9 days in Spain & Italy Itinerary

Fondly referred to as “El Sur” by the locals, Maspalomas serves as a hub of entertainment and beach activity on Gran Canary Island.

Kick off your visit on the 15th (Fri): admire nature's wide array of creatures at Palmitos Park, kick back and relax at Playa de Maspalomas, and then explore the striking landscape at Reserva Natural Especial de Las Dunas de Maspalomas.

For traveler tips, more things to do, where to stay, and more tourist information, read Maspalomas day trip planning tool .

Ahmedabad, India to Maspalomas is an approximately 17.5-hour flight. The time zone changes from India Standard Time to Western European Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. While traveling from Ahmedabad, expect little chillier days and about the same nights in Maspalomas, ranging from highs of 28°C to lows of 21°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 15th (Fri) to allow enough time to travel to Puerto Del Carmen.

One of the most lively and visited areas in the Canary Islands, Lanzarote’s largest city, Puerto del Carmen, is well-known for its vibrant nightlife and high concentration of bars and pubs.

On the 16th (Sat), take in the dramatic natural features at El Golfo, take in the waterfront activity at Marina Rubicon, and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Timanfaya Nationalpark. Here are some ideas for day two: examine the collection at Fundacion Cesar Manrique, explore the fascinating underground world of Cueva de los Verdes, then take some stellar pictures from Mirador Del Rio, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at Papagayo Beach.

To see traveler tips, reviews, more things to do, and other tourist information, use the Puerto Del Carmen online trip itinerary builder .

Getting from Maspalomas to Puerto Del Carmen by flight takes about 3.5 hours. Other options: ride a ferry. In November, plan for daily highs up to 27°C, and evening lows to 20°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Sun) so you can drive to Corralejo.

Surrounded by a series of white sand dunes, Corralejo is tiny enough to explore on foot or bicycle.

On the 18th (Mon), identify plant and animal life at Parque Natural de Corralejo, explore the striking landscape at Parque Natural de Corralejo, then get outside with Corralejo Tennis Academy, then enjoy the sand and surf at Popcorn Beach, and finally enjoy the sand and surf at El Cotillo Beach & Lagoons.

To see traveler tips, other places to visit, and other tourist information, read Corralejo itinerary planner .

You can drive from Puerto Del Carmen to Corralejo in 2 hours. In November, daily temperatures in Corralejo can reach 28°C, while at night they dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 18th (Mon) to allow enough time to travel to Siena.

Siena, a medieval Tuscan city, features numerous attractions, including a historic town center, alleyways, towers, and well-preserved buildings.

Start off your visit on the 19th (Tue): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siena, make a trip to Piazza del Campo, and then take in panoramic vistas at Torre del Mangia. On the 20th (Wed), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: don't miss a visit to Historic Centre of San Gimignano.

To find other places to visit, where to stay, more things to do, and tourist information, use the Siena travel route planner.

Traveling by combination of flight and train from Corralejo to Siena takes 9.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, flight, and train. Traveling from Corralejo to Siena, you'll lose 1 hour due to the time zone difference. In November, Siena is little chillier than Corralejo - with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 20th (Wed) so you can travel to Syracuse.

Philosopher Cicero once described Syracuse as "the greatest Greek city and the most beautiful of them all." A powerful city-state of ancient Greece, Syracuse now is the capital of the eponymous Italian province on the eastern coast of Sicily.

On the 21st (Thu), head off the coast to Ortigia, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Duomo di Siracusa, and then explore the fascinating underground world of Ear of Dionysius (Orecchio di Dionisio).

To see photos, maps, traveler tips, and other tourist information, read Syracuse itinerary app .

Traveling by combination of bus, flight, and train from Siena to Syracuse takes 7 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of train and flight; or do a combination of car and ferry. Finish your sightseeing early on the 22nd (Fri) to allow enough time to travel back home.