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6 complete routes

Albania

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Albania's coast: a family week

City time in Tirana, sandy Golem near Durrës, then two nights in Vlorë.

Trip length

7 days / 6 nights

Bases

1 Tirana, 3 Durrës, 2 Vlorë

Transport

Bus or private transfer

Beach type

Sand and shallow entry

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Albania in 14 days: lakes to coast

Lakes and stone towns first; Himarë and Sarandë for the beach finish.

Trip length

14 days / 13 nights

Bases

Six bases, north to south

How you move

Bus and ferry; car optional

Airports

Tirana in; Corfu or Tirana out

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Nine days from Tirana to Sarandë

Link Tirana, Berat and Gjirokastër, then spend three nights in Sarandë.

Trip length

9 days / 8 nights

Bases

Four bases, capital to coast

Transport

Intercity buses

Exit via

Corfu ferry or Tirana bus

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Albanian Alps in five days

Ferry to Valbona, walk the pass to Theth, then return to Shkodër.

Trip length

5 days / 4 nights

Bases

1 Shkodër, 1 Valbonë, 2 Theth

Transport

Van, ferry and trail

Hiking window

Mid-June to September

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A week on the Albanian Riviera

Stay in Vlorë, Himarë and Sarandë, with beach days between transfers.

Trip length

7 days / 6 nights

Bases

2 Vlorë, 2 Himarë, 2 Sarandë

Between bases

Coastal bus or car

Exit via

Corfu ferry or Tirana bus

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Tirana, Durrës and Berat in 4 days

Two Tirana nights, a Durrës day trip and one night in historic Berat.

Trip length

4 days / 3 nights

Bases

2 Tirana, 1 Berat

Transport

Bus; Durrës day trip

Airport

Tirana (Rinas)

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Cape Verde

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Cabo Verde culture and beaches in ten days

Start with Santiago’s history, listen to Mindelo, then finish with a slower Sal shore.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Night split

3 Praia, 3 Mindelo, 3 Santa Maria

Between bases

Two dated domestic flights

Flight pattern

Arrive Santiago, depart Sal

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Sal and Boa Vista in eight considered days

Stay long enough to know each beach town, then fly between the islands on a date that actually works.

Length

8 days, 7 nights

Night split

4 Santa Maria, 3 Sal Rei

Between bases

One dated domestic flight

Flight pattern

Arrive Sal, depart Boa Vista

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Croatia

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Croatia in 10 Days: Zagreb to Dubrovnik

Travel from Zagreb to Dubrovnik via national parks, Split and Hvar, with nine hotel nights.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Stops

5 overnight bases

Transport

Car/bus, then ferries

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Croatia Road Trip in 14 Days

Drive through Istria and Plitvice to Dalmatia, finishing in Dubrovnik after thirteen nights.

Length

14 days, 13 nights

Stops

6 overnight bases

Transport

Car to Split, then bus

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Split, Hvar and Dubrovnik in 5 Days

Head south from Split via Hvar to Dubrovnik. Check seasonal ferry connections before booking.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Stops

3 bases

Transport

Ferry and bus

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Zagreb to Dubrovnik in 7 Days

Visit Plitvice early, then continue south to Split and Dubrovnik on a one-way route.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

4 bases

Transport

Bus or rental car

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Croatia Island Hopping in 7 Days

Link Split, Hvar, Korčula and Dubrovnik by passenger ferry, staying in walkable bases.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

4 bases, 2 islands

Transport

Passenger ferries

Best time

Late May–Jun / Sep

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Croatia National Parks in 7 Days

Drive from Zagreb to Split via Plitvice, Velebit and Krka, with a stop in Šibenik.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 overnight stops

Transport

Rental car & walks

Best time

May–Jun / Sep–early Oct

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Croatia Without a Car in 10 Days

Combine coaches and catamarans from Zagreb to Dubrovnik, sleeping in five walkable bases.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

5 overnight stops

Transport

Coach, tram & ferry

Best time

Late May–Jun / Sep

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Istria Road Trip in 7 Days

Drive a compact loop through Roman Pula, Rovinj’s waterfront and Motovun’s hilltop lanes.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Pula, Rovinj, Motovun

Transport

Small rental car

Best time

May–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Zadar Islands by Ferry in 7 Days

Stay in Zadar, Preko and Dugi Otok. Allow for port changes and weather-dependent Kornati trips.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Night split

3 bases, 2 nights each

Transport

Ferries & transfers

Best time

Late May–Jun / Sep

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Zadar, Šibenik and Split in 7 Days

Zadar’s peninsula, Šibenik’s stone streets and Split’s living palace divide a coastal bus journey, with Krka available as a chosen excursion.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Night split

3 bases, 2 nights each

Between cities

2 direct bus legs

Flight pattern

Into Zadar, out of Split

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Dominican Republic

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Dominican north coast to the capital in ten days

Start with Puerto Plata’s lived-in coast, cross the Samaná Peninsula, then give the capital room to speak for itself.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

North coast · Samaná Bay · capital

Between bases

Three prearranged road legs

Best fit

Beach, bay nature and capital heritage

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Punta Cana to Santo Domingo in seven days

Start with east-coast sand, slow down beside Bayahíbe’s boat quay, then finish inside the capital’s historic streets.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Punta Cana · Bayahíbe · Santo Domingo

Between bases

Prearranged road transfers

Best fit

East-coast beach plus one capital day

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Egypt

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Cairo and Giza in three days

An early pyramid morning, a selective GEM afternoon and one Cairo circuit, with a night in each base.

Length

3 days, 2 nights

Bases

Giza → Cairo

Transfer

One cross-city road move

Best outdoor months

Nov–Mar; spring mornings work

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Seven days from Cairo to Aswan

Pyramids, painted tombs and island temples, with two nights in each city. Fly to Luxor, then take the train to Aswan.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Cairo → Luxor → Aswan

Between cities

Flight, then rail

Best outdoor period

Nov–Mar

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Egypt in 14 days: Cairo, Nile and Red Sea

Three Cairo nights, five beside the Nile and five in Hurghada; three honest transfer days connect the trip.

