11 days in Europe Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Popular historic sites such as Colosseum and Vatican Museums are in your itinerary. There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Palatine Hill, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese.

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Dallas, USA to Rome is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. You'll lose 7 hours traveling from Dallas to Rome due to the time zone difference. In March, Rome is a bit cooler than Dallas - with highs of °F and lows of °F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Venice.

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.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Sun): make a trip to Piazza San Marco, steep yourself in history at Ponte dei Sospiri, examine the collection at Doge's Palace, admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco, thentake in the views from Ponte di Rialto, and finally contemplate the long history of Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo.

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You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. March in Venice sees daily highs of °F and lows of °F at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sun) so you can travel to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): step into the grandiose world of Vajdahunyad Castle (Vajdahunyadvar), pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), thensteep yourself in history at Dohány Street Synagogue, thencontemplate in the serene atmosphere at Matthias Church, and finally contemplate the long history of Fisherman's Bastion.

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Getting from Venice to Budapest by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a shuttle. Expect little chillier evenings in Budapest when traveling from Venice in March, with lows around °F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) so you can travel to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

On the 31st (Tue), wander the streets of The Jordaan, thencontemplate the long history of Anne Frank House, and then explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Willet-Holthuysen Museum, thentake an in-depth tour of Museum Van Loon, and then explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum.

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Fly from Budapest to Amsterdam in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. When traveling from Budapest in March, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Amsterdam: temperatures range from °F by day to °F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) to allow enough time to take a train to Paris.

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.

Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, thenappreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre, and then pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre. On the 3rd (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, thenpause for some photo ops at Arc de Triomphe, thendon't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower, and finally stroll through Île de la Cité.

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Getting from Amsterdam to Paris by train takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April, daily temperatures in Paris can reach °F, while at night they dip to °F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 4th (Sat) to allow time for travel back home.