43 days in South Pacific, Europe & Asia Itinerary
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Start: Tweed Heads, Australia
Brisbane (BNE) — Barcelona (BCN)
Brisbane (BNE) — Girona (GRO)
Fastest: 27​h
Girona (GRO) — Barcelona
Brisbane — Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast (OOL) — Barcelona (BCN)
Barcelona (BCN) — Valencia (VLC)
Valencia (VLC) — Granada (GRX)
Nerja, Spain
Nerja — Malaga
Malaga — Ronda
Ronda, Spain
Seville — Vila Real Santo Antonio
Vila Real Santo Antonio — Vila Real De Santo Antonio
Vila Real De Santo Antonio — Faro
Lagos — Faro (FAO)
Faro (FAO) — Lisbon (LIS)
Lisbon (LIS) — Oriente
Oriente — Evora
Lisbon (LIS) — Porto (OPO)
Porto (OPO) — Madrid (MAD)
Madrid (MAD) — Edinburgh (EDI)
Madrid (MAD) — Glasgow (GLA)
Glasgow (GLA) — Glasgow, Cathedral Street
Glasgow, Cathedral Street — Edinburgh
Glendevon, United Kingdom
Glendevon — Edinburgh Airport (EDI)
46​min
Edinburgh Airport (EDI) — London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
4​h 30​min
London Heathrow (LHR) — Athens (ATH)
Southend (SEN) — Athens (ATH)
Calais-Fréthun — Athens
ferry: 23​h 30​min
Athens (ATH) — Istanbul Ataturk (IST)
Athens (ATH) — Sabiha Gokcen (SAW)
Sabiha Gokcen (SAW) — Istanbul
23​h 30​min
Istanbul — Istanbul (IST)
Istanbul (IST) — Canakkale
Istanbul (IST) — Edremit (EDO)
Edremit (EDO) — Edremit
Edremit — Canakkale
3​h
Fly + Drive: 14​h 45​min
Çanakkale Airport (CKZ) — Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) — Volos
Volos, Greece
ferry: 6​h 30​min
Volos — Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH)
Eleftherios Venizelos International Airport (ATH) — Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER)
Heraklion International Nikos Kazantzakis Airport (HER) — Heraklion
Santorini (JTR) — Mykonos Town
3​h 45​min via ATH(flight time: 2​h 30​min)
Mykonos Town — Athens (ATH)
Athens (ATH) — Athens
Mykonos Town — Naxos
Athens (ATH) — Dubai (DXB)
Athens (ATH) — Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Abu Dhabi (AUH) — Shahama
Shahama — Ibn Battuta Mall
Athens (ATH) — Sohar (OHS)
14​h via DOH
Sohar (OHS) — Dubai
Dubai (DXB) — Brisbane (BNE)
12141 kms / 19​h 30​min
Dubai — Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Abu Dhabi (AUH) — Brisbane (BNE)
Dubai (DXB) — Gold Coast (OOL)
Gold Coast (OOL) — Brisbane
End: Tweed Heads, Australia
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For photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, use the Brisbane day trip website .
Tweed Heads to Brisbane is an approximately 1.5-hour car ride. In April, daily temperatures in Brisbane can reach 30°C, while at night they dip to 19°C. On the 8th (Wed), you'll travel to Barcelona.
Find places to stay Apr 8 — 9:
Jewel of the Mediterranean
Barcelona, the country's second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.
You've now added Old Fashioned - Gin Tonic & Cocktail Bar to your itinerary. Discover out-of-the-way places like El Born and Placa d'Espanya. And it doesn't end there: walk around Parc Guell, get to know the fascinating history of El Barri Gòtic, and take a stroll through Las Ramblas.
To see more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Barcelona trip maker tool .
Getting from Brisbane to Barcelona by flight takes about 26 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of bus and flight. Traveling from Brisbane to Barcelona, you'll gain 9 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Brisbane in April, things will get slightly colder in Barcelona: highs are around 22°C and lows about 13°C. You'll set off for Valencia on the 14th (Tue).