Length

14 days, 13 nights

Hotel bases

Cairo → Aswan → Luxor → Hurghada

Major moves

Flight, Nile rail or car, Red Sea road

Best balance

Mar–Apr / Oct–Nov; winter for monuments

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El Gouna to Marsa Alam in 10 days

Start among El Gouna lagoons, use Hurghada for city and island access, then slow down on the southern Red Sea coast.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Hotel bases

El Gouna → Hurghada → Marsa Alam

Between bases

Two road moves; airport choice matters

Best balance

April–May or October–November

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Hurghada to Luxor in 7 days

Four Hurghada nights leave time for the sea. Two Luxor nights make the temples more than an exhausting day trip.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Hotel bases

Hurghada → Luxor

Between cities

Licensed road transfer

Best balance

Spring; winter for temples

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Luxor to Aswan: 5 days along the Nile

Stay in two cities, visit Edfu and Kom Ombo on the road, then cross to Philae. Five days, four hotel nights.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Hotel bases

Luxor → Aswan

Between cities

Road via Edfu and Kom Ombo

Outdoor comfort

November–March for cooler walks

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Sharm el-Sheikh to Dahab: 7 days

Three nights in each: Sharm beaches, Dahab reefs and seafront cafés.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Sharm → Dahab

Move

Road transfer

Season

Apr–May, Oct–Nov

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France

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Alsace by train in 5 days

Use Strasbourg and Colmar as walkable bases for canals, Alsatian food and vineyard trips.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

2 well-spaced stops

Transport

Train, tram & walks

Best time

Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct

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Bordeaux and Dordogne in 7 days

Start on Bordeaux’s riverfront, then drive through wine country to Sarlat’s limestone lanes.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 well-spaced stops

Transport

Train, then rental car

Best time

May–Jun or Sep–Oct

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Corsica road trip in 7 days

Explore southern Corsica from three two-night bases, adjusting coastal outings to the weather.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 well-spaced stops

Transport

Rental car and walking

Best time

May–Jun or Sep

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France by train in 10 days

Cross France by rail with four city bases, keeping transfer days useful and hotel moves limited.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

4 well-spaced stops

Transport

High-speed & local rail

Best time

May–Jun or Sep

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French Riviera by train in 5 days

Follow the coast by regional train, using four compact bases for Riviera walks and sea views.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

4 well-spaced stops

Transport

TER regional trains

Best time

May–Jun or Sep

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Loire Valley road trip in 5 days

Explore châteaux and gardens from three bases, leaving time for riverside walks and meals.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

3 well-spaced stops

Transport

Rental car & walks

Best time

Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct

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Normandy road trip in 7 days

Drive between medieval towns, D-Day sites and Mont-Saint-Michel, using three overnight bases.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 well-spaced stops

Transport

Rental car and walking

Best time

May–Jun or Sep

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Paris, Lyon and Nice in 7 days

Take the train from Paris landmarks to Lyon’s food scene, finishing beside the sea in Nice.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 well-spaced stops

Transport

TGV and intercity rail

Best time

Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct

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Provence road trip in 7 days

Drive between four Provençal bases, then park to explore their historic centres on foot.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 well-spaced stops

Transport

Rental car & walks

Best time

Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct

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Southwest France by train in 10 days

Cross southern France by train, beginning among Bordeaux's quays and ending beside the Mediterranean in Montpellier.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

5 well-spaced stops

Transport

Intercity and regional rail

Best time

May–Jun or Sep

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Germany

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Bavaria in 7 Days: Castles & Alps

Stay near the castles and mountains, then finish in Munich. No rental car needed.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 overnight bases

Transport

Train & bus

Best time

Late May–early Oct

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Black Forest Road Trip in 7 Days

Drive from Baden-Baden via waterfalls and Titisee to Freiburg, then spend two nights car-free.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Core route

Frankfurt loop

Transport

Car, then walking

Best time

Late spring–early fall

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East Germany by Train in 7 Days

Berlin’s divided past opens a rail week of Dresden art, Leipzig music and Erfurt’s medieval lanes.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Direction

Berlin to Erfurt

Transport

Rail & city transit

Flights

Into BER, out of FRA

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Germany by Train in 10 Days

Berlin history opens this rail journey; Dresden’s collections and Nuremberg’s civic past lead into a Munich finish.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

4 overnight cities

Transport

Rail & city transit

Best time

Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Germany Christmas Markets in 7 Days

Visit Cologne, Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin by rail, matching your trip to market dates.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Direction

Cologne to Berlin

Transport

Rail & city transit

2026 overlap

Around 1–20 Dec

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Germany in 14 Days by Train

Thirteen hotel nights connect Rhine landmarks, Hamburg’s harbour, Berlin history and a Munich finish.

Length

14 days, 13 nights

Bases

6 overnight cities

Transport

Rail & city transit

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Germany by Train in 7 Days

Give Berlin two full days, break the rail journey in Nuremberg, then finish in Munich.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 overnight cities

Transport

ICE and city transit

Best time

Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Romantic Road in 7 Days

Drive from Würzburg to Füssen via walled towns and Augsburg, finishing beneath the Alps.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Core route

About 460 km officially

Transport

Train, then rental car

Direction

Würzburg → Füssen

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Greece

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Crete from Knossos to Chania in 10 Days

Three distinct city bases, one westbound line and enough time for Minoan history, mountain country and a luminous Cretan coast.

Trip length

10 days, 9 nights

Overnight cities

Heraklion, Rethymno, Chania

Travel style

Intercity bus plus short car hire

Best balance

May–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Rhodes, Symi and Kos in 8 Days

Fly into a walled city, sleep inside Symi's harbour theatre and leave from Kos after two purposeful ferry hops.

