54 days in Europe, Africa & Asia Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 13th (Thu): take an in-depth tour of Topkapi Palace, then take an in-depth tour of Galata Tower, and then look for gifts at Soul of Anatolia - Galata. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: contemplate the long history of Historic Areas of Istanbul, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Sultan Ahmed Mosque, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Suleymaniye Cami , and finally browse the eclectic array of goods at Kapali Carsi.

For ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our Istanbul day trip planning tool.

Melbourne, Australia to Istanbul is an approximately 23-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Melbourne to Istanbul. In April, plan for daily highs up to 20°C, and evening lows to 9°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Sat) so you can fly to Canakkale.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Sat): hunt for treasures at Aynali Carsi, then brush up on your military savvy at Canakkale Naval Museum, and then take in the history at Gallipoli Battlefield.

To see photos, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read our Canakkale trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Istanbul to Canakkale takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Canakkale can reach 21°C, while at night they dip to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Kusadasi.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Sun): take a tour by water with Boat Tours & Water Sports and then explore the ancient world of Ancient City of Ephesus. On the 17th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: walk around Kusadasi Gazi Begendi Park, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Meryemana (The Virgin Mary's House), examine the collection at Ephesus Museum, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Kaleici Camii, and finally look for gifts at Kusadasi Leather.

To find maps, more things to do, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Kusadasi online trip itinerary builder.

Traveling by car from Canakkale to Kusadasi takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of bus and taxi. The time zone changes from Turkey Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. In April, daily temperatures in Kusadasi can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 14°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Tue) to allow enough time to drive to Pamukkale.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Tue): witness a stunning natural landmark at Pamukkale Thermal Pools and then delve into the distant past at Hierapolis.

To find reviews, more things to do, ratings, and tourist information, read our Pamukkale day trip website.

Getting from Kusadasi to Pamukkale by car takes about 3 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Kusadasi to Pamukkale, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) so you can fly to Goreme.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Wed): indulge in some personalized pampering at Camur Magarasi Katpatuka, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Goreme National Park, and then stop by Otantik Bazaar. Keep things going the next day: see Off-Road Tours, then enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and then take a pleasant ride with a tour on horseback.

For where to stay, reviews, photos, and tourist information, go to the Goreme trip maker site.

Traveling by flight from Pamukkale to Goreme takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of taxi and bus. In April in Goreme, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 5°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 21st (Fri) early enough to catch the flight to Istanbul.

Kick off your visit on the 21st (Fri): explore the world behind art at Chora Museum, contemplate the long history of Basilica Cistern, then admire the striking features of Hagia Sophia Mosque, and finally indulge in some personalized pampering at Ayasofya Hurrem Sultan Hamam.

For ratings, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Istanbul trip site.

Traveling by flight from Goreme to Istanbul takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Goreme in April, expect a bit warmer with lows of 9°C in Istanbul. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Sat) so you can catch the flight to Giza.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Giza: Saqqara (Pyramid of Teti & Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids). And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at Pyramids of Giza, take in the exciting artwork at Sondos Papyrus, relax and rejuvenate at AG Massage Company, and explore the galleries of Golden Eagle Papyrus.

For photos, where to stay, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Giza trip itinerary tool.

Getting from Istanbul to Giza by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: drive. Traveling from Istanbul to Giza, you'll gain 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Prepare for somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Istanbul in April: high temperatures in Giza hover around 34°C and lows are around 19°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 25th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight to Luxor.

Luxor is known for historic sites, sightseeing, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: steep yourself in history at Temple of Karnak, buy something for everyone on your list at Habiba Gallery, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Hatshepsut at Deir el Bahari.

To find photos, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Luxor trip itinerary app.

Getting from Giza to Luxor by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a train. Traveling from Giza in April, you will find days in Luxor are a bit warmer (41°C), and nights are about the same (21°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Cairo.

On the 29th (Sat), examine the collection at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities and then walk around Al-Azhar Park.

For photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Cairo journey planner.

Traveling by flight from Luxor to Cairo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Luxor in April, you will find days in Cairo are a bit cooler (34°C), and nights are about the same (19°C). Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Sun) early enough to fly to Aqaba.

Start off your visit on the 30th (Sun): view the masterpieces at Arts of Sham Countries Art Gallery and then head outdoors with Outdoor Activities.

For photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, use the Aqaba trip maker site.

Getting from Cairo to Aqaba by flight takes about 4 hours. Other options: take a bus. Traveling from Cairo in April, expect nights in Aqaba to be about the same, around 22°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 38°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) so you can go by car to Wadi Rum.

Kick off your visit on the 1st (Mon): steep yourself in history at Lawrence's House and then admire nature's extreme beauty at Wadi Rum Protected Area.

To see photos, where to stay, and tourist information, go to the Wadi Rum vacation planning site.

You can drive from Aqaba to Wadi Rum in 1.5 hours. Another option is to drive. On the 2nd (Tue), you're off to Petra - Wadi Musa.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): ponder the design of Nymphaeum and then make a trip to Little Petra. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: delve into the distant past at Petra.

For traveler tips, photos, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Petra - Wadi Musa online vacation planner.

Getting from Wadi Rum to Petra - Wadi Musa by car takes about 2 hours. You'll lose 1 hour traveling from Wadi Rum to Petra - Wadi Musa due to the time zone difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Thu) so you can fly to Sweimah.

On the 4th (Thu), learn more about the world around you at Dead Sea Museum, take in the awesome beauty at Mount Nebo, and then indulge in some personalized pampering at Vitalia Spa.

For more things to do, ratings, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Sweimah route planner.

Getting from Petra - Wadi Musa to Sweimah by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. On the 5th (Fri), you're off to Amman.

On the 5th (Fri), explore the galleries of Project Positive Soulful Creations and then examine the collection at The Jordan Museum. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Royal Automobile Museum, delve into the distant past at Jerash Ruins, and then explore the ancient world of North Theatre.

To find photos, more things to do, and tourist information, read our Amman trip planner.

Traveling by car from Sweimah to Amman takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In May in Amman, expect temperatures between 32°C during the day and 19°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 7th (Sun) early enough to travel to Venice.

Change things up with these side-trips from Venice: Santuario del Noce (in Camposampiero), Padua (Musei Civici Agli Eremitani, Scrovegni Chapel, &more) and Verona (Palazzo Canossa, Arche Scaligere, &more). Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Doge's Palace, snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto, admire the masterpieces at Gallerie dell'Accademia, and make a trip to Piazza San Marco.

To find ratings, photos, and tourist information, use the Venice trip itinerary builder site.

You can do a combination of flight and train from Amman to Venice in 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of car and ferry. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 2 hours traveling from Amman to Venice. Traveling from Amman in May, things will get slightly colder in Venice: highs are around 26°C and lows about 15°C. On the 1st (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Amman.

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Fri): contemplate the long history of Roman Theatre, explore the ancient world of Umayyad Open Cistern, contemplate the long history of The Citadel, then make a trip to Rainbow Street, and finally stop by Love on a Bike. On your second day here, don't miss a visit to Madaba Mosaic Map and then pick up a one of a kind souvenir at Arabella Workshop for Mosaics.

To find other places to visit, photos, maps, and other tourist information, read Amman attractions site.

You can do a combination of train and flight from Venice to Amman in 9.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of ferry and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from Venice in June: highs in Amman hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 22°C. On the 3rd (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can fly back home.