18 days in Spain, Miami & Santorini Itinerary

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Miami, United States
— 2 nights
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Madrid, Spain
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Vigo, Spain
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Fira, Greece
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Barcelona, Spain
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Miami, United States — 2 nights

Magic City

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.
Kick off your visit on the 17th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Wynwood Walls and then get to know the fascinating history of Art Deco Historic District. On your second day here, buy something for everyone on your list at Bayside Marketplace and then take a stroll through Ocean Drive.

To find ratings, reviews, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Miami day trip website.

Fargo to Miami is an approximately 7.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or do a combination of train, bus, and subway. The time zone difference when traveling from Fargo to Miami is 1 hour. While traveling from Fargo, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Miami, ranging from highs of 90°F to lows of 77°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain

Cultural Capital of Spain

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.
To see where to stay, ratings, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Madrid sightseeing planner.

Fly from Miami to Madrid in 11.5 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Miami to Madrid is 6 hours. Traveling from Miami in September, things will get a bit cooler in Madrid: highs are around 82°F and lows about 59°F. On the 19th (Tue), you'll travel to Vigo.
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Vigo, Spain — 6 nights

Vigo is a city and municipality in the province of Pontevedra, in Galicia, north-west Spain on the Atlantic Ocean. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Vigo: Islas Cies (in Cies Islands) and Santiago de Compostela (Palacio de Raxoi, Plaza del Obradoiro, &more). There's much more to do: see what you can catch with Bluscus Turismo Marinero, appreciate the history behind Monumento a Julio Verne, kick back and relax at Playa Samil, and steep yourself in history at Castelo do Castro.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and tourist information, read Vigo tour itinerary planning tool.

You can fly from Madrid to Vigo in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Madrid in September, expect nights in Vigo to be about the same, around 56°F, while days are little chillier, around 74°F. On the 25th (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Fira.
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Fira, Greece — 4 nights

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.
Fira is known for nightlife, wineries, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, don't miss a visit to Sunset in Oia, tour the pleasant surroundings at Kamari Beach, and enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach.

For maps, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our Fira road trip tool.

Fly from Vigo to Fira in 11.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Vigo in September; daily highs in Fira reach 82°F and lows reach 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Fri) so you can fly to Barcelona.
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Barcelona, Spain — 2 nights

Jewel of the Mediterranean

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.
Kick off your visit on the 30th (Sat): take a stroll through Las Ramblas, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica de la Sagrada Familia, then admire the landmark architecture of Casa Batllo, and finally wander the streets of Gothic Quarter (Barri Gotic). Keep things going the next day: walk around Parc Guell, admire the landmark architecture of Casa Mila - La Pedrera, then explore the world behind art at Museu Picasso, and finally contemplate the long history of Basilica de Santa Maria del Mar.

For ratings, photos, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona road trip planner.

Fly from Fira to Barcelona in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and bus. Traveling from Fira to Barcelona, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Fira in September, plan for slightly colder nights in Barcelona, with lows around 65°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) so you can catch the flight to Madrid.
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Madrid, Spain — 2 nights

Cultural Capital of Spain

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Mon): hunt for treasures at Mercado San Miguel, then contemplate the long history of Plaza Mayor, then don't miss a visit to Puerta del Sol, and finally contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid.

For more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Madrid road trip website.

You can fly from Barcelona to Madrid in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Barcelona in October, Madrid is slightly colder at night with lows of 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can catch the flight to Miami.
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Miami, United States

Magic City

On the 3rd (Tue), tour the pleasant surroundings at Lincoln Road.

For where to stay, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Miami trip itinerary maker app.

Traveling by flight from Madrid to Miami takes 11.5 hours. Traveling from Madrid to Miami, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Madrid in October, expect nights in Miami to be warmer, around 74°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 87°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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Highlights from your trip

Spain travel guide

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A colorful country known for its relaxed lifestyle, vibrant nightlife, excellent food, and world-famous folklore and festivals, Spain boasts a huge number of World Heritage Sites and other spectacular places to visit. It also deserves its reputation as a beach vacation destination; the Western edge of the Mediterranean Sea is home to some of the world’s top beaches. But Spain’s geography is so much more than just soft, sandy shores. Its landscapes are as diverse as its people, ranging from lush meadows and snowy mountains to huge marshes and sprawling deserts. The countryside bursts with unspoiled villages of timeless beauty and old-world charm, as well as vast and varied nature preserves.
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Santorini travel guide

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Beaches · Landmarks · Ruins
Wine Island
Known for dramatic views and romantic sunsets, the island of Santorini draws visitors with its long string of black, white, and red beaches. The largest and most significant of a small group of volcanic islands located just 200 km (120 mi) southeast of Greece's mainland, Santorini boasts just over 15,000 permanent residents. Created by a massive volcanic eruption that likely destroyed a single large island, the archipelago still features an active volcano, which saw its last eruption in the 1950s. The easiest way to explore Santorini's craggy coastline is on foot. Start by visiting the archaeological sites on the island's southwestern side, which offer a chance to discover the area's ancient past with unobstructed views of the famed volcano.
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