Length

8 days, 7 nights

Islands

Rhodes, Symi, Kos

Pattern

Flight in, ferries north, flight out

Best fit

May–Jun / Sep

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Paros, Naxos and Santorini in 7 Days

Spend two nights each on Paros, Naxos and Santorini, linking the islands by ferry.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

3 islands, 2 by ferry

Transport

Ferry between islands

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Athens, Mykonos & Santorini in 10 Days

Two nights in Athens, three on Mykonos and four on Santorini, linked by ferry.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Stops

3 bases, 2 by ferry

Transport

Ferry between islands

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Lefkada to Zakynthos through the Ionian Sea

A green-island journey shaped by seasonal local ferries, dramatic west coasts and three bases that never pretend port days are beach days.

Duration

10 days, 9 nights

Islands

Lefkada, Kefalonia, Zakynthos

Core links

Road arrival, two ferries, flight out

Route window

Late May–Sep, after ferry check

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Athens to Thessaloniki via Delphi and Meteora

An eight-day mainland drive through two UNESCO landscapes, ending with two unhurried nights in Thessaloniki.

Length

8 days, 7 nights

Stops

4 bases, south to north

Transport

One-way rental car

Best time

Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Nafplio, Monemvasia and Mani in 10 Days

A clockwise Peloponnese drive through citadels, sea cliffs and stone tower villages, with no one-night sprint around Mani.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

Nafplio, Monemvasia, Areopoli, Kalamata

Best by

Compact rental car

Sweet spot

Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Poros, Hydra and Spetses in One Week

Three near-Athens islands linked by one ferry line, each given two nights and a distinct reason to leave the mainland behind.

Time

7 days, 6 nights

Island sequence

Poros → Hydra → Spetses

No-car route

Fast ferry, walking and local boats

Best balance

Apr–Jun / Sep

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Skiathos, Skopelos and Alonnisos in 7 Days

A compact green-island crossing from lively beaches to pine coves and protected marine waters, with no duplicate island personality.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Skiathos Town, Skopelos Town, Patitiri

Between islands

2026 Sporades ferries

Best water season

Jun / Sep

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Serifos, Sifnos and Milos in 8 Days

Three western Cyclades islands linked by short onward hops: raw mining country, footpath villages, then a volcanic-coast finale.

Length

8 days, 7 nights

Island order

Serifos, Sifnos, Milos

Through-line

Ferry outward, flight home

Most reliable

May–Jun / Sep

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Indonesia

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Bali and Komodo in 10 Days: Canggu, Labuan Bajo and Sanur

Begin with Bali’s surf coast, fly to Flores for a separately reserved Komodo day trip, then return to an east-coast room before leaving Indonesia.

Trip length

10 days / 9 nights

Overnight places

Canggu, Labuan Bajo, Sanur

Night allocation

Three nights in each base

Between the islands

Two reserved domestic flights

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Bali and Nusa Penida in 10 Days: Ubud to Sanur

Go beyond the ferry-day photo circuit: stay on Penida, separate its two coasts and return to mainland Bali before flying home.

Trip length

10 days / 9 nights

Overnight plan

Ubud 3, Penida 3, Sanur 3

Sea journeys

Sanur–Penida return

Island visits

Separate west and east days

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Bali Honeymoon in 8 Days: Ubud and Nusa Dua

Three inland nights and four by the coast, with art, a considered spa day and dinners worth reserving before you travel.

Holiday length

8 days / 7 nights

Room allocation

Ubud 3, Nusa Dua 4

Hotel changes

One direct road journey

Shared interests

Art, spa and coastal time

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Bali in 14 Days: Ubud, Amed and Sanur

Spend a longer eastern-coast chapter among fishing villages, salt fields and coral nurseries, with culture inland and a beach finish.

Time away

14 days / 13 nights

Night allocation

Ubud 4, Amed 5, Sanur 4

Between hotels

Two road journeys

Eastern chapter

Salt, coral and coastal villages

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One Week in Bali: Ubud Culture and Sanur Beach

A first Bali holiday with time to look closely: begin inland, change hotels once and finish on the east coast.

Time away

7 days / 6 nights

Nights

Ubud 3, Sanur 3

Between hotels

One road transfer with a driver

Holiday style

Art, village mornings and the east coast

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Bali, Lombok and Gili Trawangan: 12 Days of Art and Sea

Learn a Balinese instrument, explore Lombok’s weaving tradition and spend three nights on Gili Trawangan, with a Sanur stay after the return crossing.

Holiday length

12 days / 11 nights

Accommodation bases

Ubud, Senggigi, Gili Trawangan, Sanur

Hotel changes

Three, on days four, seven and ten

Sea journeys

Three reserved inter-island legs

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Bali Without a Scooter: 7 Days in Sanur and Ubud

Start on Sanur’s shoreline, cook Indonesian dishes and visit Ubud’s art and forest settings, using arranged cars where walking stops being useful.

Trip length

7 days / 6 nights

Night allocation

Sanur 3, Ubud 3

Hotel changes

One road move on day four

Travel approach

Walk locally, arrange car journeys

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Java and Bali in 14 Days: Temples, Batik and Sanur

Spend eight nights in Java’s two royal cities, travel between them by regional train, then finish with five nights on Bali’s Sanur coast.

Time available

14 days / 13 nights

Overnight places

Yogyakarta, Solo, Sanur

Night allocation

Five, three, then five

Main transfers

One regional train; one flight day

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Italy

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Amalfi Coast in 7 days

Three coastal bases, linked by buses and seasonal ferries. Plan around crowded roads.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

3 bases

Transport

Train, bus & ferry

Best time

Late May–Jun / Sep

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Dolomites and Lake Garda in 7 days

Drive from Verona through Val Gardena and Cortina to Riva, combining mountain walks and lake time.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 overnight bases

Transport

Car, lifts & walks

Best time

Jun–Sep; check lifts

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Eastern Sicily in 7 days

Catania, Ortigia and Taormina without pretending that one week can also cover all of Sicily.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

3 bases

Main transport

Rail plus local transfer

Best fit

Late spring or early autumn

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Milan, Verona and Venice in 7 days

Spend two nights each in Milan, Verona and Venice, travelling between the cities by rail.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

