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Hydra's car-free harbour, and the donkeys that keep it moving

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Knossos, Heraklion's museum, and Crete's busiest gateway

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Naxos's unfinished temple gate, and a quieter Cyclades pace

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Milos's white rock coast, from Sarakiniko to Klima

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Naoussa's harbour, Parikia's ancient church, and the meltemi wind

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Navagio's cliffs, the turtle bay, and a Zakynthos base that works

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Thessaloniki's waterfront, Ano Poli's lanes, and a new metro line

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Meteora's monasteries above Kastraki, reached by road or rail gap

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Nafplio's Old Town, Palamidi's climb, and the boat out to Bourtzi

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Where to stay in Corfu, from the Old Town to the coast

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Where to stay in Chania, from the harbour to the beaches

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Where to stay in Rhodes, from the Old Town to Lindos

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Where to stay in Mykonos, from Little Venice to Paradise

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Oia's caldera view, and where else to stay on Santorini

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Where to stay in Athens, from Plaka's lanes to Kolonaki

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Greece: the Acropolis, the caldera, or the coast

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Where to stay in Turin, from the Egyptian Museum to San Salvario

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Where to stay in Siena, from the Campo to the quieter contrade

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Where to stay in Pisa, from the Tower's walls to the riverside

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Where to Stay in Sardinia for Beaches, Cities and Road Trips

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Where to stay in Freiburg im Breisgau

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Where to stay in Cologne for the Dom and Rhine

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Where to stay in Nuremberg: pick the right base

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Where to stay for Europa-Park and Rulantica, base by base

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Where to stay in Dresden for culture, river time and easy returns

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Where to stay in Hamburg for harbour days and easy nights

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Naxos Chora's whitewashed hilltop town and turquoise water under a bright blue sky. Itinerary

Paros, Naxos and Santorini in 7 Days

Two nights each on Paros, Naxos and Santorini, linked by real ferry connections instead of a Mykonos-style party stop.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Stops
3 islands, 2 by ferry
Getting around
Ferry between islands
Best months
May-June, September
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Sunlit whitewashed buildings and blue domes along Santorini's caldera rim. Itinerary

Athens, Mykonos & Santorini in 10 Days

Two nights in Athens, three on Mykonos, four on Santorini, timed to real ferry schedules instead of a wish list.

Length
10 days, 9 nights
Stops
3 bases, 2 by ferry
Getting around
Ferry between islands
Best months
May-June, September
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Sunlit dark rock cliffs and turquoise Atlantic waves along the Alentejo coast near Zambujeira do Mar Itinerary

Rota Vicentina Fishermen's Trail in 6 days

One night each in five coastal villages, walking the Fishermen's Trail's original 75-kilometre stretch of Alentejo sea cliffs from Porto Covo to Odeceixe.

Duration
6 days, 5 nights
Bases
5 coastal villages
Main transport
On foot, with a daily luggage-transfer van
Best window
Sep-Jun; avoid August in Zambujeira
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Sunlit waterfall cascading over granite rock into a green pool in Peneda-Geres National Park Itinerary

Peneda-Gerês National Park in 5 days

Two nights in Gerês for the Tahiti pools and a drowned village, then one each in Ponte da Barca and Arcos de Valdevez for the granite granary villages of Soajo and Lindoso.

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Bases
3 park-gateway towns
Main transport
Rental car; no public transport in park
Best window
May-Jun or Sep, warm water, no crowds
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Twin-towered facade of the Bom Jesus do Monte sanctuary at the top of its baroque staircase and gardens Itinerary

Porto, Guimarães and Braga in 5 days

One night in Porto, one in Guimarães where Portugal's independence began in 1128, and two in Braga for its 1089 cathedral and the 1882 Bom Jesus funicular.

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Bases
3 rail-and-bus-connected stops
Main transport
CP urban trains, then a direct bus
Best window
Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct
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Twin-coloured blue and green crater lake at Sete Cidades surrounded by green hills in bright sunshine Itinerary

São Miguel, Azores in 7 days

A four-base loop from Ponta Delgada through Sete Cidades' twin crater lake and Furnas' volcanic hot springs to the north coast near Ribeira Grande.

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
4 island-loop stops
Main transport
Fly into Ponta Delgada, then self-drive
Best window
May-Jun or Sep for calmer weather
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Sunlit ancient granite stone circle standing in golden grassland near Evora under a clear blue sky Itinerary

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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Terraced green hillside and coastal village on Madeira island under bright sunshine with the Atlantic beyond Itinerary

Seven days around Madeira

An anticlockwise loop from Funchal's cable car through Calheta and Porto Moniz to Santana's thatched houses and the Laurissilva forest, before returning for departure.

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
4 island-loop stops
Main transport
Fly in, then self-drive the loop
Best window
Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct
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Colourful Pena Palace towers rising above green hillside forest under a bright blue sky Itinerary

Sintra and the Silver Coast in 5 days

Two nights in Sintra for its hilltop palaces at an unhurried pace, then three days north through a surf reserve to Óbidos's walled streets and Nazaré's canyon-fed waves.

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Bases
3 stops, rail then road
Main transport
CP train, then a rental car
Best window
May-Jun or Sep for mild weather
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Terraced vineyards along the sunlit Douro river valley in golden afternoon light Itinerary

Douro Valley in 5 days

One night each in Porto, Peso da Régua, Pinhão and Lamego, moving upriver by train before a final road leg through the UNESCO-listed wine valley.

Duration
5 days, 4 nights
Bases
4 river-valley stops
Main transport
Douro line train, then road to Lamego
Best window
May-Jun or Sep-Oct
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Golden limestone sea cliffs and turquoise water along the Algarve coastline in bright sunshine Itinerary

Algarve road trip in 7 days

Drive from Faro to Tavira, Lagos and Sagres, with inland stops in Monchique and Silves.

