Around the World in 28 Days

Jorge Betancourth

2 Jan 2024

Embark on an epic journey across New York, London, Paris, Madrid, Rome, Florence, Milan, Toronto, and San José. Discover iconic landmarks, immerse in vibrant cultures, and create unforgettable memories.

Trip to New York

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

Bustling destination in the heart of the Theater District known for bright lights, shopping & shows.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

$100

$ 22

Iconic National Monument opened in 1886, offering guided tours & a museum, plus harbor & city views.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$100

29 - 35 min

Directions

Beloved, circa-1883 landmark connecting Manhattan & Brooklyn via a unique stone-&-steel design.

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

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Free

30 - 36 min

Directions

Green space behind the NY Public Library's main branch, with 4 acres, a cafe and other food kiosks.

12:00 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 3Art and Skyscrapers

$160

Famous complex that's home to TV studios, plus a seasonal ice rink & a giant Christmas tree.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$160

Day 4Serenity in Central Park

$120

Sprawling park with pedestrian paths & ballfields, plus a zoo, carousel, boat rentals & a reservoir.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

6 - 9 min

Directions

A grand setting for one of the world's greatest collections of art, from ancient to contemporary.

11:30 AM - 2:30 PM

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$120

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to London

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

$ 15

Huge green space, home to Diana Memorial Fountain, with boating and swimming in the Serpentine lake.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

7 - 9 min

Directions

Visitors can tour the palace's opulent private and state rooms or watch the changing of the guard.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

A vast treasury of science & invention, famous for its state-of-the-art interactive exhibits.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 3Art and Skyscrapers

$ 15

Distinguished store for luxury goods, fashion, technology & accessories, plus refined eateries.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

20 - 24 min

Directions

Eclectic market with youthful vibe and stalls/shops selling fashion and accessories, music and more.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Serenity in Central Park

Modern-art gallery with international works on display, plus a cafe with panoramic river views.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to Paris

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

$88

$ 10

Public park, created in 1937, with sculptures & a central fountain featuring 20 water jets.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Former historic palace housing huge art collection, from Roman sculptures to da Vinci's "Mona Lisa."

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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$88

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

$80

$ 10

Gustave Eiffel's iconic, wrought-iron 1889 tower, with steps and elevators to observation decks.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$80

6 - 9 min

Directions

Landscaped park with paths & trees, bird life, extensive lawns & a children's play area.

10:00 AM - 1:00 PM

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Free

9 - 11 min

Directions

Expansive, 17th-century formal garden dotted with statues, including 18 bronzes by Maillol.

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Day 3Art and Skyscrapers

17th-century park with formally laid-out gardens, trees planted in patterns & statues on pedestals.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

Day 4Serenity in Central Park

$264

Theme park complex featuring family-friendly rides, shows and costumed characters, plus hotels.

8:00 AM - 6:00 PM

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$264

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to Madrid

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

$172

Established theme park with thrill, water & family rides & attractions, plus live entertainment.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$172

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

$68

18th-century, ridge-top palace for state occasions, plus tours with rooms full of art and antiques.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

9 - 14 min

Directions

Leafy square surrounded by imposing buildings, with stone & bronze statue of Cervantes on horseback.

10:30 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

8 - 11 min

Directions

Ancient Egyptian temple & museum moved from Aswan & rebuilt in lush parkland, with sunset views.

12:30 PM - 1:15 PM

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Free

Day 3Art and Skyscrapers

18th century neoclassical fountain depicting the goddess Cybele on a chariot pulled by 2 lions.

8:00 AM - 8:30 AM

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Free

14 - 21 min

Directions

Expansive, 19th-century park with boating lake & rose garden, plus numerous fountains & statues.

9:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

4 - 5 min

Directions

Venue for art exhibitions organized by Reina Sofía Museum, modeled on London's Crystal Palace.

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Day 4Serenity in Central Park

$64

Art museum with Velazquez, Goya and El Greco masterpieces in vast 12th- to 19th-century collection.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$64

12 - 18 min

Directions

Triumphal arch near to Parque del Buen Retiro & rich with stone carvings & elegant sculptures.

12:30 PM - 1:00 PM

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Free

Day 5Royal Parks and Museum Marvels

$188

$ 14

Circa-1916 covered market offering local food, delicacies & events in an elegant ambiance.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

Museum housing collection of 13th-20th-century European masterpieces, from Renaissance to Pop Art.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$60

18 - 22 min

Directions

81,000-capacity ground for Real Madrid, with regular matches plus tours of stadium and trophy room.

12:30 PM - 2:00 PM

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$128

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to Rome

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

$72

$ 7

Elegant square dating from the 1st century A.D., with a baroque fountain, street artists & bars.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

17 - 21 min

Directions

Monumental 3-tiered Roman amphitheater once used for gladiatorial games, with guided tour option.

9:10 AM - 10:10 AM

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$72

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

Refined 18th-century square, location of the Spanish Steps & the Church of Trinità dei Monti.

8:00 AM - 8:40 AM

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Free

9 - 14 min

Directions

Aqueduct-fed rococo fountain, designed by Nicola Salvi & completed in 1762, with sculpted figures.

9:10 AM - 9:50 AM

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Free

Day 3Art and Skyscrapers

$68

Multiple galleries of classical & Renaissance art masterpieces, plus the Sistine Chapel frescoes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$68

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to Florence

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

19th-century piazza with a bronze replica of Michelangelo's David & panoramic views over the city.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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Free

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

Gourmet food hall on top floor of historic market, with Italian & international fare & events.

8:00 AM - 9:00 AM

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Free

7 - 10 min

Directions

Cathedral-flanked square with iconic historic, religious & artistic landmarks & museums.

9:30 AM - 10:30 AM

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Free

8 - 12 min

Directions

Picturesque medieval arched river bridge with Roman origins, lined with jewelry & souvenir shops.

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to Milan

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

$128

$ 10

A.C. & Inter Milan's home ground with regular soccer matches, plus museum and stadium tours.

8:00 AM - 9:30 AM

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$128

19 - 23 min

Directions

Park & gardens landscaped by Emilio Alemagna, with a tower, aquarium, theater & municipal library.

10:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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Free

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

$148

One of the largest cathedrals in the world, this iconic masterpiece took over 600 years to complete.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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$96

7 - 10 min

Directions

Mall housed in a glass-covered 19th-century arcade with luxury clothing brands & upscale dining.

11:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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$52

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to Toronto

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

Huge array of shops, clothiers & restaurants in a soaring, historic mall with a glass ceiling.

8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Free

Day 2Liberty and Bridges

$264

Expansive, modern aquarium with many species & habitats on display, plus events & classes.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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$132

1 - 2 min

Directions

Landmark, over 553-metre tower featuring a glass floor & a revolving eatery with panoramic views.

10:30 AM - 12:30 PM

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$132

Day 3Art and Skyscrapers

$132

$ 10

Massive amusement park with some 200 attractions, rides including roller coasters & a water park.

8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

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$132

39 - 47 min

Directions

Sprawling park with hiking trails, a zoo, sports fields & a large children's playground.

12:30 PM - 2:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119

Trip to San José

Tours & Activities

Viator Tours

Day 1The Bright Lights of Times Square

$ 11

Lively, mazelike market with vendors for produce, fish, coffee, hot snacks & traditional crafts.

8:00 AM - 10:00 AM

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Free

14 - 17 min

Directions

This 72-hectare park features the National Stadium & other sports facilities, plus an art museum.

10:30 AM - 1:30 PM

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Free

Budget breakdown: $2235 In total

Activities & Food:$2116

Transport:$119