3 cities

Transport

Rail and walking

Best time

Apr–Jun / Sep–Oct

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Naples, Pompeii, Capri and Amalfi in 7 days

Start in Naples, visit Pompeii en route to Sorrento, then fit in Capri before Amalfi.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 overnight bases

Transport

Rail, ferry & bus

Best time

May–Jun / Sep–early Oct

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Milan, Bari & Bologna in 10 Days

Stay in Milan, Bari and Bologna, allowing two long rail journeys between the three bases.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

Milan, Bari, Bologna

Transport

Long-distance rail

Best time

Apr–Jun / Sep

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Rome, Florence and Venice in 7 days

Link Rome, Florence and Venice by high-speed train, planning museum visits around travel days.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

3 cities

Transport

High-speed rail

Best time

Spring or autumn

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Sicily & Sardinia in 10 Days

Palermo to Alghero, with three bases, a weekly sea crossing and an Ustica day trip.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

3 overnight bases

Transport

Ferry, rail & car

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Tuscany by car in 7 days

Explore Florence on foot, then pick up a car for Siena, Montalcino and the Val d’Orcia.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 overnight bases

Transport

Walk, then rental car

Best time

Spring or early autumn

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Western Sicily in 7 days

Split six nights between Palermo and Trapani, keeping an Egadi island day weather-dependent.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

2 bases, 3 nights each

Transport

Walk, then rental car

Best time

Spring / early summer / fall

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Japan

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A Hokkaido week of food and skiing

Sapporo ramen, Otaru’s canal and three ski days from a Hirafu base.

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Route

Sapporo → Otaru → Niseko

Transport

Train, transfer, airport bus

Season

Jan–Feb; March alternative

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Ten days under Japan’s cherry blossoms

Tokyo parks, Kyoto canals and a night on Mount Yoshino, ending in Osaka.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route

Tokyo, Kyoto, Yoshino, Osaka

Transport

Shinkansen and local trains

Season

Late March to mid-April

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A Japan honeymoon paced for two

Garden walks, a private Hakone bath and a Miyajima inn: nine nights for two.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route

Tokyo → Hakone → Kyoto → Miyajima

Transport

Rail and Miyajima ferry

Season

Spring or autumn

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Japan in 10 days via Hakone and Kyoto

Harajuku shops, a Hakone bath, Kyoto gardens and one last Osaka dinner.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route

Tokyo → Hakone → Kyoto → Osaka

Transport

Rail and Hakone transport

Season

Spring or autumn

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Two weeks from Tokyo to Hiroshima

Kanazawa, Takayama and Kyoto en route to Hiroshima and Miyajima.

Duration

14 days / 13 nights

Route

Tokyo–Kanazawa–Takayama–Kyoto–Hiroshima

Transport

Rail, bus and ferry

Season

Spring or autumn

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Tokyo, Kyoto and Osaka in 7 days

Six nights for Tokyo’s old streets, Kyoto temples and Osaka dinners.

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Route

Tokyo, Kyoto, Osaka

Transport

Shinkansen and local trains

Season

Spring or autumn

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Japan in winter: monkeys and gardens

Nagano’s macaques, Kanazawa gardens and Kyoto’s winter temples.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route

Tokyo → Nagano → Kanazawa → Kyoto

Transport

Shinkansen and regional rail

Season

Mid-January to late February

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A week of walks in the Japanese Alps

Matsumoto Castle, Kamikochi trails and Takayama’s old town.

Duration

7 days / 6 nights

Route

Matsumoto, Kamikochi, Takayama, Kanazawa

Transport

Local train and four bus rides

Kamikochi

April 17–November 15 in 2026

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A week through Kyushu’s onsen towns

Ride to Yufuin, bathe in Kurokawa, then finish at Kumamoto’s castle and garden.

Duration

Seven days, six nights

Route

Fukuoka · Yufuin · Kurokawa · Kumamoto

Transport

Train and two rural buses

Season

Spring or autumn

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Japan at leisure: baths, tea and gardens

Three Tokyo nights, two at a Hakone inn and four in Kyoto, with Green Car travel.

Duration

10 days / 9 nights

Route

Tokyo → Hakone → Kyoto

Transport

Shinkansen and mountain rail

Season

Spring or autumn

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Maldives

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Maldives local islands: seven days, two careful connections

Stay one airport-side night, then three on Maafushi and two on Thulusdhoo. Change islands via the Malé area after confirming both boats for that date.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Night split

1 Hulhumalé, 3 Maafushi, 2 Thulusdhoo

Between bases

Two boat days; one via Malé

Flight pattern

Arrive and depart via Velana

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Six days from Malé streets to Dhigurah’s long shore

Arrive through Malé, spend three nights on Dhigurah, sleep near the airport before flying home. Confirm the southbound boat before booking; wildlife sightings remain uncertain.

Length

6 days, 5 nights

Night split

1 Malé, 3 Dhigurah, 1 Hulhumalé

Long transfer

South Ari boat or flight-plus-boat

Flight plan

Velana arrival and departure

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Montenegro

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Herceg Novi to Budva in six car-free days

A western-bay to open-coast journey with time for fortress terraces, Kotor lanes and one Budva beach afternoon.

Length

6 days, 5 nights

Stops

Herceg Novi · Kotor · Budva

Main transport

Bus

Best fit

Coastal travellers without a rental car

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Kotor and Budva in four days

A compact bay-to-beach break with one hotel move, a full day around Kotor and a final night on the open Adriatic.

