30 Best Places To Visit In Europe In Summer For Sun, City Breaks And Adventure
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This post is all about Best Places To Visit In Europe In Summer.
Summer is when Europe really does come alive! Picture sitting out with a cocktail in a beautiful European city, or swimming in the crystal clear blue waters before retiring to your lounger to bask in the summer sun - ah, absolute bliss!
However, as amazing as that sounds, this season can be an extremely busy time to visit Europe. From June to September, European cities can often be overrun with tourists, and everything tends to be that bit more expensive.
Summer is when the weather is at its best, and the longer days mean that it is the ideal time to go to Europe for some much-needed sun, sightseeing and travelling.
To help avoid the crowds, then turn your attention to visiting other stunning places in Europe which aren't as popular during the Summer and leave the really best European destinations to the shoulder seasons.
I've tried to include a mixture of popular places and ones that are more off the beaten track on this list to help you avoid the crowds and find the perfect place for you to visit in Europe this Summer!
If you do end up picking a place off this list, I'd love you to tell me in the comments at the end of the post!
This post covers Best Places To Visit In Europe In Summer.
Table Of Contents:
Map Of The 30 Best Places To Visit In Europe In Summer
- Best places for sun are in yellow on the map
- Best places for city breaks are in pink on the map
- Best places for adventure are in orange on the map
10 Best Places For Sun In Europe In Summer
Brač, Croatia
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Average Temperatures in Brač (June-September):
Highs: 24°C - 28°C
Lows: 16°C - 20°C
Highs: 24°C - 28°C
Lows: 16°C - 20°C
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Five Highlights of the Brač:
Visit Golden Horn beach (a.k.a Zlatni Rat)
Hike up Vidova gora
Have dinner on the waterfront in Bol
Go for a wine tasting at Stina Winery
Explore Blaca Monastery
Visit Golden Horn beach (a.k.a Zlatni Rat)
Hike up Vidova gora
Have dinner on the waterfront in Bol
Go for a wine tasting at Stina Winery
Explore Blaca Monastery
Capri, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Capri (June-September):
Highs: 28°C - 32°C
Lows: 21°C - 24°C
Highs: 28°C - 32°C
Lows: 21°C - 24°C
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Five Highlights of the Capri:
Relax and go swimming in the Marina Piccola
Wander through the Gardens of Augustus
Marvel at the Villa San Michele
Get a panoramic view at Belvedere Tragara
Take the chairlift to Monte Solaro
Relax and go swimming in the Marina Piccola
Wander through the Gardens of Augustus
Marvel at the Villa San Michele
Get a panoramic view at Belvedere Tragara
Take the chairlift to Monte Solaro
Comporta, Portugal
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Average Temperatures in Comporta (June-September):
Highs: 24°C - 27°C
Lows: 16°C - 17°C
Highs: 24°C - 27°C
Lows: 16°C - 17°C
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Five Highlights of the Comporta:
Sunbathe on the Praia da Comporta, Praia Do Pego or Praia do Carvalhal
Go horse riding
Try surfing
Book a dolphin watching tour
Hire a bike and go cycling through the rice paddies
Sunbathe on the Praia da Comporta, Praia Do Pego or Praia do Carvalhal
Go horse riding
Try surfing
Book a dolphin watching tour
Hire a bike and go cycling through the rice paddies
Corfu, Greece
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Average Temperatures in Corfu (June-September):
Highs: 25°C - 29°C
Lows: 21°C - 24°C
Highs: 25°C - 29°C
Lows: 21°C - 24°C
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Five Highlights of the Corfu:
Visit Corfu Old Town
Relax on Paleokastritsa Beach
See the impressive Cape Drastis
Wonder through the Holy Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna and the Paleokastritsa Monastery
Enjoy a day at the Aqualand water park
Visit Corfu Old Town
Relax on Paleokastritsa Beach
See the impressive Cape Drastis
Wonder through the Holy Monastery of Panagia Vlacherna and the Paleokastritsa Monastery
Enjoy a day at the Aqualand water park
Costa Del Sol, Spain
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Average Temperatures in Malaga, Costa Del Sol (June-September):
Highs: 26°C - 29°C
Lows: 18°C - 21°C
Highs: 26°C - 29°C
Lows: 18°C - 21°C
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Five Highlights of the Costa Del Sol:
Relax on one of the 120 beautiful beaches
Visit the historic town of Ronda
Wonder at the Alcazaba fortress in Malaga
Explore the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar
Hike the Caminito del Rey (not for the faint-hearted!)
