12 days in Western Europe Itinerary

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.

Kick off your visit on the 28th (Mon): look for gifts at Mytho, get maximum retail therapy with Tia handmade, and then stop by White.

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Birmingham, UK to Mykonos Town is an approximately 10-hour combination of train and flight. You can also do a combination of train, bus, and ferry; or do a combination of bus and ferry. The time zone difference moving from Greenwich Mean Time (GMT) to Eastern European Standard Time (EET) is 2 hours. In May, Mykonos Town is somewhat warmer than Birmingham - with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 28th (Mon) to allow time to travel 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.

On the 29th (Tue), take in the architecture and atmosphere at Byzantine Church of Agia Eleousa (Panagia Mavromantila), then take an in-depth tour of Delphi Archaeological Museum, then delve into the distant past at Delphi, and finally steep yourself in history at Temple of Apollo In Delphi. On your second day here, pause for some serene contemplation at Church of the Holy Trinity, then Head underground at Corycian Cave, then make a trip to Distomo Massacre Memorial, and finally contemplate in the serene atmosphere at Hosios Loukas.

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Getting from Mykonos Town to Delphi by combination of ferry and car takes about 6 hours. Other options: do a combination of flight and bus; or do a combination of ferry, bus, train, and taxi. Traveling from Mykonos Town in May, expect slightly colder with lows of 15°C in Delphi. Wrap up your sightseeing on the 30th (Wed) early enough to drive to Olympia.

Inhabited since prehistoric times, Olympia remains best known as the site of the original Olympic Games, held there for the first time in 776 BCE. Inscribed on the World Heritage List, the remains of Olympia's sanctuary allow visitors to admire the timeless mastery of ancient Greek builders.

On the 31st (Thu), take an in-depth tour of Museum of the History of the Olympic Games of Antiquity, explore the ancient world of Archaeological Site of Olympia, then appreciate the history behind Hermes by Praxiteles, then look for gifts at Kukuvaya, and finally look for gifts at Aristoteles Olivewood Workshop. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 1st (Fri): take an in-depth tour of Archaeological Museum of Olympia, then do a tasting at Olympia Land Winery, and then examine the collection at Archimedes Museum.

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Traveling by car from Delphi to Olympia takes 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or take a bus. In May, daytime highs in Olympia are 28°C, while nighttime lows are 15°C. Cap off your sightseeing on the 1st (Fri) early enough to go by car to Athens.

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

Let the collections at Acropolis Museum and Canvas Greece capture your imagination. Get some historical perspective at Acropolis of Athens and Temple of Olympian Zeus. There's much more to do: get engrossed in the history at National Archaeological Museum, explore the ancient world of Ancient Agora of Athens, look for gifts at BR Foods, Greece., and take a stroll through Ermou Street.

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You can drive from Olympia to Athens in 3.5 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus; or do a combination of taxi and train. Plan for a bit warmer nights when traveling from Olympia in June since evenings lows in Athens dip to 24°C. Wrap up your sightseeing by early afternoon on the 5th (Tue) to allow time for the flight to Heraklion.

Crete's largest city, Heraklion remains best known for its proximity to a sprawling Bronze Age archaeological site, once the center of a vanished Minoan civilization.

On the 5th (Tue), pause for some serene contemplation at Church of Saint Titus.

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You can fly from Athens to Heraklion in 2.5 hours. Alternatively, you can do a combination of taxi and ferry; or ride a ferry. Expect little chillier weather when traveling from Athens in June: highs in Heraklion hover around 32°C, while lows dip to 22°C. Finish your sightseeing early on the 6th (Wed) so you can ride a ferry to Fira.

Fira, the busy capital of Santorini, sits on the very edge of a volcanic caldera.

Start off your visit on the 7th (Thu): look for gifts at Oneiro Jewelry, see the interesting displays at Museum of Prehistoric Thira, then stop by Faros Market, then explore the ancient world of Akrotiri, and finally look for gifts at Koukla Art. Get ready for a full day of sightseeing on the 8th (Fri): look for gifts at Aquamarine Jewelry, then stop by Epilekton, then look for gifts at Stardust, and finally look for gifts at Atlantis Books E.E..

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Getting from Heraklion to Fira by ferry takes about 2.5 hours. In June, daily temperatures in Fira can reach 32°C, while at night they dip to 24°C. Finish up your sightseeing early on the 8th (Fri) so you can catch the flight back home.