Which European countries to visit in the month of April.

Europe can be divided into four parts, namely,

1] The Mediterranean Europe:

Spain, Portugal, French Riviera, Italy, Croatia, Greece and Turkey are the most important countries in the Mediterranean zone. This part of Europe has pleasant weather in April, hotel rates are low as it's not a summer holiday time and most important is the moderate crowd at all places.

Thus, covering Mediterranean coastline during April is best suited in terms of pleasant weather, lower rates and less crowded.

Trending itineraries are:

1] Spain with Ibiza – Barcelona, Madrid and Ibiza

2] French Riviera – Nice, Monaco, Monte Carlo with Switzerland or Paris

3] Italy – Naples, Sorrento, Capri island, Amalfi coast with Rome, Florence and Venice

4] Croatia – Dubrovnik, Hvar island, Split and Zagreb. Croatia can be combined with Austria.

5] Greece – Athens, Mykonos and Santorini

6] Turkey – Istanbul, Cappadocia with Kusadasi.

Amalfi coast in Italy

2] Western Europe:

This is the most popular part of Europe for Indian tourists. Countries like France, London, Scotland, Ireland, Netherland, Belgium, Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Italy come under this part of Europe. Weather will be mild winter with moderate temperature. You may need a sweater or pullover in the evenings and daytime will be pleasant. Rates will be lower than May and June and the crowd will be moderate. This is a peak season to visit the Netherlands due to tulip gardens of Keukenhof.

Most famous itineraries are:

1] Swiss with Paris

2] Swiss with Italy

3] Swiss with Austria

4] London with Scotland

5] Ireland – Dublin, Belfast and Cork

6] Paris with Belgium and the Netherlands

7] Germany with Berlin, Munich, Cologne and the Black Forest region

8] Austria with Prague and Budapest

Swiss Cogwheel train to Mount Jungfrau.

Tulip gardens in Keukenhof Amsterdam.

3] Scandinavia:

This is the northern part of Europe and consists of Denmark, Norway, Finland, Sweden, Estonia and some part of Russia.  

These countries will be quite cold in April and may not be favourable for Indian travellers. Those who wish to experience Northern lights need to cross Arctic circle but favourable months are January, February and March. Also, April is not a month when you can experience the midnight sun. Thus, we generally do not suggest the Scandinavian region in the month of April.

Best time to visit Scandinavia is from January to March when one can experience Northern lights above Arctic circle with temp in the range of – 10 to -20 degree Celsius. Please note these are the months with almost 20-24 hrs of the night. Or visit from June to September when it’s a peak of summer and you have longer days in Scandinavia. Another great way to explore Scandinavia is by taking a cruise in Baltic sea or taking expedition cruises along the Norwegian coast.

   Fjords in Norway

4] Eastern Europe or CIS countries

This is mostly unexplored Europe for most of the Indian tourists. Countries like, Czech, Hungary, Romania, Serbia, Bulgaria and Poland are important destinations in Eastern Europe. These countries are known for natural beauty, rich history, heritage and monuments and most important are quite cheaper than Western Europe. These countries are also famous for their vibrant nightlife at a much cheaper cost.

CIS Countries such as Ukraine, Baku in Azerbaijan, Georgia, Almaty in Kazakhstan, Tashkent in Uzbekistan are famous destinations among Indians due to natural beauty, modern cities and nightlife.