59 days in Canada, Asia & Europe Itinerary

Quebec's economic and cultural capital, Montreal serves as the province's major point of entry, known for its rich history and high standard of living.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Notre-Dame Basilica and Saint Joseph's Oratory of Mount Royal. You'll explore and learn at Musee des beaux-arts de Montreal and Biodome de Montreal. Change things up with these side-trips from Montreal: Nature Centre (Le Centre de la nature) (in Laval) and Centre de la Nature Mont Saint-Hilaire (in Mont-Saint-Hilaire). And it doesn't end there: examine the collection at Pointe-a-Calliere Museum, admire the natural beauty at Montreal Botanical Garden, and look for all kinds of wild species at Parc de la Frayere.

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Istanbul, Turkey to Montreal is an approximately 13-hour flight. You can also do a combination of shuttle and flight. Traveling from Istanbul to Montreal, you'll gain 8 hours due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Istanbul in March, with highs in Montreal at 0°C and lows at -7°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 3rd (Tue) so you can travel to Toronto.

Possibly the world's most diverse city, Toronto houses over 80 ethnic communities speaking nearly 150 different languages or dialects.

Royal Ontario Museum and Casa Loma will appeal to museum buffs. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like The Distillery District and St James Anglican Cathedral. Get out of town with these interesting Toronto side-trips: Dundurn Castle (in Hamilton) and Butterfly Conservatory (in Niagara Falls). There's lots more to do: examine the collection at Hockey Hall of Fame, admire the masterpieces at The AGO, Art Gallery of Ontario, wander the streets of Kensington Market, and hunt for treasures at St. Lawrence Market.

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Getting from Montreal to Toronto by combination of bus, flight, and ferry takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In March, daily temperatures in Toronto can reach 3°C, while at night they dip to -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Vancouver.

Known as "Hollywood North," Vancouver boasts one of the largest film/television industries in the world, second only to Los Angeles and New York.

Get a sense of the local culture at Granville Island and Lighthouse Park. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Yaletown and Steveston Heritage Fishing Village. Take a break from Vancouver with a short trip to Britannia Mine Museum in Britannia Beach, about 46 minutes away. Next up on the itinerary: stroll around Stanley Park, take in nature's colorful creations at VanDusen Botanical Garden, visit a coastal fixture at View Point, and explore the world behind art at Museum of Anthropology.

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Traveling by flight from Toronto to Vancouver takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Toronto to Vancouver is minus 3 hours. Plan for a bit warmer temperatures traveling from Toronto in March, with highs in Vancouver at 12°C and lows at 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Tue) so you can travel to Tokyo.

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Get some historical perspective at Tokyo National Museum and Tsurugaoka Hachimangu Shrine. Let the collections at Edo-Tokyo Museum and National Museum of Emerging Science and Innovation Miraikan capture your imagination. Get out of town with these interesting Tokyo side-trips: Kamakura (Hase-dera Temple & Kōtoku-in), Ghibli Museum Mitaka (in Mitaka) and The Hakone Open-Air Museum (in Hakone-machi). The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of Sensō-ji, examine the collection at Samurai Museum, stroll through Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, and engage your brain at National Museum of Nature and Science.

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Fly from Vancouver to Tokyo in 13.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and train; or do a combination of train and flight. You'll lose 17 hours traveling from Vancouver to Tokyo due to the time zone difference. While traveling from Vancouver, expect somewhat warmer days and about the same nights in Tokyo, ranging from highs of 17°C to lows of 7°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel to Kyoto.

The national capital for over a thousand years, Kyoto retains much of the charm of old Japan, boasting numerous temples and shrines that seem completely untouched by the modern world.

Museum-lovers will get to explore Tokugawa Art Museum and Osaka Shiritsu Toyo Toji Museum. Get some historical perspective at Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine and Kiyomizu-dera Temple. Venture out of the city with trips to Naifs (in Kobe), Himeji Castle (in Himeji) and Nara (Nara Park & Todaiji Temple Cultural Center). The adventure continues: explore the historical opulence of Nijo Castle, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sanjusangendo Temple, examine the collection at Kyoto Museum of Traditional Crafts Fureaikan, and make a trip to Gion.

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You can take a train from Tokyo to Kyoto in 3 hours. Other options are to fly; or drive. In March, plan for daily highs up to 16°C, and evening lows to 5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel to Ulaanbaatar.

The capital and largest city in the country, Ulaanbaatar stands as Mongolia's transport, cultural, and commercial hub.

