16 days in Europe Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 6th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , then get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower, and finally explore the world behind art at Istanbul Modern | Istanbul Museum of Modern Art. On the 7th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, contemplate the long history of Hagia Sophia Mosque, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and finally delve into the distant past at Basilica Cistern.

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Manila, Philippines to Istanbul is an approximately 16-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 5 hours traveling from Manila to Istanbul. Traveling from Manila in April, things will get cooler in Istanbul: highs are around 20°C and lows about 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Budapest.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Sat): take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika), steep yourself in history at Matthias Church, then steep yourself in history at Fisherman's Bastion, then see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, and finally contemplate the long history of Heroes' Square.

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You can fly from Istanbul to Budapest in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul to Budapest, you'll gain 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Istanbul in April, expect a bit cooler with lows of 5°C in Budapest. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Sat) so you can fly to Venice.

Kick off your visit on the 9th (Sun): take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, then take in the views from Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally don't miss a visit to Piazza San Marco. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, then explore the activities along Canal Grande, then admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, and finally enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile.

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Fly from Budapest to Venice in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a shuttle. Traveling from Budapest in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Venice, with lows around 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Mon) so you can drive to Florence.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Tue): step into the grandiose world of Palazzo Vecchio, get to know the fascinating history of Piazza del Duomo, enjoy breathtaking views from Campanile di Giotto, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, then get engrossed in the history at Museum of Opera of Saint Maria of Fiore, and finally contemplate the long history of The Baptistery of St. John. On the 12th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, then steep yourself in history at Basilica of Santa Croce, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza della Signoria.

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Traveling by car from Venice to Florence takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April in Florence, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 11°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Wed) early enough to go by car to Siena.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Thu): contemplate in the serene atmosphere at San Francesco, explore the world behind art at Museo dell'Opera Metropolitana, pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Siena, then contemplate the long history of Battistero di San Giovanni, then don't miss a visit to Piazza del Campo, and finally get a sense of history and politics at Palazzo Pubblico and Museo Civico.

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Getting from Florence to Siena by car takes about 1.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Siena can reach 23°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can go by car to Rome.

On the 14th (Fri), explore the ancient world of Pantheon, contemplate the long history of St. Peter's Basilica, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then don't miss a visit to Roman Forum, and finally don't miss a visit to Basilica Papale di Santa Maria Maggiore. On the 15th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: contemplate the long history of Palatine Hill, then contemplate the long history of Colosseum, then ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, and finally admire the masterpieces at Galleria Borghese.

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Traveling by car from Siena to Rome takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In April, daytime highs in Rome are 24°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Barcelona.

Start off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar, then explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and finally wander the streets of Las Ramblas. On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic), then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, then admire the landmark architecture of Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, and finally stroll around Parc Guell.

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Getting from Rome to Barcelona by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In April in Barcelona, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to fly to Paris.

Kick off your visit on the 18th (Tue): shop like a local with Le Marais, then admire the striking features of Sainte-Chapelle, and then explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: steep yourself in history at Eiffel Tower, then admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, then shop like a local with Champs-Elysees, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre.

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Getting from Barcelona to Paris by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in April, expect Paris to be little chillier, temps between 18°C and 6°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can fly back home.