Route notes
Why this routing works
This 5-week multi-stop itinerary is structured as a compact Europe-focused loop from New York City to Palermo, onward to Calvi, then Istanbul, before returning to New York City. The sequencing keeps the trip moving in a single direction across the Mediterranean region rather than doubling back between stops.
As a single multi-stop ticket in economy, this routing is useful for travelers who want fixed flight structure across three distinct stops while keeping the long-haul return to the end of the trip. Booking the transatlantic and intercity flights together can simplify the overall plan compared with pricing each segment separately.
With a September departure and total trip length of five weeks, the timing leaves room to divide time across Palermo, Calvi, and Istanbul without requiring unusually short stopovers.