59 days in United States, Caribbean, Mexico, Asia, Africa & Europe Itinerary

Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.

9/11 Memorial and Ellis Island will appeal to history buffs. The Metropolitan Museum of Art and St. Patrick's Cathedral are good opportunities to explore the local culture. When in New York City, make a side trip to see Edwin B. Forsythe National Wildlife Refuge in Oceanville, approximately Oceanville away. There's still lots to do: admire the masterpieces at The Museum of Modern Art (MoMA), go for a walk through Central Park, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, and don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center.

To find other places to visit, photos, reviews, and other tourist information, you can read our New York City trip website.

Seoul, South Korea to New York City is an approximately 18.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Korean Standard Time (KST) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -14 hour difference. In March, plan for daily highs up to 11°C, and evening lows to 1°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 6th (Fri) so you can travel to Santo Domingo.

Santo Domingo, the capital of the Dominican Republic, remains the oldest continuously inhabited settlement in the New World.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Alcazar de Colon and Fortaleza Ozama. Your inner history buff will appreciate Basilica Cathedral of Santa Maria la Menor and Monasterio de San Francisco. Step out of Santo Domingo with an excursion to Santuario Nacional Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes in La Vega--about 2h 45 min away. There's much more to do: pause for some photo ops at Columbus Lighthouse (Faro A Colon), examine the collection at Museo De Las Casas Reales, don't miss a visit to Zona Colonial, and take in nature's colorful creations at National Botanical Garden.

To see where to stay, traveler tips, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Santo Domingo day trip app.

Getting from New York City to Santo Domingo by flight takes about 8 hours. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Atlantic Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Mon) so you can travel to Cozumel.

Thanks to the island's outstanding scuba diving and snorkeling options, Cozumel tourism sector remains a major employer and the main source of income for this Caribbean getaway.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Museo de la Isla de Cozumel and San Gervasio Mayan Archaeological Site. There's still lots to do: tour the pleasant surroundings at Cozumel Pearl Farm, explore the striking landscape at Santa Rosa Wall, explore the gorgeous colors at Palancar Reef, and see some colorful creatures with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To see other places to visit, where to stay, and more tourist information, go to the Cozumel day trip website.

Traveling by flight from Santo Domingo to Cozumel takes 10 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Santo Domingo to Cozumel due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 32°C in March, and nighttime lows around 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 12th (Thu) to allow time to travel to Mexico City.

Breathtakingly large, Mexico City provides a home for almost 9 million people living in nearly 1,700 distinct neighborhoods.

Get some cultural insight at Museo Nacional de Antropologia and Zona Arqueológica de Teotihuacan Estacionamiento Puerta 5. Appreciate the collections at Museo del Templo Mayor and Museo Casa Luis Barragan. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Mexico City: Puebla (Puebla Cathedra, Church of Santo Domingo (Iglesia de Santo Domingo), &more). There's still lots to do: get to know the fascinating history of Zocalo, take a stroll through Historic Center (Centro Historico), see the interesting displays at Museo del Tiempo Tlalpan, and admire the masterpieces at Palacio de Bellas Artes.

To find maps, reviews, and more tourist information, you can read our Mexico City holiday planner.

Traveling by flight from Cozumel to Mexico City takes 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of ferry and car; or do a combination of ferry and bus. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Cozumel to Mexico City due to the time zone difference. In March, Mexico City is a bit cooler than Cozumel - with highs of 28°C and lows of 12°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 16th (Mon) to allow time to travel to Las Vegas.

Nicknamed the "Entertainment Capital of the World," Las Vegas sits in the middle of a desert in the southern section of Nevada.

On the 17th (Tue), see the interesting displays at The Mob Museum, then shop like a local with The Strip, then ponder the design of Fountains of Bellagio, and finally see the interesting displays at The Neon Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 18th (Wed): admire the engineering at Hoover Dam and then take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area.

To find reviews, traveler tips, ratings, and more tourist information, read Las Vegas day trip tool.

