60 days in Europe & Asia Itinerary

It's the mild climate and calm seas of Pula that draw visitors to the southernmost point of the Istrian peninsula, but the city's ample Roman architecture is a key reason they stay.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Pula: Cultural and educational Center Kastel (in Motovun), Visnjan (Vina Poletti & Lavanda Deklevi) and Vina Radovan (in Radovani). Next up on the itinerary: relax in the rural setting at Chiavalon Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil, learn about winemaking at Babos Wine, step into the grandiose world of Kastrum, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Church of Our Lady of the Sea (Mornaricka crkva).

For reviews, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, you can read our Pula vacation app.

Aarhus, Denmark to Pula is an approximately 9-hour combination of train and flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of car and train. When traveling from Aarhus in January, plan for somewhat warmer days in Pula, with highs around 11°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Split.

Experience an authentic Adriatic lifestyle in Split, the largest city along the sea's coast.

Change things up with these side-trips from Split: Wine Tasting Brac & Olive Oil Brac (in Nerezisca), Jaksic Gallery (in Donji Humac) and Skrip (The Island of Brac Museum - Skrip, Museum uja, &more). Next up on the itinerary: browse the exhibits of Fort Napoljun - Napolean, take some stellar pictures from Spanish Fortress, pause for some serene contemplation at Cathedral of Saint Domnius, and admire the masterpieces at Galerija Mestrovic.

To find reviews, other places to visit, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Split trip planner.

Getting from Pula to Split by car takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Split when traveling from Pula in January, with lows around 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Tue) early enough to travel to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Akrokorinthos (in Corinth), Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae) and St. Luke Archibishop (in Lefkakia). Dedicate the 2nd (Sun) to wine at some of the top wineries in the area. And it doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum, explore the historical opulence of Fortress Palamidi, and get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum.

To find maps, photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, go to the Athens online vacation maker.

Traveling by flight from Split to Athens takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Split to Athens due to the time zone difference. In January, plan for daily highs up to 15°C, and evening lows to 7°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 2nd (Sun) so you can travel to Persepolis.

Persepolis was the ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire. Explore Persepolis' surroundings by going to Pasargad (Tomb of Cyrus, Pasargad, &more) and Shiraz (Zinat ol Molk House, Nasir al-Mulk Mosque, &more). It doesn't end there: delve into the distant past at Persepolis and steep yourself in history at Ka'ba-ye Zartosht.

To see photos and other tourist information, go to the Persepolis journey maker app.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Athens to Persepolis. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1.5 hours traveling from Athens to Persepolis. Plan for slightly colder nights when traveling from Athens in February since evenings lows in Persepolis dip to 1°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Mon) early enough to travel to Gaziantep.

A haven for foodies, Gaziantep boasts almost 200 bakeries with what many claim to be the best baklava in the world.

Explore Gaziantep's surroundings by going to Kahramanmaras (1920 Kurtulus Muzesi, Kahramanmaras Etnografya Muzesi, &more), Sanliurfa (Balikligol, Halil Ul Rahman Mosque, &more) and Karacay Selalesi (in Osmaniye). And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Zeugma Mosaic Museum, get engrossed in the history at Gaziantep Savas Muzesi, explore the historical opulence of Pisirici Kasteli ve Mescidi, and see the interesting displays at Gaziantep Oyun ve Oyuncak Muzesi.

To see photos, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Gaziantep tour itinerary planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Persepolis to Gaziantep. The time zone difference moving from Iran Standard Time to Turkey Time is minus 0.5 hours. Traveling from Persepolis in February, you will find days in Gaziantep are slightly colder (15°C), and nights are about the same (1°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Tue) early enough to travel to Plovdiv.

Though it is often seen as merely a stopover city, Plovdiv is actually a lively university town with bohemian cafes, a thriving art scene, and exciting nightlife.

Get out of town with these interesting Plovdiv side-trips: Pamporovo Ski Resort (in Smolyan), Borovets (Horseback Riding Tours, Borovets Ski Resort, &more) and Sofia (Walking tours, Saint Sofia Church, &more). Spend the 24th (Mon) exploring nature at Central Balkan National Park. Next up on the itinerary: have some family-friendly fun at Old Plovdiv Retro Photo, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Sveta Nedelya Church, contemplate the long history of Plovdiv Roman Theatre, and have fun at 360 Degrees Shooting & Training Center.

To see other places to visit, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Plovdiv trip planning website.

Getting from Gaziantep to Plovdiv by car takes about 17 hours. Other options: fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Gaziantep to Plovdiv is minus 1 hour. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Gaziantep in February: highs in Plovdiv hover around 11°C, while lows dip to 0°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel back home.