25 days in Western Europe, Central Europe & The Balkans Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 21st (Fri): enjoy the sand and surf at Agia Kyriaki Beach, stroll through Fteri Beach, and then kick back and relax at Alaties Beach. On the 22nd (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sand and surf at Emplisi Beach, then get a new perspective on things with Fiskardo Divers, and then get a dose of the wild on Sea-Nature Hellas.

To see maps, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Fiscardo trip itinerary website.

Perth, Australia to Fiscardo is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and car. Traveling from Perth to Fiscardo, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for much warmer temperatures traveling from Perth in July, with highs in Fiscardo at 36°C and lows at 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can travel to Ithaca.

Ithaca or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.Ithaca's main island has an area of 96km2 and had a population in 2011 of 3,231. On the 23rd (Sun), tour the pleasant surroundings at Paralia Schinos, enjoy the sand and surf at Gedaki Beach, then explore the activities along Vathy Bay, then kick back and relax at Aspros Gialos Beach, and finally kick back and relax at Polis Beach.

For ratings, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read our Ithaca driving holiday planning tool.

Traveling by journey from Fiscardo to Ithaca takes 2.5 hours. In July, daytime highs in Ithaca are 36°C, while nighttime lows are 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Vasilikos.

Home to just a few hundred year-round residents, Vasilikos draws thousands of daily visitors with its beaches and restaurants during peak tourist season.

You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Xigia Beach and Makris Gialos Beach. Get outdoors at Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips and Vrahos Beach. Get out of town with these interesting Vasilikos side-trips: Ammoudi Beach (in Ammoudi) and Mikro Nisi Beach (in Mikro Nisi). There's more to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Gerakas Beach and tour the pleasant surroundings at Vasilikos Beach.

For where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, use the Vasilikos trip itinerary builder app.

Travel from Ithaca to Vasilikos in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can travel. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

On the 27th (Thu), kick back and relax at Spiaggia Grande, stroll through Spiagge Le Praie, enjoy the sand and surf at Arienzo Beach Club, Positano, then kick back and relax at Fornillo, and finally get outside with Le Ali nel Vento - Birds of Prey Experience. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Fri): get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, stroll through Lido di Ravello, stroll through Spiaggia di Atrani, then contemplate the long history of Duomo di Ravello, and finally don't miss a visit to Villa Rufolo.

To find reviews, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Positano trip itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Vasilikos to Positano takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Vasilikos to Positano. In July in Positano, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can travel to Bled.

The most popular resort in Slovenia, Bled is marked by its iconic church steeple and medieval castle on glacial Lake Bled.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Sat): take in the dramatic scenery at Peričnik Falls, then explore the striking landscape at Vintgar Gorge, then whizz through the canopy at some of the top local zipline courses and adventure parks, and finally fly like a bird with a parasailing or paragliding tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head off the coast to Bled Island, take some stellar pictures from Mala Osojnica, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Straža Bled.

For ratings, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Bled sightseeing planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and shuttle from Positano to Bled takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, train, flight, and shuttle; or drive. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Positano in July, with highs in Bled at 32°C and lows at 17°C. On the 30th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Korcula Town.

Korcula Town perches on the edge of the island's eastern coastline.

Kick off your visit on the 31st (Mon): get outside with Outdoor Activities, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Pupnatska Luka Beach, and then step off the mainland to explore Badija.

For where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, use the Korcula Town visit planner.

Traveling by car from Bled to Korcula Town takes 9 hours. In July, Korcula Town is somewhat warmer than Bled - with highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 31st (Mon) so you can travel to Hvar.

The Croatian island of Hvar serves as a picturesque location for a Mediterranean holiday, with a range of offerings from quiet coves to a lively medieval town.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Tue): step off the mainland to explore Pakleni Otoci, stroll through Mlini Beach, and then admire the landmark architecture of Franciscan Monastery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: head off the coast to Jerolim and then find your balance on the water with some of the best stand-up paddleboarding in the area.

To see where to stay, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Hvar journey planning tool.

You can do a combination of ferry and taxi from Korcula Town to Hvar in 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Hvar can reach 36°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time to travel to Saint-Raphael.