Length

4 days, 3 nights

Stops

Kotor · Budva

Main transport

Bus

Best fit

Short first visit without a car

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Kotor, Durmitor and Budva in seven days

A three-base drive from the enclosed bay to the Durmitor highlands and back to the open Adriatic.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

Kotor · Žabljak · Budva

Main transport

Car

Best fit

Drivers who want a real Durmitor stay

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Kotor to Ulcinj in ten days via Durmitor and Skadar Lake

Four distinct landscapes, four overnight bases and three road days that leave the best light for actual visits.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Stops

Kotor · Žabljak · Virpazar · Ulcinj

Main transport

Car

Best fit

Coast, mountains and lake by car

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Tivat and Petrovac: a seven-day family beach week

Two easy coastal bases let the family choose the beach that fits the day instead of changing hotels repeatedly.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

Tivat · Petrovac

Main transport

Car

Best fit

Two coastal bases for families

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Morocco

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Seven Days from Marrakech to the Atlas and Essaouira

Marrakech's medina, an Imlil valley walk and Essaouira's port fill seven days. Give each base two nights; reserve day five for the road.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Marrakech · Imlil · Essaouira

Transport

Road transfers and local walks

Best fit

Spring or a flexible winter/autumn week

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Marrakech to Merzouga in Five Days, Ending at the Dunes

Cross the High Atlas, visit Ait-Ben-Haddou and spend two nights near Merzouga's dunes on this one-way road trip.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Direction

Marrakech → Ouarzazate → Merzouga

Transport

Overland road trip

Best fit

Spring or autumn; flexible winter

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Essaouira and Agadir: seven days on Morocco’s Atlantic coast

Seven Atlantic days from Essaouira to Agadir: ramparts and wind first, then the wide bay and an optional surf day.

Seven days

6 nights

Two bases

Essaouira · Agadir

Coast move

One road transfer

Best fit

Spring; winter for walks

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Morocco by Train in 7 Days

Ride from Casablanca to Rabat, Tangier and Fez, with six nights across four cities.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 cities

Transport

Al Boraq + Al Atlas

When to go

Spring or autumn

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A first Morocco journey that gives the desert two nights

From Marrakech's medina, cross the Atlas to Ouarzazate, spend two nights by Erg Chebbi, then finish among the craft streets of Fez.

Ten days

9 nights

Four bases

Marrakech · Ouarzazate · Merzouga · Fez

Direction

One way from Marrakech to Fez

Best fit

Spring or autumn for the dunes

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Morocco in two weeks: cities, dunes and three nights in Essaouira

Begin with Atlantic and imperial cities, spend a full day at Erg Chebbi, then cross the Atlas for Marrakech and Essaouira.

Fourteen days

13 nights

Seven bases

Casablanca to Essaouira

Modes

Rail first, road after Fez

Season fit

Spring or autumn for dunes

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Tangier, the Blue Rif and Fez in one unhurried week

Tangier’s Strait views, Chefchaouen’s blue lanes and Fez’s craft streets fill a week with six nights and two road transfers.

Seven days

6 nights

Three bases

Tangier · Chefchaouen · Fez

Main transfers

Road on both sides of Chefchaouen

Best fit

Spring walking or flexible winter culture

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Philippines

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White Beach to Big Lagoon in ten days

Four nights on Boracay, five in El Nido. Sail a paraw, paddle beneath Miniloc’s cliffs and spend a full day at Nacpan.

Trip length

10 days / 9 nights

Nights per base

4 Boracay, 5 El Nido

Between bases

Direct Cebgo flight

Finish on day ten

Lio flight to Clark

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Bohol to Siargao

One Cebu night, three on Panglao and four in General Luna.

Trip length

9 days / 8 nights

Nights per base

1 Cebu, 3 Bohol, 4 Siargao

Between bases

Fast ferry, then ferry and flight

Finish on day nine

Siargao flight to Cebu

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Moalboal to Bohol

Panagsama’s sardines, Kawasan’s canyon and three nights on Panglao.

Trip length

7 days / 6 nights

Nights by base

1 Cebu City, 2 Moalboal, 3 Panglao

Between bases

Ceres bus, then fast ferry

Day seven departure

Bohol–Panglao flight to Manila

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Manila to Boracay

Two Makati nights, three on White Beach.

Trip length

6 days / 5 nights

Hotel nights

2 Makati, 3 Boracay

Between bases

NAIA–Caticlan flight and boat

Route ends

Arrival in Manila

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Moalboal to Siquijor

Shore reefs, Apo Island and three San Juan nights, connected through Dumaguete.

Trip length

8 days / 7 nights

Bases

Panagsama · Dumaguete · San Juan

Between bases

Road and ferry

Finish

Dumaguete airport

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Sabang to Coron

Two Puerto Princesa nights, four in El Nido and three in Coron.

Trip length

10 days / 9 nights

Bases

Puerto Princesa · El Nido · Coron

Between bases

Shared van and ferry

Finish

Busuanga airport

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Lagoons to Panglao

Two weeks from Manila through El Nido, Coron and Cebu to Panglao.

Trip length

14 days / 13 nights

Nights by area

1 Manila, 7 Palawan, 1 Cebu, 4 Panglao

Between bases

Two flights, two ferries

Fly home from

Bohol–Panglao

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Palawan to Panglao

Three weeks of lagoons, shore reefs and island crossings through Cebu, Negros and Siquijor.

Trip length

21 days / 20 nights

Bases

Eight, longest in El Nido and Bohol

Between bases

2 flights, 4 boats, 2 bus days

Fly home from

Bohol–Panglao

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Portugal

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Seven days across the Alentejo

Stay in Évora, Monsaraz and Marvão for Roman ruins, dark skies and hilltop fortresses.

Duration

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 stops, 2 nights each

Transport

Train, then rental car

Best time

Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct

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Algarve road trip in 7 days

Start in Faro, explore Tavira and the western cliffs from Lagos, then turn inland for Monchique and Silves.

Duration

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 road-connected stops

Transport

Rental car

Best time

April–June or September–October

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Douro Valley in 5 days

Follow the Douro railway from Porto to Régua and Pinhão, then continue by road to Lamego.

Duration

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

4 river-valley stops

Transport

Train, then road

Best time

May-Jun or Sep-Oct

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Seven days around Madeira

Start with two Funchal nights, follow the south coast to Calheta, cross the mountains for Porto Moniz, then sleep in Santana before the airport.

Duration

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 island-loop stops

Transport

Flight, then rental car

Best time

April–June or September–October

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Peneda-Gerês National Park in 5 days

Explore Gerês pools and granite villages from Gerês, Ponte da Barca and Arcos de Valdevez.

