51 days in South America, Europe & Africa Itinerary
Created using Inspirock trip itinerary planner
Start: Sydney, Australia
Fly to Foz do Iguacu, Bus to Iguazu National Park
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Iguazu National Park, Argentina
— 10 nights
Bus to Foz do Iguacu, Fly to Rome
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Rome, Italy
— 10 nights
Drive
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Friedrichshafen, Germany
— 8 nights
Fly
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Cairo, Egypt
— 10 nights
Fly
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Athens, Greece
— 10 nights
Fly
End: Sydney, Australia
Tue, Jun 20 - Wed, Aug 9
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Iguazu National Park, Argentina — 10 nights
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Iguazu National Park contains 672 sq km (259 sq mi) of fertile subtropical forests, but its main attraction is the majestic Iguazu Falls.Get in touch with nature at Iguazu Falls and Lago Urugua-i. When in Iguazu National Park, make a side trip to see Provincial Urugua-i Park in San Antonio, approximately San Antonio away. The adventure continues: identify plant and animal life at Salto Bernabe Mendez, admire the sheer force of Salto San Martin, and step off the mainland to explore Isla San Martin.
To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and more tourist information, go to the Iguazu National Park trip itinerary planning site.
Sydney, Australia to Iguazu National Park is an approximately 23.5-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 13 hours traveling from Sydney to Iguazu National Park. Traveling from Sydney in June, you will find days in Iguazu National Park are a bit warmer (25°C), and nights are about the same (13°C). On the 30th (Fri), you'll travel to Rome.
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Rome, Italy — 10 nights
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Eternal City
Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.Visit Colosseum and St. Peter's Basilica for their historical value. Step out of the city life by going to Catacombs of Saint Callixtus and Colle del Gianicolo. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Rome: Acqua e Sale - Stabilimento Balneare (in Maccarese), Culture Discovery Vacations - Cooking Classes & Vacations (in Soriano nel Cimino) and Giardino del lago (in Anguillara Sabazia). There's still lots to do: don't miss a visit to Piazza Navona, contemplate the long history of Villa d'Este, admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain, and visit Trastevere.
For maps, ratings, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Rome road trip planning site.
You can do a combination of bus and flight from Iguazu National Park to Rome in 19 hours. Other options are to do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or fly. The time zone difference when traveling from Iguazu National Park to Rome is 4 hours. Expect a bit warmer temperatures when traveling from Iguazu National Park in July; daily highs in Rome reach 37°C and lows reach 24°C. You will have some time to spend on the 11th (Tue) before leaving for Friedrichshafen.
Side Trips
Vatican City, Tivoli, Acqua e Sale - Stabilimento Balneare, Riserva Naturale Regionale Macchiatonda, Culture Discovery Vacations - Cooking Classes & Vacations
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Friedrichshafen, Germany — 8 nights
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Reborn after World War II, the town of Friedrichshafen along the shores of Lake Constance feels deeply connected to its natural environment.Visit Alpseebad and Strandbad St. Alban for some beach relaxation. Get outdoors at Eriskircher Ried Naturschutzgebiet and Schloss Langenstein - Der Country Club. Explore Friedrichshafen's surroundings by going to Fussen (Benediktinerkloster St. Mang & Altstadt von Fuessen), Schloss Neuschwanstein (in Schwangau) and Schloss Hohenschwangau (in Hohenschwangau). There's lots more to do: look for all kinds of wild species at Affenberg Salem, get engrossed in the history at Schulmuseum Friedrichshafen, head off the coast to Mainau, and examine the collection at Pfahlbaumuseum Unteruhldingen.
To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Friedrichshafen day trip website.
You can drive from Rome to Friedrichshafen in 10 hours. Prepare for little chillier weather when traveling from Rome in July: high temperatures in Friedrichshafen hover around 30°C and lows are around 17°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 19th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Cairo.
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Cairo, Egypt — 10 nights
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City of a Thousand Minarets
More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.Take a break from the city and head to Safaris and AERODIUM Egypt. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Saqqara (Sakkara) Pyramids and Great Sphinx. Change things up with these side-trips from Cairo: Pyramid of Teti (in Saqqara) and Giza (Pyramids of Giza, Giza Plateau, &more). There's lots more to do: see the interesting displays at The Museum of Egyptian Antiquities, head off the coast to Zamalek (Gezira Island), see Off-Road Tours, and stroll around Al-Azhar Park.
For ratings, more things to do, other places to visit, and other tourist information, you can read our Cairo trip planner.
The Route module can help you plan travel from Friedrichshafen to Cairo. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Friedrichshafen to Cairo. Traveling from Friedrichshafen in July, expect Cairo to be somewhat warmer, temps between 41°C and 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Sat) to allow time to fly to Athens.
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Athens, Greece — 10 nights
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The Birthplace of Democracy
One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.Acropolis Museum and Kotsanas Museum of Ancient Greek Technology will appeal to museum buffs. Get some cultural insight at Acropolis of Athens and National Archaeological Museum. Venture out of the city with trips to Archea Korinthos (in Corinth), Corinth Canal (in Isthmia) and ARCHELON Τhe Sea Turtle Protection Society of Greece (in Glyfada). There's lots more to do: wander the streets of Plaka, kick back and relax at Glyfada Beach, visit Monastiraki, and appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus.
To see other places to visit, maps, photos, and tourist information, refer to the Athens planner.
Getting from Cairo to Athens by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: drive. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to catch the flight back home.
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Argentina travel guide
Land of Contrasts
Home to the highest and lowest points in South America, diverse Argentina enthralls visitors with its contrasting landscapes and rich cultural heritage. A tour of Argentina reveals a sprawling land of fiercely proud and hardworking gauchos, the legendary cowboys of South America's pampas. A vacation in Argentina also leads you to giant urban centers, filled with modern tourist attractions that include fine restaurants, award-winning museums, and renowned public parks, gardens, and zoos. Away from big cities, Argentina sightseeing combines visits to mighty waterfalls situated inside World Heritage-listed national parks in the north of the country, with excursions to icy glaciers in the south.
Egypt travel guide
Gift of the Nile
The land of pharaohs, pyramids, sphinxes, and papyrus, Egypt needs little by way of introduction. Visitors find more than a textbook readout of ancient history when visiting the country--the power, scale, art, and mysticism of its centuries-old culture bleed out from each landmark attraction and seep into the everyday life. Bustling markets, the slow-flowing Nile, the vast desert, and inspiring archeological sites often sit right alongside palaces of great excess and historical importance. All ensure you have plenty to see and do during your vacation in Egypt. In the wake of the Arab Spring in 2011, travel to certain areas where conflict and terrorism are deemed likely remains inadvisable for foreign visitors.
