19 days in Europe Itinerary

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

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Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Vienna is an approximately 16-hour flight. The time zone changes from Arabian Standard Time (AST) to Central European Standard Time (CET), which is usually a -2 hour difference. Traveling from Dammam in May, expect Vienna to be cooler, temps between 22°C and 11°C. You will leave for Salzburg on the 24th (Wed).

Surrounded by mountain ranges and boasting a well-preserved city center, Salzburg melds culture and history.

Kick off your visit on the 24th (Wed): explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, then take an in-depth tour of Fortress Hohensalzburg, then admire the landmark architecture of Salzburg Cathedral, and finally steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 25th (Thu): don't miss a visit to Linzergasse, don't miss a visit to Mirabell Palace, contemplate the long history of Mozart Residence (Mozart Wohnhaus), then take an in-depth tour of Mozarts Geburtshaus, then shop like a local with Getreidegasse, and finally see the interesting displays at Red Bull Hangar-7.

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Drive from Vienna to Salzburg in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Zell am See.

Despite its small size, Zell am See is a well-visited tourist destination known mostly as a ski resort town, and it serves as an important transportation hub for the region.

Change things up with these side-trips from Zell am See: Grossglockner High Alpine Road (in Heiligenblut) and Krimml (Krimml Falls (Krimmler Wasserfalle) & Pfarrkirche zum hl. Jakobus dem Alteren). There's still lots to do: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zell, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Elisabethkapelle, hit the slopes at Zell Am See, and take in the awesome beauty at Schmittenhohe.

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You can drive from Salzburg to Zell am See in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 21°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Mon) early enough to go by car to Ortisei.

Urtijëi is a town of 4,637 inhabitants in South Tyrol in northern Italy. Start off your visit on the 29th (Mon): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Seceda, fly down the slopes at Val Gardena, then pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Giacomo, and finally wander the streets of Ortisei: Zona Pedonale. On your second day here, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Bressanone, make a trip to Piazza Walther, then take an in-depth tour of South Tyrol Museum of Archaeology, and finally wander the streets of Via dei Portici.

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You can drive from Zell am See to Ortisei in 4 hours. Traveling from Zell am See in May, expect Ortisei to be a bit warmer, temps between 28°C and 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to drive to Como.

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.

On the 31st (Wed), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di Sant’Orsola, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, stop by Tea World, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Ciclovia dei Laghi, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Como (Duomo), and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di San Fedele. On the 1st (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the landmark architecture of Villa Olmo, then get to know the fascinating history of Greenway del Lago di Como, then admire the striking features of Villa del Balbianello, and finally appreciate the history behind Life Electric.

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Traveling by car from Ortisei to Como takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. In May in Como, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to drive 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.

Explore Interlaken's surroundings by going to Mt Pilatus (in Kriens) and Lucerne (Lion Monument & Lake Lucerne). There's lots more to do: admire the sheer force of Trümmelbachfälle, appreciate the views at Lauterbrunnen Village, glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and stop by Swiss Chocolate Chalet.

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You can drive from Como to Interlaken in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Como in June: high temperatures in Interlaken hover around 26°C and lows are around 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can fly 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.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Mon): admire the landmark architecture of New Town Hall (Neus Rathaus), walk around English Garden, then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Michael's Church, and finally see the interesting displays at Munich Residenz. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 6th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, then get the lay of the land with Walking tours, and then make a trip to Marienplatz.

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Traveling by flight from Interlaken to Munich takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. June in Munich sees daily highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) early enough to fly to Vienna.

See even more of Vienna: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Cathedral, step into the grandiose world of Schonbrunn Palace, see the interesting displays at Hofburg, and explore the world behind art at Kunsthistorisches Museum Wien.

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Traveling by flight from Munich to Vienna takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.