33 days in United States Itinerary

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

New York City is known for sightseeing, museums, and nightlife. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: take in the pleasant sights at Central Park, steep yourself in history at 9/11 Memorial, admire the striking features of Grand Central Terminal, and enjoy breathtaking views from Top of the Rock.

For photos, ratings, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the New York City trip planner.

Dusseldorf, Germany to New York City is an approximately 10.5-hour flight. Traveling from Dusseldorf to New York City, you'll gain 6 hours due to the time zone difference. In April, plan for daily highs up to 19°C, and evening lows to 8°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 24th (Mon) early enough to catch the flight to Washington DC.

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.

Washington DC is known for sightseeing, museums, and historic sites. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the activities along Tidal Basin, appreciate the history behind Vietnam Veterans Memorial, admire the masterpieces at National Gallery of Art, and take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral.

To see where to stay, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Washington DC trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Traveling from New York City in April, expect nights in Washington DC to be about the same, around 11°C, while days are a bit warmer, around 23°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 28th (Fri) so you can fly to New Orleans.

Known for its Creole cuisine, rich musical tradition, and nearby swamps and plantations, New Orleans is one of the nation's oldest cities.

New Orleans is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: get to know the fascinating history of Garden District, brush up on your military savvy at The National WWII Museum, make a trip to Jackson Square, and meet the residents at Audubon Zoo.

To find traveler tips, reviews, ratings, and more tourist information, use the New Orleans trip builder website.

Getting from Washington DC to New Orleans by flight takes about 4.5 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Eastern Standard Time to Central Standard Time, which is usually a -1 hour difference. Traveling from Washington DC in April, plan for warmer nights in New Orleans, with lows around 25°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Grand Canyon National Park.

The size, shape, and color of Grand Canyon National Park combine to leave an impression on visitors as deep as the canyon itself.

On the 2nd (Tue), hike the day away at Bright Angel Trail. There's still lots to do: take in breathtaking views at Grand Canyon South Rim, hike along Rim Trail, stroll through South Kaibab Trail, and get great views at Grandview Point.

For photos, traveler tips, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Grand Canyon National Park tour planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park in 10.5 hours. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from New Orleans to Grand Canyon National Park due to the time zone difference. Plan for colder nights when traveling from New Orleans in May since evenings lows in Grand Canyon National Park dip to 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 5th (Fri) to allow enough time 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). And it doesn't end there: don't miss a visit to Fountains of Bellagio, observe the fascinating underwater world at Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay, get to know the fascinating history of The Strip, and take in panoramic vistas at Eiffel Tower Viewing Deck.

For traveler tips, where to stay, ratings, and tourist information, refer to the Las Vegas holiday planner.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 1 hour traveling from Grand Canyon National Park to Las Vegas. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Grand Canyon National Park in May: highs in Las Vegas hover around 36°C, while lows dip to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 9th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Yosemite National Park.

Massive granite mountains, towering waterfalls, groves of Giant Sequoia trees, and wilderness as far as the eye can see distinguish the landscape of Yosemite National Park.

Yosemite National Park is known for nature, sightseeing, and trails. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: make a trip to Half Dome, look for all kinds of wild species at McGurk Meadow, admire the sheer force of Wapama Falls, and admire the engineering at Hetch Hetchy Reservoir.

To find where to stay, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, read Yosemite National Park trip itinerary planning site.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Las Vegas to Yosemite National Park. Traveling from Las Vegas in May, things will get much colder in Yosemite National Park: highs are around 21°C and lows about 1°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to San Francisco.

San Francisco is a top holiday destination featuring scenic beauty and great ethnic and cultural diversity.

San Francisco is known for sightseeing, nature, and parks. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: step off the mainland to explore Alcatraz Island, take in nature's colorful creations at Japanese Tea Garden, take in the waterfront at Fisherman's Wharf, and buy something for everyone on your list at Ferry Building Marketplace.

To see maps, reviews, and other tourist information, go to the San Francisco road trip website.

Use the Route module to find suitable travel options from Yosemite National Park to San Francisco. Plan for somewhat warmer nights when traveling from Yosemite National Park in May since evenings lows in San Francisco dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) so you can fly 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.

Step out of Los Angeles to go to Anaheim and see Disneyland Park, which is approximately 36 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: take a leisurely stroll along Santa Monica Pier, get curious at California Science Center, don't miss a visit to Hollywood Walk of Fame, and see the sky in a new way at Griffith Observatory.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, reviews, and more tourist information, go to the Los Angeles trip maker website.

Getting from San Francisco to Los Angeles by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: drive; or take a bus. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in May; daily highs in Los Angeles reach 28°C and lows reach 17°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 20th (Sat) so you can catch the flight back home.