53 days in Greece & Turkey Itinerary

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.

Venture out of the city with trips to Barbati Beach (in Barbati), Kalami Ski & Wake school (in Kalami) and Kassiopi (Kerasia Beach & Bataria Beach). Next up on the itinerary: experience the excitement of Aqualand Corfu Water Park, expand your understanding of the military at Old Fortress Corfu, take a stroll through Corfu Old Town, and make a trip to Spianada Square.

To find traveler tips, maps, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Corfu Town day trip website.

Brisbane, Australia to Corfu Town is an approximately 26-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 8 hours traveling from Brisbane to Corfu Town. Prepare for warmer weather when traveling from Brisbane in August: high temperatures in Corfu Town hover around 39°C and lows are around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Sat) so you can travel to Kalambaka.

The gateway to one of the largest monastery complexes in Greece, the small town of Kalambaka nestles against a landscape of imposing rock formations rising 400 m (1,300 ft) into the air.

On the 25th (Sun), take in the spiritual surroundings of Monastery of the Great Meteoron and then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Meteora.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Kalambaka sightseeing planning app.

Traveling by combination of ferry and car from Corfu Town to Kalambaka takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Corfu Town in August: high temperatures in Kalambaka hover around 36°C and lows are around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Ithaca.

Ithaca or Ithaka is a Greek island located in the Ionian Sea, off the northeast coast of Kefalonia and to the west of continental Greece.Ithaca's main island has an area of 96km2 and had a population in 2011 of 3,231. Explore Ithaca's surroundings by going to Sami (Monastery of Panagia Agrilion & Agia Paraskevi Beach) and Fteri Beach (in Zola). There's much more to do: explore the activities along Vathy Bay, kick back and relax at Paralia Frikes, stroll through Paralia Afales, and take a leisurely stroll along Kioni Harbour.

For reviews, photos, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Ithaca online trip planner.

Traveling by car from Kalambaka to Ithaca takes 8 hours. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Ithaca when traveling from Kalambaka in August, with lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to travel to Skala.

Mass tourism has transformed the once-sleepy village of Skala into a modern seaside resort, its major attraction a well-developed beach that happens to be one of the longest and sandiest on the island of Cephalonia.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Skala: Antisamos Beach (in Sami), Dias Beekeeping (in Svoronata) and Drogarati Cave (in Chaliotata). There's lots more to do: indulge in some culinary diversions at Fishing Tourism Kefalonia Dimitrios-Efthimia, enjoy the sand and surf at Skala Beach, stroll through Koroni Beach, and look for gifts at Izla - Your shopping land.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Skala online day trip planner.

Getting from Ithaca to Skala by journey takes about 2.5 hours. In August, daytime highs in Skala are 37°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Vasilikos.

Home to just a few hundred year-round residents, Vasilikos draws thousands of daily visitors with its beaches and restaurants during peak tourist season.

Change things up with these side-trips from Vasilikos: Keri Caves (in Limni Keri), Navagio Beach (Shipwreck Beach) (in Anafonitria) and Black Cave (in Kallithea). The adventure continues: get a dose of the wild on Mario's Cave and Turtle Boat Trips, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Saint Nicholas Church, kick back and relax at Vrahos Beach, and tour the pleasant surroundings at St Nicholas Beach.

To find where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Vasilikos trip itinerary planner.

Do a combination of car and ferry from Skala to Vasilikos in 3 hours. September in Vasilikos sees daily highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 5th (Thu) early enough to travel to Nafplio.

Nafplio, a city famed for its narrow lanes and elegant architecture, provides a comfortable base for exploring the many surrounding ancient sites.

Step out of Nafplio with an excursion to Archea Korinthos in Corinth--about 46 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Archaeological Site Mycenae, relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, steep yourself in history at Bourtzi, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Tiryns.

To find where to stay, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our Nafplio holiday tool.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Vasilikos to Nafplio in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and bus. Traveling from Vasilikos in September, expect slightly colder with lows of 14°C in Nafplio. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Sun) early enough to drive to Athens.

