21 days in United States
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Start: Athens
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New York City
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Philadelphia
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Washington DC
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Norfolk
— 11 nights
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End: Athens
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New York City — 4 nights
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Big Apple
Writer Pearl Buck once called New York City “a place apart,” and this giant urban center remains unlike any other in the world.Your day by day itinerary now includes Rockefeller Center. Museum-lovers will appreciate 9/11 Memorial and The Metropolitan Museum of Art. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Statue of Liberty National Monument and Fifth Avenue. There's lots more to do: go for a walk through Central Park, take a stroll through Times Square, and make a trip to Empire State Building.
For ratings, other places to visit, where to stay, and other tourist information, read our New York City trip itinerary planner.
Athens, Greece to New York City is an approximately 12.5-hour flight. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 7 hours traveling from Athens to New York City. Expect a bit cooler weather when traveling from Athens in July: highs in New York City hover around 35°C, while lows dip to 26°C. On the 29th (Sat), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Philadelphia.
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Philadelphia — 1 night
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The City of Brotherly Love
Steeped in cultural and historical heritage, Philadelphia is known as the birthplace of U.S. democracy, as it was once the meeting place for the country's Founding Fathers.Start off your visit on the 29th (Sat): examine the collection at The President's House, then see the interesting displays at The Franklin Institute, then get a sense of history and politics at Independence Hall, and finally steep yourself in history at Washington Square.
For other places to visit, ratings, maps, and tourist information, use the Philadelphia day trip planning website.
You can take a train from New York City to Philadelphia in 1.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In July in Philadelphia, expect temperatures between 36°C during the day and 26°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 30th (Sun) to allow enough time to take a train to Washington DC.
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Washington DC — 3 nights
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The capital of the United States, the District of Columbia contains the lion's share of the country's most treasured monuments, memorials, and public museums.Your day by day itinerary now includes The Pentagon as well as United States Capitol. Museum-lovers will appreciate National Air and Space Museum and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History. Do some cultural sightseeing at National Gallery of Art and Arlington National Cemetery. And it doesn't end there: see the interesting displays at International Spy Museum, pause for some photo ops at Vietnam Veterans Memorial, and ponder the world of politics at White House.
To see other places to visit, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, you can read our Washington DC trip app.
Getting from Philadelphia to Washington DC by train takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. In July, daily temperatures in Washington DC can reach 37°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 2nd (Wed) to allow time for the flight to Norfolk.
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Norfolk — 11 nights
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Norfolk formed around a natural harbor that’s home to the world’s largest naval base, which helped cement the city as a keystone for strategic military planning and government.St. Luke's Historic Church & Museum and Historic Jamestowne are good opportunities to explore the local culture. For shopping fun, head to Grave Digger or Timbuck II. Change things up with these side-trips from Norfolk: Currituck Beach Lighthouse and Museum (in Corolla), Museum of the Albemarle (in Elizabeth City) and Williamsburg (Merchants Square & Jamestown Settlement). Next up on the itinerary: glide through the air with a parasailing or paragliding tour, get into the urban bustle at Brock Environmental Center - Chesapeake Bay Foundation, take a tour of Battleship Wisconsin at Nauticus, and get engrossed in the history at MacArthur Memorial.
To see ratings, photos, and more tourist information, use the Norfolk trip planner.
Traveling by flight from Washington DC to Norfolk takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In August, daytime highs in Norfolk are 34°C, while nighttime lows are 26°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Sun) to allow enough time to fly back home.
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United States travel guide
More than the country of car-packed streets seen in TV shows and movies, the United States of America is a complex and diverse home to over 300 million people living in a wide range of landscapes and climates. From its big-city skyscrapers to its sprawling natural parks, the country's ''melting pot'' combines many ethnic groups that share a strong sense of national identity despite their cultural differences. A country of road trips and big blue skies, the United States harbors orderly cities filled with restaurants, parks, museums, and innumerable sightseeing opportunities, as well as pristine natural areas perfect for a holiday in the great outdoors. To see as much as you can of this diverse land quickly, drive over some of the more than 6 million km (4 million mi) of highways leading through deserts, mountain peaks, fertile fields, and giant urban centers.
