20 days in The Alps Itinerary

Best known as home the Matterhorn mountain, Zermatt serves as a chic ski resort town of the Swiss Alps.

Explore Zermatt's surroundings by going to Ernen (Hangebrucke Furgangen-Muhlebach & Pfarrkirche Ernen). The adventure continues: take in panoramic vistas at Gornergrat, tour the old-fashioned way with a train tour, head outdoors with Trockener Steg, and take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports.

For reviews, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, read our Zermatt travel itinerary planner.

Toronto, Canada to Zermatt is an approximately 14.5-hour combination of flight and train. Traveling from Toronto to Zermatt, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can travel to Lugano.

Located in the popular holiday region of Ticino, Lugano is the largest Italian-speaking town in Switzerland.

Venture out of the city with trips to Bellinzona (Castello di Montebello & Castelli di Bellinzona) and Valle Verzasca (in Lavertezzo). Next up on the itinerary: explore the activities along Lake Lugano, make a trip to Piazza della Riforma, delve into the distant past at Monte San Giorgio, and admire the natural beauty at Parco San Grato.

To find more things to do, ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Lugano online trip itinerary maker.

You can do a combination of car and ferry from Zermatt to Lugano in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of train and tram. In April in Lugano, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Trento.

Tyrol's capital and one of the nation's wealthiest cities, Trento serves as the commercial and cultural center of the region.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Trento: Parish Church of Santa Maria Assunta (in Riva Del Garda), Tenno (Parco Grotta Cascata Varone, Lago di Tenno, &more) and Merano (Tappeiner Promenade, Merano Centro Storico, &more). Next up on the itinerary: get curious at MUSE - Science Museum, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Duomo, explore the historical opulence of Castel Thun, and admire the landmark architecture of Palazzo Quetta Alberti-Colico.

To see other places to visit, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, use the Trento online sightseeing planner.

You can drive from Lugano to Trento in 3.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lugano in April, you will find days in Trento are a bit warmer (24°C), and nights are about the same (9°C). Finish up your sightseeing early on the 11th (Tue) so you can go by car to Innsbruck.

Nestled in a valley between snowcapped peaks, Innsbruck evokes visions of a winter wonderland.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Innsbruck: Ischgl-Samnaun ski area (in Ischgl), Pfarrkirche Galtuer (in Galtur) and Aqua Dome - Tirol Therme Laengenfeld (in Langenfeld). The adventure continues: tour the pleasant surroundings at Stubaier Gletscher, take in panoramic vistas at Town Tower (Stadtturm), explore the world behind art at Schloss Ambras Innsbruck, and get engrossed in the history at The Golden Roof (Goldenes Dachl).

To see more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read our Innsbruck online attractions planner.

You can drive from Trento to Innsbruck in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Trento in April, things will get a bit cooler in Innsbruck: highs are around 19°C and lows about 4°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sat) early enough to go by car to Salzburg.

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

Salzburg is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the natural beauty at Mirabell Palace, steep yourself in history at Salzburger Altstadt, explore the historical opulence of Schloss Hellbrunn, and take in the awesome beauty at Untersberg.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Salzburg travel route planner.

Drive from Innsbruck to Salzburg in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Salzburg can reach 17°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Thu) to allow enough time to fly back home.