15 days in Historic Heartland Itinerary

Change things up with these side-trips from Macon: Lane Southern Orchards (in Fort Valley), High Falls State Park (in Jackson) and Flovilla (Whimsical Botanical Gardens & Indian Springs State Park).

For reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, you can read our Macon travel route planner.

Valletta, Malta to Macon is an approximately 19.5-hour combination of flight and car. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Eastern Standard Time (EST), which is usually a -6 hour difference. In August, daily temperatures in Macon can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Tue) early enough to drive to Athens.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Athens: Madison (Rogers House and Rose Cottage & Heritage Hall).

To find reviews, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Athens trip planner.

Traveling by car from Macon to Athens takes 2 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus. August in Athens sees daily highs of 37°C and lows of 24°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Sun) to allow time to drive to Conyers.

Go for a jaunt from Conyers to Mansfield to see Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center about 40 minutes away.

For ratings, photos, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read our Conyers road trip site.

You can drive from Athens to Conyers in 1.5 hours. In August in Conyers, expect temperatures between 34°C during the day and 24°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 16th (Wed) so you can travel back home.