20 days in Europe Itinerary

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 Hangebrucke Furgangen-Muhlebach (in Ernen), Grindelwald (Grindelwald-First & Bachalpsee Lake) and Museum of Art (Kunsthaus Zurich) (in Zurich). And it doesn't end there: explore the striking landscape at Aletsch Glacier, take in the dramatic scenery at Trümmelbachfälle, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at The Eiger, and explore the activities along Lake Brienz.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Interlaken online day trip planner.

Dammam, Saudi Arabia to Interlaken is an approximately 17-hour combination of flight and car. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Dammam to Interlaken. Expect colder temperatures when traveling from Dammam in September; daily highs in Interlaken reach 21°C and lows reach 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Tue) early enough to drive to Annecy.

The canals is in Annecy helped earn the medieval town the nickname the Venice of the Alps.

Step out of Annecy with an excursion to Le Col de la Forclaz in Talloires--about 32 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Annecy, trek along Randonnee La Montagne du Taillefer, take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at La Tournette, and admire the natural beauty at Jardins de l'Europe.

To see photos, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Annecy holiday planning website.

You can drive from Interlaken to Annecy in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in September, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to travel 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.

Munich is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along English Garden, contemplate the long history of Nymphenburg Palace, don't miss a visit to Marienplatz, and take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Peter's Church.

To see reviews, ratings, and tourist information, use the Munich trip itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of bus and flight from Annecy to Munich in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In September in Munich, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Garmisch-Partenkirchen.

Nestled within the Bavarian Alps, Garmisch-Partenkirchen offers a classic mountain feel along with world-class winter sports.

Get out of town with these interesting Garmisch-Partenkirchen side-trips: Schloss Hohenschwangau (in Hohenschwangau) and Schwangau (Nomad Paragliding & Schloss Neuschwanstein). There's much more to do: explore the historical opulence of Schloss Linderhof, tour the pleasant surroundings at Zugspitzplatt, do sightseeing your way with All Things Garmisch - Day Tours, and hike along Hollentalklamm.

To find reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Garmisch-Partenkirchen road trip website.

Traveling by car from Munich to Garmisch-Partenkirchen takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 23°C in September, and nighttime lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) 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.

Amsterdam is known for museums, nightlife, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the world behind art at Van Gogh Museum, explore the galleries of Museum Het Rembrandthuis, examine the collection at Anne Frank House, and stroll around Vondelpark.

To find maps, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Amsterdam trip planner.

You can do a combination of train and flight from Garmisch-Partenkirchen to Amsterdam in 7 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In September, daytime highs in Amsterdam are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. On the 20th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.