23 days in Europe Itinerary

Although its history goes back a thousand years, Gdansk represents one of Poland's most modern urban centers, its thriving economy boosted by a lively tourism sector.

Change things up with a short trip to Muzeum Zamkowe w Malborku in Malbork (about 56 minutes away). And it doesn't end there: stop by Old Town, get engrossed in the history at Museum of the Second World War (Muzeum II Wojny Swiatowej), steep yourself in history at Westerplatte, and get the lay of the land with Walking tours.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Gdansk itinerary planner.

Newcastle upon Tyne, UK to Gdansk is an approximately 6.5-hour flight. You can also take a train; or do a combination of car and train. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Newcastle upon Tyne to Gdansk due to the time zone difference. In May, daily temperatures in Gdansk can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 8°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Lviv.

Instead of Soviet buildings typical of Ukraine, Lviv boasts a charming Central European-style old town with World Heritage Site status.

Lviv is known for historic sites, museums, and nightlife. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: don't miss a visit to Rynok Square, explore the world behind art at Museum of Folk Architecture and Life, walk around Stryisky Park, and wander the streets of Old Town.

To find photos, traveler tips, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Lviv day trip tool.

Fly from Gdansk to Lviv in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Gdansk to Lviv, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May, daytime highs in Lviv are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Thu) to allow time to travel to Ostrava.

Ostrava is a city in the north-east of the Czech Republic and is the capital of the Moravian-Silesian Region. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Ostrava: Zlin (Rimskokatolicka Farnost Stipa & ZOO and Castle Zlin - Lesna), Helfštýn (in Tyn nad Becvou) and Hukvaldy Castle (in Hukvaldy). There's much more to do: appreciate the history behind Holy Trinity Column, take in panoramic vistas at Dolni Vitkovice, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Farni Kostel Narozeni Panny Marie, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Moritz Church.

For where to stay, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, use the Ostrava trip builder.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Lviv to Ostrava. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Lviv to Ostrava. In June, plan for daily highs up to 26°C, and evening lows to 13°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Mon) so you can travel to Kosice.

Kosice has long been a hidden medieval gem.

Change things up with these side-trips from Kosice: Caves of Aggtelek Karst and Slovak Karst (in Jasov), Slovak Paradise (in Spisska Nova Ves) and Dobsina (Dobsinska Ice Cave & City Hall). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St Elizabeth's Cathedral (Dom Svatej Alzbety), appreciate the extensive heritage of Kosice Historical Centre, don't miss a visit to The Memorial of the Peace Marathon, and ponder the design of Singing fountain.

For other places to visit, ratings, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Kosice online holiday maker.

Getting from Ostrava to Kosice by car takes about 4.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 29°C, and evening lows to 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Pecs.

Pécs is the fifth largest city of Hungary, located on the slopes of the Mecsek mountains in the south-west of the country, close to its border with Croatia. On the 11th (Fri), pause for some photo ops at Holy Tinity Statue, don't miss a visit to Szechenyi Ter, then see the interesting displays at Zsolnay Museum, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Pecs Cathedral, and finally explore the ancient world of Early Christian Mausoleum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 12th (Sat): go for a walk through Zsolnay Cultural Quarter, then do a tasting at Sauska, then learn about winemaking at Malatinszky Kuria Organic Wine Estate, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Malkocs Bej Mosque.

To find more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Pecs trip itinerary planner.

You can drive from Kosice to Pecs in 5.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Pecs can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 17°C. You will have some time to spend on the 13th (Sun) before leaving for Novi Sad.

The regional and cultural center of northern Serbia, the riverside city of Novi Sad occupies a strategically advantageous position between Belgrade and Budapest.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Novi Sad: Staro Hopovo Monastery (in Fruska Gora National Park), Subotica (City Hall (Gradska kuca) & Serbian Orthodox Church) and Palic Lake (in Palic). There's much more to do: deepen your knowledge of military history at Petrovaradin Fortress, contemplate the long history of Sremski Karlovci, learn about winemaking at Podrum Probus, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastery Petkovac.

To find photos, reviews, other places to visit, and more tourist information, refer to the Novi Sad route planner.

Traveling by car from Pecs to Novi Sad takes 3.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 31°C, and evening lows to 18°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 17th (Thu) to allow time for travel back home.