42 days in Europe & Africa Itinerary
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Start: New York City, United States
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London, United Kingdom
— 4 nights
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Athens, Greece
— 4 nights
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Cairo, Egypt
— 5 nights
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Athens, Greece
— 4 nights
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Heraklion, Greece
— 3 nights
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Chania Town, Greece
— 2 nights
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Fira, Greece
— 3 nights
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Mykonos Town, Greece
— 3 nights
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Paleokastritsa, Greece
— 3 nights
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Kavos, Greece
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Paris, France
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London, United Kingdom — 4 nights
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The Square Mile
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Buckingham Palace and Tower of London. You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like The British Museum and Westminster Abbey. The adventure continues: explore the world behind art at National Gallery, get a sense of history and politics at Houses of Parliament, catch a live performance at Shakespeare's Globe Theatre, and see the interesting displays at Cutty Sark.
For maps, more things to do, photos, and other tourist information, read London trip itinerary builder tool.
New York City, USA to London is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in August, with highs in London at 72°F and lows at 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Athens.
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New York City, USA to London is an approximately 11-hour flight. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Greenwich Mean Time, which is usually a 5 hour difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from New York City in August, with highs in London at 72°F and lows at 56°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 19th (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 4 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Step off the beaten path and head to Temple of Hephaestus and Erechtheion. Your inner history buff will appreciate Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Athena Nike. Step out of Athens with an excursion to Temple of Poseidon in Sounio--about 1h 15 min away. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, take a stroll through Plaka, and delve into the distant past at Ancient Agora of Athens.
For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Athens trip itinerary builder site.
You can fly from London to Athens in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Athens. Traveling from London in August, you will find days in Athens are somewhat warmer (92°F), and nights are much hotter (77°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Cairo.
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For where to stay, maps, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Athens trip itinerary builder site.
You can fly from London to Athens in 7 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and train; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 2 hours traveling from London to Athens. Traveling from London in August, you will find days in Athens are somewhat warmer (92°F), and nights are much hotter (77°F). Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (Wed) early enough to catch the flight to Cairo.
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Cairo, Egypt — 5 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Pyramids of Giza and North Pyramid (Piramide Roja). Do some cultural sightseeing at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and Great Sphinx. Step out of Cairo to go to Saqqara and see Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids, which is approximately 52 minutes away. There's much more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Wildlife Areas, look for gifts at Golden Bird Bazaar, and explore the activities along Nile River.
To find other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Cairo trip itinerary planner.
Traveling by flight from Athens to Cairo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Cairo can reach 96°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. You'll set off for Athens on the 28th (Mon).
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Traveling by flight from Athens to Cairo takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. In August, daily temperatures in Cairo can reach 96°F, while at night they dip to 78°F. You'll set off for Athens on the 28th (Mon).
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Athens, Greece — 4 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Theater of Dionysus and Lion Gate. Get a sense of the local culture at Benaki Museum - Museum of Greek Culture and Temple of Apollo. Take a break from Athens with a short trip to Archaeological Museum of Corinth in Corinth, about 1h 20 min away. Explore Athens further: see the interesting displays at Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, steep yourself in history at Stoa of Attalos, and explore the striking landscape at Areopagus.
To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Athens online attractions planner.
Traveling by flight from Cairo to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to fly to Heraklion.
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To find more things to do, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Athens online attractions planner.
Traveling by flight from Cairo to Athens takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to fly to Heraklion.
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Heraklion, Greece — 3 nights
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Popular historic sites such as The Palace of Knossos and Monastery Savvathiana are in your itinerary. Heraklion Archaeological Museum and Historical Museum of Crete are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in Heraklion, make a side trip to see Safaris in Agia Pelagia, approximately Agia Pelagia away. There's lots more to do: step into the grandiose world of Castello del Molo (Koules), get a new perspective on nature at The Natural History Museum of Crete, get up close and personal with brilliant marine life at CRETAquarium, and take an in-depth tour of Folklore Museum of Gouves.
To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Heraklion online journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Athens to Heraklion takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can take a shuttle to Chania Town.
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To see maps, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Heraklion online journey planner.
Traveling by flight from Athens to Heraklion takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In September, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Mon) so you can take a shuttle to Chania Town.
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Folklore Museum of Gouves, Monastery Savvathiana, The Palace of Knossos, Kazantzakis Museum, Safaris
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Chania Town, Greece — 2 nights
Kick off your visit on the 4th (Mon): discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour, see the interesting displays at Museum Of Typography, then stroll the grounds of Souda Bay War Cemetery, then examine the collection at Museum-Residence of Eleftherios Venizelos, and finally explore the different monuments and memorials at Venizelos Graves. On the 5th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: enjoy the sea views from Lighthouse of Chania, step into the grandiose world of Firkas Fortress, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Etz Hayyim Synagogue, and finally stroll through Nea Chora Beach.
