32 days in Asia & Europe Itinerary

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Tokyo, Japan
— 4 nights
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London, United Kingdom
— 2 nights
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Paris, France
— 2 nights
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London, United Kingdom
— 5 nights
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Dublin, Ireland
— 4 nights
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Paleokastritsa, Greece
— 3 nights
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Chania Town, Greece
— 5 nights
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Athens, Greece
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Tokyo, Japan — 4 nights

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.
Yanaka Cemetery Park and Hozomon will appeal to history buffs. Get a sense of the local culture at Tokyo Camii & Turkish Culture Center and Shitamachi Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Tokyo side-trips: Yokohama Museum of Art (in Minatomirai) and Soji-ji Temple (in Yokohama). There's lots more to do: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Yoyogi Hachimangu Shrine, get engrossed in the history at Tokyo National Museum The Heiseikan, examine the collection at Bank of Japan Currency Museum, and explore the world behind art at National Museum of Modern Art, Tokyo.

To find more things to do, other places to visit, photos, and other tourist information, you can read our Tokyo online visit planner.

Adelaide, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Adelaide to Tokyo is minus 0.5 hours. Traveling from Adelaide in May, expect Tokyo to be somewhat warmer, temps between 28°C and 19°C. On the 17th (Wed), you're off to London.
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London, United Kingdom — 2 nights

The Square Mile

Vibrant and noisy, London is one of the world’s leading cities, an international capital of culture, education, fashion, music, finance, trade, and politics.
Wallace Collection has been added to your itinerary. Start off your visit on the 18th (Thu): make a trip to The Mall and then browse the exhibits of Wallace Collection. Keep things going the next day: look for gifts at Fortnum & Mason, admire the masterpieces at Royal Academy of Arts, then shop like a local with Regent Street, and finally walk around Green Park.

To find maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our London road trip site.

You can fly from Tokyo to London in 15 hours. You'll gain 9 hours traveling from Tokyo to London due to the time zone difference. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Tokyo in May: high temperatures in London hover around 19°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Paris.
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Paris, France — 2 nights

City of Light

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.
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Sat): make a trip to Église Saint-Étienne-du-Mont, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Left Bank (Rive Gauche), then take in the spiritual surroundings of Cathedrale Saint-Louis des Invalides, and finally make a trip to Paris Military School. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Fontaine Saint-Sulpice, wander the streets of 1st Arrondissement, contemplate the long history of Eglise Saint-Roch, then see the interesting displays at Musee du Parfum - Fragonard, and finally examine the collection at Musee Maillol.

To find ratings, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Paris trip builder site.

Getting from London to Paris by train takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or do a combination of car and train. Traveling from London to Paris, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In May in Paris, expect temperatures between 20°C during the day and 11°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sun) early enough to take a train to London.
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London, United Kingdom — 5 nights

The Square Mile

Highgate Cemetery and Sir John Soane's Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. You'll explore the less-touristy side of things at Primrose Hill and Hampstead Heath. Take a break from London with a short trip to Runnymede Air Forces Memorial in Egham, about 48 minutes away. See some other sides of London: enjoy breathtaking views from The Monument to the Great Fire of London, get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports, steep yourself in history at Postman's Park, and take a stroll through Soho.

For more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the London trip itinerary builder site.

You can take a train from Paris to London in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of car and train. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Dublin.
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Dublin, Ireland — 4 nights

Fair City

A history spanning over a thousand years, vibrant nightlife, and a mix of Georgian and modern architecture make Dublin a popular European tourist destination.
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Richmond Barracks and Windmill Lane Recording Studios. Get some historical perspective at Bective Abbey and Hill of Slane. Change things up with these side-trips from Dublin: Dalkey Castle and Heritage Centre (in Dalkey) and Howth Lighthouse (in Howth). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Casino Marino, brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Pearse Lyons Whiskey Distillery, take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Audoen's Church, and look for gifts at Celtic Whiskey Shop.

