15 days in Paris & Greece Itinerary

A beautiful and romantic city fit for any itinerary, Paris brims with historic associations and remains vastly influential in the realms of culture, art, fashion, food and design.

Take a break from Paris with a short trip to Palace of Versailles in Versailles, about 48 minutes away. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at Louvre Museum, pause for some serene contemplation at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle, and don't miss a visit to Eiffel Tower.

For traveler tips, other places to visit, where to stay, and tourist information, you can read our Paris trip planner.

San Francisco, USA to Paris is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. The time zone difference when traveling from San Francisco to Paris is 9 hours. Expect a bit cooler temperatures when traveling from San Francisco in April; daily highs in Paris reach 60°F and lows reach 42°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Thu) early enough to fly to Corfu Town.

Often called "Kastropolis" because of its majestic Venetian castle, Corfu Town once featured such extensive fortifications that a force of over 20,000 soldiers defended them.

Kick off your visit on the 29th (Fri): make a trip to Spianada Square, then examine the collection at Corfu Museum of Asian Art, and then see the interesting displays at Casa Parlante.

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Getting from Paris to Corfu Town by flight takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of train and ferry; or do a combination of car and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time is 1 hour. Expect somewhat warmer temperatures when traveling from Paris in April; daily highs in Corfu Town reach 69°F and lows reach 52°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 29th (Fri) to allow time to fly to Thessaloniki.

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.

On the 30th (Sat), get engrossed in the history at Museum of Byzantine Culture, take in panoramic vistas at White Tower of Thessaloniki, then make a trip to Aristotelous Square, then contemplate the long history of Hagios Demetrios, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Osios David (The Latomou Monastery).

To see where to stay, photos, other places to visit, and tourist information, go to the Thessaloniki online trip builder.

Traveling by flight from Corfu Town to Thessaloniki takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of ferry and car. In April, daytime highs in Thessaloniki are 68°F, while nighttime lows are 48°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel to Delphi.

Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.

On the 1st (Sun), experience rural life at MoKa Honey, catch a live event at Delphi, and then delve into the distant past at Temple of Apollo In Delphi.

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You can do a combination of train and taxi from Thessaloniki to Delphi in 4.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In April, plan for daily highs up to 69°F, and evening lows to 47°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 1st (Sun) to allow enough time to drive to Athens.

One of the world's most ancient cities, Athens remains Europe's undisputed historical and cultural capital.

Athens is known for historic sites, museums, and sightseeing. Your trip includes some of its best attractions: explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens, take in nature's colorful creations at National Garden, make a trip to Plateia Syntagmatos, and steep yourself in history at Ancient Agora of Athens.

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Getting from Delphi to Athens by car takes about 2.5 hours. Other options: do a combination of taxi and train; or take a bus. Expect a bit warmer evenings in Athens when traveling from Delphi in May, with lows around 64°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 4th (Wed) early enough to fly to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Start off your visit on the 5th (Thu): savor the flavors at Food & Drink, explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, and then enjoy the sand and surf at Red Beach.

To find ratings, where to stay, more things to do, and more tourist information, use the Fira trip planning site.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Fira takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. In May, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 63°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 5th (Thu) so you can catch the ferry to Heraklion.

Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.

Kick off your visit on the 6th (Fri): steep yourself in history at The Palace of Knossos, take an in-depth tour of Historical Museum of Crete, and then take an in-depth tour of Heraklion Archaeological Museum. Keep things going the next day: get a new perspective on nature at The Natural History Museum of Crete, then pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Titus, and then admire nature's wide array of creatures at CRETAquarium.

To find maps, photos, traveler tips, and more tourist information, refer to the Heraklion planning app.

Traveling by ferry from Fira to Heraklion takes 2.5 hours. In May, daily temperatures in Heraklion can reach 75°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 7th (Sat) so you can fly back home.