14 days in Paris, Rome & Athens Itinerary

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.

Visiting Île de la Cité and Ile Saint-Louis will get you outdoors. Explore hidden gems such as Saint Germain des Pres Quarter and Musee Nissim de Camondo. There's lots more to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, browse the range of quality goods at Galeries Lafayette Paris Haussmann, wander the streets of Latin Quarter, and make a trip to Le Trocadero et son esplanade.

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Denver, USA to Paris is an approximately 13-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Mountain Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is 8 hours. Traveling from Denver in May, expect a bit warmer with lows of 49°F in Paris. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Rome.

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

Visit Colosseum and Piazza Navona for their historical value. Step off the beaten path and head to Cupola di San Pietro and Santa Maria Sopra Minerva. And it doesn't end there: explore the ancient world of Palatine Hill, make a trip to Piazza Venezia, look for gifts at Bartolucci, and take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Colle Aventino.

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You can fly from Paris to Rome in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in May; daily highs in Rome reach 75°F and lows reach 58°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 11th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Popular historic sites such as Acropolis of Athens and Ancient Agora of Athens are in your itinerary. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Temple of Hephaestus and Philopappos Hill. The adventure continues: wander the streets of Anafiotika, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, visit Plaka, and take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus.

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Getting from Rome to Athens by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Rome in May, plan for a bit warmer nights in Athens, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Sun) to allow time to fly back home.