To see reviews, ratings, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Dublin trip itinerary planner.

Fly from London to Dublin in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and ferry. In May in Dublin, expect temperatures between 17°C during the day and 7°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Tue) to allow enough time to fly to Paleokastritsa.
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Paleokastritsa, Greece — 3 nights

Heartily dedicated to tourism, Corfu's popular resort town of Paleokastritsa lures vacationers with lavish hotels and beaches surrounded by a hilly countryside of olive groves and fragrant fruit orchards.
Do some cultural sightseeing at Vlacherna Monastery and Church of Saint Spiridon. Get some historical perspective at British Cemetry and Angelokastro. Get out of town with these interesting Paleokastritsa side-trips: Corfu Town (Holocaust Memorial of Corfu, Spilia's Gate, &more). Next up on the itinerary: identify plant and animal life at Corfu Donkey Rescue, admire nature's wide array of creatures at Corfu Aquarium, explore the striking landscape at Kaiser's Throne, and race across the water with a speed boat tour.

For where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the Paleokastritsa trip planner.

Getting from Dublin to Paleokastritsa by flight takes about 7 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a bus. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. Traveling from Dublin in May, things will get a bit warmer in Paleokastritsa: highs are around 28°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) to allow time to fly to Chania Town.
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Chania Town, Greece — 5 nights

The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.
Visit Firkas Fortress and Souda Bay War Cemetery for their historical value. Get a sense of the local culture at Manousakis Winery and Museum Of Typography. Explore Chania Town's surroundings by going to Astrikas Estate Biolea (in Astrikas) and Anoskeli Winery Olive Mill (in Anoskeli). There's still lots to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Topolia Gorge, explore the galleries of Apostolakis Handmade Ceramics, do a tasting at Karavitakis Emmanouil, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Eisodion tis Theotokou.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, use the Chania Town trip site.

Getting from Paleokastritsa to Chania Town by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of bus and ferry; or take a bus. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 5 nights

The Birthplace of Democracy

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.
You'll discover tucked-away gems like Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology and Kessarianí Monastery (Moni Kessarianis). Visit Brauron Archaeological Site and Stoa of Attalos for their historical value. Get out of town with these interesting Athens side-trips: Ktima Bairaktaris (in Nemea) and Corinth (Archaeological Museum of Corinth & Temple of Apollo). There's lots more to do: steep yourself in history at Hadrian's Library, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Kapnikarea, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, and explore the world behind art at Museum of the Basil & Elise Goulandris Foundation.

To find traveler tips, other places to visit, maps, and more tourist information, go to the Athens day trip website.

You can fly from Chania Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. Expect a daytime high around 35°C in June, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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Corfu travel guide

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Island of the Phaeacians
Designated as a World Heritage Site, Corfu retains many reminders of the island's Venetian, British, and French heritage.The northernmost of the Ionian Islands, the mild-weathered city made it into mythology as the idyllic place where Poseidon enjoyed marital bliss with the nymph Korkyra. Allegedly named after this mythical beauty, the island offers a blend of well-developed seaside areas and pristine mountain ranges, popular with both package tourists and casual backpackers. The island's top attraction remains the pleasant city of Corfu, an architectural gem made for sightseeing on foot. The island also serves as a convenient jumping-off point for tours of the Albanian and Italian coastlines.
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Crete travel guide

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Great Island
The largest of the Greek islands, Crete offers travelers more than just sun, sea, and sand. Famed for its warm hospitality, outstanding infrastructure, and contrasting landscapes, the island represents one of the world's richest areas in terms of history and culture. Crete burst onto the world scene over 4,000 years ago, when it served as the center of the Minoan civilization, one of Europe's earliest organized societies. Despite the island's wealth of developed beaches, the traces of the mysterious and enchanting Minoan empire remain Crete's top attraction, drawing visitors from all over the world. The island capital Heraklion provides an ideal base for exploring a renowned Minoan palace complex, the site of Europe's oldest city.
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