13 days in Boston, Iceland & Cleveland Itinerary

Rich in museums, restaurants, shops, and historical sites, Boston attracts over 16 million visitors each year.

On the 11th (Wed), admire the masterpieces at Museum of Fine Arts and then see where the action happens at Fenway Park.

To see traveler tips, maps, photos, and other tourist information, refer to the Boston online trip builder.

Montreal, Canada to Boston is an approximately 5.5-hour car ride. You can also fly; or drive; or take a bus. Prepare for a bit warmer weather when traveling from Montreal in December: high temperatures in Boston hover around 7°C and lows are around 0°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 11th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Keflavik.

Keflavík is a town in the Reykjanes region in southwest Iceland. For where to stay, ratings, traveler tips, and tourist information, read our Keflavik vacation maker tool.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Boston to Keflavik. Traveling from Boston to Keflavik, you'll lose 5 hours due to the time zone difference. When traveling from Boston in December, plan for little chillier days and about the same nights in Keflavik: temperatures range from 3°C by day to -1°C at night. You'll set off for Grindavik on the 12th (Thu).

A historical fishing town on the scenic south coast of the Southern Peninsula, Grindavik boasts one main attraction, the Blue Lagoon, a geothermal spa.

On the 12th (Thu), take in the natural beauty of Krysuvik and then take in the natural beauty of Gunnuhver Hot Springs. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: enjoy the sea views from Hopsnes Lighthouse, explore the ancient world of Selatangar, make a trip to Svartsengi Geothermal Power Plant, take in the views from Bridge Between Continents, then take in the dramatic natural features at Brimketill, and finally take an in-depth tour of The Icelandic Saltfish Museum.

To find other places to visit, reviews, and tourist information, use the Grindavik tour planning app.

Grindavik is very close to Keflavik. In December in Grindavik, expect temperatures between 3°C during the day and -1°C at night. Finish your sightseeing early on the 13th (Fri) to allow enough time to drive to Reykjavik.

Reykjavik, the world's most northerly capital, effortlessly combines small-town charm with heaps of big city energy.

Kick off your visit on the 14th (Sat): admire the masterpieces at National Museum of Iceland, then see the world from above with a helicopter tour, then take in the architecture and atmosphere at Hallgrimskirkja, and finally appreciate the history behind Sun Voyager. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the next day: surround yourself with nature on a nature and wildlife tour.

To see other places to visit, more things to do, ratings, and other tourist information, read our Reykjavik road trip tool.

You can take a bus from Grindavik to Reykjavik in 2.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In December, daytime highs in Reykjavik are 2°C, while nighttime lows are -3°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 16th (Mon) so you can drive to Eyrarbakki.

Eyrarbakki is a fishing village on the south coast of Iceland with a population of about 570 people, not including inhabitants of the prison located there. On the 16th (Mon), get engrossed in the history at Laugabuo - Laugabud, then pause for some serene contemplation at Strandarkirkja, and then try out the rides at Thorlakshofn Swimming Pool. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 17th (Tue): see the interesting displays at The House at Eyrarbakki and then explore the fascinating underground world of Arnarker Cave.

To see more things to do, traveler tips, ratings, and other tourist information, go to the Eyrarbakki day trip planner.

You can drive from Reykjavik to Eyrarbakki in an hour. In December, daily temperatures in Eyrarbakki can reach 2°C, while at night they dip to -2°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 17th (Tue) early enough to go by car to Reykjavik.

Kick off your visit on the 17th (Tue): contemplate the long history of Landnámssýningin/The Settlement Exhibition. On your second day here, get your game on at Mink Viking Portrait Studio, then indulge in some culinary diversions at a local gastronomic tour, and then explore the wealth of natural beauty at Thingvellir National Park.

To see more things to do, maps, other places to visit, and more tourist information, you can read our Reykjavik online travel route planner.

Traveling by car from Eyrarbakki to Reykjavik takes an hour. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 19th (Thu) to allow time for the car ride to Keflavik.

On the 19th (Thu), learn about all things military at Keflavik Maritime Center.

To find reviews, ratings, traveler tips, and other tourist information, go to the Keflavik trip builder website.

Traveling by bus from Reykjavik to Keflavik takes an hour. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. Cap off your sightseeing on the 19th (Thu) early enough to travel to Boston.

To see other places to visit, photos, more things to do, and more tourist information, refer to the Boston trip itinerary maker website.

The Route module can help you plan travel from Keflavik to Boston. The time zone changes from Greenwich Mean Time to Eastern Standard Time, which is usually a -5 hour difference. Traveling from Keflavik in December, expect nights in Boston to be about the same, around 0°C, while days are somewhat warmer, around 7°C. You'll set off for Cleveland on the 20th (Fri).

A culturally diverse city situated on the shores of Lake Erie, Cleveland boasts many places to visit, such as world-class museums, popular amusement parks, and sprawling recreational areas.

Change things up with a short trip to Cedar Point in Sandusky (about 1h 15 min away). The adventure continues: admire the masterpieces at The Cleveland Museum of Art, try to win big at JACK Cleveland Casino, browse the eclectic array of goods at West Side Market, and perfect your strike at Bay Lanes Bowling.

For where to stay, more things to do, maps, and tourist information, refer to the Cleveland trip website.

Traveling by flight from Boston to Cleveland takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a train. In December, daily temperatures in Cleveland can reach 6°C, while at night they dip to 0°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 23rd (Mon) so you can catch the flight to Boston.

Start off your visit on the 23rd (Mon): buy something for everyone on your list at Faneuil Hall Marketplace.

To find maps, more things to do, photos, and tourist information, you can read our Boston travel itinerary planner.

You can fly from Cleveland to Boston in 3.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a train. On the 23rd (Mon), you'll have the morning to explore before heading back home.