21 days in Europe & Asia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 16th (Wed): have some family-friendly fun at Escape Room Enigmarium, take a stroll through Ljubljana Old Town, then take in the views from Triple Bridge, then ponder the world of politics at Town Hall, and finally explore the historical opulence of Ljubljana Castle. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Bled Island, then take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports, and then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks.

For ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, refer to the Ljubljana trip itinerary planner.

Newark, USA to Ljubljana is an approximately 14-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Newark to Ljubljana due to the time zone difference. Plan for a bit cooler temperatures traveling from Newark in August, with highs in Ljubljana at 80°F and lows at 56°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Zagreb.

On the 18th (Fri), take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

To find maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Zagreb route planner.

You can drive from Ljubljana to Zagreb in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a shuttle; or take a train. In August, daily temperatures in Zagreb can reach 81°F, while at night they dip to 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Sat) early enough to travel to Brasov.

On the 19th (Sat), have fun at Dino Parc and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Poiana Brasov. On the 20th (Sun), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take in the spiritual surroundings of Biserica Buna Vestire, take in the awesome beauty at Muntele Tampa, then don't miss a visit to Piaka Sfatului, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Black Church (Biserica Neagra), and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Brasov Historical Center.

To see traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Brasov trip planner.

You can do a combination of flight and shuttle from Zagreb to Brasov in 8 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Zagreb to Brasov is 1 hour. Finish your sightseeing early on the 21st (Mon) so you can drive to Bucharest.

To see photos, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Bucharest holiday planner.

Traveling by car from Brasov to Bucharest takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Bucharest are 88°F, while nighttime lows are 60°F. On the 22nd (Tue), you'll travel to Dubai.

Attractions like Wild Wadi Waterpark and Waterskiing & Jetskiing make great kid-friendly stops. Plan for a day of cool, family-friendly fun on the 24th (Thu) at Atlantis Aquaventure Waterpark. Pack the 25th (Fri) with family-friendly diversions at Al Montazah Parks. There's still lots to do: admire the striking features of Burj Khalifa and browse the different shops at The Dubai Mall.

To find reviews, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Dubai travel route builder website.

You can fly from Bucharest to Dubai in 8 hours. You'll lose 2 hours traveling from Bucharest to Dubai due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bucharest in August, expect nights in Dubai to be much warmer, around 91°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 108°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 25th (Fri) so you can catch the flight to Selcuk.

Kick off your visit on the 26th (Sat): don't miss a visit to Byzantine acquaducts, then cool off at Aqua Fantasy- Aquapark Hotel & SPA, then explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus, and finally stop by Ottoman Textiles.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, photos, and more tourist information, read Selcuk trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Dubai to Selcuk takes 9.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Dubai to Selcuk due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubai in August, expect Selcuk to be a bit cooler, temps between 95°F and 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Sun) to allow time to fly to Istanbul.

Kids will enjoy Hagia Sophia Mosque and Basilica Cistern. The adventure continues: take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami , admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, and contemplate the waterfront views at Bosphorus Strait.

For where to stay, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip website.

You can fly from Selcuk to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and ferry. While traveling from Selcuk, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 85°F to lows of 71°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Wed) so you can go by car to Plovdiv.

On the 30th (Wed), explore the ancient world of Plovdiv Roman Theatre, then take in the local highlights with Walking tours, then delve into the distant past at Ancient Stadium of Philippopolis, and finally test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

To see photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Plovdiv day trip app.

Traveling by car from Istanbul to Plovdiv takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of flight and train. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Istanbul to Plovdiv due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Istanbul in August, expect a bit cooler with lows of 64°F in Plovdiv. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Thu) to allow time to drive to Sofia.

Start off your visit on the 31st (Thu): catch all the local highlights with Sightseeing Tours. On the 1st (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stroll through Vitosha Mountain, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Sofia Church, then admire the striking features of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, and finally test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, read Sofia itinerary site.

You can drive from Plovdiv to Sofia in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. Traveling from Plovdiv in August, Sofia is slightly colder at night with lows of 59°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Barcelona.

Kids will appreciate attractions like Basilica de la Sagrada Familia and Casa Batllo. The adventure continues: walk around Parc Guell, get a taste of the local shopping with La Boqueria, pause for some serene contemplation at Barcelona Cathedral, and get to know the fascinating history of Las Ramblas.

To see traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Barcelona day trip planning tool.

Traveling by flight from Sofia to Barcelona takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Sofia to Barcelona. Traveling from Sofia in September, plan for a bit warmer nights in Barcelona, with lows around 65°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can fly back home.