19 days in Europe Itinerary
Created using Inspirock Europe tour planner
Start: Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dover, United Kingdom
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Lille, France
— 1 night
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Fussen, Germany
— 1 night
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Nova Levante, Italy
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Ferrara, Italy
— 2 nights
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Postojna, Slovenia
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Szecseny, Hungary
— 12 nights
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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic
— 1 night
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Lille, France
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Calais, France
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Dover, United Kingdom
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End: Bristol, United Kingdom
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Dover is a town and major ferry port in the home county of Kent, in South East England. Start off your visit on the 1st (Tue): steep yourself in history at Crypt of St. Leonard.
To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Dover trip planner.
Bristol to Dover is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can take a train to Lille.
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To see reviews, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Dover trip planner.
Bristol to Dover is an approximately 3.5-hour car ride. You can also take a train; or take a bus. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Tue) so you can take a train to Lille.
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Lille, France — 1 night

Cultural Heart of Northern France
On the Deûle River near the Belgium border, Lille has a very active cultural life as France's fifth-largest metropolitan area and the fourth-largest urban area with a large college student population.To find where to stay, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Lille road trip app.
Traveling by train from Dover to Lille takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Dover to Lille is 1 hour. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. On the 2nd (Wed), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fussen.
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Fussen, Germany — 1 night
Southern End of the Romantic Road
Framed by the Alps and set upon a riverbank, the city of Fussen in addition to its historic architecture is the epicenter of Germany’s traditional violin-making industry.Kick off your visit on the 2nd (Wed): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Kirche St. Georg.
For more things to do, reviews, maps, and other tourist information, read Fussen attractions planner.
Explore your travel options from Lille to Fussen with the Route module. In August, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time for travel to Nova Levante.
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To see reviews, ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Nova Levante day trip app.
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fussen to Nova Levante. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Fussen in August, with highs in Nova Levante at 35°C and lows at 19°C. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll travel to Ferrara.
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Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Fussen to Nova Levante. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Fussen in August, with highs in Nova Levante at 35°C and lows at 19°C. On the 3rd (Thu), you'll travel to Ferrara.
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Ferrara, Italy — 2 nights

Heart of the Italian Renaissance
With surrounding medieval walls and network of 15th- and 16th-century architecture, the city of Ferrara is often deemed the Heart of the Italian Renaissance.To find traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Ferrara online holiday planner.
You can drive from Nova Levante to Ferrara in 3.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus and train; or take a bus. In August, daily temperatures in Ferrara can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 21°C. On the 5th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Postojna.
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With its friendly atmosphere, breathtaking landscapes, natural phenomena, and historical monuments, Postojna offers everything you need for a peaceful vacation or a quick getaway from the city.Start off your visit on the 5th (Sat): explore the fascinating underground world of Postojna Cave.
For more things to do, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Postojna tour itinerary planner.
You can drive from Ferrara to Postojna in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of shuttle and bus. Traveling from Ferrara in August, things will get a bit cooler in Postojna: highs are around 31°C and lows about 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Szecseny.
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Szecseny, Hungary — 12 nights
Szécsény is a town in Nógrád county, Hungary.HistoryThe valley of the Ipoly and especially the area of that around Szécsény was inhabited even in the prehistoric age. Bring the kids along to Holloko Var and Paloc Doll Museum. Explore hidden gems such as Aggtelek National Park and Ipolytarnoci Osmaradvanyok Termeszetvedelmi Terulet. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Szecseny: Salgotarjan (Tehenesi Quarry Pond, Mining Museum, &more), Baradla Cave (in Aggtelek) and Castle of Acsaujlak (in Acsa). Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Post Museum and take in the pleasant sights at Old Village of Holloko.
To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Szecseny holiday tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Postojna to Szecseny. In August, daytime highs in Szecseny are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. On the 17th (Thu), you're off to Karlovy Vary.
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To find more things to do, maps, photos, and more tourist information, read Szecseny holiday tool.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Postojna to Szecseny. In August, daytime highs in Szecseny are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. On the 17th (Thu), you're off to Karlovy Vary.
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Holloko, Salgotarjan, Aggtelek National Park, Ipolytarnoci Osmaradvanyok Termeszetvedelmi Terulet, Kemence Forestry Museum Railway
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Karlovy Vary, Czech Republic — 1 night

Bohemia's historical spa town, Karlovy Vary serves as one of Europe's most glamorous vacation resorts.On the 17th (Thu), play a few rounds at Golf Resort Karlovy Vary and then take in the dramatic natural features at Svatosske skaly.
To find where to stay, maps, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Karlovy Vary trip itinerary planner.
Explore your travel options from Szecseny to Karlovy Vary with the Route module. Traveling from Szecseny in August, expect Karlovy Vary to be a bit cooler, temps between 26°C and 12°C. You will have some time to spend on the 18th (Fri) before leaving for Lille.
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Lille, France — 1 night

Cultural Heart of Northern France
On the 18th (Fri), wander the streets of Vieux-Lille.
For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lille route planner.
Getting from Karlovy Vary to Lille by combination of flight and train takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Calais.
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For ratings, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Lille route planner.
Getting from Karlovy Vary to Lille by combination of flight and train takes about 6.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Calais.
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Gate to the North
Overlooking the Strait of Dover, the narrowest point of the English Channel, Calais is a major port for ferry traffic between France and England as the closest French town to Dover.Start off your visit on the 19th (Sat): enjoy the sand and surf at Calais Beach.
To find where to stay, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Calais online trip itinerary maker.
You can drive from Lille to Calais in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or take a bus. Traveling from Lille in August, you will find days in Calais are slightly colder (24°C), and nights are about the same (15°C). You will have some time to spend on the 19th (Sat) before leaving for Dover.
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For photos, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Dover itinerary planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Calais to Dover. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. You will leave for home on the 19th (Sat).
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The Route module can help you plan travel from Calais to Dover. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) is minus 1 hour. You will leave for home on the 19th (Sat).
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