Duration

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

3 park-gateway towns

Transport

Rental car

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Porto, Guimarães and Braga in 5 days

Spend one night in Porto, one in Guimarães and two in Braga, travelling by train and bus.

Duration

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

3 overnight bases

Transport

Train, then bus

Best time

Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct

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Portugal by train in 7 days

The rail pattern gives Lisbon three sleeps, Coimbra one and Porto two, while Sintra remains a day trip.

Duration

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 rail-connected stops

Transport

High-speed & local rail

Best time

April–June or September–October

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Rota Vicentina Fishermen's Trail in 6 days

Walk the original 75 km from Porto Covo to Odeceixe, sleeping in five coastal villages.

Duration

6 days, 5 nights

Bases

5 coastal villages

Transport

Walk; bags transferred

Best time

Sep–Jun

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São Miguel, Azores in 7 days

Drive a loop through Ponta Delgada, Sete Cidades, Furnas and Ribeira Grande on São Miguel.

Duration

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 island-loop stops

Transport

Flight, then rental car

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Sintra and the Silver Coast in 5 days

Spend two nights in Sintra, then drive north through Ericeira and Óbidos to Nazaré.

Duration

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

3 stops, rail then road

Transport

CP train, then a rental car

Best time

May–Jun / Sep

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Seychelles

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Ferries, Beaches and Island Days: A Ten-Day Seychelles Route

Three islands, four hotel bases and nine nights: a ferry-led loop with full nature days and a final Mahé buffer before the flight.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

Mahé · Praslin · La Digue · Mahé

Between islands

Date-checked ferry tickets

Best fit

Three islands with a Mahé departure buffer

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Mahé and Praslin with Children: A Seven-Day Island Plan

A two-island family week with three hotel bases, a forest day and a final Mahé night before the flight. Ferry decisions and water conditions remain visible in the plan.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

Mahé · Praslin · Mahé

Between islands

Two ferries or a Praslin flight

Best fit

A forest day and flexible family time

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South Korea

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Andong to Gyeongju: Korea's Confucian Heartland

Four nights through two inland cities that shaped Korea's Joseon-era scholarship and its earlier Silla royal history.

Holiday length

5 days / 4 nights

Hotel allocation

2 nights Andong, 2 nights Gyeongju

Between bases

Intercity bus, limited daily departures

Final gateway

Gyeongju's Gyeongbu-line KTX

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Busan to Pohang via Gyeongju

A port city, a former royal capital and a sunrise cape, strung along Korea's southeast coast by short KTX and bus rides.

Holiday length

7 days / 6 nights

Hotel allocation

3 Busan, 2 Gyeongju, 1 Pohang

Between bases

KTX then intercity bus

Final gateway

Pohang, or bus back to Busan

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Jeju Island in 5 Days

Five days covering Jeju's three distinct zones: north-coast lava tubes, sunrise over the eastern tuff cone, and waterfalls on the subtropical south coast.

Holiday length

5 days / 4 nights

Hotel allocation

2 Jeju City, 1 Seongsan, 1 Seogwipo

Between bases

Rental car or Kakao T taxi

Final gateway

Flight from Jeju to Gimpo (Seoul)

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Seoraksan to Gangneung's Beaches

Six days splitting the East Coast between the dramatic peaks of Seoraksan and the expansive pine-backed beaches of Gangneung.

Holiday length

6 days / 5 nights

Hotel allocation

2 Sokcho, 3 Gangneung

Between bases

Intercity bus (approx 75m)

Final gateway

Gangneung to Seoul via KTX

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Seoul and Busan in 10 Days

Nine nights split between the capital's palaces and nightlife and the coast's beaches and markets, connected by Korea's fastest train.

Holiday length

10 days / 9 nights

Hotel allocation

6 nights Seoul, 3 nights Busan

Between bases

KTX high-speed train, about 2h15

Final gateway

Fly out via Gimhae or return to Incheon

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Seoul and Incheon in 4 Days

One easy landing night by the airport, two full days in the capital, and a short subway ride between them.

Holiday length

4 days / 3 nights

Hotel allocation

1 night Incheon, 2 nights Seoul

Between bases

Gyeongin Line subway, about 1h10

Final gateway

Incheon International Airport

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Seoul and Jeju in 7 Days

Three nights in the capital, three on a volcanic island, joined by one of the world's most frequent short-haul flights.

Holiday length

7 days / 6 nights

Hotel allocation

3 nights Seoul, 3 nights Jeju

Between bases

Domestic flight, about 1 hour

Final gateway

Jeju Airport or back through Seoul

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Hanok and Fortress Towns

Five nights tracing traditional Korean architecture from a Seoul hanok alley to a UNESCO fortress and Korea's largest hanok quarter.

Holiday length

6 days / 5 nights

Hotel allocation

2 Seoul, 1 Suwon, 2 Jeonju

Between bases

Subway, then bus or train

Final gateway

Jeonju-Seoul KTX, under 2 hours

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Spain

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Andalusia in 7 days

Seville’s palaces, a Córdoba overnight, the Alhambra and a coastal finish: four bases, six nights and three train journeys.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

4 cities

Getting around

Three train journeys

Best months

Spring or autumn; check holidays

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Barcelona and Valencia in 5 days

Two Mediterranean cities, one comfortable train ride, and enough open time to feel the coast rather than tick it off.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

2 cities

Travel

Coastal rail

Best months

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

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Barcelona, Madrid and Seville in 7 days

A fast but humane first taste of Spain: Gaudí by the sea, the capital in the middle, then a southern finale.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

3 cities

Travel

High-speed train

Best months

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

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Basque Country in 5 days

Three Basque cities, one compact road journey, and enough time for the food, coast and design to feel connected.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Bases

3 cities

Travel

Walk + 3-day car hire

Best months

May–Oct

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Mallorca in 5 days

Two nights in Palma, a Sóller tram ride and a mountain drive to Alcúdia, with time to enjoy each stop.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Stops

