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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at The Metropolitan Museum of Art and Times Square. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like 9/11 Memorial and Ellis Island. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around New York City: Ponquogue Beach (in Hampton Bays), Gateway National Recreation (in Sandy Hook) and Jenkinson's Boardwalk (in Point Pleasant Beach). Next up on the itinerary: go for a walk through Central Park, see the interesting displays at New York Public Library, admire the masterpieces at Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, and pause for some photo ops at Statue of Liberty National Monument.

To find more things to do, maps, ratings, and more tourist information, refer to the New York City online vacation planner .

Paphos, Cyprus to New York City is an approximately 16.5-hour flight. You can also do a combination of bus, car, and flight. The time zone difference moving from Eastern European Time to Eastern Standard Time is minus 7 hours. In July, daily temperatures in New York City can reach 35°C, while at night they dip to 26°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 12th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel 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.

On the 13th (Fri), tour the pleasant surroundings at National Zoological Park, then hunt for treasures at Eastern Market, and then see the interesting displays at National Air and Space Museum. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: take in the spiritual surroundings of Washington National Cathedral, then look for all kinds of wild species at Scott's Run Nature Preserve, and then appreciate the extensive heritage of Capitol Hill.

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You can fly from New York City to Washington DC in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. Expect a daytime high around 38°C in July, and nighttime lows around 27°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Sun) early enough to travel to Orlando.

The city of Niagara Falls houses the U.S.

On the 15th (Sun), admire the landmark architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright's Martin House Complex, Head underground at Cave of the Winds, and then admire the sheer force of Niagara Falls. Here are some ideas for day two: brush up on your military savvy at Buffalo & Erie County Naval and Military Park, then get a taste of the local shopping with Walden Galleria, and then revel in the low prices at Fashion Outlets of Niagara Falls USA.

For more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Niagara Falls tour itinerary planner.

You can do a combination of flight and bus from Washington DC to Niagara Falls in 4.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of flight and train; or drive. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from Washington DC in July; daily highs in Niagara Falls reach 32°C and lows reach 19°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to travel to Orlando.

For most people, any mention of Orlando immediately conjures up images of sprawling theme parks filled with characters plucked right out of popular animated movies.

Start off your visit on the 17th (Tue): find something for the whole family at Walt Disney World Resort. On the 18th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: browse the different shops at The Mall at Millenia, then soar above the sights with a balloon tour, and then try out the rides at Happily Ever After Fireworks.

For traveler tips, ratings, more things to do, and other tourist information, read our Orlando vacation planning website .

Traveling by combination of flight, taxi, and train from Niagara Falls to Orlando takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus, flight, and train; or drive. Plan for somewhat warmer temperatures traveling from Niagara Falls in July, with highs in Orlando at 38°C and lows at 28°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 18th (Wed) early enough to travel to Miami.

Florida’s mecca of fun in the sun, the lively tropical metropolis of Miami is one of the world’s top vacation spots.

Do your shopping at Lincoln Road and Ocean Drive. Visiting Shark Valley and South Beach will get you outdoors. And it doesn't end there: appreciate the extensive heritage of Art Deco Historic District, browse the different shops at Bayside Marketplace, take a stroll through Collins Avenue, and see the interesting displays at Vizcaya Museum & Gardens.

To see maps, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Miami trip itinerary planning website .

You can do a combination of flight and tram from Orlando to Miami in 4 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In July, plan for daily highs up to 38°C, and evening lows to 29°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 21st (Sat) so you can travel 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.

Kick off your visit on the 22nd (Sun): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Audubon Zoo, admire the landmark architecture of St. Louis Cathedral, then stop by Faulkner House Books, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of French Quarter. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: see the interesting displays at The National WWII Museum, then browse the eclectic array of goods at Frenchmen Street, and then take a stroll through Royal Street.

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You can do a combination of tram and flight from Miami to New Orleans in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus and shuttle. The time zone difference when traveling from Miami to New Orleans is minus 1 hour. Traveling from Miami in July, you will find days in New Orleans are little chillier (32°C), and nights are about the same (31°C). Cap off your sightseeing on the 23rd (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.

Step out of the city life by going to Red Rock Canyon National Conservation Area and Lake Mead National Recreation Area. Appreciate the collections at The Mob Museum and Pinball Hall of Fame. There's much more to do: get a taste of the local shopping with The Strip, examine the collection at The National Atomic Testing Museum, explore the world behind art at Bellagio Gallery of Fine Art, and admire the local landmark of Bellagio Fountains.

For more things to do, ratings, other places to visit, and tourist information, use the Las Vegas day trip planner.

You can fly from New Orleans to Las Vegas in 6.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of bus and flight; or drive. The time zone difference when traveling from New Orleans to Las Vegas is minus 2 hours. When traveling from New Orleans in July, plan for much hotter days and about the same nights in Las Vegas: temperatures range from 46°C by day to 31°C at night. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 26th (Thu) so you can travel to San Francisco.

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

Appreciate the collections at Exploratorium and Musee Mecanique. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Alcatraz Island and Union Square. Step out of San Francisco with an excursion to Fitzgerald J V Marine Reserve in Moss Beach--about 40 minutes away. There's lots more to do: take a stroll through Fisherman's Wharf, stroll through Fort Funston National Park, and steep yourself in history at City Lights Booksellers & Publishers.

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Getting from Las Vegas to San Francisco by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: drive; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Las Vegas in July, things will get much colder in San Francisco: highs are around 26°C and lows about 16°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Mon) early enough to drive to St. Helena.

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Kick off your visit on the 30th (Mon): learn about winemaking at V. Sattui, learn about winemaking at Robert Mondavi Winery, then stop by Oxbow Public Market, then savor the flavors at Mumm Napa, and finally do a tasting at Castello di Amorosa.

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Traveling by car from San Francisco to St. Helena takes 1.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and taxi; or do a combination of subway and bus. Expect somewhat warmer weather when traveling from San Francisco in July: highs in St. Helena hover around 33°C, while lows dip to 13°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 31st (Tue) so you can drive to Carmel.

Carmel-by-the-Sea, often simply called Carmel, is a city in Monterey County, California, United States, founded in 1902 and incorporated on October 31, 1916. On the 31st (Tue), don't miss a visit to Cannery Row, admire the majestic nature at Point Lobos State Reserve, and then stop by The Cheese Shop.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, photos, and more tourist information, you can read our Carmel travel itinerary planner .

Traveling by car from St. Helena to Carmel takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi, flight, and bus; or do a combination of taxi, flight, shuttle, and bus. While traveling from St. Helena, expect slightly colder days and about the same nights in Carmel, ranging from highs of 23°C to lows of 15°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Wed) so you can 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.

Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Getty Center The Publications and Santa Monica Pier. Relax by the water at Venice Beach and Boardwalk and Santa Monica Beach. Explore Los Angeles' surroundings by going to Santa Monica (Montana Avenue, Santa Monica Mountains, & more). There's much more to do: take a stroll through Abbot Kinney Boulevard, look for gifts at Hollywood & Highland, buy something for everyone on your list at The Grove, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Hollywood Walk of Fame.

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You can do a combination of bus and flight from Carmel to Los Angeles in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of bus, shuttle, and flight. In August, Los Angeles is somewhat warmer than Carmel - with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Sun) to allow enough time to travel back home.