15 days in Rome, Greece & Paris Itinerary

Aptly nicknamed the Eternal City, Rome is the birthplace of the Roman Empire, one of the world's greatest civilizations ever.

Rome is known for historic sites, nightlife, and museums. Your plan includes some of its best attractions: delve into the distant past at Colosseum, explore the world behind art at Galleria Borghese, contemplate the long history of Roman Forum, and make a trip to Piazza Navona.

For more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, refer to the Rome road trip planning website.

Fort Lauderdale, USA to Rome is an approximately 14.5-hour flight. You'll lose 6 hours traveling from Fort Lauderdale to Rome due to the time zone difference. Expect little chillier evenings in Rome when traveling from Fort Lauderdale in July, with lows around 70°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 7th (Thu) so you can travel 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.

On the 8th (Fri), get engrossed in the history at Heraklion Archaeological Museum, observe the fascinating underwater world at Cretaquarium - Thalassocosmos, and then explore the ancient world of The Palace of Knossos.

For where to stay, photos, ratings, and more tourist information, read Heraklion trip itinerary planner.

You can fly from Rome to Heraklion in 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train, ferry, and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. Expect a daytime high around 85°F in July, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 8th (Fri) early enough to ride a ferry to Fira.

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

Start off your visit on the 9th (Sat): do sightseeing your way with Private Tours, explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Red Beach. On the next day, pause for some serene contemplation at Ekklisia Panagia Platsani, indulge your senses at some of the top wineries in the area, and then do sightseeing your way with Santorini Sailing.

For more things to do, photos, ratings, and tourist information, you can read our Fira driving holiday app.

Ride a ferry from Heraklion to Fira in 2.5 hours. In July, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 74°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 10th (Sun) to allow enough time to ride a ferry to Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Mon): see some colorful creatures with GoDive Mykonos PADI Diving Resort, then make a trip to The Windmills (Kato Milli), and then take a stroll through Little Venice.

To see reviews, maps, where to stay, and other tourist information, read Mykonos Town tour itinerary builder.

Traveling by ferry from Fira to Mykonos Town takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly. Expect a daytime high around 83°F in July, and nighttime lows around 73°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Athens.

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

Start off your visit on the 12th (Tue): stop by Plaka, then take an in-depth tour of Acropolis Museum, and then explore the ancient world of Acropolis of Athens. Here are some ideas for day two: explore the world behind art at National Archaeological Museum, then don't miss a visit to Plateia Syntagmatos, then pause for some photo ops at Temple of Olympian Zeus, and finally explore the world behind art at Benaki Museum.

To see photos, maps, ratings, and tourist information, read Athens day trip planner.

Getting from Mykonos Town to Athens by flight takes about 3 hours. Other options: do a combination of ferry and taxi. Traveling from Mykonos Town in July, expect nights in Athens to be about the same, around 75°F, while days are a bit warmer, around 91°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 13th (Wed) so you can travel 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.

On the 14th (Thu), admire the striking features of Corfu Museum of Asian Art, get a new perspective on things with Madalena Boat Trips, and then deepen your knowledge of military history at Old Fortress Corfu.

For reviews, more things to do, maps, and other tourist information, refer to the Corfu Town tour itinerary planner.

Traveling by flight from Athens to Corfu Town takes 3 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of car and ferry; or take a bus. Traveling from Athens in July, Corfu Town is little chillier at night with lows of 70°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 14th (Thu) to allow enough time to travel to Paris.

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.

Change things up with these side-trips from Paris: Versailles (La Galerie des Batailles, Palace of Versailles, &more). There's much more to do: admire all the interesting features of Eiffel Tower, admire the landmark architecture of Arc de Triomphe, take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre, and contemplate the long history of Sainte-Chapelle.

To find photos, other places to visit, reviews, and other tourist information, use the Paris attractions site.

You can fly from Corfu Town to Paris in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of ferry and train; or do a combination of ferry and car. You'll gain 1 hour traveling from Corfu Town to Paris due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Corfu Town in July, things will get slightly colder in Paris: highs are around 79°F and lows about 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Mon) to allow time to travel back home.