3 bases

Getting around

Car + historic tram

Best months

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

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Northern Spain in 7 days

Bilbao art, Santander bay walks, an Oviedo cider evening and two nights among Santiago’s cathedral squares.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Bases

4 cities

Travel

Car + walking

Best months

May–Oct

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Spain by train in 10 days

Combine Barcelona, Madrid and Seville by high-speed train, with three contrasting city bases.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Bases

3 cities

Transport

High-speed train

Best timing

Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct

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Spain by train in 7 days

Four cities, six nights and three direct trains: a brisk first visit with room for the Mezquita and a carefully timed Seville departure.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

4 cities

Getting around

Direct trains + local transfers

Best months

Apr–May, late Sept–Oct

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Sri Lanka

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A Sri Lanka family beach week with room to rest

One airport-side night, a two-night Galle chapter and three final Bentota nights keep the first landing and homeward flight manageable.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

Negombo · Galle · Bentota

Main transport

Road; optional verified coast train

Best fit

Families seeking a slower southwest coast

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Sri Lanka south coast in seven days: river, fort and Mirissa sea

A southbound six-night route with Bentota for arrival, Galle for living heritage and Mirissa for beach time that is not rushed.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Stops

Bentota · Galle · Mirissa

Main transport

Coast rail plus transfers or road

Best fit

Winter and early-spring coast travel

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Ten days from Ella’s tea hills to Galle and Bentota beaches

Three nights in each base keep hill walks, living Fort streets and a slower coast finish distinct. Road travel carries the route while 2026 rail service is checked anew.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Stops

Ella · Galle · Bentota

Main transport

Road; conditional hill rail

Best fit

Road first; confirm any rail segment

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Tanzania

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Eight days from Moshi to Karatu via Arusha’s safari gateway

Seven nights in three towns, two hotel changes and a northern Tanzania trip that does not pretend to summit Kilimanjaro or see every park from one car window.

In Tanzania

8 days, 7 nights in Tanzania

Hotel nights

Moshi 2 · Arusha 2 · Karatu 3

Inter-base travel

Moshi → Arusha → Karatu by road

Timing

June–October drier; allow for rain

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Six days for the Ndutu calving season, with no wildlife guarantee

Two nights in Karatu, three near Ndutu. Travel when calving is most likely, but verify the herd position and your airstrip exit before paying.

Trip length

6 days, 5 nights, overseas flights extra

Hotel nights

Karatu 2 · Ndutu area 3

Main move

Karatu → Ndutu road; fly out

Wildlife focus

Feb often peaks; herds follow rain

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Northern Tanzania safari: 7 days, three wildlife landscapes

Sleep once in Arusha, twice in Karatu and three times near Seronera. Tarangire, Ngorongoro and central Serengeti get separate jobs; the final airstrip flight is a travel day.

On the ground

7 days, 6 nights; overseas flights extra

Hotel nights

Arusha 1 · Karatu 2 · Seronera 3

Route spine

Two road moves, then fly out of Seronera

Best planning rule

Camp location matters more than promises

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Tanzania safari and Zanzibar in 12 days: bush, old town, beach

Five bases and eleven nights: Arusha 1, Karatu 2, central Serengeti 2, Stone Town 2 and Nungwi 4. The light-aircraft crossing is a travel day, not a secret extra beach day.

Time in Tanzania

12 days, 11 nights in Tanzania

Night split

Safari 5 · Stone Town 2 · Nungwi 4

Big connection

Seronera → Zanzibar by booked flight

Plan by month

Check safari and beach conditions

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A Zanzibar week: Stone Town history, Nungwi swims, Paje tides

Six nights, three distinct bases and two road transfers on Unguja. Begin in Stone Town, swim from the north, then decide whether Paje’s tidal east coast suits your last two nights.

Time on Unguja

7 days, 6 nights on Unguja

Hotel nights

Stone Town 2 · Nungwi 2 · Paje 2

Hotel changes

Two road transfers; boats optional

Season choice

June–October usually drier

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Thailand

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Andaman in 10 Days

Four coastal bases, with three nights to slow down on Koh Lanta.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Route

Phuket → Phi-Phi → Lanta → Krabi

Main transport

Ferries then road transfer

Planning window

Dec–Mar for the ferry chain

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Bangkok to Chiang Mai by Train

Stay overnight in Ayutthaya before the long train journey north.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Route

Bangkok → Ayutthaya → Chiang Mai

Rail

Day trains

Season

Nov–Jan

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Bangkok to Samui

Take the train to Hua Hin, then a daytime bus and boat to Samui.

Length

9 days, 8 nights

Route

Bangkok → Hua Hin → Koh Samui

Main transport

Train, then bus and catamaran

Planning window

Choose dates using Gulf conditions

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Bangkok and the Gulf

Begin by the river, then follow Samui, Phangan and Tao north.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Route

Bangkok → Samui → Phangan → Tao

Main transport

Flight then two ferries

Planning window

Feb–Aug for the intended Gulf focus

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Bangkok and Pattaya in 5 Days

Two nights in each city, with one road move and an optional island outing.

Length

5 days, 4 nights

Route

Bangkok → Pattaya

Main transport

Intercity coach

Planning window

Nov–Feb for easier outdoor days

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Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai

Two northern cities by coach, with separate days for temple art and hills.

Length

6 days, 5 nights

Route

Chiang Mai → Chiang Rai

Main transport

Intercity coach

Planning window

Nov–Jan, with air checks

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Gulf Islands in 7 Days

Samui, Phangan and Tao: two nights each, with the final exit planned first.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Route

Koh Samui → Koh Phangan → Koh Tao

Main transport

Two Gulf ferries

Planning window

Feb–Aug, checked against live weather

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Phuket, Khao Lak & Krabi in 8 Days

Coastal drives and an optional Maya Bay boat day from Ao Nang.

Length

8 days, 7 nights

Route

Phuket → Khao Lak → Krabi

Transfers

2 by road

Sea days

Nov–Apr

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Phuket to Krabi

Two nights on Phi-Phi between Phuket and mainland Krabi.

