8 days in Europe Itinerary

The capital and political center of Switzerland, Bern sits on a peninsula formed by the U-shaped River Aare.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Sun): examine the collection at Klingendes Museum, then get curious at Einstein House (Einsteinhaus), and then get to know the resident critters at Tierpark Dahlholzli.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Bern is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Johannesburg to Bern is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Johannesburg in April, things will get little chillier in Bern: highs are around 17°C and lows about 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Sun) to allow time to travel to La Condamine.

La Condamine is the central Ward in the Principality of Monaco. Start off your visit on the 27th (Mon): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedrale Notre-Dame-Immaculee and then try to win big at Casino of Monte-Carlo.

To find maps, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our La Condamine trip planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and bus from Bern to La Condamine takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Bern in April since evenings lows in La Condamine dip to 13°C. On the 27th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Marseille.

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

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Marseille sightseeing planner.

You can drive from La Condamine to Marseille in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Marseille can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 10°C. You will leave for Almere on the 27th (Mon).

Almere is a planned city and municipality in the province of Flevoland, Netherlands, bordering Lelystad and Zeewolde. Start off your visit on the 28th (Tue): identify plant and animal life at Stichting Aap, stroll around De Kemphaan, and then learn about wildlife with up-close encounters at ZOO Almere Jungle.

To find maps, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Almere day trip tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Marseille to Almere. Traveling from Marseille in April, expect Almere to be a bit cooler, temps between 15°C and 4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Tue) so you can travel to Cologne.

Though Cologne famously contains 12 Romanesque churches, the city's top prize remains its landmark Gothic cathedral.

On the 29th (Wed), take in the views from Hohenzollern Bridge and then admire the striking features of Cologne Cathedral.

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You can drive from Almere to Cologne in 3 hours. In April, daily temperatures in Cologne can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Wed) to allow time for the car ride to Luxembourg City.

While Luxembourg City boasts the shiny headquarters of several European institutions and EU offices, it is also home to a beautiful old town that's designated as a World Heritage Site.

For where to stay, other places to visit, photos, and tourist information, read our Luxembourg City tour itinerary maker.

You can drive from Cologne to Luxembourg City in 2.5 hours. Another option is to take a train. April in Luxembourg City sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C at night. You will leave for Paris on the 29th (Wed).

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.

On the 30th (Thu), admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, then admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum. On the 1st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and then browse the exhibits of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

To see ratings, traveler tips, photos, and other tourist information, go to the Paris holiday builder website.

You can take a train from Luxembourg City to Paris in 3 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach 18°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to travel back home.