

City of Dreams

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Schonbrunn Palace and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Do your shopping at Vienna Naschmarkt and Mariahilfer Strasse. Get out of town with these interesting Vienna side-trips: Melk Abbey (in Melk), Weingut Stefan Bauer (in Koenigsbrunn am Wagram) and Die Kathedralkirche Maria Himmelfahrt (in Sankt Polten). And it doesn't end there: explore the galleries of Belvedere Palace, admire the masterpieces at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien, take in the spiritual surroundings of Karlskirche, and shop like a local with Graben and Kohlmarkt.

For traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Vienna holiday app.

Sydney, Australia to Vienna is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. Traveling from Sydney to Vienna, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Sydney in April: high temperatures in Vienna hover around 19°C and lows are around 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Prague.
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Prague, Czech Republic — 3 nights

City of a Hundred Spires

Kick off your visit on the 11th (Tue): take in the spiritual surroundings of Spanish Synagogue, get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, then get great views at Prague Astronomical Clock, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Vitus Cathedral, and finally step into the grandiose world of Prague Castle. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Lesser Town, snap pictures at Charles Bridge, explore the different monuments and memorials at Stary zidovsky Hrbitov, then don't miss a visit to Staromestske namesti, then get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and finally contemplate the long history of Powder Tower.

For other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Prague online itinerary planner.

You can fly from Vienna to Prague in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a shuttle. In April in Prague, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Budapest.
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Budapest, Hungary — 2 nights

Pearl of the Danube

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria) and Central Market Hall. Fisherman's Bastion and St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) will appeal to history buffs. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, head off the coast to Margaret Island, boost your wellbeing at Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and appreciate the history behind Shoes on the Danube Bank.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Budapest trip planner.

Getting from Prague to Budapest by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. In April, daytime highs in Budapest are 20°C, while nighttime lows are 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Marrakech.
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Marrakech, Morocco — 3 nights

Red City

Get some cultural insight at Koutoubia Mosque and Bahia Palace. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Saadian Tombs and Aromatimri. Spend the 18th (Tue) wandering through the wild on a nature and wildlife tour. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Jemaa el-Fnaa, view the masterpieces at David Bloch Gallery, examine the collection at Marrakech Museum, and contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace.

To find photos, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Marrakech trip planner.

You can fly from Budapest to Marrakech in 9 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Western European Standard Time (WET) is minus 1 hour. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Budapest in April: high temperatures in Marrakech hover around 31°C and lows are around 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Wed) early enough to fly to Fes.
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Fes, Morocco — 2 nights

Mecca of the West

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): contemplate the long history of Kairaouine Mosque (Mosque of al-Qarawiyyin), then soak away your stress at local Arab baths, and then make a trip to Medina of Fez. On the 20th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: hunt for treasures at Chouara Tannery, then examine the collection at Museo Nejjarine, then look for gifts at Coin Berbere, and finally explore the galleries of Centre de Formation Dans le Metiers de l'Artisinat.

For photos, maps, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Fes travel planner.

Traveling by flight from Marrakech to Fes takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Marrakech in April, expect Fes to be a bit cooler, temps between 28°C and 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Lisbon.
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Lisbon, Portugal — 2 nights

City of Seven Hills

On the 21st (Fri), explore the historical opulence of Park and National Palace of Pena, explore the world behind art at Museu Calouste Gulbenkian, and then take a stroll through Alfama. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat): admire the landmark architecture of Mosteiro dos Jeronimos, make a trip to Belém Tower, then examine the collection at Museu Nacional do Azulejo, then step into the grandiose world of Castelo de S. Jorge, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Avenida da Liberdade.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Lisbon tour planner.

You can fly from Fes to Lisbon in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Fes in April, plan for little chillier days in Lisbon, with highs around 24°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Sun) to allow time to fly to Porto.
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Porto, Portugal — 1 night

Unvanquished City

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Sun): indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

Start your trip to Porto by creating a personalized itinerary on Inspirock.

Traveling by flight from Lisbon to Porto takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Lisbon in April, you will find days in Porto are little chillier (21°C), and nights are about the same (11°C). Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Mon) so you can fly to Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain — 2 nights

Cultural Capital of Spain

On the 24th (Mon), see some colorful creatures with PARAMAX Escuela de Buceo y Rescate, explore the world behind art at Prado National Museum, and then indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area. Keep things going the next day: steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor, take a stroll through Gran Via, browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, then steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, then get a taste of the local shopping with Rio Creative Art Center, and finally don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol.

To see reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Madrid trip site.

Traveling by flight from Porto to Madrid takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Western European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. April in Madrid sees daily highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 3 nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean

Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Eremita sant Elm will appeal to history buffs. Visiting Platja mar menuda and Playa de La Barceloneta will get you outdoors. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Barcelona: Camino de Ronda (in S'Agaro), Museu del Mar - Can Garriga (in Lloret de Mar) and Cala del Pi (in Platja d'Aro). There's much more to do: wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), visit Las Ramblas, stroll around Parc Guell, and explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso.

To find where to stay, traveler tips, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Barcelona attractions planning tool.

Fly from Madrid to Barcelona in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can fly back home.
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Morocco travel guide

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Diverse in landscapes and cultures, Morocco has long been a popular tourist destination, offering many quintessential North African vistas, sounds, and tastes. The ancient medinas of the main cities have retained their look and feel over the centuries, with bustling markets of colorful spice stalls, leather tanning in the streets, and teahouses. The dunes of the Sahara and the peaks of the High Atlas mountains battle for the interest of tourists on holiday in Morocco, with each possessing impressive, picturesque scenery, and hidden-away traditional villages, filled with crafts, carpets, and a rural way of life.
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