15 days in New York City & Athens Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

Change things up with a short trip to Bronx Zoo in Bronx (about 36 minutes away). There's still lots to do: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, stroll around The High Line, make a trip to Grand Central Terminal, and examine the collection at 9/11 Memorial.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the New York City trip site.

Philadelphia to New York City is an approximately 1.5-hour train ride. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 86°F, and evening lows to 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Mon) early enough to fly to Athens.

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

Change things up with these side-trips from Athens: Corinth Canal (in Isthmia), Ktima Palivou (in Nemea) and Mycenae (Lion Gate & Archaeological Site Mycenae). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Acropolis of Athens, step into the grandiose world of Fortress Palamidi, get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, and discover the deep blue sea with Seahorse Dive Center.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Athens day trip app.

You can fly from New York City to Athens in 12.5 hours. Traveling from New York City to Athens, you'll lose 7 hours due to the time zone difference. July in Athens sees daily highs of 91°F and lows of 75°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) to allow time to fly back home.