15 days in Europe Itinerary

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

Get in touch with nature at The Matterhorn and Aletsch Glacier. Do some cultural sightseeing at Fondation Pierre Gianadda and Chateau de Chillon. Explore Zermatt's surroundings by going to Museo delle guardie svizzere (in Naters), Riederalp (in Riederalp) and Musee du safran (in Mund). The adventure continues: see the interesting displays at Chaplin's World, stop by Jack Wolfskin Store, cruise along Gornergrat, and appreciate the history behind Freddie Mercury Statue.

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New York City, USA to Zermatt is an approximately 16.5-hour combination of flight and train. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to drive to Florence.

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

You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Pitti Palace and Sinagoga di Firenze e Museo ebraico. Get a sense of the local culture at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and The Baptistery of St. John. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, take in the views from Ponte Vecchio, examine the collection at Cappella Brancacci, and enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto.

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Traveling by car from Zermatt to Florence takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and flight. March in Florence sees daily highs of 59°F and lows of 42°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) so you can travel to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

On the 31st (Wed), see the interesting displays at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos, explore the ancient world of Ancient Thera, explore the fascinating underground world of Zoodochos Pigi Cave, then explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Agios Nikolaos Church. On your second day here, examine the collection at Museum of Prehistoric Thira, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ekklisia Theoskepasti hiking trail, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, and finally take in the exciting artwork at Ernesto Workshop & Gallery.

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You can do a combination of train and flight from Florence to Fira in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Florence to Fira. Traveling from Florence in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be somewhat warmer in Fira, with lows of 53°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Thu) early enough 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at El Barri Gòtic and Las Ramblas. Discover out-of-the-way places like El Born and Joan Miro Foundation. And it doesn't end there: pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, steep yourself in history at Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and don't miss a visit to Casa Batllo.

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You can fly from Fira to Barcelona in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time (EET) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. In April, daytime highs in Barcelona are 66°F, while nighttime lows are 52°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can travel back home.