43 days in San Francisco, New York City & Mumbai Itinerary

Bring the kids along to Alcatraz Island and Fisherman's Wharf. You'll find plenty of places to visit near San Francisco: Sonoma (Sonoma Plaza & Mission San Francisco Solano), Henry Cowell Redwoods State Park (in Felton) and Boat Tours & Water Sports (in Santa Cruz). There's much more to do: take in the views from Golden Gate Bridge, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, stroll around Golden Gate Park, and take a peaceful walk through Muir Woods National Monument.

To find ratings, maps, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our San Francisco driving holiday planning website.

If you are flying in from United States, the closest major aiports are San Francisco International Airport, Metropolitan Oakland International Airport, Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport and Travis Air Force Base. In June, daytime highs in San Francisco are 71°F, while nighttime lows are 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Mon) to allow time for the flight to New York City.

Attractions like Central Park and Empire State Building make great kid-friendly stops. Explore New York City's surroundings by going to Philadelphia (Liberty Bell Center, Franklin Square, &more). And it doesn't end there: admire the masterpieces at The Metropolitan Museum of Art, wander the streets of Times Square, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, and get a new perspective on nature at American Museum of Natural History.

For maps, reviews, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read New York City travel planner.

You can fly from San Francisco to New York City in 8 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of subway, train, and bus. You'll lose 3 hours traveling from San Francisco to New York City due to the time zone difference. Traveling from San Francisco in June, things will get somewhat warmer in New York City: highs are around 80°F and lows about 65°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to fly to Mumbai.

Kids will enjoy Gateway of India and Marine Drive. Explore Mumbai's surroundings by going to Shirgaon Beach (in Shirgaon) and St.John the Baptist Church (in Thane). There's much more to do: admire the striking features of Chhatrapati Shivaji Terminus, enjoy the sand and surf at Chowpatty Beach, find something for the whole family at Red Carpet Wax Museum, and visit Dharavi.

For more things to do, where to stay, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Mumbai journey builder tool.

Traveling by flight from New York City to Mumbai takes 19 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 10.5 hours traveling from New York City to Mumbai. In July, daily temperatures in Mumbai can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 77°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 27th (Wed) to allow time for the flight back home.