18 days in United States Itinerary

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

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Los Angeles: Anaheim (Disneyland Park & Disney California Adventure Park). Pack the 13th (Sat) with family-friendly diversions at Universal Studios Hollywood. The adventure continues: see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory, don't miss a visit to Hollywood Sign, examine the collection at The Getty Center, and take in the waterfront at Santa Monica Pier.

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Aberdeen, UK to Los Angeles is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of flight and bus; or fly. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time to Pacific Standard Time is minus 8 hours. Traveling from Aberdeen in July, expect Los Angeles to be a bit warmer, temps between 33°C and 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough 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.

Change things up with a short trip to Hoover Dam in Boulder City (about 50 minutes away). There's lots more to do: take in breathtaking views at Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area, ponder the design of Bellagio Fountains, enjoy breathtaking views from Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck, and try your luck at Bellagio Hotel and Casino.

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You can fly from Los Angeles to Las Vegas in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. When traveling from Los Angeles in July, plan for much warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 47°C by day to 32°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 19th (Fri) to allow time to travel to Memphis.

The largest city on the Mississippi River, Memphis bills itself as both the "Birthplace of Rock" and "Home of the Blues." With such a rich musical heritage, it shouldn't come as a surprise that Elvis Presley chose to live in Memphis during his later years.

Go for a jaunt from Memphis to Tunica to see Horseshoe Casino about 44 minutes away. The adventure continues: make a trip to Graceland, contemplate the long history of The Peabody Ducks, meet the residents at Memphis Zoo, and test your problem-solving skills at popular escape rooms.

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Traveling by flight from Las Vegas to Memphis takes 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Traveling from Las Vegas to Memphis, you'll lose 2 hours due to the time zone difference. Prepare for a bit cooler weather when traveling from Las Vegas in July: high temperatures in Memphis hover around 38°C and lows are around 27°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Tue) so you can go by car to Nashville.

Known as the capital of country music, the thriving city of Nashville combines old-world southern charm with a progressive urban flair.

You'll find plenty of places to visit near Nashville: Bowen Plantation House (in Goodlettsville) and Landmark Booksellers (in Franklin). There's much more to do: examine the collection at Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum, contemplate the long history of Belle Meade Plantation, take an in-depth tour of The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, and indulge your taste buds at Food & Drink.

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You can drive from Memphis to Nashville in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or fly. In July, daily temperatures in Nashville can reach 38°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 27th (Sat) early enough to travel back home.