44 days in Europe & South Pacific Itinerary
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Start: Brisbane, Australia
Fly
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Athens, Greece
— 5 nights
Taxi to Piraeus, Ferry to Sifnos
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Sifnos, Greece
— 3 nights
Ferry
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Naxos Town, Greece
— 3 nights
Ferry to Santorini, Taxi to Oia
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Oia, Greece
— 3 nights
Bus to Santorini, Fly to Marseille
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Marseille, France
— 11 nights
Fly
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Catania, Italy
— 2 nights
Train
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Syracuse, Italy
— 5 nights
Drive
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Palermo, Italy
— 5 nights
Fly
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Rome, Italy
— 2 nights
Fly
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Brisbane, Australia
— 1 night
End: Brisbane, Australia
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Athens, Greece — 5 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
Popular historic sites such as Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Hephaestus are in your itinerary. Acropolis Museum and National Archaeological Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Temple of Poseidon (in Sounio), Mycenae (Citadel and Treasury of Atreus & Lion Gate) and Catholic Church of Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros (in Nafplio). There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Philopappos Hill, make a trip to Corinth Canal, take a stroll through Plaka, and pause for some photo ops at Temple of Athena Nike.
To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Athens day trip planning app.
Brisbane, Australia to Athens is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brisbane to Athens due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Brisbane in May since evenings lows in Athens dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sifnos.
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To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, you can read our Athens day trip planning app.
Brisbane, Australia to Athens is an approximately 25-hour flight. You'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brisbane to Athens due to the time zone difference. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Brisbane in May since evenings lows in Athens dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Sifnos.
Side Trips
Mycenae, Corinth Canal, Temple of Poseidon, Catholic Church of Metamorphosis Tou Sotiros, Archeologiko Mousio Elefsinas
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Sifnos, Greece — 3 nights
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Start off your visit on the 26th (Fri): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Symeon, then take in the exciting artwork at Peristeriona, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Profiti Ilias Monastery. Here are some ideas for day two: tour the pleasant surroundings at Fikiada Beach, stroll through Παραλία αποκοφτό, and then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of the Seven Martyrs.
To find reviews, ratings, maps, and other tourist information, read Sifnos trip itinerary planning website.
You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Athens to Sifnos in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to ride a ferry to Naxos Town.
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You can do a combination of taxi and ferry from Athens to Sifnos in 4 hours. Expect a daytime high around 27°C in May, and nighttime lows around 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Sun) to allow time to ride a ferry to Naxos Town.
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Naxos Town, Greece — 3 nights
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Explore hidden gems such as Old Town and Maragas Beach. Step out of the city life by going to Naxos Yachts - Anna Maria & Natalina and Zas Mountain. Get out of town with these interesting Naxos Town side-trips: Church of Panagia Filotitissa (in Filoti) and Panagia Drossiani Church (in Moni). Next up on the itinerary: explore the ancient world of The Temple of Apollo – Portara, pause for some serene contemplation at Panagia Myrtidiotissa, take in the exciting artwork at Fish & Olive, and examine the collection at Distillery M. G. Vallindras Eirini Frangoudaki.
To see maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Naxos Town trip planner.
You can ride a ferry from Sifnos to Naxos Town in 5.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Naxos Town are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel to Oia.
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You can ride a ferry from Sifnos to Naxos Town in 5.5 hours. In May, daytime highs in Naxos Town are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 31st (Wed) early enough to travel to Oia.
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Oia, Greece — 3 nights
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Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The Castle of St Nicholas and Ekklisia Panagia Platsani. Step out of the city life by going to Speed Boats Tours and Koloumbos Beach. There's much more to do: do a tasting at Domaine Sigalas, indulge in some personalized pampering at some of the best spas, stop by Atlantis Books E.E., and kick back and relax at Paradisos Beach.
To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Oia driving holiday planning app.
Getting from Naxos Town to Oia by combination of ferry and taxi takes about 3 hours. May in Oia sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Marseille.
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To see traveler tips, where to stay, more things to do, and other tourist information, go to the Oia driving holiday planning app.
Getting from Naxos Town to Oia by combination of ferry and taxi takes about 3 hours. May in Oia sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 3rd (Sat) early enough to travel to Marseille.
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Marseille, France — 11 nights
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Gateway to Provence
Museum-lovers will get to explore Museum of European and Mediterranean Civilisations and Musee des Beaux-Arts de Marseille. Get some historical perspective at Abbaye du Thoronet and Palais des Papes. Change things up with these side-trips from Marseille: Abbaye de Montmajour (in Arles), Aix-en-Provence (Eglise Saint-Jean-de-Malte & Paroisse Cathédrale Saint Sauveur Aix-en-Provence) and Les Baux de Provence (Carrieres des Lumieres & Eglise St-Vincent). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Randonnees theatrales Marcel Pagnol Cie Dans la cour des Grands, take in nature's colorful creations at Palais du Pharo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilique Notre-Dame de la Garde, and head outdoors with Route des Cretes.