You can fly from Mexico City to Las Vegas in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and tram. The time zone difference moving from Central Standard Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 2 hours. In March, daytime highs in Las Vegas are 27°C, while nighttime lows are 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

Get a sense of the local culture at Golden Gate Bridge and de Young Museum. Visit Alcatraz Island and Filbert Street Stairs for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, stop by SoMa, engage your brain at California Academy of Sciences, and explore the world behind art at Asian Art Museum.

For maps, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the San Francisco road trip planner.

You can fly from Las Vegas to San Francisco in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. While traveling from Las Vegas, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in San Francisco, ranging from highs of 21°C to lows of 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 22nd (Sun) to allow time to travel to Boracay.

All of 7 km (4.3 mi) long, the island of Boracay remains an idyllic destination drawing beach-goers from around the world.

On the 24th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Sea Shell Collection by Argonauta Boracay, pause for some serene contemplation at Our Lady of the Most Holy Rosary Catholic Church, and then discover the deep blue sea with a scuba or snorkeling tour.

To find where to stay, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Boracay day trip planner.

Do a combination of flight and ferry from San Francisco to Boracay in 21 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 16 hours traveling from San Francisco to Boracay. While traveling from San Francisco, expect somewhat warmer days and much warmer nights in Boracay, ranging from highs of 33°C to lows of 27°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 24th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Isfahan.

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

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Isfahan Seashell Museum and Isfahan Music Museum. Appreciate the collections at Vank Cathedral and Iran art gallery. Next up on the itinerary: admire the striking features of Chehel Sotoun, take in the spiritual surroundings of Sheikh Lotfollah Mosque, snap pictures at SioSe Pol Bridge, and view the masterpieces at Fotowat Miniaturist.

To find traveler tips, photos, ratings, and other tourist information, refer to the Isfahan trip itinerary builder.

You can do a combination of ferry and flight from Boracay to Isfahan in 19.5 hours. You'll gain 4.5 hours traveling from Boracay to Isfahan due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Boracay in March, plan for little chillier days and colder nights in Isfahan: temperatures range from 21°C by day to 1°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Fri) so you can travel to Medina.

Most tourism in Medina, the second-holiest city in Islam, comes from pilgrims who visit as part of the Hajj, an annual traditional journey that ends in Mecca.

Start off your visit on the 28th (Sat): explore the engaging exhibits at Dar Al Madinah Museum, take in the spiritual surroundings of Masjid Quba, take in the spiritual surroundings of Al Masjid an Nabawi, then see the interesting displays at Koran Museum, then stroll the grounds of Jannatul Baqi, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Masjid Al Qiblatayn.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the Medina day trip app.

Traveling by flight from Isfahan to Medina takes 11.5 hours. Traveling from Isfahan to Medina, you'll gain 0.5 hours due to the time zone difference. In March, Medina is much warmer than Isfahan - with highs of 36°C and lows of 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Luxor.

A monumental number of archaeological relics from ancient Egypt remain evident in Luxor, the former capital of the New Kingdom.

Temple of Karnak and Dendera Temple Complex are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Visit Medinet Habu and Luxor Temple for their historical value. And it doesn't end there: explore the different monuments and memorials at Valley of the Kings, pause for some photo ops at Colossi of Memnon, delve into the distant past at Valley of the Queens, and don't miss a visit to Tomb of Queen Nefertari.

For maps, ratings, and tourist information, go to the Luxor online trip itinerary maker.

Fly from Medina to Luxor in 7.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of bus and train. The time zone difference when traveling from Medina to Luxor is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Medina in March, plan for slightly colder nights in Luxor, with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 31st (Tue) to allow time to travel to Goreme.

Famed for its landscape of unusually shaped stone formations and churches cut into the natural rocks, Goreme sits in the central part of the country, an area originally settled during Roman times.

Goreme National Park and Goreme Open-Air Museum are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Popular historic sites such as Derinkuyu Yeralti Sehri and Kolonlu Kilise are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: head off-road at local off-road trails, enjoy unforgettable views with a balloon tour, stop by Arts & Crafts Cappadocia, and identify plant and animal life at Damsa Baraji.

To find traveler tips, more things to do, reviews, and tourist information, refer to the Goreme route planner.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Luxor to Goreme. The time zone difference when traveling from Luxor to Goreme is 1 hour. Traveling from Luxor in April, things will get much colder in Goreme: highs are around 22°C and lows about 5°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 4th (Sat) so you can travel to Istanbul.

