40 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.

For more things to do, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Venice journey planning website.

If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiports are Venice Marco Polo Airport, Treviso-Sant'Angelo Airport and Trieste–Friuli Venezia Giulia Airport. In April in Venice, expect temperatures between 21°C during the day and 11°C at night. You'll set off for Como on the 10th (Mon).

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Leolandia (in Capriate San Gervasio), Villa Reale (in Monza) and Bergamo (La Citta Alta & Basilica di Santa Maria Maggiore). Next up on the itinerary: pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Como (Duomo), get into the urban bustle at Broletto, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Sant'Abbondio, and stop by Le Chicche torte di caramelle By Bijoux.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Como online travel planner.

Drive from Venice to Como in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. In April, daytime highs in Como are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. You'll set off for Verona on the 13th (Thu).

The famous setting for Shakespeare's star-crossed lovers, Romeo and Juliet, Verona is one of northern Italy's main tourist destinations, largely owing to its incredibly rich artistic heritage.

Get out of town with these interesting Verona side-trips: Valeggio Sul Mincio (Borghetto sul Mincio & Parco Giardino Sigurta) and Mantua (Palazzo Te & Basilica di Sant'Andrea di Mantova). And it doesn't end there: listen to music at Arena di Verona, see the interesting displays at Casa di Giulietta, snap pictures at Ponte Scaligero, and wander the streets of Piazza delle Erbe.

To find maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, read Verona travel route tool.

Drive from Como to Verona in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Verona can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) so you can drive to Innsbruck.

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

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): admire the striking features of Innsbruck Hbf, learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at Alpenzoo, then examine the collection at Swarovski Kristallwelten, and finally take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm). On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Altstadt von Innsbruck, fly down the slopes at Stubaier Gletscher, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Pfarrkirche Fulpmes, then take an in-depth tour of The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl), then stop by Feinheiten, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Dom zu St. Jakob.

For more things to do, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Innsbruck visit planning app.

You can drive from Verona to Innsbruck in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Verona in April, things will get slightly colder in Innsbruck: highs are around 19°C and lows about 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) to allow time to drive to Rosenheim.

Nestled in the foothills of the Bavarian Alps, Rosenheim wears two hats: economic hub and center for the arts.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): take in nature's colorful creations at Riedergarten, visit Max-Josefs-Platz, see the interesting displays at Lokschuppen, then pause for some serene contemplation at Kirche St. Nikolaus, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Kirche St. Johann Baptist und Heilig Kreuz. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at Staedtisches Museum Rosenheim, then contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Chiemsee, then don't miss a visit to Kloster Frauenchiemsee, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Simssee.

To find maps, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Rosenheim itinerary builder site.

Getting from Innsbruck to Rosenheim by car takes about 1.5 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Rosenheim can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) so you can 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.

On the 20th (Thu), contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, explore the activities along English Garden, and then make a trip to Marienplatz.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Munich road trip planning site.

Getting from Rosenheim to Munich by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Munich can reach 16°C, while at night they dip to 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) to allow time to fly to Geneva.

Geneva brings the world to one small city with a huge expat population and the highest number of international organizations in any one city.

Explore Geneva's surroundings by going to Chateau de Chillon (in Veytaux), Bern (Laeuferbrunnen, Rose Garden (Rosengarten), &more) and Montreux (Monument to Vladimir Nabokov, Casino de Montreux, &more). On the 2nd (Tue), give your taste buds a day to remember with a local gastronomic tour. The adventure continues: explore the activities along Lake Geneva, take some stellar pictures from Cathedrale de Saint-Pierre, pause for some photo ops at Reformation Wall, and stroll around Parc de l'Independance.

To find maps, traveler tips, where to stay, and other tourist information, go to the Geneva online vacation planner.

Getting from Munich to Geneva by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Geneva can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. On the 17th (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.