27 days in The Balkans & Vienna Itinerary

On the 8th (Thu), pause for some serene contemplation at Hagia Triada Church, browse the exhibits of Rumeli Fortress, and then wander the streets of Istiklal Caddesi. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 9th (Fri): admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, then explore the ancient world of Valens Aqueduct, and then contemplate the long history of Zeyrek Mosque.

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia to Istanbul is an approximately 7-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. When traveling from Jeddah in June, plan for colder days in Istanbul, with highs around 30°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 20°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 9th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Varna.

Start off your visit on the 10th (Sat): get close to the beloved marine mammals with Baracuda Dive Centre, get engrossed in the history at Varna Archaeological Museum, and then try your luck at INTERNATIONAL Hotel Casino & Tower Suites. Keep things going the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Aladzha Monastery, then stroll through Nirvana Beach, then explore the ancient world of Stone Forest, and finally take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of the Assumption of the Virgin.

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Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Varna takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Istanbul to Varna, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 30°C, and evening lows to 18°C. On the 12th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Vienna.

On the 12th (Mon), do a tasting at Weingut Prieler and then make a trip to Stephansplatz. On the next day, examine the collection at Hofburg, contemplate the long history of Karlskirche, then step off the mainland to explore Donauinsel, and finally pause for some serene contemplation at St. Stephen's Cathedral.

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Getting from Varna to Vienna by flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Varna to Vienna due to the time zone difference. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Wed) so you can fly to Dubrovnik.

Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Walls of Dubrovnik and The Franciscan Church and Monastery. Get outdoors at Lokrum Island and Waterskiing & Jetskiing. There's much more to do: take a stroll through Old Town, enjoy breathtaking views from Upper Corner Tower Foundry Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Art by Stjepko, and enjoy the sand and surf at Sunj Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Vienna to Dubrovnik takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Vienna in June since evenings lows in Dubrovnik dip to 21°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Zagreb.

Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. Mark's Church, see the interesting displays at Museum of Broken Relationships, then pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Zagreb, and finally take a stroll through Upper Town (Gornji Grad).

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Traveling by flight from Dubrovnik to Zagreb takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Dubrovnik in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 15°C in Zagreb. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Pula.

Visiting Orlec Beach and Kamenjak National Park will get you outdoors. You'll get in some beach time at Lubenice Beach and Felsen Strand. Explore Pula's surroundings by going to Bale (Holy Spirit Church & Grubic - Olive Mill & Evoo), Lungo Mare (in Opatija) and Aura Distillery (in Buzet). And it doesn't end there: tour the pleasant surroundings at Mali Bok, explore the historical opulence of Byzantine Castrum, get a new perspective on nature at Ethnographic Museum, and learn about winemaking at Benazic Winery.

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You can drive from Zagreb to Pula in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and flight. In June in Pula, expect temperatures between 31°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) to allow time to fly to Belgrade.

On the 29th (Thu), kick back and relax at Ada Ciganlija, test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, then get a taste of the local shopping with Knez Mihailova, and finally admire the landmark architecture of Crkva Svetog Marka. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 30th (Fri): get curious at Nikola Tesla Museum, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Sava Temple, then wander the streets of Skadarlija, and finally steep yourself in history at Kalemegdan.

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Traveling by flight from Pula to Belgrade takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 31°C in June, and nighttime lows around 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Istanbul.

Museum-lovers will appreciate Topkapi Palace and Galata Tower. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Hagia Sophia Mosque and Suleymaniye Cami . Explore Istanbul further: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, slough off your stress at Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam, see some colorful creatures with Deepist Diving & Travel, and contemplate the long history of Historic Areas of Istanbul.

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You can fly from Belgrade to Istanbul in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Turkey Time is 2 hours. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Belgrade in July since evenings lows in Istanbul dip to 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly back home.