Relax on one of the 120 beautiful beaches
Visit the historic town of Ronda
Wonder at the Alcazaba fortress in Malaga
Explore the British Overseas Territory of Gibraltar
Hike the Caminito del Rey (not for the faint-hearted!)
French Riviera, France
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Average Temperatures in Nice, French Riviera (June-September):
Highs: 23°C - 27°C
Lows: 17°C - 20°C
Highs: 23°C - 27°C
Lows: 17°C - 20°C
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Five Highlights of the French Riviera:
Unwind on the many beaches along the coastline
Admire the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Visit the gorgeous capital of the French Riviera, Nice
Gamble in Monte-Carlo
Explore the beautiful region of Provence
Unwind on the many beaches along the coastline
Admire the Villa Ephrussi de Rothschild
Visit the gorgeous capital of the French Riviera, Nice
Gamble in Monte-Carlo
Explore the beautiful region of Provence
Mallorca, Spain
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Average Temperatures in Mallorca (June-September):
Highs: 26°C - 30°C
Lows: 20°C - 24°C
Highs: 26°C - 30°C
Lows: 20°C - 24°C
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Five Highlights of the Mallorca:
Relax on one of the 250 beaches
Explore the town of Palma
Walk to the Cap de Formentor for amazing views of the coastline
Tour the Drach Caves
Visit Alcudia Old Town
Relax on one of the 250 beaches
Explore the town of Palma
Walk to the Cap de Formentor for amazing views of the coastline
Tour the Drach Caves
Visit Alcudia Old Town
Marmaris, Turkey
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Average Temperatures in Marmaris (June-September):
Highs: 29°C - 32°C
Lows: 21°C - 25°C
Highs: 29°C - 32°C
Lows: 21°C - 25°C
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Five Highlights of the Marmaris:
Have a beach day at Marmaris's main beach, Uzun Yalı
Visit Marmaris Castle and Museum
Explore Marmaris National Park
Go back in time to the Amyntas Rock Tombs
Take a day trip to Rhodes
Have a beach day at Marmaris's main beach, Uzun Yalı
Visit Marmaris Castle and Museum
Explore Marmaris National Park
Go back in time to the Amyntas Rock Tombs
Take a day trip to Rhodes
Puglia, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Bari, Puglia (June-September):
Highs: 26°C - 30°C
Lows: 20°C - 23°C
Highs: 26°C - 30°C
Lows: 20°C - 23°C
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Five Highlights of the Puglia Region:
Relax on the beaches in Polignano a Mare
Visit Alberobello, one of Italy's most famous small towns
Explore the 'white city' of Ostuni
Go swimming at Torre Sant’Andrea
Admire the architecture and Roman amphitheatre in Lecce
Relax on the beaches in Polignano a Mare
Visit Alberobello, one of Italy's most famous small towns
Explore the 'white city' of Ostuni
Go swimming at Torre Sant’Andrea
Admire the architecture and Roman amphitheatre in Lecce
Pula, Croatia
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Average Temperatures in Pula (June-September):
Highs: 23°C - 27°C
Lows: 19°C - 23°C
Highs: 23°C - 27°C
Lows: 19°C - 23°C
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Five Highlights of the Pula:
Visit one of Pula's most beautiful beaches, Ambrela Beach
Marvel at Pula Arena
Stroll around Forum Square
Admire the Arch of the Sergii
Explore the Temple of Augustus
Visit one of Pula's most beautiful beaches, Ambrela Beach
Marvel at Pula Arena
Stroll around Forum Square
Admire the Arch of the Sergii
Explore the Temple of Augustus
10 Best Places For City Breaks In Europe In Summer
Athens, Greece
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Average Temperatures in Athens (June-September):
Highs: 29°C - 33°C
Lows: 20°C - 23°C
Highs: 29°C - 33°C
Lows: 20°C - 23°C
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Five Highlights of the Athens:
Climb the Acropolis to the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Arrhephorion, and the Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum
Tour the National Archaeological Museum
Stroll around Monastiraki Square
Explore the Plaka neighbourhood
Climb the Acropolis to the Parthenon, the Erechtheion, the Arrhephorion, and the Temple of Athena Nike
Visit the Acropolis Museum
Tour the National Archaeological Museum
Stroll around Monastiraki Square
Explore the Plaka neighbourhood
Budapest, Hungary
