18 days in United States & Europe Itinerary

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Atlanta, United States
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Rome, Italy
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Venice, Italy
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Zurich, Switzerland
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Paris, France
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Atlanta, United States
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Atlanta, United States

The Capital of the South

Georgia’s largest city and capital, Atlanta is a thriving metropolis anchored by its southern roots.
Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): tour the pleasant surroundings at Lost Corner Preserve and then admire the masterpieces at National Center for Civil and Human Rights.

To find where to stay, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, read our Atlanta travel planning tool.

Tallahassee to Atlanta is an approximately 2.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. In July, daytime highs in Atlanta are 89°F, while nighttime lows are 72°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 9th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 2 nights

Eternal City

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.
Museum-lovers will appreciate Vatican Museums and Museo Nazionale di Castel Sant'Angelo. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Colosseum and Piazza Navona. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Rome: Castel Gandolfo (Le Palme & Le Ninfe). Next up on the itinerary: delve into the distant past at Palatine Hill, ponder the design of Trevi Fountain, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Santa Maria in Trastevere, and explore the different monuments and memorials at Catacombs of Saint Callixtus.

To see reviews, where to stay, maps, and more tourist information, read Rome trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Atlanta to Rome takes 13 hours. The time zone difference moving from Eastern Standard Time (EST) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 6 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Rome can reach 89°F, while at night they dip to 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Tue) so you can fly to Venice.
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Venice, Italy — 4 nights

City of Romance

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.
Relax by the water at Bagni Sirena and Bagni Minerva. Let the collections at Doge's Palace and Peggy Guggenheim Collection capture your imagination. Venture out of the city with trips to Verona (Casa di Giulietta, Basilica di San Zeno Maggiore, &more) and Padua (Basilica of St. Anthony, Scrovegni Chapel, &more). Next up on the itinerary: appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari, take in panoramic vistas at St Mark's Campanile, and snap pictures at Ponte di Rialto.

For where to stay, photos, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Venice trip planning site.

You can fly from Rome to Venice in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In July, daytime highs in Venice are 87°F, while nighttime lows are 67°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Sat) to allow enough time to fly to Zurich.
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Zurich, Switzerland — 4 nights

Big Small Town

The financial hub of Switzerland, Zurich is most often associated with money and banks.
Get outdoors at Mt Pilatus and Seebad Eich. Your itinerary includes some good beach time at Seebad Mit Strand Am Vierwaldstattersee and Wyden Badi. Change things up with these side-trips from Zurich: Lion Monument (in Lucerne), Lake Brienz (in Brienz) and Seebad Seeliken (in Zug). Next up on the itinerary: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, take a stroll through UNESCO-Altstadt von Bern, identify plant and animal life at Barenpark, and browse the exhibits of Einstein House (Einsteinhaus).

For where to stay and more tourist information, refer to the Zurich journey site.

Traveling by flight from Venice to Zurich takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Traveling from Venice in July, expect Zurich to be little chillier, temps between 78°F and 59°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) to allow enough time to fly to Paris.
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Paris, France — 5 nights

City of Light

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.
Museum-lovers will get to explore Louvre Museum and Musee Rodin. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe. Get out of town with these interesting Paris side-trips: Rouen (Rue du Gros-Horloge, Cathedrale Notre-Dame de Rouen, &more) and Fondation Claude Monet (in Giverny). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Musee d'Orsay, wander the streets of Montmartre, admire the natural beauty at Luxembourg Gardens, and admire the striking features of Centre National d'Art et de Culture George Pompidou.

To find photos, reviews, where to stay, and more tourist information, use the Paris route planner.

Traveling by flight from Zurich to Paris takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train, bus, and flight; or drive. In July in Paris, expect temperatures between 79°F during the day and 60°F at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 25th (Mon) to allow enough time to fly to Atlanta.
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Atlanta, United States — 1 night

The Capital of the South

Start off your visit on the 26th (Tue): tour the pleasant surroundings at Constitution Lakes, then identify plant and animal life at Stone Mountain Park, then trek along Clyde Shepherd Nature Preserve, and finally admire the masterpieces at Booth Western Art Museum.

To find traveler tips, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Atlanta trip maker.

Traveling by flight from Paris to Atlanta takes 13 hours. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 6 hours. In July, Atlanta is a bit warmer than Paris - with highs of 89°F and lows of 72°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Tue) so you can fly back home.
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United States travel guide

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More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
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