16 days in New York City & Los Angeles Itinerary

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

Family-friendly places like Central Park and Bronx Zoo will thrill your kids. There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, learn more about the world around you at American Museum of Natural History, and take in panoramic vistas at Top of the Rock.

For maps, other places to visit, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read our New York City trip tool.

Athens, Greece to New York City is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. You'll gain 7 hours traveling from Athens to New York City due to the time zone difference. In April, New York City is a bit cooler than Athens - with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 2nd (Sun) early enough to travel to Los Angeles.

Surrounded by mountain ranges, forests, valleys, beaches, and deserts, the metropolitan area of Los Angeles is home to over 17 million people.

You'll visit kid-friendly attractions like Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure Park. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica (Santa Monica Yacht Harbor Sign & Third Street Promenade) and Anaheim (Guardians of the Galaxy – Mission: BREAKOUT!, Redwood Creek Challenge Trail, &more). Pack the 5th (Wed) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Santa Monica Pier, examine the collection at The Getty Center, look and learn at Griffith Observatory, and enjoy the sand and surf at Santa Monica Bay.

Before you visit Los Angeles, use our trip planner to discover what you can do and see there.

You can fly from New York City to Los Angeles in 9 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. You'll gain 3 hours traveling from New York City to Los Angeles due to the time zone difference. Traveling from New York City in May, expect nights in Los Angeles to be about the same, around 17°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 9th (Sun) early enough to travel back home.