25 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, and make a trip to Roman Forum.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

Sydney, Australia to Rome is an approximately 24.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 9 hours. Traveling from Sydney in April, Rome is a bit cooler at night with lows of 11°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Tue) so you can catch the train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

On the 25th (Tue), admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, contemplate the long history of Basilica of Santa Croce, then take in nature's colorful creations at The Boboli Gardens, then don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally take in the views from Ponte Vecchio. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Wed): examine the collection at Pitti Palace, take in the spiritual surroundings of The Baptistery of St. John, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, and finally get to know the fascinating history of Piazza della Signoria.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read Florence online attractions planner.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Florence are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 27th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly 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.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Interlaken: Bern (Rose Garden (Rosengarten), Clock Tower - Zytglogge, &more). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Valley Waterfalls, take some stellar pictures from Harderkulm, take in nature's colorful creations at Schynige Platte Botanical Alpine Garden, and look for gifts at Whiskyness.

For photos, traveler tips, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Interlaken tour builder.

Fly from Florence to Interlaken in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Florence in April; daily highs in Interlaken reach 17°C and lows reach 4°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Zurich.

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

On the 1st (Mon), ponder the design of Europuddle and then make a trip to Bahnhofstrasse.

To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Zurich day trip planner.

Traveling by train from Interlaken to Zurich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. May in Zurich sees daily highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 1st (Mon) to allow time for the car ride to Stuttgart.

Stuttgart spreads across a variety of valleys, parks, and hills--many of them covered by vineyards.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): look for gifts at Bokks Deux. On the 2nd (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Neckar Park, admire the striking features of Grabkapelle auf dem Wuerttemberg, then admire the striking features of Mercedes-Benz Museum, then get to know the resident critters at Wilhelma Zoologisch-Botanischer Garten, and finally see the interesting displays at Porsche Museum.

For photos, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Stuttgart trip itinerary planning app.

You can drive from Zurich to Stuttgart in 2.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a train. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to 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.

Paris is known for museums, sightseeing, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, and make a trip to Champs-Elysees.

For ratings and more tourist information, you can read our Paris trip itinerary builder website.

Traveling by train from Stuttgart to Paris takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to take a train to Amsterdam.

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

Start off your visit on the 7th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, then admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, and then admire the masterpieces at Museum Het Rembrandthuis. Keep things going the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at De Duif, walk around Vondelpark, appreciate the extensive heritage of Begijnhof, then see the interesting displays at Anne Frank House, and finally indulge your thirst for a good beer at Heineken Experience.

To see more things to do, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, read our Amsterdam travel route planner.

Traveling by train from Paris to Amsterdam takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. In May, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Volda.

Volda is a municipality in Møre og Romsdal county, Norway. Volda is known for nature, sightseeing, and winter sports. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: tour the pleasant surroundings at Volda Ski Centre, trek along Melshornet, pause for some serene contemplation at Volda kyrkje, and steep yourself in history at The Ivar Aasen Centre.

For other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Volda tour planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Amsterdam to Volda. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Amsterdam in May, with highs in Volda at 15°C and lows at 5°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Oslo.

Norway's capital city, Oslo boasts a thousand years of history and a diverse mix of architecture that blends old, new, and ultra-modern.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Fri): see the interesting displays at Nordisk bibelmuseum and then explore the historical opulence of Akershus Castle and Fortress (Akershus Slott og Festning). On the next day, walk around Vigeland Park, take an in-depth tour of Kon-Tiki Museum, then take an in-depth tour of Fram Museum, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Stortinget.

To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Oslo trip planner.

Traveling by car from Volda to Oslo takes 7.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Oslo can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.