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Average Temperatures in Budapest (June-September):
Highs: 23°C - 29°C
Lows: 12°C - 16°C
Highs: 23°C - 29°C
Lows: 12°C - 16°C
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Five Highlights of the Budapest:
Soak in the Széchenyi Baths
Wander around the Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
Admire the Parliament building and pay respects to the 'Shoes On The Danube'
Visit the St. Stephen's Basilica
Take a cruise down the Danube River
Soak in the Széchenyi Baths
Wander around the Buda Castle, Fisherman's Bastion and Matthias Church
Admire the Parliament building and pay respects to the 'Shoes On The Danube'
Visit the St. Stephen's Basilica
Take a cruise down the Danube River
Copenhagen, Denmark
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Average Temperatures in Copenhagen (June-September):
Highs: 18°C - 22°C
Lows: 11°C - 14°C
Highs: 18°C - 22°C
Lows: 11°C - 14°C
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Five Highlights of the Copenhagen:
Explore Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg (the Royal Palace) and Christiansborg Palace
Climb the Round Tower for views over Copenhagen
Stroll along the old harbour, Nyhavn
See the iconic symbol of Denmark, the Little Mermaid statue
Have a fun day out at the Tivoli Gardens
Explore Rosenborg Castle, Amalienborg (the Royal Palace) and Christiansborg Palace
Climb the Round Tower for views over Copenhagen
Stroll along the old harbour, Nyhavn
See the iconic symbol of Denmark, the Little Mermaid statue
Have a fun day out at the Tivoli Gardens
Dublin, Ireland
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Average Temperatures in Dublin (June-September):
Highs: 18°C - 20°C
Lows: 11°C - 13°C
Highs: 18°C - 20°C
Lows: 11°C - 13°C
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Five Highlights of the Dublin:
Party in the Temple Bar
Pour your own pint at the Guinness Storehouse
Visit the magnificent library at Trinity College
Learn more about the history of the city at 'The Little Museum of Dublin'
Explore the Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Party in the Temple Bar
Pour your own pint at the Guinness Storehouse
Visit the magnificent library at Trinity College
Learn more about the history of the city at 'The Little Museum of Dublin'
Explore the Kilmainham Gaol Museum
Edinburgh, Scotland
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Average Temperatures in Edinburgh (June-September):
Highs: 17°C - 19°C
Lows: 10°C - 12°C
Highs: 17°C - 19°C
Lows: 10°C - 12°C
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Five Highlights of the Edinburgh:
Walk the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Tour the National Museum of Scotland
Hike up Arthur's Seat
Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens
Be amazed at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Walk the Royal Mile from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Tour the National Museum of Scotland
Hike up Arthur's Seat
Stroll through the Royal Botanic Gardens
Be amazed at Camera Obscura and World of Illusions
Istanbul, Turkey
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Average Temperatures in Istanbul (June-September):
Highs: 25°C - 29°C
Lows: 19°C - 22°C
Highs: 25°C - 29°C
Lows: 19°C - 22°C
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Five Highlights of the Istanbul:
Visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque
Shop 'til you drop at the Grand Bazar
Be captivated by the Blue Mosque
Climb Galata Tower for incredible views over the city
Wander around Dolmabahce Palace
Visit the Hagia Sophia Mosque
Shop 'til you drop at the Grand Bazar
Be captivated by the Blue Mosque
Climb Galata Tower for incredible views over the city
Wander around Dolmabahce Palace
London, England
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Average Temperatures in London (June-September):
Highs: 20°C - 23°C
Lows: 11°C - 13°C
Highs: 20°C - 23°C
Lows: 11°C - 13°C
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Five Highlights of the London:
Go on the London Eye for panoramic views across London
See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London
Visit Buckingham Palace
Discover 2 million years of human history at 'The British Museum'
Book tickets for a show in London's West End Theatre
Go on the London Eye for panoramic views across London