On the 20th (Fri), appreciate the history behind Silk Road Complex Monument [Migration], admire the striking features of Gandantegchenling Monastery, take an in-depth tour of National History Museum, then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Hustai National Park, and finally take an in-depth tour of Bogd Khaan Palace Museum of Mongolia.

To find photos, where to stay, reviews, and tourist information, you can read our Ulaanbaatar day trip planner.

Traveling by combination of train and flight from Kyoto to Ulaanbaatar takes 8 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Kyoto to Ulaanbaatar due to the time zone difference. Plan for cooler temperatures traveling from Kyoto in March, with highs in Ulaanbaatar at 0°C and lows at -17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to St. Petersburg.

Built on a desolate swamp as a showcase capital of Imperial Russia, this grand city has certainly lived up to the expectations of its founder, Tsar Peter the Great.

Get some historical perspective at Saint Isaac's Cathedral and Peter and Paul Fortress (Petropavlovskaya Krepost). Get a sense of the local culture at The State Hermitage Museum and Savior on the Spilled Blood. Next up on the itinerary: examine the collection at Russian Museum, make a trip to Palace Square (Dvortsovaya Ploshchad), take an in-depth tour of Kazan Cathedral, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Naval Cathedral of St. Nicholas.

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Fly from Ulaanbaatar to St. Petersburg in 13 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 5 hours traveling from Ulaanbaatar to St. Petersburg due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Ulaanbaatar in March, St. Petersburg is somewhat warmer at night with lows of -5°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 26th (Thu) early enough to travel to Moscow.

Russia's political, economic, and cultural center, Moscow remains the most populous inland city in the world, famed for its colorful history and rich architectural heritage.

Do some cultural sightseeing at Red Square (Krasnaya Ploshchad) and Moscow Kremlin (Moskovsky Kreml). Visit St. Basil's Cathedral and Church of The Holy Virgin for their historical value. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Moscow: The Holy Trinity-St. Sergius Lavra (in Sergiyev Posad) and Kolomna Kremlin (in Kolomna). There's lots more to do: explore the world behind art at State Tretyakov Gallery, stroll the grounds of Tserkov' Uspeniya Presvyatoy Bogoroditsy V Novodevich'yem Monastyre, see the interesting displays at Tsaritsyno Museum-Reserve, and admire the striking features of Kremlin Walls and Towers.

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Take a train from St. Petersburg to Moscow in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. March in Moscow sees daily highs of 2°C and lows of -5°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Mon) to allow time for travel to Tehran.

Tehran, the capital and one of the largest cities in the Middle East, sits in the foothills of a mountain range and stretches out for miles.

On the 31st (Tue), wander the streets of Darband, then take an in-depth tour of National Museum of Iran, then see the interesting displays at The National Jewelry Treasury, and finally get engrossed in the history at Golestan Palace.

For traveler tips, reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, you can read our Tehran online itinerary maker .

Getting from Moscow to Tehran by combination of flight and subway takes about 8.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In March, Tehran is much hotter than Moscow - with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) early enough to travel to Isfahan.

A cultural hub in the center of the country, Esfahan boasts a proud heritage of art, architecture, and craftsmanship.

Start off your visit on the 1st (Wed): make a trip to Naqsh-e Jahan Square and then see the interesting displays at Isfahan Music Museum.

To see photos, maps, other places to visit, and other tourist information, use the Isfahan trip planner .

You can do a combination of flight and taxi from Tehran to Isfahan in 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Tehran in March, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be slightly colder in Isfahan, with lows of 1°C. On the 1st (Wed), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Tel Aviv.

Called the "White City" thanks to the color of its World Heritage-listed architectural landmarks, Tel Aviv serves as Israel's modern and cosmopolitan second city.

Appreciate the collections at Yad Vashem - The World Holocaust Remembrance Center and Tel Aviv Museum of Art. Get some cultural insight at Israel Museum and Sea of Galilee. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Tel Aviv: Masada National Park (in Masada), Jerusalem (Old City of Jerusalem, Western Wall, & more) and Taninim Nature Reserve (in Bet Hananya). The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at En Gedi Nature Reserve, contemplate the long history of Magdala, and wander the streets of Jaffa Old City.

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Traveling by flight from Isfahan to Tel Aviv takes 11.5 hours. The time zone changes from Iran Standard Time (IRST) to Israel Standard Time (IST), which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Isfahan in April, Tel Aviv is a bit warmer at night with lows of 19°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Sofia.

