Three completely different routes — from the raw fjords of the north to the sun-soaked backroads of Tuscany and a wallet-friendly Central European classic — for every budget and pace.
Early June is the perfect time: the white nights are just gathering strength, crowds are still lighter than in July, and the Sognefjord mirrors snow-capped peaks in its surface. The route is built around a train-and-ferry combination — no car or off-roader needed, just board and look out the window. Full details, accommodation and costs are in the complete fjords itinerary; how to get there from anywhere in Europe — via trains and ferries.
Cypress avenues, Chianti vineyards, medieval hilltop towns — none of it fits a bus timetable, but all of it opens up beautifully at your own pace. In June the fields are in bloom and the August frenzy hasn't yet descended on the region — ideal timing. See the Tuscany guide for a day-by-day itinerary; reaching the best spots without a rental car is practically impossible.
One of Europe's most affordable cities: a night in a solid hostel from €12, a beer on the Main Market Square — about €1.50. Three days here means Wawel Castle, the Jewish quarter of Kazimierz, and a journey into history you simply can't skip. What to see and how to plan — in the Kraków guide; the easiest way to arrive is by budget bus from neighbouring capitals, and the Auschwitz tour needs to be booked several weeks ahead — don't leave it too late.
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