Saint-Raphael vacations have so much more to offer than an indulgent splurge on a beach.

On the 3rd (Thu), tour the pleasant surroundings at Plage du Chateau, kick back and relax at Calanque de Maubois, stroll through Plage de L'Oratoire, then make a short side trip with TakSea, and finally see the vivid underwater world at Lion of the Sea (Lion de Mer).

For other places to visit, maps, reviews, and other tourist information, read Saint-Raphael journey planner.

Traveling by combination of ferry and flight from Hvar to Saint-Raphael takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of ferry, bus, and train. Traveling from Hvar in August, Saint-Raphael is little chillier at night with lows of 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to drive to Hyeres.

Hyères, Provençal Occitan: Ieras in classical norm, or Iero in Mistralian norm) is a commune in the Var department in the Provence-Alpes-Côte d'Azur region in southeastern France.The old town lies 4km from the sea clustered around the Castle of Saint Bernard, which is set on a hill. Kick off your visit on the 4th (Fri): see the vivid underwater world at Sentier Sous Marin, get up close to creatures of the deep with Vertical Horizon, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Plage La Capte. Keep things going the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Saint-Clair, enjoy the sand and surf at Plage de Jean Blanc, then kick back and relax at Plage de la Faviere, then kick back and relax at Plage du Pellegrin, and finally kick back and relax at Plage de L'Argentiere.

For photos, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Hyeres road trip app.

You can drive from Saint-Raphael to Hyeres in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. When traveling from Saint-Raphael in August, plan for a bit cooler days in Hyeres, with highs around 34°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 5th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Sant Antoni de Portmany.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Sun): kick back and relax at Playa Cala Vadella, kick back and relax at Cala Vadella, then kick back and relax at Cala Comte, and finally race across the water with a speed boat tour. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sand and surf at Sa Imatge, kick back and relax at S'Arenal Petit, kick back and relax at Cala S'Illot des Rencli, then stroll through Cala de Sant Vicent, and finally stroll through Playa Cala Llonga.

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Fly from Hyeres to Sant Antoni de Portmany in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, bus, ferry, and taxi. Traveling from Hyeres in August, expect a bit warmer with lows of 26°C in Sant Antoni de Portmany. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Nerja.

Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Start off your visit on the 8th (Tue): kick back and relax at Burriana Beach, then explore the fascinating underground world of Fundación Cueva de Nerja, then kick back and relax at Playa de la Cala el Canuelo, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Capistrano Playa.

For maps, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Nerja trip itinerary planner.

Fly from Sant Antoni de Portmany to Nerja in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. When traveling from Sant Antoni de Portmany in August, plan for somewhat warmer days in Nerja, with highs around 39°C, while nights are little chillier with lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Dublin.

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.

On the 9th (Wed), walk around Phoenix Park, admire the landmark architecture of Saint Patrick's Cathedral, then see the interesting displays at Guinness Storehouse, then ponder the world of politics at Dublin Castle, and finally take a stroll through Temple Bar. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the striking features of Trinity College Dublin, then walk around St Stephens Green, then look for all kinds of wild species at Dublin Falconry, and finally examine the collection at Kilmainham Gaol Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, read our Dublin trip maker.

You can fly from Nerja to Dublin in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus, train, and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. While traveling from Nerja, expect cooler days and a bit cooler nights in Dublin, ranging from highs of 22°C to lows of 12°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Thu) so you can catch the flight to Stockholm.

One of Europe's most culturally diverse cities, Stockholm extends over 14 islands, united by a series of tunnels and bridges.

On the 11th (Fri), get a sense of history and politics at Stockholm City Hall, then see the interesting displays at Skansen, then have fun and explore at Nordiska Museet, and finally get interesting insight from Tours. On the 12th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: find something for the whole family at Junibacken, see the interesting displays at Vasa Museum, then attend a concert at Grona Lunds Tivoli, then explore the galleries of Royal Palace, and finally admire the masterpieces at Moderna Museet - Stockholm.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Stockholm trip maker website.

Fly from Dublin to Stockholm in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dublin to Stockholm. August in Stockholm sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Sat) to allow time to fly back home.