17 days in South America & Europe Itinerary

Colombia's heart and soul, Bogota has earned the nickname "Athens of South America" thanks to its abundance of universities, libraries, and lower-level schools.

On the 13th (Tue), see the interesting displays at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro).

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Cartagena to Bogota is an approximately 4.5-hour flight. You can also drive; or take a bus. Prepare for cooler weather when traveling from Cartagena in September: high temperatures in Bogota hover around 22°C and lows are around 9°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 13th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Madrid.

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

Popular historic sites such as Royal Palace of Madrid and Barrio de Salamanca are in your itinerary. Step out of the city life by going to Boca del Asno and Scootydo Rental Bikes. Go for a jaunt from Madrid to Segovia to see Old City about 1h 25 min away. The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at Prado National Museum, stop by Confiteria Marques Madrid, head outdoors with Parque de la Bombilla, and learn about winemaking at Pinkleton & Wine.

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Traveling by flight from Bogota to Madrid takes 14 hours. Traveling from Bogota to Madrid, you'll lose 6 hours due to the time zone difference. Traveling from Bogota in September, things will get somewhat warmer in Madrid: highs are around 32°C and lows about 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 17th (Sat) early enough to drive to Toledo.

Toledo is a World Heritage Site that embodies the complex cultural history of Spain while remaining a forward-moving, modern city.

Start off your visit on the 18th (Sun): explore the world behind art at Museo de Santa Cruz, stop by Jacinta & Maria Chocolates, and then make a trip to Plaza De Zocodover.

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Getting from Madrid to Toledo by car takes about an hour. Other options: take a train; or take a bus. In September in Toledo, expect temperatures between 33°C during the day and 17°C at night. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 18th (Sun) 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.

Kick off your visit on the 19th (Mon): take a stroll through Île de la Cité, take a stroll through Le Marais, then squeeze the most out of the city with Pari Roller, and finally appreciate the extensive heritage of Montmartre. On the 20th (Tue), you'll have a packed day of sightseeing: explore the world behind art at Musee d'Orsay.

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You can fly from Toledo to Paris in 6 hours. Other options are to take a train; or drive. Plan for little chillier temperatures traveling from Toledo in September, with highs in Paris at 24°C and lows at 13°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Tue) to allow enough time to travel to Venice.

Virtually unchanged for the last six centuries, Venice is actually a group of islands made famous by a series of canals, bridges, monuments, piazzas, and narrow pedestrian lanes.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Wed): wander the streets of Cannaregio, appreciate the extensive heritage of Piazza San Marco, then browse the exhibits of Doge's Palace, and finally explore the activities along Canal Grande. Here are some ideas for day two: admire the landmark architecture of Basilica di San Marco and then look for gifts at Dero Riflessi di Venezia.

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Getting from Paris to Venice by flight takes about 5 hours. Other options: take a train; or drive. Traveling from Paris in September, things will get a bit warmer in Venice: highs are around 29°C and lows about 17°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 22nd (Thu) early enough to travel to Rome.

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

On the 23rd (Fri), explore the ancient world of Colosseum, wander the streets of Trastevere, and then head outdoors with Elebike Rome. Here are some ideas for day two: pedal to the sights with Gazebike and then look for gifts at Elena Kihlman Designer Concept Store.

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Traveling by flight from Venice to Rome takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. In September, daytime highs in Rome are 32°C, while nighttime lows are 18°C. On the 24th (Sat), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel to Barcelona.

Barcelona, the country’s second-largest city, is a cosmopolitan urban center known for its throbbing youthful energy and stellar architecture.

Kick off your visit on the 25th (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Barcelona Cathedral, then enjoy the sand and surf at Playa de La Barceloneta, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica of the Sagrada Familia, and finally admire the striking features of Casa Batllo. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 26th (Mon): wander the streets of El Barri Gòtic and then wander the streets of Las Ramblas.

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You can fly from Rome to Barcelona in 5.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. September in Barcelona sees daily highs of 30°C and lows of 21°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 26th (Mon) to allow enough time to take a train to Madrid.

Start off your visit on the 27th (Tue): take a stroll through Barrio de Salamanca, then look for gifts at Lola Fonseca, then contemplate the long history of Royal Palace of Madrid, and finally look for gifts at El Brabantino.

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Take a train from Barcelona to Madrid in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or drive. Plan for a bit cooler nights when traveling from Barcelona in September since evenings lows in Madrid dip to 17°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 28th (Wed) to allow time for travel to Bogota.

Start off your visit on the 29th (Thu): see the interesting displays at Gold Museum (Museo del Oro), wander the streets of Barrio La Candelaria, and then take your sightseeing to a higher altitude at Monserrate.

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Fly from Madrid to Bogota in 14 hours. Due to the time zone difference, you'll gain 6 hours traveling from Madrid to Bogota. Traveling from Madrid in September, things will get a bit cooler in Bogota: highs are around 22°C and lows about 9°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 29th (Thu) early enough to travel back home.