Things to do in Barcelona
Neighborhoods Historic Sites Parks
Parc Guell
4:00pm, Fri Apr 10
El Barri Gòtic
12:30pm, Sat Apr 11
12:00pm, Fri Apr 10
City of Mediterranean Light
A charming old city originally founded as a Roman colony, Valencia is the country's third-largest urban center.
On the 13th (Mon), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: observe the fascinating underwater world at Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias, admire the natural beauty at Jardines de Monforte, then see the interesting displays at Casa de las Rocas, then admire the landmark architecture of La Lonja de la Seda, and finally steep yourself in history at Valencia Cathedral.
For other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, go to the Valencia trip builder site .
Fly from Barcelona to Valencia in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In April in Valencia, expect temperatures between 25°C during the day and 12°C at night. On the 14th (Tue), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Granada.
Parks Museums Zoos & Aquariums
Ciudad de las Artes y las Ciencias
10:00am, Mon Apr 13
Valencia Cathedral
8:00pm, Mon Apr 13
La Lonja de la Seda
Pearl of Spain
Granada boasts numerous well-preserved examples of exquisite Moorish architecture, not the least of which is the Alhambra, an ancient citadel and royal palace.
On your second day here, awaken your taste buds at some of the top wineries in the area, take in the spiritual surroundings of Monasterio Cartuja, and then don't miss a visit to Plaza de San Nicolas.
To find ratings, photos, maps, and more tourist information, read our Granada trip itinerary site .
You can drive from Valencia to Granada in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a train. April in Granada sees daily highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C at night. On the 16th (Thu), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can drive to Nerja.
Things to do in Granada
Fundación Cueva de Nerja
11:30am, Wed Apr 15
Plaza de San Nicolas
4:00pm, Wed Apr 15
Monasterio Cartuja
Nerja is a municipality on the Costa del Sol in the province of Málaga in the autonomous community of Andalusia in southern Spain. Make your Nerja itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Granada to Nerja in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 24°C, and evening lows to 10°C. You will leave for Ronda on the 17th (Fri).
Things to do in Nerja
Renowned for its deep gorge, the quaint, whitewashed village of Ronda has preserved its charm as an Andalusian country village.
Start off your visit on the 17th (Fri): don't miss a visit to Puerta de Almocabar.
For traveler tips, reviews, where to stay, and other tourist information, refer to the Ronda online trip maker .
Traveling by car from Nerja to Ronda takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Expect a daytime high around 26°C in April, and nighttime lows around 12°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Sat) so you can take a bus to Seville.
Things to do in Ronda
Baños Arabes
Puerta de Almocabar
City of Towers
A city of rich Moorish heritage, Seville is the cultural and financial center of southern Spain, and the site of numerous festivals throughout the year.
To find ratings, other places to visit, maps, and tourist information, read Seville tour itinerary maker tool .
Traveling by bus from Ronda to Seville takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. Expect a daytime high around 24°C in April, and nighttime lows around 13°C. You'll have a few hours on the 20th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling to Faro.
Things to do in Seville
Historic Sites Tours
10:00am, Sun Apr 19
Capilla de San Jose
Portuguese Venice
The most well-known city in the Algarve, Faro boasts a cliffside location with popular beaches and a thriving cultural scene.
Kick off your visit on the 20th (Mon): pause for some serene contemplation at Paroquia de Sao Pedro and then steep yourself in history at Old Town Faro.
For maps, topicsMoreInfo.option.ratings, more things to do, and tourist information, refer to the Faro trip planner.
Traveling by car from Seville to Faro takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference moving from Central European Time to Western European Time is minus 1 hour. In April in Faro, expect temperatures between 24°C during the day and 15°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Lagos.
Things to do in Faro
Old Town Faro
Paroquia de Sao Pedro
Jewel of the Algarve
The allure of the beaches and the town's historical center draw visitors to Lagos, a coastal destination in the Barlavento region of the Algarve.
On your second day here, head outdoors with Praia do Pinhao, then take some stellar pictures from Ponta Da Piedale, and then enjoy the sea views from Lagos Farol da Ponta da Piedade.
To see where to stay, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Lagos sightseeing website .
