12 days in Italy, Zurich & Mumbai Itinerary

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

On the 20th (Sat), pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria in Trastevere.

To see traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rome holiday planner.

New Delhi, India to Rome is an approximately 11.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -4.5 hour difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from New Delhi in April, with highs in Rome at 24°C and lows at 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Mon) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

On the 22nd (Mon), take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore, snap pictures at Ponte Vecchio, then explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace, then make a trip to Piazzale Michelangelo, and finally admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, go to the Florence travel itinerary planner.

Getting from Rome to Florence by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or fly. In April, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 22°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Tue) early enough to go by car 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.

On the 23rd (Tue), contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande, take in the views from Ponte di Rialto, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilica dei Santi Giovanni e Paolo (San Zanipolo), admire the striking features of Basilica di San Marco, then contemplate the long history of Ponte dei Sospiri, and finally admire the striking features of Doge's Palace. Keep things going the next day: admire the striking features of Scala Contarini del Bovolo, admire the masterpieces at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, then enjoy breathtaking views from St Mark's Campanile, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco.

To find ratings, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Venice trip itinerary app.

You can drive from Florence to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or fly. In April, daytime highs in Venice are 21°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Thu) early enough to travel to Zurich.

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.

Explore Zurich's surroundings by going to Lucerne (Lake Lucerne & Chapel Bridge) and Interlaken (Parasailing & Paragliding & Hohematte Park). The adventure continues: contemplate the waterfront views at Lake Zurich, admire the striking features of Fraumünster Church, stop by Glen Fahrn 'the Pearl' Zurich, and take a stroll through Bahnhofstrasse.

To find ratings, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Zurich journey planner.

You can fly from Venice to Zurich in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. In April, Zurich is little chillier than Venice - with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Mumbai.

Only one word accurately describes India's commercial capital Mumbai: big.

On the 1st (Wed), take an in-depth tour of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Vastu Sangrahalaya, then make a trip to Gateway of India, then make a trip to Shri Dharmachakra Prabhav Tirth, and finally contemplate the long history of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read Mumbai trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Mumbai takes 12.5 hours. Traveling from Zurich to Mumbai, you'll lose 4.5 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Zurich in May, expect Mumbai to be much warmer, temps between 39°C and 31°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Wed) early enough to travel back home.