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Take a shuttle from Heraklion to Chania Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Chania Town, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 68°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can fly to Fira.
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Take a shuttle from Heraklion to Chania Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In September in Chania Town, expect temperatures between 84°F during the day and 68°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can fly to Fira.
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Fira, Greece — 3 nights
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Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Red Beach and Cultural Village. You'll explore and learn at Wine Museum Koutsogiannopoulos and La Ponta. There's still lots to do: delve into the distant past at Akrotiri, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cathedral of Saint John the Baptist, view the masterpieces at Nikola's Art Gallery, and explore the galleries of Ernesto Workshop & Gallery.
To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Fira day trip planning site.
You can fly from Chania Town to Fira in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Fira, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.
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To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Fira day trip planning site.
You can fly from Chania Town to Fira in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of taxi and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. In September in Fira, expect temperatures between 82°F during the day and 70°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.
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Mykonos Town, Greece — 3 nights
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Chora Mykonos
Discover out-of-the-way places like Platis Gialos Beach and Agios Sostis Beach. Take a break from the city and head to Paradise Beach and Ornos Beach. Next up on the itinerary: take a stroll through Little Venice, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Monastery of Panayia Tourliani, pause for some serene contemplation at Agios Nikolakis Church, and take a memorable tour with Mykonos Diving Center.
To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Mykonos Town trip maker site.
You can ride a ferry from Fira to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In September, daily temperatures in Mykonos Town can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Paleokastritsa.
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To find where to stay, photos, maps, and tourist information, go to the Mykonos Town trip maker site.
You can ride a ferry from Fira to Mykonos Town in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In September, daily temperatures in Mykonos Town can reach 79°F, while at night they dip to 69°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Paleokastritsa.
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Ornos Beach, Platis Gialos Beach, Monastery of Panayia Tourliani, Agios Sostis Beach, Agios Stefanos Church
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Paleokastritsa, Greece — 3 nights
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Step out of the city life by going to Paleokastritsa Beach and La Grotta Beach. Museum-lovers will appreciate Achilleion Museum and Casa Parlante. Venture out of the city with trips to Beach Kontogialos (in Pelekas) and Corfu Town (British Cemetry, Church of Saint Spiridon, &more). There's lots more to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Paradise Beach, explore the historical opulence of Angelokastro, enjoy the sand and surf at Rovinia Beach, and explore the striking landscape at Kaiser's Throne.
To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Paleokastritsa online trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Mykonos Town to Paleokastritsa in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daytime highs in Paleokastritsa are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Kavos.
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To see where to stay, maps, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Paleokastritsa online trip itinerary planner.
Fly from Mykonos Town to Paleokastritsa in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and bus; or do a combination of ferry and bus. In September, daytime highs in Paleokastritsa are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 65°F. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Kavos.
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Kavos, Greece — 4 nights
Bring the kids along to Speed Boats Tours and Marathias Beach. Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Issos Beach and Halikounas Beach. Explore Kavos' surroundings by going to Laguna Korission (in Halikounas), Prasoudi Beach (in Agios Matheos) and Happy Gift (in Agios Georgios).
To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Kavos trip builder tool.
Traveling by car from Paleokastritsa to Kavos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Kavos can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. On the 19th (Tue), you're off to Paris.
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To see other places to visit, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Kavos trip builder tool.
Traveling by car from Paleokastritsa to Kavos takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In September, daily temperatures in Kavos can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. On the 19th (Tue), you're off to Paris.
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Agios Georgios, Marathias Beach, Laguna Korission, Prasoudi Beach, Mavroudis Family Museum and Modern Olive Oil Press
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Paris, France — 5 nights
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City of Light
Appreciate the collections at Louvre Museum and Petit Palais. Eiffel Tower and Latin Quarter will appeal to history buffs. Next up on the itinerary: admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay, pause for some photo ops at Pantheon, and see the interesting displays at Musee Nissim de Camondo.
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Explore your travel options from Kavos to Paris with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kavos to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kavos in September, things will get a bit cooler in Paris: highs are around 70°F and lows about 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Explore your travel options from Kavos to Paris with the Route module. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kavos to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Kavos in September, things will get a bit cooler in Paris: highs are around 70°F and lows about 53°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sun) so you can catch the flight back home.
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Crete travel guide
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.
Santorini travel guide
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.
Mykonos travel guide
Island of the Winds
Local tradition claims that Mykonos, the trendiest of the Cyclades group of islands, came into existence from the petrified bodies of giants killed by the mythological hero Hercules. Named after the grandson of the god Apollo, this cosmopolitan "Ibiza of Greece" offers modern tourists a blend of glamour and simplicity. Be prepared for hip and loud dance clubs along the coastline and quieter areas farther from the water. Avoid cruise ship crowds thronging the narrow streets by exploring the small villages located in the center of the island. The easiest way to discover the island's golden beaches is by guided boat tour, private car, or motorcycle.
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