19 days in United States Itinerary

Start off your visit on the 2nd (Tue): appreciate the history behind Lincoln Memorial, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum, and finally pause for some photo ops at Jefferson Memorial. On the 3rd (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: ponder the world of politics at Library of Congress, get a sense of history and politics at United States Capitol, learn more about the world around you at Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History, then appreciate the history behind Washington Monument, and finally appreciate the history behind National World War II Memorial.

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Johannesburg, South Africa to Washington DC is an approximately 21-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from Johannesburg to Washington DC is minus 7 hours. Traveling from Johannesburg in May, expect somewhat warmer with lows of 17°C in Washington DC. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Thu) early enough to fly to Pensacola.

Get out of town with these interesting Pensacola side-trips: Navarre Beach (in Navarre) and Mobile (Government Street & USS ALABAMA Battleship Memorial Park). There's still lots to do: take a tour by water with Chase-N-Fins, brush up on your military savvy at National Naval Aviation Museum, test your team's savvy at popular escape rooms, and kick back and relax at Pensacola Beach.

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Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Pensacola takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone difference when traveling from Washington DC to Pensacola is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Washington DC in May, expect Pensacola to be somewhat warmer, temps between 33°C and 22°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Mon) so you can go by car to New Orleans.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: appreciate the extensive heritage of Garden District, walk around New Orleans City Park, get thoroughly spooked out with a ghost and vampire tour, and pause for some serene contemplation at St. Louis Cathedral.

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You can drive from Pensacola to New Orleans in 3.5 hours. Other options are to fly; or take a bus. While traveling from Pensacola, expect a bit cooler days and about the same nights in New Orleans, ranging from highs of 24°C to lows of 24°C. You'll set off for Nashville on the 12th (Fri).

Nashville is known for nightlife, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: brush up on your knowledge of spirits at Ole Smoky Distillery & Yee-Haw Brewery, admire the landmark architecture of Nashville Parthenon, take an in-depth tour of The Johnny Cash Museum & Cafe, and admire the natural beauty at Gaylord Opryland Resort Gardens.

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Fly from New Orleans to Nashville in 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. When traveling from New Orleans in May, plan for a bit warmer days in Nashville, with highs around 31°C, while nights are a bit cooler with lows around 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 15th (Mon) early enough to fly to New York City.

On the 16th (Tue), don't miss a visit to Rockefeller Center and then take in the pleasant sights at Central Park. On your second day here, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, then take a stroll through Times Square, then take in panoramic vistas at Empire State Building, and finally walk around The High Line.

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Traveling by flight from Nashville to New York City takes 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Due to the time zone difference, you'll lose 1 hour traveling from Nashville to New York City. When traveling from Nashville in May, plan for slightly colder days and about the same nights in New York City: temperatures range from 24°C by day to 15°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Thu) so you can fly back home.