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

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Acropolis of Athens, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Lycabettus, don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos, and stop by Plaka.

Take the guesswork out of planning a Athens vacation by using our trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by car from Nafplio to Athens takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Nafplio in September since evenings lows in Athens dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) early enough to catch the flight to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Mykonos Town is known for sightseeing, nightlife, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: stop by Little Venice, tour the pleasant surroundings at Paralia Kalafati, kick back and relax at Agrari Beach, and identify plant and animal life at GoDive Mykonos PADI Diving Resort.

For ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, you can read our Mykonos Town journey builder site.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Mykonos Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry. Traveling from Athens in September, expect nights in Mykonos Town to be about the same, around 24°C, while days are slightly colder, around 30°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 17th (Tue) so you can catch the ferry to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Fira is known for nightlife, wineries, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, kick back and relax at Red Beach, do a tasting at Santo Winery, and savor the flavors at Food & Drink.

For maps, more things to do, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Fira online trip itinerary maker.

Traveling by ferry from Mykonos Town to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in September, and nighttime lows around 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 21st (Sat) early enough to ride a ferry 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.

Take a break from Heraklion with a short trip to Snail Farm and Fun in Tylissos, about 32 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: contemplate the long history of The Palace of Knossos, get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, learn about winemaking at Domaine Paterianakis, and test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms.

To find out how to plan a trip to Heraklion, use our trip itinerary maker.

You can ride a ferry from Fira to Heraklion in 2.5 hours. In September, plan for daily highs up to 32°C, and evening lows to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Tue) to allow time to travel to Lindos.

A medieval settlement on the island of Rhodes, Lindos provides a mix of ancient history and modern attractions.

Start off your visit on the 25th (Wed): tour the pleasant surroundings at Agathi Beach, then explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Lindos, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Lindos Beach. Here are some ideas for day two: contemplate the long history of Village of Lindos.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Lindos trip builder site.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Heraklion to Lindos in 5.5 hours. Another option is to do a combination of ferry and taxi. In September, daily temperatures in Lindos can reach 33°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel to Pamukkale.

A popular spa since the second century BCE, the modern city of Pamukkale continues to draw worldwide attention with its hot springs and travertines--naturally formed calcite bathing pools.

Kick off your visit on the 27th (Fri): push the limits with an extreme tour, explore the fascinating underground world of Kaklik Cave, and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities. Here are some ideas for day two: witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and then explore the ancient world of Hierapolis.

To find more things to do, reviews, photos, and tourist information, read Pamukkale driving holiday planner.

Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Lindos to Pamukkale takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, ferry, and taxi. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Standard Time to Turkey Time is 1 hour. Cap off your sightseeing on the 28th (Sat) early enough to catch the flight to Istanbul.

A physical and cultural bridge between Europe and Asia, the transcontinental city of Istanbul serves as a living reminder of the Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman empires.

Istanbul is known for sightseeing, historic sites, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: contemplate the long history of Hagia Sophia Mosque, take a stroll through Ortakoy, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque, and get engrossed in the history at Galata Tower.

To find traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Istanbul road trip website.

You can fly from Pamukkale to Istanbul in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in September, and nighttime lows around 26°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 4th (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Goreme.

Famed for its landscape of unusually shaped stone formations and churches cut into the natural rocks, Goreme sits in the central part of the country, an area originally settled during Roman times.

Explore Goreme's surroundings by going to Derinkuyu (Kaymakli Underground City & Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri) and Ihlara Valley (in Guzelyurt). Next up on the itinerary: soar above the sights with a balloon tour, take in the dramatic natural features at Pasabag, steep yourself in history at Goreme Open-Air Museum, and take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For traveler tips, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Goreme tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Goreme takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from Istanbul in October, plan for slightly colder days in Goreme, with highs around 24°C, while nights are cooler with lows around 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly back home.