Drive from Faro to Lagos in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or take a bus. In April, daily temperatures in Lagos can reach 24°C, while at night they dip to 15°C. You'll set off for Evora on the 22nd (Wed).
Things to do in Lagos
Outdoors Historic Sites Nature
Praia do Pinhao
10:00am, Tue Apr 21
Ponta Da Piedale
2:30pm, Tue Apr 21
Lagos Farol da Ponta da Piedade
The city of Evora functions as a museum of Roman origins and medieval times.
Make your Evora itinerary with Inspirock to find out what to see and where to go.
You can drive from Lagos to Evora in 3 hours. Other options are to take a bus; or do a combination of bus, flight, and train. Traveling from Lagos in April, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be little chillier in Evora, with lows of 11°C. You will have some time to spend on the 24th (Fri) before leaving for Porto.
Things to do in Evora
11:30am, Thu Apr 23
Centro Interpretativo dos Almendres
3:30pm, Thu Apr 23
To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, read Lisbon visit website .
Traveling by flight from Porto to Lisbon takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. April in Lisbon sees daily highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C at night. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Wed) to wrap things up before traveling to Edinburgh.
On the 28th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: see the interesting displays at FC Porto Museum and then snap pictures at Ponte de Dom Luis I.
Plan trip to Porto with our itinerary maker to find out where to go and what to do.
You can fly from Lisbon to Porto in 2.5 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from Lisbon in April, expect nights in Porto to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are slightly colder, around 21°C. You will leave for Madrid on the 30th (Thu).
Parks Museums Historic Sites
Parque da Cidade do Porto
12:30pm, Wed Apr 29
Ponte de Dom Luis I
Porto Bridge Climb
Cultural Capital of Spain
Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.
Start off your visit on the 30th (Thu): admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum.
To see traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and other tourist information, go to the Madrid trip builder site .
Fly from Porto to Madrid in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Porto to Madrid, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In April in Madrid, expect temperatures between 22°C during the day and 9°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Thu) so you can travel to Edinburgh.
Things to do in Madrid
Find places to stay Apr 30 — May 1:
Prado National Museum
World Heritage-listed Edinburgh combines ancient and modern in a uniquely Scottish atmosphere.
To find ratings, other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Edinburgh trip itinerary maker site .
You can fly from Lisbon to Edinburgh in 6 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Prepare for slightly colder weather when traveling from Lisbon in April: high temperatures in Edinburgh hover around 13°C and lows are around 3°C. On the 29th (Wed), you'll travel to Glendevon.
Nightlife Tours Outdoors
To see traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Glendevon trip planner.
You can drive from Edinburgh to Glendevon in an hour. You'll set off for London on the 4th (Mon).
Things to do in Glendevon
Outdoors Parks Historic Sites
Find places to stay May 4 — 5:
Eschew the tourist crowds and head to Food Tours and Regent's Park. Next up on the itinerary: make a trip to Coca-Cola London Eye, explore the world behind art at National Gallery, get engrossed in the history at Natural History Museum, and contemplate the long history of Wallace Collection.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, more things to do, and more tourist information, you can read our London road trip website .
The Route module can help you plan travel from Glendevon to London. In May, daily temperatures in London can reach 19°C, while at night they dip to 9°C. On the 8th (Fri), you're off to Athens.
Museums Tours Historic Sites
1:30pm, Tue May 5
2:30pm, Wed May 6
To find other places to visit, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, go to the Athens sightseeing planner.
Fly from London to Athens in 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from London to Athens is 2 hours. Traveling from London in May, things will get a bit warmer in Athens: highs are around 29°C and lows about 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sat) early enough to travel to Istanbul.
10:30am, Sat May 9
1:00pm, Sat May 9
Queen of Cities
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.
Start off your visit on the 10th (Sun): admire the landmark architecture of Basilica Cistern and then take in the spiritual surroundings of Sultan Ahmed Mosque.
To find ratings, maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Istanbul road trip planning app .
Traveling by flight from Athens to Istanbul takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and shuttle; or drive. Traveling from Athens to Istanbul, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. Plan for slightly colder temperatures traveling from Athens in May, with highs in Istanbul at 25°C and lows at 15°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 11th (Mon) early enough to travel to Canakkale.
