20 days in Africa, Asia & Europe Itinerary

Known for its turbulent and eventful past, the port city of Alexandria retains a historic charm and atmosphere, boasting thousands of years of Egypt's cultural heritage.

Start off your visit on the 3rd (Sat): relax and rejuvenate at The Spa at Four Seasons Hotel Alexandria. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: get engrossed in the history at El Kobba El Samaweya, then stop by CREDO, and then tour the pleasant surroundings at Mamoura Beach.

For maps, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Alexandria trip itinerary builder website.

Santiago, Chile to Alexandria is an approximately 29-hour combination of flight and bus. You can also fly. Traveling from Santiago to Alexandria, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Expect a daytime high around 36°C in July, and nighttime lows around 28°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Mon) to allow enough time to drive to Cairo.

More than 20 million people call Cairo their home and, as soon as you set foot in the sprawling metropolis, it's evident they make it crowded and chaotic, but also exuberant and charming.

On the 5th (Mon), stroll around Al-Azhar Park. Here are some ideas for day two: get engrossed in the history at Manial Palace Museum and then take an exotic tour of a safari tour.

To see maps, more things to do, where to stay, and other tourist information, use the Cairo road trip website.

Traveling by car from Alexandria to Cairo takes 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus. Traveling from Alexandria in July, you will find days in Cairo are a bit warmer (41°C), and nights are about the same (28°C). You will have some time to spend on the 8th (Thu) before leaving for Tel Aviv.

Called the "White City" thanks to the color of its World Heritage-listed architectural landmarks, Tel Aviv serves as Israel's modern and cosmopolitan second city.

Kick off your visit on the 8th (Thu): stop by Maskit. On the 9th (Fri), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: take a leisurely stroll along Tayelet, tour the pleasant surroundings at Bograshov Beach, then tour the pleasant surroundings at Frishman Beach, and finally examine the collection at Joseph Bau House Museum.

For ratings, photos, and more tourist information, refer to the Tel Aviv trip maker site.

Travel from Cairo to Tel Aviv in 10.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or take a bus; or do a combination of bus and train. Traveling from Cairo in July, expect nights in Tel Aviv to be about the same, around 29°C, while days are little chillier, around 35°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 10th (Sat) early enough to travel to Amman.

Jordan's capital city, Amman spreads across 19 hills and includes many distinct districts, each with their own historical and cultural marvels.

Start off your visit on the 11th (Sun): look for gifts at Decoration One Co. Ltd., delve into the distant past at Roman Amphitheater, then see the interesting displays at The Jordan Museum, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at St. John the Baptist Roman Catholic Church. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: have fun and explore at Children's Museum, then explore the ancient world of The Citadel, and then visit Jabal Al Lweibdeh.

To find traveler tips, maps, ratings, and other tourist information, you can read our Amman trip planner.

Traveling by flight from Tel Aviv to Amman takes 4.5 hours. Traveling from Tel Aviv in July, you can expect nighttime temperatures to be a bit cooler in Amman, with lows of 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 12th (Mon) so you can travel to Marrakech.

You won't run out of things to do in Marrakech, a city where you can spend days exploring grandiose palaces and mosques, photogenic gardens, sacred tombs, and traditional mansions that evoke a bygone era.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Ensemble Artisanal and Musee Yves Saint Laurent Marrakech. Popular historic sites such as Koutoubia Mosque and Saadian Tombs are in your itinerary. There's still lots to do: browse the eclectic array of goods at Jemaa el-Fna, relax in sumptuous surroundings at local Arab baths, admire the landmark architecture of Palacio da Bahia, and contemplate the long history of El Badi Palace.

To see more things to do, where to stay, photos, and tourist information, go to the Marrakech online itinerary builder.

You can fly from Amman to Marrakech in 12.5 hours. You'll gain 2 hours traveling from Amman to Marrakech due to the time zone difference. Expect a bit warmer weather when traveling from Amman in July: highs in Marrakech hover around 44°C, while lows dip to 23°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 15th (Thu) early enough to travel to Madrid.

Madrid is known for its cultural and artistic heritage, lively nightlife, and a dynamic culinary scene.

Let the collections at Prado National Museum and Catedral de Segovia capture your imagination. Head to Barrio de Salamanca and Mercado de San Antónfor some retail therapy. You'll find plenty of places to visit near Madrid: Segovia (Real Casa de la Moneda & Alcazar of Segovia) and Avila (Basilica de San Vicente, The Walls of Avila, &more). The adventure continues: steep yourself in history at Royal Palace of Madrid, hunt for treasures at Mercado San Miguel, appreciate the history behind Puerta de Alcala, and view the masterpieces at Cava Baja Gallery.

To see maps, other places to visit, and tourist information, refer to the Madrid vacation maker site.

You can fly from Marrakech to Madrid in 5.5 hours. Other options are to do a combination of car and ferry; or do a combination of train and bus. Traveling from Marrakech to Madrid, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Marrakech in July, plan for little chillier days in Madrid, with highs around 40°C, while nights are about the same with lows around 23°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 20th (Tue) to allow time to travel back home.