41 days in Melbourne, Greece & Rome Itinerary
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Start: Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia
— 1 day
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Athens, Greece
— 6 nights
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Nidri, Greece
— 3 nights
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Lefkada Town, Greece
— 7 nights
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Trikala, Greece
— 2 nights
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Athens, Greece
— 1 night
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Paros, Greece
— 4 nights
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Milos, Greece
— 5 nights
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Heraklion, Greece
— 2 nights
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Chania Town, Greece
— 4 nights
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Rome, Italy
— 3 nights
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End: Melbourne, Australia
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Melbourne, Australia — 1 day
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Australia's Garden City
The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.Start off your visit on the 24th (Wed): indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.
For where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read our Melbourne trip itinerary maker app.
If you are flying in from Australia, the closest major aiport is Melbourne International Airport. Expect a daytime high around 20°C in May, and nighttime lows around 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Wed) so you can fly to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 6 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Nafplio (Fortress Palamidi, Peloponnesian Folklore Foundation, &more) and Archaeological Site Mycenae (in Mycenae). There's still lots to do: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, admire the masterpieces at National Archaeological Museum, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Mount Lycabettus.
For reviews, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Athens trip itinerary builder tool.
Getting from Melbourne to Athens by flight takes about 22.5 hours. The time zone changes from Australian Eastern Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -8 hour difference. Traveling from Melbourne in May, expect Athens to be somewhat warmer, temps between 29°C and 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Wed) to allow enough time to drive to Nidri.
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Nidri, Greece — 3 nights
A major yachting destination in the Ionian Sea, Nidri serves as the gateway to Lefkada's satellite islets, reachable by regular boat tours.Nidri is known for nature, adventure, and spas. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink, do a tasting at Siflogo Winery, enjoy the sand and surf at Porto Katsiki, and tour the pleasant surroundings at Egremni Beach.
For maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Nidri online tour itinerary builder.
You can drive from Athens to Nidri in 4.5 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of flight, bus, and ferry. Expect a bit cooler evenings in Nidri when traveling from Athens in May, with lows around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Lefkada Town.
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Lefkada Town, Greece — 7 nights
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Explore Lefkada Town's surroundings by going to Preveza (Dolphin & Whale Watching, Agios Haralampos Preveza, &more).
To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Lefkada Town trip itinerary planning website.
Lefkada Town is just a stone's throw from Nidri. In June, daytime highs in Lefkada Town are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Trikala.
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To see reviews, maps, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Lefkada Town trip itinerary planning website.
Lefkada Town is just a stone's throw from Nidri. In June, daytime highs in Lefkada Town are 33°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) to allow time to travel to Trikala.
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Trikala, Greece — 2 nights
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Trikala is a city in northwestern Thessaly, Greece, and the capital of the Trikala regional unit. Kick off your visit on the 11th (Sun): take in the spiritual surroundings of The Church Of St. George, then don't miss a visit to Larissa Ancient Ruins, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Ieros Naos Agiou Achilliou, and finally contemplate the long history of Old City of Trikala. Keep things going the next day: make a trip to Matsopoulou Mill, then stroll around Pafsilipo Park, then admire the striking features of Koursoum Mosque, and finally take in the views from Lithaios Central Bridge.
For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Trikala journey app.
You can drive from Lefkada Town to Trikala in 4 hours. Another option is to travel. When traveling from Lefkada Town in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Trikala: temperatures range from 37°C by day to 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Athens.
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For other places to visit, ratings, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Trikala journey app.
You can drive from Lefkada Town to Trikala in 4 hours. Another option is to travel. When traveling from Lefkada Town in June, plan for a bit warmer days and about the same nights in Trikala: temperatures range from 37°C by day to 19°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can go by car to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 1 night
The Birthplace of Democracy
To see photos, reviews, traveler tips, and tourist information, refer to the Athens trip planner.
Drive from Trikala to Athens in 4 hours. Traveling from Trikala in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Athens, with lows around 24°C. On the 13th (Tue), you're off to Paros.
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Drive from Trikala to Athens in 4 hours. Traveling from Trikala in June, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Athens, with lows around 24°C. On the 13th (Tue), you're off to Paros.
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Paros, Greece — 4 nights
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Poor Man's Mykonos
Long ignored by tourists because of its reputation as a plain ferry hub, Paros today serves as one of the Aegean's major holiday destinations, luring travelers with its fashionable resort towns and quaint mountain villages.Venture out of the city with trips to Naxos Town (Old Town, The Temple of Apollo – Portara, &more). There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at Folklore Art Museum Of Cycladic Civilization Benetos & Popi Skiadas., discover the deep blue sea with Cycladic Diving, contemplate the long history of Lefkes, and take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum Parou.
To see more things to do, traveler tips, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Paros trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Athens to Paros in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In June, daily temperatures in Paros can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Milos.
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Milos, Greece — 5 nights
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Island of Colors
The result of thousands of years of volcanic activity, the island of Milos features a craggy coastline interspersed by shallow beaches.Milos is known for beaches, wildlife, and nature. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: see some colorful creatures with Oneiro Milos, kick back and relax at Kalogries Beach, stroll through Sarakiniko Beach, and delve into the distant past at Ancient Roman Theatre - Milos.
To find more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Milos trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Paros to Milos takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. In June in Milos, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 24°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Heraklion.
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Heraklion, Greece — 2 nights
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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.Kick off your visit on the 23rd (Fri): contemplate the long history of The Palace of Knossos, then get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, then take in the waterfront activity at Old Venetian Harbor of Heraklion, and finally step into the grandiose world of Castello del Molo (Koules).
For maps, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Heraklion road trip planning website.
Traveling by flight from Milos to Heraklion takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can ride a ferry. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in June, and nighttime lows around 22°C. You will leave for Chania Town on the 24th (Sat).
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Chania Town, Greece — 4 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.Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Chania Town: Elafonissi Beach (in Elafonissi), Falassarna Beach (in Falassarna) and Samaria Gorge National Park (in Sfakia). Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Rethymnon Old Town, learn about all things military at Maritime Museum of Crete, take a leisurely stroll along Old Venetian Harbour of Rethymno, and indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area.
To find ratings, maps, and tourist information, read Chania Town tour website.
You can take a shuttle from Heraklion to Chania Town in 2 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, daytime highs in Chania Town are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 3 nights
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Eternal City
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: take in the architecture and atmosphere at St. Peter's Basilica, admire the masterpieces at Vatican Museums, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, and don't miss a visit to Spanish Steps.
To see maps and tourist information, refer to the Rome vacation builder.
Traveling by flight from Chania Town to Rome takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone difference when traveling from Chania Town to Rome is minus 1 hour. In June, plan for daily highs up to 34°C, and evening lows to 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.
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