33 days in Europe Itinerary

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Head to Dulcic Masle Pulitika Gallery and Art by Stjepkofor plenty of shopping. Red History Museum and Sebastian Art Gallery & Art Shop will appeal to museum buffs. And it doesn't end there: enjoy the sand and surf at Sveti Jakov Beach, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Holy Annunciation, take some stellar pictures from Minceta Fortress, and contemplate the long history of The Franciscan Church and Monastery.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Dubrovnik online route planner.

Dublin, Ireland to Dubrovnik is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, train, and bus. Traveling from Dublin to Dubrovnik, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 12°C in January, and nighttime lows around 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to fly to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Popular historic sites such as St. Sebastian and Trogir City Hall are in your itinerary. For shopping fun, head to Break Time or Jaman Art. Change things up with a short trip to St. Mark’s Fortress in Trogir (about 36 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Diocletians Dream, go deep with a submarine tour, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, and don't miss a visit to Split Synagogue.

For traveler tips, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Split online travel route planner.

Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Split takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. January in Split sees daily highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C at night. On the 16th (Mon), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Zadar.

Situated along the Adriatic Sea, Zadar preserves a medieval old town that is entirely contained on a peninsula.

Get in touch with nature at Beach Ljubac and Nature & Wildlife Tours. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Degarra Winery and Fishing Charters & Tours. There's lots more to do: appreciate the extensive heritage of Narodni trg u Zadru, examine the collection at Museum of Illusions, and stop by Natura Zara.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, where to stay, and tourist information, read Zadar online visit planner.

Drive from Split to Zadar in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. Traveling from Split in January, expect little chillier with lows of 1°C in Zadar. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to drive to Rijeka.

Rijeka is the principal seaport and the third-largest city in Croatia (after Zagreb and Split). Step off the beaten path and head to Capuchin Church of Our Lady of Lourdes and Veprinac. Maritime and History Museum of the Croatian Littoral and The Governor's Palace will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Rijeka with an excursion to Katedrala Sv. Jakov in Sibenik--about 36 minutes away. There's lots more to do: pause for some serene contemplation at Serbian-Orthodox St. Nicholas Church, appreciate the extensive heritage of Stube Petra Kruzica, take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Jacob's Church, and stop by Manufaktura Opatija.

To see reviews, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Rijeka trip itinerary builder website.

Getting from Zadar to Rijeka by car takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or ride a ferry. Traveling from Zadar in January, Rijeka is a bit warmer at night with lows of 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to drive to Ljubljana.

Sitting astride the Ljubljanica River, Ljubljana is marked with picturesque bridges and a marketplace, designed by the famous architect Jože Plečnik.

On the 23rd (Mon), appreciate the extensive heritage of Cankarjevo Nabrežje, explore the different monuments and memorials at Žale Cemetery, then stroll through Krvavec, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of St. George's Church - Zupnijska cerkev sv. Jurija. Here are some ideas for day two: get a taste of the local shopping with Gallery & Auction house SLOART, take in the views from Cobblers' Bridge, stop by Vineria del Ponte, wander the streets of Breg Embankment, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sts. Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church, and finally see the interesting displays at Railway Museum.

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Traveling by car from Rijeka to Ljubljana takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, Ljubljana is little chillier than Rijeka - with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Bled.

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

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): take a stroll around Layer House, then take in panoramic vistas at Pungert, then take an in-depth tour of Museum of Hostages, and finally view the masterpieces at Galerija Mikame.

To find other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Bled day trip planning tool.

You can drive from Ljubljana to Bled in an hour. Other options are to take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Bled can reach 4°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Wed) to allow time to drive to Graz.

With six universities, Graz represents a young, laid-back, and lively city with nightlife that doesn't stop.

Start off your visit on the 26th (Thu): admire the striking features of Herz Jesu Kirche, examine the collection at Archaeology Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Stift Rein, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Bad Weihermuhle Freizeitanlage, and finally make a trip to Gemaltes Haus. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 27th (Fri): get to know the fascinating history of Herrengasse, contemplate the long history of Stadtpfarrkirche, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of Our Lady of Succor (Mariahilferkirche), then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Church of the Franciscans (Franziskanerkirche), and finally don't miss a visit to Franziskanerviertel.

To find other places to visit, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Graz trip planner.

Drive from Bled to Graz in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In January, daily temperatures in Graz can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Villach.