Things to do in Istanbul
Sultan Ahmed Mosque
A center of landmarks from Roman, Byzantine, and Ottoman eras, Canakkale showcases natural beauty and myth.
Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): get engrossed in the history at Troya Muzesi, appreciate the history behind Conk Bayiri Mehmetcik Park Aniti Kemalyeri Yaziti, then pause for some photo ops at Yahya Cavus Aniti, and finally explore the galleries of Rhapsodos Mozaik.
For traveler tips, other places to visit, ratings, and more tourist information, read Canakkale route planner.
Do a combination of train and flight from Istanbul to Canakkale in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of flight and bus. In May, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough to travel to Volos.
Things to do in Canakkale
Museums Shopping
Yahya Cavus Aniti
Troya Muzesi
Rhapsodos Mozaik
Volos is a coastal port city in Thessaly situated midway on the Greek mainland, about 330km north of Athens and 220km south of Thessaloniki. On the 14th (Thu), trek along Centaurs' Path, then get engrossed in the history at Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos, and then get outside with Montis Ordo.
To find traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Volos sightseeing planning tool .
Explore your travel options from Canakkale to Volos with the Route module. The time zone difference when traveling from Canakkale to Volos is minus 1 hour. May in Volos sees daily highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) so you can travel to Heraklion.
Things to do in Volos
Outdoors Museums Parks
Montis Ordo
Centaurs' Path
Athanasakeion Archaeological Museum of Volos
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.
On the 15th (Fri), look for gifts at Irida Family Workshop, take in the spiritual surroundings of Moni Palianis, then don't miss a visit to Moni Agiou Georgiou Epanosifi, and finally examine the collection at Thirathen Museum of Musical Instruments.
To find reviews, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Heraklion travel route website .
Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Volos to Heraklion. May in Heraklion sees daily highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Fri) early enough to catch the ferry to Fira.
Things to do in Heraklion
Historic Sites Museums Shopping
Moni Palianis, Thirathen Museum of Musical Instruments
Moni Palianis
Irida Family Workshop
To see other places to visit, where to stay, maps, and tourist information, read Fira visit planner.
Ride a ferry from Heraklion to Fira in 2 hours. In May, daytime highs in Fira are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 16th (Sat), you'll travel to Mykonos Town.
For reviews, traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Mykonos Town online journey planner .
You can ride a ferry from Fira to Mykonos Town in 2 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. In May, daytime highs in Mykonos Town are 26°C, while nighttime lows are 20°C. On the 16th (Sat), you'll travel to Athens.
Outdoors Tours Nightlife
To find traveler tips, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read our Athens day trip planning website .
You can do a combination of flight and subway from Mykonos Town to Athens in 2.5 hours. Other options are to ride a ferry; or do a combination of ferry, taxi, and flight. You'll set off for Dubai on the 16th (Sat).
Tours Outdoors Nightlife
City of Gold
Take a holiday in Dubai to experience a mix of excitement, entertainment, and relaxation.
Here are some ideas for day two: take an in-depth tour of Al Fahidi Fort, make a splash at Al Montazah Parks, and then look for gifts at Dubai Gold Souk.
To see more things to do and other tourist information, read our Dubai trip itinerary planner.
You can fly from Athens to Dubai in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Eastern European Time to Gulf Standard Time, which is usually a 2 hour difference. While traveling from Athens, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Dubai, ranging from highs of 44°C to lows of 32°C. You will leave for Brisbane on the 19th (Tue).
Things to do in Dubai
Theme Parks Museums Shopping
Al Montazah Parks
12:00pm, Sun May 17
Al Fahidi Fort
Dubai Gold Souk
For more things to do, where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, read Brisbane route builder tool .
Getting from Dubai to Brisbane by flight takes about 17 hours. Other options: do a combination of shuttle and flight; or do a combination of flight and bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Dubai to Brisbane is 6 hours. Plan for much colder temperatures traveling from Dubai in May, with highs in Brisbane at 27°C and lows at 15°C. On the 20th (Wed), you'll travel back home.
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