30 days in Asia, Europe & South Pacific Itinerary

Tokyo holds the status of most populous metropolitan area in the world--a fact you'll find tangible as you walk the bustling streets and explore its diverse neighborhoods and cultures.

Get a sense of the local culture at Senso-ji Temple and Ueno District. Museum-lovers will appreciate Tokyo National Museum and Mitsubishi Ichigokan Museum. Get out of town with these interesting Tokyo side-trips: Enoshima Sea Candle (in Fujisawa), Soji-ji Temple (in Yokohama) and Kamakura (Ugafuku Shrine ( Goddess of Money Washing), Kencho-ji Temple, &more). The adventure continues: contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Asakusa Shrine, contemplate the long history of Kawasaki Daishi, admire the masterpieces at Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, and examine the collection at Katsushika Shibamata Torasan Memorial Hall.

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Sydney, Australia to Tokyo is an approximately 13.5-hour flight. The time zone difference moving from Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) to Japan Standard Time (JST) is minus 1 hour. In January, Tokyo is colder than Sydney - with highs of 50°F and lows of 35°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) 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.

Get a sense of the local culture at Eiffel Tower and Musee d'Orsay. Popular historic sites such as Basilique du Sacre-Coeur de Montmartre and Arc de Triomphe are in your itinerary. There's much more to do: explore the world behind art at Petit Palais, don't miss a visit to Pere-Lachaise Cemetery, examine the collection at Musee Nissim de Camondo, and take in the architecture and atmosphere at Chapelle Notre Dame de la Medaille Miraculeuse.

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Getting from Tokyo to Paris by flight takes about 16 hours. The time zone difference moving from Japan Standard Time to Central European Standard Time is minus 8 hours. When traveling from Tokyo in January, plan for a bit cooler days and about the same nights in Paris: temperatures range from 45°F by day to 35°F at night. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 13th (Wed) early enough 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.

Appreciate the collections at Doge's Palace and Museo Correr. Satisfy your inner culture vulture at Basilica di Santa Maria Gloriosa dei Frari and Scuola Grande di San Rocco. Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Venice: Ferrara (Chiesa delle Sacre Stimmate, Castello Estense, &more), Padua (Basilica di Santa Giustina, Battistero del Duomo di Padova, &more) and Passeggiata lungo la restera (in Treviso). There's still lots to do: take in the architecture and atmosphere at Basilica di Santa Anastasia, explore the historical opulence of Museo di Castelvecchio, visit Cannaregio, and learn more about the world around you at Natural History Museum.

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You can fly from Paris to Venice in 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train; or drive. January in Venice sees daily highs of 47°F and lows of 33°F at night. Cap off your sightseeing on the 20th (Wed) early enough to travel to Athens.

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

Acropolis of Athens and Erechtheion are good opportunities to explore the local culture. Deepen your sense of the past at sights like Temple of Hephaestus and Ancient Agora of Athens. There's lots more to do: get engrossed in the history at Acropolis Museum, appreciate the history behind Temple of Olympian Zeus, visit Anafiotika, and appreciate the extensive heritage of Philopappos Hill.

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Fly from Venice to Athens in 6 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or do a combination of train and bus. The time zone changes from Central European Standard Time to Eastern European Standard Time, which is usually a 1 hour difference. In January, Athens is somewhat warmer than Venice - with highs of 56°F and lows of 44°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 25th (Mon) early enough to travel to Melbourne.

The state of Victoria crown jewel, Melbourne boasts shaded streets, leafy residential neighborhoods, vibrant street life, and a picturesque city center.

Appreciate the collections at ArtVo and Australian Centre for the Moving Image. Popular historic sites such as St Paul's Cathedral and St. Patrick's Cathedral are in your itinerary. And it doesn't end there: explore the world behind art at National Gallery of Victoria, admire the natural beauty at Fitzroy Gardens, take in panoramic vistas at Melbourne Star Observation Wheel, and examine the collection at Scienceworks.

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Traveling by flight from Athens to Melbourne takes 23 hours. The time zone difference when traveling from Athens to Melbourne is 8 hours. While traveling from Athens, expect warmer days and a bit warmer nights in Melbourne, ranging from highs of 81°F to lows of 58°F. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 30th (Sat) so you can travel back home.