Rule of thumb: For territories ~100,000–500,000 km² plan 7–10 nights to visit a capital, a secondary city and a regional area; for micro-states under 5,000 km² aim for 3–4 nights; for lands exceeding 1,000,000 km² schedule 14–21 nights to cover multiple regions or coasts. Sample split for a 7-night itinerary: 3 nights in the main …

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Mediterranean coasts: Plan stays in April–June. Daytime highs typically range 18–27°C, monthly precipitation often below 50 mm in Rome, Barcelona and Athens. Expect hotel rates 20–35% lower than mid-summer and pedestrian crowds at roughly 40–60% of peak. Ferries and major attractions operate normally by May; book popular lodgings 8–12 weeks in advance for best availability …

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