16 days in Europe Itinerary

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

On the 28th (Tue), steep yourself in history at Plaza Mayor and then see the interesting displays at Museo Nacional del Prado. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Wed): browse the eclectic array of goods at Mercado San Miguel, contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, then fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour, and finally admire the masterpieces at Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía.

To find maps, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Madrid vacation trip planner.

Mumbai (Bombay), India to Madrid is an approximately 19-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from India Standard Time (IST) to Central European Time (CET) is minus 4 hours. In February, Madrid is colder than Mumbai (Bombay) - with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Thu) early enough to take a train to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Fri): wander the streets of Las Ramblas, appreciate the extensive heritage of El Barri Gòtic, admire the striking features of La Sagrada Familia, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batlló, and finally stop by CELLARER. Keep things going the next day: appreciate the extensive heritage of Carrer Montcada, make a trip to Park Güell, appreciate the history behind Casa Milà, then enjoy the sand and surf at La Barceloneta, and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at La Boqueria.

To find maps, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Barcelona travel itinerary creator.

Traveling by train from Madrid to Barcelona takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Traveling from Madrid in March, expect a bit warmer with lows of 9°C in Barcelona. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Palma de Mallorca.

Majorca, or Mallorca, is largest island in the Balearic Islands archipelago.

Kick off your visit on the 5th (Sun): take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Serra de Tramuntana, enjoy the sand and surf at Es Trenc, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Palma Cathedral Le Seu. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: look for gifts at Tara's, examine the collection at Bellver Castle (Castell de Bellver), stop by Es Verol espai de vi, appreciate the extensive heritage of Banys Arabs (Arab Baths), then browse the different shops at Centro Comercial Porto Pi, and finally don't miss a visit to Passeig des Born.

To see ratings, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Palma de Mallorca online itinerary creator.

Fly from Barcelona to Palma de Mallorca in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In March, daily temperatures in Palma de Mallorca can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Prague.

Prague lures millions of tourists each year with its World Heritage-listed medieval city center--a labyrinth of narrow lanes, bridges, cathedrals, and palaces overlooked by a thousand-year-old castle.

Kick off your visit on the 7th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Jewish Museum in Prague, steep yourself in history at Prague Astronomical Clock, then don't miss a visit to Old Town Square, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Prague Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: look for gifts at ARTĚL Design Store and then shop like a local with DOX Centre for Contemporary Art.

To find photos, more things to do, traveler tips, and tourist information, go to the Prague travel planner.

Getting from Palma de Mallorca to Prague by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In March, Prague is little chillier than Palma de Mallorca - with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) so you can drive to Berlin.

The country's capital and largest city, Berlin is a diverse urban center boasting a lively nightlife and countless things to do.

Start off your visit on the 8th (Wed): look for gifts at AMPELMANN Shop am Gendarmenmarkt. On the 9th (Thu), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Strandbad Tegeler See, then stop by Fassbender & Rausch Chocolatiers am Gendarmenmarkt, then contemplate the long history of East Side Gallery, and finally see the interesting displays at Pergamonmuseum.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Berlin travel planner.

You can drive from Prague to Berlin in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. Traveling from Prague in March, expect nights in Berlin to be about the same, around 1°C, while days are little chillier, around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Amsterdam.

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

Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, get engrossed in the history at Van Gogh Museum, stop by The American Book Center, then get a taste of the local shopping with Centraal Station, and finally get engrossed in the history at Anne Frank House.

To see traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam custom trip planner.

Getting from Berlin to Amsterdam by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. In March, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 11°C, while nighttime lows are 2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Sun) early enough to catch the 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.

Start off your visit on the 12th (Sun): explore the historical opulence of Luxembourg Palace. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the waterfront views at River Seine, step off the mainland to explore Île de la Cité, then explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, and finally shop like a local with Le Marais.

To see ratings, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, use the Paris online itinerary creator.

Take a train from Amsterdam to Paris in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 14°C in March, and nighttime lows around 3°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) early enough to travel back home.