See the Crown Jewels at the Tower of London
Visit Buckingham Palace
Discover 2 million years of human history at 'The British Museum'
Book tickets for a show in London's West End Theatre
Porto, Portugal
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Average Temperatures in Porto (June-September):
Highs: 23°C - 25°C
Lows: 16°C - 18°C
Highs: 23°C - 25°C
Lows: 16°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of the Porto:
Visit Porto Cathedral
Admire the beautiful Chapel of Souls
Explore Bolsa Palace
Watch the sunset from Luis I Bridge
Cruise down the Douro River
Visit Porto Cathedral
Admire the beautiful Chapel of Souls
Explore Bolsa Palace
Watch the sunset from Luis I Bridge
Cruise down the Douro River
Vienna, Austria
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Average Temperatures in Vienna (June-September):
Highs: 22°C - 27°C
Lows: 12°C - 16°C
Highs: 22°C - 27°C
Lows: 12°C - 16°C
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Five Highlights of the Vienna:
Be wowed by the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the Hofburg Palace
Climb to the top of St Stephen's Cathedral
Explore the Belvedere Palace
Watch an opera at the Vienna State Opera
Be wowed by the magnificent Schönbrunn Palace
Visit the Hofburg Palace
Climb to the top of St Stephen's Cathedral
Explore the Belvedere Palace
Watch an opera at the Vienna State Opera
Zagreb, Croatia
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Average Temperatures in Zagreb (June-September):
Highs: 23°C - 29°C
Lows: 12°C - 17°C
Highs: 23°C - 29°C
Lows: 12°C - 17°C
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Five Highlights of the Zagreb:
Visit the Cathedral of Zagreb
Admire the roof of the Church of St Mark
Have a picnic in Park Maksimir
Relax with dinner and drinks in the Ban Jelačić Square
Tour the quirky Museum of Broken Relationships
Visit the Cathedral of Zagreb
Admire the roof of the Church of St Mark
Have a picnic in Park Maksimir
Relax with dinner and drinks in the Ban Jelačić Square
Tour the quirky Museum of Broken Relationships
10 Best Places For Adventure In Europe In Summer
Dolomites, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Bolzano, Dolomites (June-September):
Highs: 19°C - 24°C
Lows: 8°C - 12°C
Highs: 19°C - 24°C
Lows: 8°C - 12°C
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Five Highlights of the Dolomites:
Hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Gaze upon the famous Lago di Braies
Drive to the Gardena Pass
Visit the Val di Funes
Trek to Cadini di Misurina
Hike Tre Cime di Lavaredo
Gaze upon the famous Lago di Braies
Drive to the Gardena Pass
Visit the Val di Funes
Trek to Cadini di Misurina
Bay of Kotor, Montenegro
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Average Temperatures in Kotor (June-September):
Highs: 23°C - 28°C
Lows: 15°C - 19°C
Highs: 23°C - 28°C
Lows: 15°C - 19°C
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Five Highlights of the Kotor:
Explore Kotor Old City
Walk some of the Kotor City Walls
Hike to Kotor Fortress
Take a boat trip to 'Our Lady of the Rocks'
Wander around Perast
Explore Kotor Old City
Walk some of the Kotor City Walls
Hike to Kotor Fortress
Take a boat trip to 'Our Lady of the Rocks'
Wander around Perast
Interlaken, Switzerland
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Average Temperatures in Interlaken (June-September):
Highs: 14°C - 18°C
Lows: 4°C - 8°C
Highs: 14°C - 18°C
Lows: 4°C - 8°C
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Five Highlights of the Interlaken:
Hike to Harder Kulm
Take the cogwheel Schynige Platte train
Have a picnic in Höhematte
Visit Switzerland's only open-air museum, Ballenberg
Go paragliding
Hike to Harder Kulm
Take the cogwheel Schynige Platte train
Have a picnic in Höhematte
Visit Switzerland's only open-air museum, Ballenberg
Go paragliding
Island Hopping, Croatia
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Average Temperatures in Hvar (June-September):
Highs: 24°C - 27°C
Lows: 20°C - 24°C
Highs: 24°C - 27°C
Lows: 20°C - 24°C
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Five Highlights of Island Hopping in Croatia:
Visit the Golden Horn beach in Brač
Watch the sunset from Fortica Fortress in Hvar
Go on a guided tour to the Blue Cave on Biševo Island
Book a tasting at one of the local wineries on Korčula
