17 days in Greece, Bulgaria & Bucharest Itinerary

The booming city of Bucharest is a sophisticated metropolis with a high contrast of old- and new-world architecture.

Your day-by-day itinerary now includes Peles Castle, Bran Castle (Dracula's Castle) and Bike The City. There's more to do: buy something for everyone on your list at AFI Cotroceni.

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Los Angeles, USA to Bucharest is an approximately 19-hour flight. Traveling from Los Angeles to Bucharest, you'll lose 10 hours due to the time zone difference. In June, daytime highs in Bucharest are 82°F, while nighttime lows are 58°F. Finish your sightseeing early on the 17th (Wed) to allow enough time to travel to Sofia.

Spend time in one of Europe's oldest cities, the vibrant Bulgarian capital of Sofia.

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Traveling by flight from Bucharest to Sofia takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 78°F, and evening lows to 55°F. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 18th (Thu) to allow time to drive to Plovdiv.

Though it is often seen as merely a stopover city, Plovdiv is actually a lively university town with bohemian cafes, a thriving art scene, and exciting nightlife.

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You can drive from Sofia to Plovdiv in 1.5 hours. Other options are to take a shuttle; or take a bus. In June, daily temperatures in Plovdiv can reach 82°F, while at night they dip to 60°F. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 20th (Sat) to allow enough time to drive to Thessaloniki.

A city with a stormy history and a cosmopolitan heart, Thessaloniki attracts visitors with its diverse culinary scene, dynamic nightlife, and youthful energy.

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Traveling by car from Plovdiv to Thessaloniki takes 5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a train. In June, daily temperatures in Thessaloniki can reach 86°F, while at night they dip to 65°F. On the 21st (Sun), you'll have the morning to explore before heading off to Delphi.

Ancient Greeks revered Delphi as the center of their universe, building an impressive sanctuary to Apollo in order to mark this sacred spot.

Start off your visit on the 21st (Sun): take in the architecture and atmosphere at Metamorfoseos tou Sotiros Church, take in the spiritual surroundings of Tholos, and then take an in-depth tour of Delphi Archaeological Museum.

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You can do a combination of train and taxi from Thessaloniki to Delphi in 4.5 hours. Other options are to drive; or take a bus. In June, plan for daily highs up to 85°F, and evening lows to 64°F. You will have some time to spend on the 22nd (Mon) before leaving for Mykonos Town.

A holiday in Mykonos Town offers a chance to relax on picturesque beaches and explore a labyrinth of charming streets lined with traditional white houses.

Discover out-of-the-way places like Mykonos Vioma Organic Farm and Spas. Do your shopping at Fish & Olive and The Corner Jewellery Market. Get out of town with these interesting Mykonos Town side-trips: Portara (in Naxos Town) and Chalkio (Church of Agios Georgios Diasoritis & Distillery M. G. Vallindras Eirini Frangoudaki). There's much more to do: don't miss a visit to Rarity Gallery, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint George, take in the spiritual surroundings of Paraportiani Church, and see the interesting displays at Aegean Maritime Museum.

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Traveling by combination of car and ferry from Delphi to Mykonos Town takes 5.5 hours. Alternatively, you can fly; or do a combination of taxi, train, bus, and ferry. Traveling from Delphi in June, expect nights in Mykonos Town to be about the same, around 69°F, while days are little chillier, around 80°F. You'll have a few hours on the 26th (Fri) to wrap things up before traveling to Oia.

Every day hundreds of visitors come to Oia just to experience its sunsets.

Your inner history buff will appreciate Ekklisia Panagia Platsani and Castelli of Pyrgos. Do your shopping at Mnemossyne Gallery and Replica. Venture out of the city with trips to Venetsanos Winery (in Megalochori) and Cultural Village (in Pyrgos). And it doesn't end there: relax and rejuvenate at some of the best spas, brush up on your military savvy at Naval Maritime Museum, take in the exciting artwork at Oria Gallery, and explore the galleries of Oia Treasures Art Gallery.

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Traveling by combination of ferry and taxi from Mykonos Town to Oia takes 3.5 hours. In June, plan for daily highs up to 82°F, and evening lows to 70°F. You'll have a few hours on the 29th (Mon) to wrap things up before traveling home.