Route notes
Why this routing works
This round-the-world routing keeps the trip moving in a clear eastbound sequence: New York City to Lisbon, then Dubai, then Melbourne, before returning to New York City. With 3 nights in both Lisbon and Dubai and 8 nights in Melbourne, the stop pattern balances shorter transit breaks upfront with the longest stay at the far end of the route.
As a 2-week economy itinerary, this structure works well for travelers trying to fit multiple long-haul segments into a limited timeframe without turning every stop into a connection-only transfer. The two 3-night stops give enough time to reset between continents, while Melbourne carries the main on-the-ground portion of the trip.
From a ticketing standpoint, putting this together as an RTW itinerary is a practical way to link Europe, the Middle East, and Australia on one fare framework rather than pricing each long-haul separately. For June departures in economy, the sold range on this routing was from USD 1,878 to USD 2,865.