36 days in Greece, Italy & Paris Itinerary

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

Change things up with a short trip to Seahorse Dive Center in Vari (about 46 minutes away). There's lots more to do: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and admire the masterpieces at Benaki Museum.

To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and other tourist information, use the Athens travel route planning website.

Sydney, Australia to Athens is an approximately 23-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Sydney to Athens due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Sydney in July, things will get much hotter in Athens: highs are around 38°C and lows about 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 6th (Sat) early enough to travel to Zakynthos Town.

The commercial center of the eponymous island, Zakynthos Town bustles with the energy as excited tourists and residents go about their daily business.

Change things up with these side-trips from Zakynthos Town: Vasilikos (Gerakas Beach & Plaka Beach). There's lots more to do: surround yourself with nature on Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips, look for gifts at Memento, make a splash at Water Village, and trot along with EcoZante.

For other places to visit, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Zakynthos Town trip itinerary builder website.

Explore your travel options from Athens to Zakynthos Town with the Route module. Traveling from Athens in July, plan for little chillier nights in Zakynthos Town, with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Chania Town.

The place where Cretan and Venetian cultures merged in the 13th century, Chania Town attracts throngs of tourists with its well-preserved medieval harbor.

Change things up with these side-trips from Chania Town: Balos Lagoon (in Kissamos) and Falassarna Beach (in Falassarna). There's still lots to do: take in the waterfront activity at Old Venetian Harbor, see the interesting displays at Greek National Football Museum, enjoy the sand and surf at Agii Apostoli Beach, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

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The Route module can help you plan travel from Zakynthos Town to Chania Town. In July, plan for daily highs up to 37°C, and evening lows to 25°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Tue) to allow time to take a shuttle to Heraklion.

Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Heraklion: Agia Marina Donkey Rescue Sanctuary (in Mires), Matala Beach (in Matala) and Palace of Faistos (in Sivas). The adventure continues: explore the ancient world of The Palace of Knossos, get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and relax and rejuvenate at Aegeo Spas.

To see photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Heraklion journey planner.

You can take a shuttle from Chania Town to Heraklion in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): explore the historical opulence of New Fortress of Corfu, then stroll through Canal D'Amour, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Paleokastritsa Beach. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take a stroll through Corfu Old Town, admire the landmark architecture of Corfu Museum of Asian Art, then delve into the distant past at Old Fortress Corfu, and finally appreciate the history behind Schulenburg Statue.

For maps, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, read our Corfu Town tour itinerary maker website.

Getting from Heraklion to Corfu Town by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and bus; or take a bus. When traveling from Heraklion in July, plan for somewhat warmer days in Corfu Town, with highs around 38°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 24°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Positano.

Often referred to as the gem of the Amalfi Coast, Positano remains one of southern Italy's most sought-after vacation locales, thanks to its hillside location and picturesque, pastel buildings.

Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Tue): admire the natural beauty at Villa Cimbrone Gardens, admire the striking features of Villa Rufolo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Duomo di Ravello, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Sant'Andrea, and finally get a new perspective on things with Boat Tours & Water Sports. On the next day, let your taste buds guide you at a local gastronomic tour.

To find photos, reviews, ratings, and other tourist information, read Positano day trip planning app.

Traveling by flight from Corfu Town to Positano takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry, bus, and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Corfu Town to Positano is minus 1 hour. In July, plan for daily highs up to 36°C, and evening lows to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

On the 25th (Thu), admire the striking features of St Mark's Campanile, then contemplate the long history of Doge's Palace, then make a trip to Basilica di San Marco, and finally contemplate the waterfront views at Canal Grande. Keep things going the next day: don't miss a visit to Peggy Guggenheim Collection, snap pictures at Ponte dei Sospiri, make a trip to Piazza San Marco, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, then pause for some serene contemplation at Santa Maria dei Miracoli, and finally take in the local highlights with Walking tours.

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Traveling by flight from Positano to Venice takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Positano in July, expect a bit cooler with lows of 22°C in Venice. Cap off your sightseeing on the 26th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Paris.

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 27th (Sat): explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, admire the striking features of Arc de Triomphe, then contemplate the long history of Eiffel Tower, and finally take a stroll through Île de la Cité. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Sun): pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and then admire the masterpieces at Louvre Museum.

To see reviews, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read our Paris trip planner.

You can fly from Venice to Paris in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Traveling from Venice in July, expect Paris to be slightly colder, temps between 30°C and 18°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) early enough to travel to Tremezzina.

The majestic Villa Carlotta is among the most popular places to visit in Tremezzina, its neoclassical architecture complimenting the lush, neatly maintained gardens and charming walkways.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Tremezzina: Orrido di Bellano (in Bellano), Castello di Vezio (in Vezio) and Chiesa di San Giorgio (in Varenna). There's much more to do: admire the landmark architecture of Villa del Balbianello, contemplate the waterfront views at Lago di Como, look for gifts at Fleur de Lis, and pause for some serene contemplation at Chiesa di San Lorenzo a Tremezzo.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Tremezzina trip itinerary maker tool.

You can do a combination of flight and ferry from Paris to Tremezzina in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of train and bus; or drive. Traveling from Paris in July, expect nights in Tremezzina to be about the same, around 21°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 34°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Milan.

In many ways the most modern of Italian cities, Milan is a busy, elegant metropolis with an impressive list of grand palaces, fine churches, and important museums.

On the 1st (Thu), explore the different monuments and memorials at Monumental Cemetery, contemplate the long history of Il Cenacolo, then get curious at Museo Della Scienza E Della Tecnologia Leonardo da Vinci, then pause for some serene contemplation at Duomo di Milano, and finally make a trip to Piazza del Duomo. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, then steep yourself in history at Castello Sforzesco, and then get in on the family fun at Leolandia.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Milan trip itinerary maker tool.

You can drive from Tremezzina to Milan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 34°C in July, and nighttime lows around 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 2nd (Fri) early enough to fly to Rome.

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

Rome is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Colosseum, explore the world behind art at Vatican Museums, steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, and don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps.

To find reviews, ratings, maps, and more tourist information, read Rome day trip tool.

Fly from Milan to Rome in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In August, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Mon) so you can catch the flight back home.