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
4 road-connected stops
Transport
Rental car
Best time
Apr-Jun or Sep-Oct
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Lisbon rooftops descending toward Baixa and the Tagus, seen from a hillside viewpoint Itinerary

Portugal by train in 7 days

A practical south-to-north route with three nights in Lisbon, one in Coimbra and two in Porto, including a Sintra day trip and both mainline transfers.

Duration
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
3 rail-connected stops
Main transport
High-speed & suburban rail
Best window
Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct
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Rocky Corsican Mediterranean shoreline above clear blue water and coastal hills Itinerary

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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French regional train crossing sunlit vineyards, illustrating the rail rhythm of this route Itinerary

Southwest France by train in 10 days

A west-to-east rail journey through wine-city quays, red-brick Toulouse, fortified Carcassonne and the Mediterranean-facing south.

Length
10 days, 9 nights
Bases
5 well-spaced stops
Main transport
Intercity and regional rail
Best window
May–Jun or Sep
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Sunlit stone village on a wooded hillside in southwest France Itinerary

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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Château de Chambord and its green lawns beneath a softly clouded Loire Valley sky Itinerary

Loire Valley road trip in 5 days

Three compact bases organise the châteaux by geography, leaving room for gardens, river landscapes and meals beyond palace interiors.

Length
5 days, 4 nights
Bases
3 well-spaced stops
Main transport
Rental car with local walks
Best window
Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct
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Historic watermill beside a leafy canal in Bayeux, Normandy Itinerary

Normandy road trip in 7 days

A focused Normandy drive joining medieval streets, the Seine estuary, D-Day history and one carefully planned Mont-Saint-Michel day.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
3 well-spaced stops
Main transport
Rental car and walking
Best window
May–Jun or Sep
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Half-timbered Alsatian houses beside a canal in clear warm daylight Itinerary

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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Blue Mediterranean shoreline, palms and colorful Riviera buildings in bright coastal light Itinerary

French Riviera by train in 5 days

Four compact Riviera bases linked by regional rail, with the sea as context rather than an excuse to race through resort names.

Length
5 days, 4 nights
Bases
4 well-spaced stops
Main transport
TER regional trains
Best window
May–Jun or Sep
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Sunlit Roman amphitheatre and pastel townscape in Arles, Provence Itinerary

Provence road trip in 7 days

A city-and-landscape loop that uses the car between bases, then leaves it parked while historic centres are explored on foot.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
4 well-spaced stops
Main transport
Rental car plus walking
Best window
Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct
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High-speed train crossing a green French landscape beneath a bright sky Itinerary

France by train in 10 days

Four distinct city bases joined in one direction, with transfer days that still leave useful time on the ground.

Length
10 days, 9 nights
Bases
4 well-spaced stops
Main transport
High-speed and regional rail
Best window
May–Jun or Sep
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Paris rooftops and the Eiffel Tower beneath a softly clouded sky at the start of a France rail journey Itinerary

Paris, Lyon and Nice in 7 days

A measured first-France route: capital landmarks, Lyonnais food culture and Mediterranean light connected by rail.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Bases
3 well-spaced stops
Main transport
TGV and intercity rail
Best window
Apr–Jun or Sep–Oct
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bright Mediterranean harbour framed by pale stone buildings and deep blue water Itinerary

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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Sea Organ steps following the Zadar waterfront beside the Adriatic Itinerary

Zadar, Šibenik and Split in 7 Days

A seven-day Dalmatian route with two nights each in Zadar, Šibenik and Split, using direct coastal buses and one optional Krka day.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Night split
2 Zadar, 2 Šibenik, 2 Split
Between cities
Two direct coastal bus legs
Flight pattern
Into Zadar, home from Split
View route
Mali Iž village and its sheltered harbour in the Zadar archipelago Itinerary

Zadar Islands by Ferry: A Practical 7-Day Route

A ferry-first week linking Zadar, walkable Preko and Dugi Otok, with honest port changes and a weather-dependent Kornati option.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Night split
2 Zadar, 2 Preko, 2 Dugi Otok
Core transport
Ferries, buses and booked transfers
Best fit
Late May-June or September
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Dresden Castle and historic old town under a clear blue sky Itinerary

East Germany by Train in 7 Days

Link Berlin, Dresden, Leipzig and Erfurt in one westbound rail line, with enough time for divided-Germany history, Saxon art, Bach’s Leipzig and a final medieval old town.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Direction
Berlin → Dresden → Leipzig → Erfurt
Transport
ICE/IC/regional trains plus city transit
Best flight pattern
Into BER, out of Frankfurt Airport
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Herrnhut star lanterns displayed at Nuremberg’s Christkindlesmarkt Itinerary

Germany Christmas Markets in 7 Days by Train

Connect Cologne, Nuremberg, Dresden and Berlin without a winter rental car—using confirmed 2026 dates, realistic rail margins and one contrasting market at a time.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Direction
Cologne → Nuremberg → Dresden → Berlin
Transport
ICE/IC plus local transit and walking
Best 2026 overlap
Approximately 1–20 December
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Sunlit autumn hills and wooded valleys in Germany’s Black Forest Itinerary

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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Colourful red-roofed houses inside Rothenburg ob der Tauber’s medieval walls Itinerary

Würzburg to Füssen: a seven-day Romantic Road drive

Drive Germany’s Romantic Road at town pace: one palace, three walled centres, Augsburg’s living history and an Alpine finish without chasing all 29 stops.

Length
7 days, 6 nights
Core route
About 460 km officially
Transport
Rail arrival, then rental car
Direction
Würzburg → Füssen
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Sunlit forested ridges of the Bavarian Alps viewed above Oberammergau. Itinerary

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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