Length

7 days, 6 nights

Route

Phuket → Phi-Phi Islands → Krabi

Main transport

Two ferries, open-jaw airports

Planning window

Nov–Apr for stronger Andaman odds

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Thailand in 10 Days

Three nights each in Bangkok, Chiang Mai and Phuket, linked by flights.

Length

10 days, 9 nights

Route

Bangkok → Chiang Mai → Phuket

Main transport

Two domestic flights

Planning window

Nov–Feb for the broadest overlap

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Turkey

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Turkey Black Sea road trip in 8 days

Eight days for Sümela’s cliff walls, Rize’s tea slopes and the Fırtına valley, finishing in Artvin before returning to Trabzon.

Duration

8 days

Overnight bases

4 stops

Main transport

Car

Best window

June–September

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Bozcaada and Gökçeada in 7 days

A week by car and ferry, with a Troy day, two island evenings and time for the Dardanelles crossings.

Duration

7 days

Overnight bases

3 stops

Main transport

Car and ferry

Best window

Late May–June; September

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Eastern Express Ankara to Kars in 7 days

Travel through Anatolia by sleeper, then settle into Kars for stone streets and a full day among Ani’s medieval remains.

Duration

7 days

Overnight bases

3 overnight stages

Main transport

Train

Best window

21 Dec 2026–10 Mar 2027 departures

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Lycian coast in 10 days

A Gökova opening, then Fethiye, Kaş and Antalya.

Duration

10 days

Overnight bases

4 stops

Main transport

Rental car and local boats

Best window

May–June; September–October

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Southeast Turkey in 8 days

Begin among Gaziantep’s mosaics and copper shops, spend three nights in Şanlıurfa, then finish above the plain in Mardin’s stone streets.

Duration

8 days

Overnight bases

3 stops

Main transport

Coach and local transfers

Best window

Spring and autumn

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Turkey Aegean road trip in 10 days

From Troy to İzmir, with two island nights on Bozcaada.

Duration

10 days

Overnight bases

4 stops

Main transport

Rental car and ferry

Best window

May–June; September–October

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Troy to Aphrodisias in 12 Days

Five ancient cities, eleven nights and museum days between drives.

Duration

12 days

Overnight bases

5 stops

Main transport

Car

Best window

April–May; September–October

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Turkey in 14 Days: Istanbul to Ephesus

Five bases, thirteen nights and time for valleys, coast and ruins.

Duration

14 days

Overnight bases

5 stops

Main transport

Flights + coaches

Best window

Spring and autumn

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Turkey in 10 days: Istanbul, Ephesus, Cappadocia

Three defining regions connected in an open-jaw route, with no pretend half-days after airport transfers.

Duration

10 days

Overnight bases

3 stops

Main transport

Flights, rail and transfers

Best window

April–May; September–October

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Turkey in 7 days: Istanbul and Cappadocia

A first-trip week that protects two full city days, two valley days and one sensible domestic transfer.

Duration

7 days

Overnight bases

2 stops

Main transport

Ferry, flight and transfer

Best window

April–May; September–October

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Turkey without a car in 10 days

Four cities, nine nights and daylight coaches into Cappadocia.

Duration

10 days

Overnight bases

4 stops

Main transport

Ferries and coaches

Best window

April–May; September–October

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Turkish Riviera in 7 days

Follow the Mediterranean east through Kaleiçi, ancient Side and Alanya’s castle headland, with two nights in each base.

Duration

7 days

Overnight bases

3 stops

Main transport

Road transfers

Best window

May–June; September–October

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Vietnam

Compare complete ways to travel through Vietnam, then open a route for its daily plan, transfers and overnight bases.

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Central Vietnam in 7 Days

History in Hue, the Da Nang coast and Hoi An crafts.

Length

7 days / 6 nights

Stays

2 nights per base

Travel

Train, then road

Finish

Da Nang airport

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Ha Giang With a Guide in 5 Days

A private mountain trip with two nights in Dong Van.

Length

5 days / 4 nights

Dong Van

2 nights

Transport

Private car + guide

Finish

Ha Giang

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Hanoi and Sapa in 7 Days

Capital sights and guided mountain days in one week.

Length

7 days / 6 nights

Stays

Hanoi 3, Sapa 3

Travel

Daytime road

Full days

2 per base

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Saigon and Mui Ne in 6 Days

A palace morning, coastal dunes and time to try a kite lesson or cook a Vietnamese lunch.

Length

6 days / 5 nights

Stays

Saigon 2, Mui Ne 3

Travel

Private car

Coast days

2 full days

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Saigon, Da Lat and Nha Trang

Saigon streets, Da Lat cafés and three nights beside the Nha Trang coast.

Length

10 days / 9 nights

Stays

3 nights per base

Travel

Flight and road

Settings

City, hills and coast

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Hanoi, Ninh Binh and Cat Ba

Hanoi culture, inland limestone and a Lan Ha Bay day.

Length

7 days / 6 nights

Stays

2 nights per base

Travel

Bus and ferry

Finish

Hanoi area

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Phong Nha, Hue and Hoi An

River caves and forest walks, followed by royal gardens and a cooking morning.

Length

10 days / 9 nights

Stays

3 nights per base

Full days

2 per base

Gateways

Dong Hoi / Da Nang

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Saigon, Can Tho and Phu Quoc

City walks, a dawn market and a ferry crossing to three nights on Phu Quoc.

Length

10 days / 9 nights

Stays

3 nights per base

Island crossing

Rach Gia ferry

Finish

Phu Quoc

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Vietnam by Train in 21 Days

Six trains, eight bases and time for caves, old towns and the coast.

Length

21 days / 20 nights

Stays

8 bases

Rail travel

6 train journeys

Road gateways

Dong Hoi / Da Nang

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Vietnam in 14 Days

Fourteen days from Hanoi to Saigon, through limestone valleys, Ha Long Bay and Hoi An.

Length

14 days / 13 nights

Stays

5 hotel bases

Flights

2 domestic flights

Bay stay

Hotel + day cruise

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