Explore Vis, the island where Mamma Mia 2 was filmed
Visit the Golden Horn beach in Brač
Watch the sunset from Fortica Fortress in Hvar
Go on a guided tour to the Blue Cave on Biševo Island
Book a tasting at one of the local wineries on Korčula
Explore Vis, the island where Mamma Mia 2 was filmed
Lake Bled, Slovenia
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Average Temperatures in Lake Bled (June-September):
Highs: 19°C - 24°C
Lows: 9°C - 14°C
Highs: 19°C - 24°C
Lows: 9°C - 14°C
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Five Highlights of Lake Bled:
Visit Bled Castle
Hire an canoe boat and row out to Bled Island
Explore Triglav National Park
Soak up the views from the Ojstrica lookout point
Ride down the Straža Bled toboggan
Visit Bled Castle
Hire an canoe boat and row out to Bled Island
Explore Triglav National Park
Soak up the views from the Ojstrica lookout point
Ride down the Straža Bled toboggan
Lofoten, Norway
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Average Temperatures in Lofoten (June-September):
Highs: 12°C - 15°C
Lows: 8°C - 11°C
Highs: 12°C - 15°C
Lows: 8°C - 11°C
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Five Highlights of Lofoten:
Go surfing on Unstad Beach
Explore the beautiful village of Reine
Hike to Reinebringen for epic views
Relax on Ramberg Beach
Go rock climbing on Svolvaergeita
Go surfing on Unstad Beach
Explore the beautiful village of Reine
Hike to Reinebringen for epic views
Relax on Ramberg Beach
Go rock climbing on Svolvaergeita
Madeira, Portugal
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Average Temperatures in Funchal, Madeira (June-September):
Highs: 22°C - 24°C
Lows: 18°C - 20°C
Highs: 22°C - 24°C
Lows: 18°C - 20°C
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Five Highlights of Madeira:
Hike from Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo
Climb Eagle Rock
Ride the Funchal Cable Car
Go swimming in the Porto Moniz Natural Pools
Wander through the Monte Palace Tropical Garden
Hike from Pico do Arieiro and Pico Ruivo
Climb Eagle Rock
Ride the Funchal Cable Car
Go swimming in the Porto Moniz Natural Pools
Wander through the Monte Palace Tropical Garden
Mostar, Bosnia and Herzegovina
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Average Temperatures in Mostar (June-September):
Highs: 24°C - 29°C
Lows: 12°C - 16°C
Highs: 24°C - 29°C
Lows: 12°C - 16°C
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Five Highlights of Mostar:
Walk over the Old Bridge Mostar
Visit the Kravica Waterfall
Explore the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Enjoy the views over Mostar from Vidikovac Fortica
Go rafting down the Neretva River
Walk over the Old Bridge Mostar
Visit the Kravica Waterfall
Explore the Koski Mehmed Pasha Mosque
Enjoy the views over Mostar from Vidikovac Fortica
Go rafting down the Neretva River
Provence, France
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Average Temperatures in Marseille, Provence (June-September):
Highs: 27°C - 32°C
Lows: 15°C - 20°C
Highs: 27°C - 32°C
Lows: 15°C - 20°C
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Five Highlights of Provence:
Visit the beautiful lavender fields at Senanque Abbey
Wander through the fairytale village of Oppede
Walk along the river in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Go kayaking on Verdon Gorge
Explore the pristine Parc National des Calanques
Visit the beautiful lavender fields at Senanque Abbey
Wander through the fairytale village of Oppede
Walk along the river in Fontaine-de-Vaucluse
Go kayaking on Verdon Gorge
Explore the pristine Parc National des Calanques
Tuscany, Italy
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Average Temperatures in Florence, Tuscany (June-September):
Highs: 25°C - 30°C
Lows: 14°C - 18°C
Highs: 25°C - 30°C
Lows: 14°C - 18°C
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Five Highlights of the Tuscany:
Go on a vespa tour of Tuscany
Get a picture with the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the beautiful city of Siena
Admire the incredible architecture in Florence
Go on a wine tasting tour at a Tuscan vineyard
Go on a vespa tour of Tuscany
Get a picture with the Leaning Tower of Pisa
Visit the beautiful city of Siena
Admire the incredible architecture in Florence
Go on a wine tasting tour at a Tuscan vineyard
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