14 days in Europe Itinerary

The 2013 European "Capital of Culture," Marseille is the largest port city on the breezy Mediterranean coast and the second largest city in France.

Step out of the city life by going to Le Parc Ornithologique de Pont de Gau and Calanques. Popular historic sites such as Vallon des Auffes and Eglise St-Trophime are in your itinerary. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Marseille: Notre Dame de la Mer - Église fortifiée (in Saintes-Maries-de-la-Mer) and Musee Departemental Arles Antique (in Arles). There's still lots to do: take in nature's colorful creations at Palais du Pharo and steep yourself in history at Palais Longchamp.

To see ratings, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Marseille day trip planning site.

New York City, USA to Marseille is an approximately 13-hour flight. Traveling from New York City to Marseille, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in March, things will get somewhat warmer in Marseille: highs are around 61°F and lows about 43°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to go by car to Zermatt.

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

Museum-lovers will appreciate Matterhorn Museum - Zermatlantis and Musee du safran. Escape the urban bustle at The Matterhorn and Riederalp. When in Zermatt, make a side trip to see Museo delle guardie svizzere in Naters, approximately Naters away. There's still lots to do: cruise along Gornergrat, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Castor Mountain, explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, and hike along Murmelweg Wanderung.

To find maps, photos, ratings, and tourist information, read our Zermatt road trip planning site.

Traveling by car from Marseille to Zermatt takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sun) so you can drive to Florence.

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

Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Sinagoga di Firenze e Museo ebraico will appeal to history buffs. You'll discover tucked-away gems like Centro Storico and Basilica San Miniato al Monte. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, and make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo.

To see reviews, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Florence trip planner.

You can drive from Zermatt to Florence in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. In March, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 59°F, while at night they dip to 42°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Kamari.

Kamari is a coastal village on the southeastern part of the Aegean island of Santorini, Greece, in the Cyclades archipelago with a population of approx. Start off your visit on the 1st (Thu): delve into the distant past at Ancient Thera, Head underground at Zoodochos Pigi Cave, then explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, and finally see the interesting displays at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos.

To see reviews, maps, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Kamari tour itinerary builder.

You can fly from Florence to Kamari in 6.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Florence to Kamari. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Kamari when traveling from Florence in March, with lows around 53°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Get some historical perspective at El Barri Gòtic and Barri de Gracia. Step off the beaten path and head to Ciutat Vella and Plaça de Sant Felip Neri. And it doesn't end there: admire the striking features of Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, take an in-depth tour of Museu d'Història de Barcelona MUHBA, stroll around Parc Guell, and take a stroll through Las Ramblas.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Barcelona trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Kamari to Barcelona in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Kamari to Barcelona is minus 1 hour. April in Barcelona sees daily highs of 66°F and lows of 52°F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sun) so you can travel back home.