Villach is the seventh-largest city in Austria and the second-largest in the federal state of Carinthia. On the 28th (Sat), hit the slopes at Goldeck Bergbahnen GmbH, surround yourself with nature on Drau Schlauchboot Verleih, then admire the masterpieces at Romermuseum Teurnia, and finally explore the world behind art at Stadtturmgalerie. Here are some ideas for day two: look for all kinds of wild species at Fitness- und Gesundheitsparcours Warmbad-Villach, then take in the natural beauty of Das Maibachl, then take an in-depth tour of Museum Der Stadt Villach, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Evangelische Kirche Im Stadtpark.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and tourist information, use the Villach trip builder app.

Drive from Graz to Villach in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and train; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 2°C in January, and nighttime lows around -4°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Vienna.

The cultural, economic, and political center of the country, Vienna has developed from its early Celtic and Roman roots into a medieval and Baroque city, with an old town that was designated a World Heritage Site in 2001.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like MAK - Austrian Museum of Applied Arts/Contemporary Art and Augustinerkirche. Popular historic sites such as Stift Klosterneuburg and Griechenkirche zur heiligen Dreifaltigkeit are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Stift Heiligenkreuz (in Heiligenkreuz) and SCS Shopping Center Sued (in Voesendorf). And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at Bank Austria Kunstforum, get engrossed in the history at Imperial Carriage Museum Vienna, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Anna's Church, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Minoritenkirche.

To find ratings, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Vienna planner.

You can fly from Villach to Vienna in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 3°C in January, and nighttime lows around -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Thu) to allow enough time to drive to Brno.

A thousand years old, Brno offers a convenient urban base for exploring the southern section of Moravia, famed for its lush vineyards and natural caves.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Thu): test the waters at Infinit Maximus Brno, then examine the collection at Brno Technical Museum, and then take in the spiritual surroundings of St. James' Church.

For traveler tips, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Brno attractions planner.

Drive from Vienna to Brno in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In February, daily temperatures in Brno can reach 5°C, while at night they dip to -1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Fri) early enough to drive to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Womai and Kacper Ryx Historical Shop. Museum-lovers will get to explore Krakil Museum of Illusions and Krakow for Beginners (Krakow in 15 minutes). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at Stained Glass Museum (Muzeum Witrazu), snap pictures at Father Bernatek Footbridge, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Corpus Christi Church (Kosciol Bozego Ciala), and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kosciol Sw. Anny - St. Anne's Collegiate Church.

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Traveling by car from Brno to Krakow takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of train and bus. February in Krakow sees daily highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

On the 6th (Mon), take a stroll through Memorial at Mila 18, then learn the secrets of beer at a beer tour and tasting, then brush up on your military savvy at Field Cathedral of the Polish Army, and finally relax in sumptuous surroundings at Enel Sport Spa. Keep things going the next day: view the masterpieces at Be Happy Museum Warszawa, then stroll the grounds of Cmentarz Wojskowy na Powazkach, and then identify plant and animal life at Around Poland.

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You can fly from Krakow to Warsaw in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. February in Warsaw sees daily highs of 3°C and lows of -3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Riga.

Often referred to as "The Paris of the North," Riga offers thriving nightlife and some of the best collections of Art Nouveau architecture in Europe.

On the 8th (Wed), look for all kinds of wild species at Ragakapa Nature Park, examine the collection at Jewish Museum / Museum Jews in Latvia, and then indulge your senses at Tour Point. On your second day here, contemplate the long history of Salaspils Memorial Ensemble, contemplate the long history of Latvian National Theater, examine the collection at The World of Hat Museum, then look for gifts at OneBouquet, and finally see the interesting displays at Fashion Museum.

To see photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Riga road trip planning site.

You can fly from Warsaw to Riga in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Warsaw to Riga due to the time zone difference. In February, daytime highs in Riga are 1°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) so you can go by car to Vilnius.

The capital of Lithuania, Vilnius, boasts an impressive medieval quarter--one of the continent's largest and a World Heritage Site with almost 2,000 historical buildings.

Kick off your visit on the 10th (Fri): soar above the sights with a balloon tour, view the masterpieces at Terra Recognita, then get a taste of the local shopping with Vitrazo Manufaktura, then pause for some serene contemplation at Vilniaus staciatikiu Sventosios Dvasios vienuolynas, and finally examine the collection at Toy museum. On the 11th (Sat), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: stop by Eddie Antique Bazaar, slough off your stress at Turkish baths, then wander the streets of Gediminas Avenue, and finally get curious at Energy and Technology Museum.

To see maps, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Vilnius online holiday maker.

Drive from Riga to Vilnius in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. In February, plan for daily highs up to 1°C, and evening lows to -3°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.