43 days in Europe Itinerary
Created using Klarna Trips Europe travel route planner
Start: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands
— 4 nights
Train
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Koblenz, Germany
— 4 nights
Drive
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
— 2 nights
Drive
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Zadar, Croatia
— 5 nights
Fly to Zakynthos International Airport "Dionysios Solomos", Drive to Volimes
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Volimes, Greece
— 2 nights
Drive
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Vasilikos, Greece
— 4 nights
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Drive to Zakynthos, Ferry to Pesáda, Drive to Lassi
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Lassi, Greece
— 5 nights
Fly
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Athens, Greece
— 3 nights
Fly
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Heraklion, Greece
— 4 nights
Shuttle
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Chania Town, Greece
— 5 nights
Fly
End: Christchurch, New Zealand
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Amsterdam, The Netherlands — 4 nights
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Venice of the North
Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Van Gogh Museum and Museum Ons' Lieve Heer op Solder. Explore hidden gems such as Body Worlds and The Amstel. Take a break from Amsterdam with a short trip to Het Strand Van Noordwijk Aan Zeedd in Noordwijk, about 52 minutes away. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at Rijksmuseum and examine the collection at Anne Frank House.
For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam day trip planning site.
Christchurch, New Zealand to Amsterdam is an approximately 31-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Christchurch to Amsterdam is minus 11 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Amsterdam when traveling from Christchurch in May, with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Koblenz.
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For reviews, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Amsterdam day trip planning site.
Christchurch, New Zealand to Amsterdam is an approximately 31-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Christchurch to Amsterdam is minus 11 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Amsterdam when traveling from Christchurch in May, with lows around 10°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Sat) early enough to drive to Koblenz.
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Koblenz, Germany — 4 nights
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Gateway to the Romantic Rhine
Nurburgring has been added to your itinerary. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Kurfurstliches Schloss and Schloss Stolzenfels. Discover out-of-the-way places like Schloss Schoenburg and Jesuitenplatz. Go for a jaunt from Koblenz to Trechtingshausen to see Reichenstein Castle about 54 minutes away.
For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Koblenz route planner.
Getting from Amsterdam to Koblenz by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In May, daytime highs in Koblenz are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Koblenz route planner.
Getting from Amsterdam to Koblenz by car takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a train; or do a combination of flight and train. In May, daytime highs in Koblenz are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 11°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Wed) early enough to go by car to Plitvice Lakes National Park.
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia — 2 nights
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Start off your visit on the 23rd (Thu): delve into the distant past at Stari grad Slunj, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Konjicki Klub Rakovica, then take in the dramatic natural features at Supljara cave, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at The Upper Lakes. Keep things going the next day: take in the dramatic scenery at Mali Buk and then contemplate the waterfront views at Gavanovac Lake.
To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Plitvice Lakes National Park trip maker.
You can drive from Koblenz to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 12 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zadar.
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To find where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Plitvice Lakes National Park trip maker.
You can drive from Koblenz to Plitvice Lakes National Park in 12 hours. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Zadar.
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Zadar, Croatia — 5 nights
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Get some cultural insight at Zadar Land City Gates and Zadar City Museum / Muzej Grada Zadra. We've included these beaches for you: Branicevica Beach and Beach Ljubac. It doesn't end there: make a trip to Sea Organ (Morske Orgulje).
To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Zadar trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Zadar, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 12°C at night. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Volimes.
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To see traveler tips, photos, reviews, and tourist information, read our Zadar trip itinerary planning site.
You can drive from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Zadar in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In May in Zadar, expect temperatures between 26°C during the day and 12°C at night. On the 29th (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Volimes.
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Volimes, Greece — 2 nights
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You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) and Ammoudi Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Xigia Beach and Porto Limnionas.
To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Volimes trip itinerary site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zadar to Volimes. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Volimes when traveling from Zadar in May, with lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vasilikos.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Volimes trip itinerary site.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Zadar to Volimes. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Volimes when traveling from Zadar in May, with lows around 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Sat) to allow time to drive to Vasilikos.
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Vasilikos, Greece — 4 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Gerakas Beach and Vrahos Beach. There's still lots to do: enjoy the sand and surf at Porto Zoro Beach, make a trip to Argassi Bridge, and play a few rounds at World Tour Mini Golf.
For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Vasilikos online trip maker.
You can drive from Volimes to Vasilikos in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Vasilikos are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Lassi.
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For traveler tips, where to stay, photos, and other tourist information, use the Vasilikos online trip maker.
You can drive from Volimes to Vasilikos in 1.5 hours. In June, daytime highs in Vasilikos are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Lassi.
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Lassi, Greece — 5 nights
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You'll discover tucked-away gems like Makris Gialos Beach and Paliostafida Beach. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Petani Beach and Platis Gialos Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Kanali Beach (in Lourdata) and Agios Thomas Beach (in Karavados).
To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Lassi online attractions planner.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Vasilikos to Lassi takes 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Lassi can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Athens.
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To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, read our Lassi online attractions planner.
Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Vasilikos to Lassi takes 3 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Lassi can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 10th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 3 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Explore hidden gems such as Philopappos Hill and Erechtheion. Do some cultural sightseeing at Acropolis of Athens and Acropolis Museum. There's still lots to do: visit Plaka, wander the streets of Anafiotika, and explore the ancient world of Temple of Athena Nike.
To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Athens itinerary maker tool.
Getting from Lassi to Athens by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. June in Athens sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly to Heraklion.
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To find where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Athens itinerary maker tool.
Getting from Lassi to Athens by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. June in Athens sees daily highs of 35°C and lows of 24°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Thu) so you can fly to Heraklion.
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Heraklion, Greece — 4 nights
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Step off the beaten path and head to Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Castello del Molo (Koules). Get some cultural insight at The Palace of Knossos and Kotsanas Museum.
For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Heraklion tour itinerary planning site.
Getting from Athens to Heraklion by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. When traveling from Athens in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Heraklion: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 22°C at night. You will leave for Chania Town on the 17th (Mon).
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For maps, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Heraklion tour itinerary planning site.
Getting from Athens to Heraklion by flight takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. When traveling from Athens in June, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in Heraklion: temperatures range from 32°C by day to 22°C at night. You will leave for Chania Town on the 17th (Mon).
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Chania Town, Greece — 5 nights
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Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Agii Apostoli Beach and Chrissi Akti Beach. Do some cultural sightseeing at Firkas Fortress and Museum Of Typography. Go for a jaunt from Chania Town to Georgioupolis to see Kalivaki Beach about 50 minutes away. There's much more to do: go for a stroll along the water at Old Venetian Harbor, kick back and relax at Nea Chora Beach, and see the interesting displays at MINOAN'S WORLD.
To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Chania Town online attractions planner.
You can take a shuttle from Heraklion to Chania Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Chania Town can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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To find traveler tips, ratings, maps, and tourist information, go to the Chania Town online attractions planner.
You can take a shuttle from Heraklion to Chania Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Chania Town can reach 34°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. On the 22nd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.
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