21 days in Croatia, Greece & Turkey Itinerary
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Start: Porto Alegre, Brazil
Fly to Zadar Airport, Drive to Plitvice Lakes National Park
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia
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Drive to Split, Ferry to Stari Grad, Drive to Hvar
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Hvar, Croatia
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Ferry
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Dubrovnik, Croatia
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Fly
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Athens, Greece
— 3 nights
Fly
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Mykonos Town, Greece
— 2 nights
Fly
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Goreme, Turkey
— 3 nights
Fly
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Istanbul, Turkey
— 3 nights
Fly
End: Porto Alegre, Brazil
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Plitvice Lakes National Park, Croatia — 2 nights
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Kick off your visit on the 3rd (Mon): delve into the distant past at Stari grad Slunj, stroll through Rastoke, then stroll through Barac Caves, then admire the sheer force of Sastavci, and finally explore the striking landscape at Veliki Prstavac. Keep things going the next day: explore the striking landscape of Plitvice Lakes National Park and then admire the sheer force of Veliki Slap.
For photos and other tourist information, read our Plitvice Lakes National Park travel route website.
Porto Alegre, Brazil to Plitvice Lakes National Park is an approximately 29.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Hvar.
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For photos and other tourist information, read our Plitvice Lakes National Park travel route website.
Porto Alegre, Brazil to Plitvice Lakes National Park is an approximately 29.5-hour combination of flight and car. You can also fly. The time zone changes from Brasilia Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a 4 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Wed) so you can travel to Hvar.
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Hvar, Croatia — 2 nights
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Croatian St. Tropez
Hvar is known for sightseeing, adventure, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Franciscan Monastery, make a trip to Stari Grad Plain, step into the grandiose world of Tvrdalj Castle, and enjoy the sand and surf at Dubovica Beach.
To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Hvar driving holiday app.
Do a combination of car and ferry from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. July in Hvar sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to ride a ferry to Dubrovnik.
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To find more things to do, reviews, maps, and tourist information, use the Hvar driving holiday app.
Do a combination of car and ferry from Plitvice Lakes National Park to Hvar in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of taxi, train, and ferry. July in Hvar sees daily highs of 36°C and lows of 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Fri) to allow time to ride a ferry to Dubrovnik.
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Dubrovnik, Croatia — 3 nights
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Pearl of the Adriatic
On the 10th (Mon), spend a thrilling day on the water with a speed boat tour. There's much more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Walls of Dubrovnik, step off the mainland to explore Lokrum Island, make a trip to Pile Gate, and take a stroll through Old Town.
To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Dubrovnik holiday planner.
Getting from Hvar to Dubrovnik by ferry takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July in Dubrovnik, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Athens.
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To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Dubrovnik holiday planner.
Getting from Hvar to Dubrovnik by ferry takes about 4 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In July in Dubrovnik, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Tue) to allow time to fly to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 3 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Fortress Palamidi (in Nafplio) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's still lots to do: contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus.
For ratings, reviews, photos, and other tourist information, read our Athens trip builder website.
Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Dubrovnik in July, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Mykonos Town.
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Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Traveling from Dubrovnik in July, expect Athens to be a bit warmer, temps between 38°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Mykonos Town.
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Mykonos Town, Greece — 2 nights
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Chora Mykonos
Start off your visit on the 15th (Sat): kick back and relax at Elia Beach, wander the streets of Little Venice, then don't miss a visit to The Windmills (Kato Milli), and finally don't miss a visit to Rarity Gallery. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: kick back and relax at Paradise Beach, see the interesting displays at Aegean Maritime Museum, and then make a trip to Kapopoulos Fine Arts.
To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Mykonos Town tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Athens to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and ferry. When traveling from Athens in July, plan for little chillier days in Mykonos Town, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.
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To see maps, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Mykonos Town tour itinerary planner.
You can fly from Athens to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi and ferry. When traveling from Athens in July, plan for little chillier days in Mykonos Town, with highs around 33°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly to Goreme.
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Goreme, Turkey — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 17th (Mon): take an in-depth tour of Goreme Open-Air Museum, get to know the fascinating history of Goreme National Park, then stop by Orient Bazaar, and finally get outside with Outdoor Activities. Keep things going the next day: explore the fascinating underground world of Uchisar Castle, then take in the dramatic natural features at Pasabag, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and finally examine the collection at Guray Museum.
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Traveling by flight from Mykonos Town to Goreme takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mykonos Town to Goreme due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mykonos Town in July: highs in Goreme hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Istanbul.
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Traveling by flight from Mykonos Town to Goreme takes 10 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Mykonos Town to Goreme due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Mykonos Town in July: highs in Goreme hover around 37°C, while lows dip to 18°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Istanbul.
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Istanbul, Turkey — 3 nights
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Queen of Cities
Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Hagia Sophia Mosque, admire the landmark architecture of Dolmabahce Palace, get engrossed in the history at Topkapi Palace, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Suleymaniye Cami .
To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul vacation app.
You can fly from Goreme to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Goreme, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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To find maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Istanbul vacation app.
You can fly from Goreme to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. While traveling from Goreme, expect little chillier days and a bit warmer nights in Istanbul, ranging from highs of 34°C to lows of 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sat) early enough to fly back home.
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Croatia travel guide
Once situated on the edge of empires between the Balkans and Central Europe, Croatia represents a land of great natural diversity and rich cultural heritage. Croatian cultural tourism relies on the charming juxtaposition of contrasts. Venetian palaces sit next to Napoleonic forts, Viennese mansions face Socialist Realist sculpture, and early Slavic churches built on the sites of ancient Roman settlements offer countless sightseeing opportunities. Croatia's museums present the main stages of the history of Europe. The country's sapphire seawater and long coastline speckled with islands draws visitors, as do numerous nature reserves, marinas, ancient fortified towns, and sandy and rocky beaches. In recent years, Croatia's shoreline has become a famed center for nautical tourism and naturism, and is a promising diving destination. Hikers explore outdoor landscapes of canyons, underground grottoes, dramatic waterfalls, stony peaks, and scenic lakes of the Dinaric Alps, which hug the coastline. Inland areas showcase mountain resorts, national parks, pine forests, vineyards, and spas.
Greece travel guide
Few places manage to capture the world's imagination quite like Greece, a land of sun-kissed coastlines, tranquil whitewashed villages, lively seaside towns, and well-preserved ancient sites. One of the world's top tourist destinations since ancient times, the country draws nearly 20 million visitors each year. Athens, the birthplace of Western civilization, continues to attract the biggest crowds and serves as a base for exploring the country and its 227 inhabited islands. Away from its cities, Greece features a picturesque countryside of olive groves, vineyards, and tiny settlements nestled against rolling hills and rugged mountain ranges. Explore the old mainland on foot and discover the islands on a guided boat or ferry tour.
Turkey travel guide
Rich in culture and customs and brimming with hospitality, natural beauty, and historical heritage, Turkey serves as a crossroads between Asia and Europe. The landmass known as Anatolia on which Turkey thrives has been home to numerous civilizations and their faiths and cultures, as attested by the 13 World Heritage Sites and countless religious sites you'll find here. Relive the ancient world through the ruins, customs, and traditions that are among the nation's most precious heritages. Adventure-seekers have plenty do to here, including mountain climbing, scuba diving, rafting, and skiing. A holiday to Turkey is incomplete without a cup of Turkish coffee, the pinnacle of Turkish cuisine inscribed on the Intangible Cultural Heritage List.
