36 days in Seattle & Phoenix Itinerary

Nicknamed the "Emerald City" because of its abundant evergreen trees, Seattle is the cultural and business center of the Pacific Northwest, as well as a popular holiday destination.

Give yourself a bit of retail therapy at Chihuly Garden and Glass and Starbucks Reserve Roastery Seattle. Explore hidden gems such as Chateau Ste. Michelle Vineyards and Alki Beach. Venture out of the city with trips to Snoqualmie Falls (in Snoqualmie), Tacoma (LeMay - America's Car Museum, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, &more) and Mukilteo Lighthouse Park (in Mukilteo). And it doesn't end there: take a stroll through Pike Place Market, take an in-depth tour of Museum of History & Industry, take in panoramic vistas at Sky View Observatory, and explore the world behind art at Seattle Art Museum.

To see photos, traveler tips, other places to visit, and tourist information, read Seattle online route planner.

Zurich, Switzerland to Seattle is an approximately 15.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time (CET) to Pacific Standard Time (PST), which is usually a -9 hour difference. In July, daytime highs in Seattle are 30°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 29th (Sat) to allow enough time to travel to Phoenix.

Phoenix is the capital and most populous city of the U.S. Your cultural itinerary includes sights like Boyce Thompson Arboretum and Musical Instrument Museum. Get some historical perspective at Casa Grande Ruins National Monument and St. Anthony's Greek Orthodox Monastery. Venture out of the city with trips to Goldfield Ghost Town (in Apache Junction), Globe (Old Dominion Historic Mine Park & Besh Ba Gowah) and the Dolly Steamboat (in Tortilla Flat). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Heard Museum, contemplate the long history of Lees Ferry Historic District, trot along with a tour on horseback, and don't miss a visit to Westgate Entertainment District.

To find more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Phoenix holiday tool.

Traveling by flight from Seattle to Phoenix takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. The time zone changes from Pacific Standard Time (PST) to Mountain Standard Time (MST), which is usually a 1 hour difference. Traveling from Seattle in July, things will get much hotter in Phoenix: highs are around 48°C and lows about 34°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Sun) so you can travel back home.