22 days in Philadelphia, Athens & Istanbul Itinerary

Get out of town with these interesting Philadelphia side-trips: Brinton 1704 House & Historic Site (in West Chester), Hagley Museum And Library (in Wilmington) and Longwood Gardens (in Kennett Square). The adventure continues: stroll around Wissahickon Valley Park, explore the world behind art at Philadelphia Museum of Art, browse the eclectic array of goods at Reading Terminal Market, and take in nature's colorful creations at Chanticleer.

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If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are Philadelphia International Airport, Newark Liberty International Airport and Dover Air Force Base. In April, daily temperatures in Philadelphia can reach 65°F, while at night they dip to 45°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Athens.

Venture out of the city with trips to Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi, Nauplion Promenade, &more), The Church of the Virgin Mary (in Tolon) and Mycenae (Archaeological Site Mycenae & Lion Gate). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, see the interesting displays at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens.

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Traveling by flight from Philadelphia to Athens takes 13 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 7 hours traveling from Philadelphia to Athens. Traveling from Philadelphia in April, Athens is somewhat warmer at night with lows of 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sun) so you can fly to Istanbul.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, admire the masterpieces at Chora Museum, indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi.

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You can fly from Athens to Istanbul in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Istanbul is 1 hour. Traveling from Athens in May, expect Istanbul to be a bit cooler, temps between 71°F and 55°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Mon) so you can fly back home.