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

Popular historic sites such as Rila Monastery and The Rotunda Church of St George are in your itinerary. Regional History Museum Pernik and National Museum of History will appeal to museum buffs. Step out of Sofia to go to Borovets and see Borovets Ski Resort, which is approximately 1h 20 min away. The adventure continues: take in the spiritual surroundings of St. Alexander Nevski Cathedral, admire the landmark architecture of Temple Sveti Nikolay, get engrossed in the history at National Institute of Archaeology with Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Saint Sofia Monument.

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You can fly from Tel Aviv to Sofia in 6 hours. Traveling from Tel Aviv in April, expect nights in Sofia to be colder, around 5°C, while days are a bit cooler, around 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Bucharest.

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

On the 9th (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Museum of History of the Jewish Community, ponder the world of politics at Palace of Parliament, explore the world behind art at The National Museum of Art of Romania, then learn more about the world around you at Grigore Antipa National Museum of Natural History, then admire the masterpieces at Peasant Museum (Muzeul Taranului Roman), and finally steep yourself in history at Stavropoleos Monastery. On your second day here, walk around Herăstrău Park, see the interesting displays at Tiriac Collection, admire the striking features of Muzeul National al Satului "Dimitrie Gusti", examine the collection at Ceausescu Mansion, then test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms, and finally wander the streets of Old Town.

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Getting from Sofia to Bucharest by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In April, daytime highs in Bucharest are 22°C, while nighttime lows are 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 10th (Fri) early enough to travel to Budapest.

You might consider the city of Budapest, divided by the Danube River into two distinctive cities--Buda and Pest--to be essentially one large World Heritage Site.

Get some cultural insight at Halaszbastya and Matthias Church. Popular historic sites such as St. Stephen's Basilica (Szent Istvan Bazilika) and Hősök tere are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: see the interesting displays at House of Terror Museum, admire the masterpieces at Hungarian National Gallery (Magyar Nemzeti Galeria), steep yourself in history at Hungarian National Museum, and get a sense of history and politics at Hungarian Parliament Building.

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You can fly from Bucharest to Budapest in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight, car, and train; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from Bucharest to Budapest is minus 1 hour. In April, daily temperatures in Budapest can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Wed) to allow enough time to take a bus to Eger.

Nestled between the Matra and Bukk Mountains in northern Hungary, Eger represents a mixture of historical discovery and relaxing pleasures.

Kick off your visit on the 16th (Thu): explore the wealth of natural beauty at Szalajka Valley, see the interesting displays at Kopcsik Marcipania Szamos edessegbolt, and then step into the grandiose world of Eger Castle. On your second day here, make a trip to Dobo Square, don't miss a visit to Gardonyi Geza Emlekmuzeum, learn about winemaking at Valley of the Beautiful Women, then see the interesting displays at Magic Tower, then contemplate in the serene atmosphere at The Basilica, and finally see the interesting displays at Egri Road Beatles Museum.

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Traveling by bus from Budapest to Eger takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In April, daily temperatures in Eger can reach 20°C, while at night they dip to 6°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to drive to Krakow.

One of Poland's oldest cities, Krakow sits at the foot of the Carpathian Mountains, its historical town center nestled on the left bank of the Vistula River.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Panstwowe Muzeum Auschwitz-Birkenau and Wawel Royal Castle. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Wieliczka Salt Mine and Wawel Cathedral. There's lots more to do: get to know the fascinating history of Krakow's Rynek Glowny Central Square, take a stroll through Kazmierz The Former Jewish District, contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Bazylika i Klasztor Franciszkanow, and contemplate the long history of The Barbican (Barbakan).

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Traveling by car from Eger to Krakow takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or take a bus. When traveling from Eger in April, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Krakow: temperatures range from 16°C by day to 3°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) so you can take a train to Warsaw.

Warsaw draws big crowds with its seemingly unstoppable energy, exemplified by the city's explosive nightlife and thriving music scene.

You'll explore and learn at The National Museum in Warsaw and Museum of King Jan III's Palace at Wilanow. Get some historical perspective at Old Town and Rynek Starego Miasta. When in Warsaw, make a side trip to see Arboretum SGGW in Brzeziny, approximately 1h 30 min away. The adventure continues: explore the galleries of Zamek Krolewski w Warszawie - Muzeum, look and learn at Copernicus Science Centre, take an in-depth tour of POLIN Museum of the History of Polish Jews, and examine the collection at Pinball Station.

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Getting from Krakow to Warsaw by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: fly; or drive. In April, daytime highs in Warsaw are 15°C, while nighttime lows are 4°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 27th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.