For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Marseille tour planner.
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Oia to Marseille takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and flight; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Oia in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 20°C in Marseille. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Catania.
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For ratings, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, refer to the Marseille tour planner.
Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Oia to Marseille takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, ferry, bus, and flight; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. The time zone changes from Eastern European Standard Time to Central European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Oia in June, expect a bit cooler with lows of 20°C in Marseille. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 14th (Wed) to allow time to fly to Catania.
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Catania, Italy — 2 nights
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Black Pearl of Ionian Sea
Castello Normanno and Museo Storico dello Sbarco in Sicilia 1943 are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Escape the urban bustle at Boat Tours & Water Sports and Lido La Dolce Vita. Change things up with these side-trips from Catania: Taormina (Duomo di Taormina & Chiesa Madonna della Rocca), Benanti Winery (in Viagrande) and Etna Wild (in Giardini Naxos). It doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of Parco Archeologico Greco Romano di Catania and admire the masterpieces at Palazzo Biscari.
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You can fly from Marseille to Catania in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Syracuse.
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You can fly from Marseille to Catania in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or do a combination of train and ferry. Cap off your sightseeing on the 16th (Fri) early enough to go by car to Syracuse.
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Syracuse, Italy — 5 nights
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Pearl of the Mediterranean
Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Duomo di Siracusa and Suore Adoratrici Del Ss. Sacramento. Popular historic sites such as Centro Storico and Basilica Santa Lucia al Sepolcro are in your itinerary. Change things up with these side-trips from Syracuse: Scicli (A Rutta ri Ron Carmelu, Museo del Costume, &more), Spiaggia di Gallina (in Avola) and Noto (Palazzo Castelluccio, Corso Vittorio Emanuele III, &more). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chiesa di San Giovanni Alle Catacombe, explore the historical opulence of Maniace Castle, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Ipogeo di Piazza Duomo, and get a dose of the wild on Ortigia Island Excursion.
To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Syracuse trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Catania to Syracuse takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Palermo.
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To find where to stay, photos, reviews, and more tourist information, refer to the Syracuse trip itinerary builder site.
Traveling by car from Catania to Syracuse takes an hour. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Wed) to allow time to drive to Palermo.
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Palermo, Italy — 5 nights
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Get some historical perspective at Duomo di Monreale and Oratorio di Santa Cita. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Santuario Santa Rosalia and Palazzo Steri - Chiaramonte - Carcere dei penitenziati. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Palermo: Macari (Spiaggia di Santa Margherita & Spiaggia Isuledda), Dojo & SPA (in Capaci) and Calette Santa Margherita (in Castelluzzo). Next up on the itinerary: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Cattedrale di Palermo, take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Santa Maria dello Spasimo, admire the landmark architecture of Norman Palace, and don't miss a visit to Benedictine Cloister.
To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Palermo road trip tool.
Getting from Syracuse to Palermo by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can fly to Rome.
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To find reviews, where to stay, maps, and other tourist information, use the Palermo road trip tool.
Getting from Syracuse to Palermo by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus; or take a train. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) so you can fly to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 2 nights
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Eternal City
On the 27th (Tue), admire the striking features of Villa Borghese, take in the spiritual surroundings of Cupola di San Pietro, pause for some serene contemplation at St. Peter's Basilica, then appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Navona, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Church of St. Louis of the French, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Chiesa di Sant'Ignazio di Loyola. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 28th (Wed): pause for some serene contemplation at St. Clement Basilica, delve into the distant past at Colosseum, then examine the collection at Stanze di Raffaello, then delve into the distant past at Pantheon, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza Venezia.
To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rome visit planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Palermo to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Rome are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Brisbane.
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To see where to stay, photos, and more tourist information, use the Rome visit planning tool.
Traveling by flight from Palermo to Rome takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daytime highs in Rome are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 21°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 28th (Wed) so you can catch the flight to Brisbane.
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Brisbane, Australia — 1 night
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Australia's New World City
Start off your visit on the 30th (Fri): tour the pleasant surroundings at Shorncliffe Beach, then see the interesting displays at Opal Museum, then take in the exciting artwork at Birrunga Gallery & Dining, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Old St Stephen's Catholic Church (Pugin Chapel).
To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Brisbane trip itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Rome to Brisbane in 25 hours. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 9 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Rome in June; daily highs in Brisbane reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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To see traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, refer to the Brisbane trip itinerary maker site.
You can fly from Rome to Brisbane in 25 hours. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Australian Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a 9 hour difference. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Rome in June; daily highs in Brisbane reach 24°C and lows reach 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 1st (Sat) to wrap things up before traveling home.
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