22 days in Europe Itinerary

Along the Dalmation Coast, the city of Dubrovnik has become famous for its pedestrian-only Old Town surrounded by fortress walls, and its historical heft has earned it World Heritage Site status.

Kick off your visit on the 12th (Sun): explore the galleries of Gornji Ugao Tower and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Old Town.

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Melbourne, Australia to Dubrovnik is an approximately 34-hour flight. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time (Victoria) to Central European Time, which is usually a -9 hour difference. Traveling from Melbourne in March, expect Dubrovnik to be slightly colder, temps between 16°C and 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Mon) early enough to travel to Oia.

Every day hundreds of visitors come to Oia just to experience its sunsets.

Kick off your visit on the 13th (Mon): look for gifts at Aquamarine Jewelry, pause for some serene contemplation at Ekklisia Panagia Platsani, then look for gifts at Eponymo, and finally stop by Epilekton.

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Getting from Dubrovnik to Oia by combination of bus and flight takes about 5.5 hours. Other options: take a bus; or ride a ferry. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Dubrovnik to Oia due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Dubrovnik in March, Oia is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Paris.

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Champs-Elysees and Montmartre will appeal to history buffs. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Le Marais and Arc de Triomphe. Step out of Paris with an excursion to Palace of Versailles in Versailles--about 44 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, see the interesting displays at Rodin Museum, look for gifts at EdwarT Chocolatier Paris, and take a stroll through Saint Germain des Pres Quarter.

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Traveling by flight from Oia to Paris takes 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern European Time (EET) to Central European Time (CET), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Oia in March, expect Paris to be a bit cooler, temps between 14°C and 3°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sun) so you can travel to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Get some cultural insight at St. Mark's Square and Gallerie dell'Accademia. Head to Tonolo and Venezia Oro & Occhialifor some retail therapy. The adventure continues: admire the landmark architecture of Doges' Palace, make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, explore the world behind art at Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and explore the activities along Canal Grande.

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Traveling by flight from Paris to Venice takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In March in Venice, expect temperatures between 15°C during the day and 6°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 23rd (Thu) early enough to take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Visit Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Piazza del Duomo for their historical value. Galleria dell'Accademia and Museo di San Marco will appeal to museum buffs. There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Uffizi Gallery, stop by L'Arte dei Ciompi, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Baptistery of St. John, and explore the world behind art at Pitti Palace.

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Traveling by train from Venice to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In March, daily temperatures in Florence can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Sun) so you can catch the train to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Palatine Hill and Church of St. Louis of the French. Museum-lovers will get to explore Vatican Museums and Borghese Gallery. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at St. Peter's Basilica, make a trip to Pantheon, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Clement Basilica, and take an in-depth tour of Capitoline Museums.

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You can take a train from Florence to Rome in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or fly. Expect a daytime high around 19°C in March, and nighttime lows around 7°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 30th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.