17 days in Europe Itinerary

Escape the urban bustle at Donauinsel and Naturpark Mannersdof-Wuste. For shopping fun, head to Vienna Naschmarkt or Meinl am Graben. Change things up with these side-trips from Vienna: Weingut Prieler (in Schutzen am Gebirge), Weingut Esterhazy (in Trausdorf an der Wulka) and Hoeplers Weinraeume (in Winden am See). Next up on the itinerary: explore the historical opulence of Schonbrunn Palace, do a tasting at Weingut Umathum, admire the striking features of Belvedere Palace, and get to know the resident critters at Schönbrunn Zoo.

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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia to Vienna is an approximately 8-hour flight. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Riyadh to Vienna due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Riyadh in June, with highs in Vienna at 29°C and lows at 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Stresa.

Visiting Golf Club Bogogno and Lake Orta will get you outdoors. You'll enjoy a bit of beach vacationing at Spiaggia Miami and La Playa. Get out of town with these interesting Stresa side-trips: Cantina Fontechiara (in Borgomanero) and Orta San Giulio (San Giulio Island & Piazza Motta).

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Fly from Vienna to Stresa in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Stresa are 31°C, while nighttime lows are 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Paris.

Do your shopping at Le Marais and Champs-Elysees. Next up on the itinerary: admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum, steep yourself in history at Sainte-Chapelle, wander the streets of Montmartre, and get to know the fascinating history of Île de la Cité.

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Fly from Stresa to Paris in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. While traveling from Stresa, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Paris, ranging from highs of 27°C to lows of 15°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 4th (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

Step out of the city life by going to Glyfada Beach and Seahorse Dive Center. Shop till you drop at Elixir Spices and Herbs and Museum 'Atelier Spyros Vassiliou'. Step out of Athens to go to Lagonisi and see Pouda Beach, which is approximately 1 hour away. There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Plaka, explore the galleries of Sofokli Art Gallery, contemplate the long history of Acropolis of Athens, and get a taste of the local shopping with Ermou Street.

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You can fly from Paris to Athens in 6.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Paris to Athens, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Paris in July, things will get a bit warmer in Athens: highs are around 38°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sat) early enough to fly back home.