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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Hagia Sophia and Istanbul Modern. Museum-lovers will get to explore Topkapi Palace and Chora Museum. The adventure continues: contemplate the long history of Galata Tower, explore the striking landscape of Bentler Tabiat Parki, get to know the fascinating history of Sultanahmet District, and contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Yeni Valide Mosque Complex.

For ratings, more things to do, maps, and more tourist information, read our Istanbul travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Goreme to Istanbul in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Goreme in April, plan for somewhat warmer nights in Istanbul, with lows around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Thu) early enough to travel to Yamoussoukro.

Unlike many of the world's cities with infrastructure trying to keep up with population, Yamoussoukro has no such problem--many of the city's sprawling six-lane highways and hotels were built before anybody lived here.

On the 10th (Fri), identify plant and animal life at Mount Nimba Strict Nature Reserve, then get a sense of history and politics at Palais Presidentiel, then take in the spiritual surroundings of Basilica of Our Lady of Peace, and finally take in the spiritual surroundings of Grande Mosquee. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 11th (Sat): look for all kinds of wild species at Abokouamekro Game Reserve.

For where to stay, other places to visit, and more tourist information, use the Yamoussoukro trip website.

Traveling by car from Istanbul to Yamoussoukro takes 106.5 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 3 hours traveling from Istanbul to Yamoussoukro. Traveling from Istanbul in April, things will get much hotter in Yamoussoukro: highs are around 40°C and lows about 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 12th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel to Rome.

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Colosseum and Palatine Hill will appeal to history buffs. Pantheon and Piazza Navona are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Step out of Rome with an excursion to Villa Adriana in Tivoli--about 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: steep yourself in history at St. Peter's Basilica, take a stroll through Trastevere, browse the exhibits of Vatican Museums, and admire the local landmark of Trevi Fountain.

To find ratings, photos, more things to do, and tourist information, go to the Rome trip planner.

Traveling by combination of bus and flight from Yamoussoukro to Rome takes 16.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and train. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Central European Standard Time (CET) is 1 hour. Traveling from Yamoussoukro in April, expect Rome to be much colder, temps between 24°C and 11°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Fri) to allow time to take a train to Florence.

Considered a cultural, artistic, and architectural jewel of Italy, Florence is the birthplace of the Italian Renaissance.

Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Gallerie Degli Uffizi and Pitti Palace. Popular historic sites such as Cathedral of Santa Maria del Fiore and Campanile di Giotto are in your itinerary. Venture out of the city with trips to Crete Senesi (in Asciano), Basilica San Vitale (in Ravenna) and Siena (Duomo di Siena, Nature & Wildlife Tours, &more). There's lots more to do: admire the masterpieces at Florence Academy of Fine Arts, don't miss a visit to Piazzale Michelangelo, steep yourself in history at Palazzo Vecchio, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of Santa Croce.

To find photos, more things to do, where to stay, and tourist information, read Florence trip planner.

Traveling by train from Rome to Florence takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or fly. In April, plan for daily highs up to 22°C, and evening lows to 11°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Amsterdam.

Known as one of the greatest small cities in the world, Amsterdam charms visitors with its cool and cozy atmosphere.

Get a sense of the local culture at Anne Frank House and The Mauritshuis Royal Picture Gallery. You'll explore and learn at Van Gogh Museum and NEMO Science Museum. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Amsterdam: Regte Heide & Riels Laag (in Riel), Uitkijkduin Petten (in Petten) and Oisterwijkse Bossen en Vennen (in Oisterwijk). There's much more to do: admire the masterpieces at Rijksmuseum, contemplate the waterfront views at Het Twiske, surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour, and get engrossed in the history at Verzetsmuseum Amsterdam.

To see reviews, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, read Amsterdam journey builder website.

You can fly from Florence to Amsterdam in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. Expect slightly colder temperatures when traveling from Florence in April; daily highs in Amsterdam reach 15°C and lows reach 5°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 27th (Mon) so you can travel back home.