Editing to add- THANK YOU all for your tips and information. I will go back and revamp this a bit

Please don’t be mean as I have never been to Europe. And I open to suggestions. Would this itinerary work? Or will it be too much? This is for 2 adults. I may never get to visit again due to ongoing health issues, and I may be being too ambitious and wanting to see everything lol, so just looking for input and any advice is much appreciated!

• 5/14/26 travel overnight from US
• 5/15 arrive in Rome - Relax Free Time
• 5/16 Pantheon, Spanish Steps, Trevi Fountain, night time golf cart tour
• 5/17 Vatican, St Peter’s, Sistine Chapel
• 5/18 Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Domus Aurea
• 5/19 Trip to Pompeii
• 5/20 Pasta/Pizza cooking class
• 5/21 Travel to Florence - Relax Free Time
• 5/22 Academia, Piazza, Campanile, Gihbertis
• 5/23 Sienna or Free Day
• 5/24 Pisa, Baptistery, Piazza
• 5/25 Travel to Luzern (not sure if we want to stay in Luzern yet, trying to pick a home base)
• 5/26 Lake Luzern, Old Town, Bridges, Chocolate tasting
• 5/27 Grindelwald / Lauterbrunnen ?
• 5/28 Mt Pilatus
• 5/29 Travel to Paris - Relax Free Time
• 5/30 Eiffel Tower, visit Pont Alexandre Bridge and River
• 5/31 Catacombs, Notre Dame, Sainte Chapelle
• 6/1 Free Day
• 6/2 Travel to London - Relax Free Time
• 6/3 Tower Bridge, Tower of London, London at night tour
• 6/4 Windsor Castle, Stonehenge, Bath
• 6/5 Westminster Abbey, Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, Parliament
• 6/6 Free Day
• 6/7 Travel Home

Edit to add - I now know the tour for 6/4 is not doable and too much. So I will change that. I’d also be willing to eliminate either Paris or London to add days to the other countries, if that would be a better option. It seems as though London would be a better place to visit but it’s also much further to get to from Switzerland. Open to suggestions for this also

This if my first time going to Europe with my SO. We have about 50 days and I would love some feedback on the route i’ve planned so far. This is all a bit last minute so the route has kind of been thrown together.

Start in London September 25th, 4 nights

London>Paris, 4 nights

Paris>Brussels, 2 nights

Brussels>Amsterdam, 4 nights

Amsterdam>Berlin, 3 nights

Berlin>Prague, 3 nights

Prague>Vienna, 3 nights

Vienna>Budapest, 3 nights

Budapest>Bled 2 nights (Day trip to Ljubljana)

Bled>Venice, 3 nights

Venice>Zurich, 2 nights

Zurich>Interlaken, 4 nights

Interlaken>Nice, 3 nights

Nice>Avignon, 3 nights

Avignon>Carcassonne, 2 nights

Carcassonne>Barcelona, 3 nights

From Barcelona we are hopping on a cruise that takes us to Florence, Rome, and Lisbon and then back to NY.

Too many stops? Places we should add or decrease a night? Any and all feedback is welcomed, thank you!

Okay so my husband and I are starting to plan a European trip from end of Sept-mid October 2026. We are thinking of taking our kids (8 and nearly 10 at the time) we have had long chats with them explaining that it will be alot of walking (even more than we walked for the Taylor swift concert 🤣) and that they would have to be open to trying new foods and what not. They have been looking at photos of things to see in Europe and have started calling this trip their “world adventure”. I am agonizing over our itinerary and am hoping to get some advice!

Paris 6 nights. With day trips to Versailles and maybe Disneyland Paris for the kids?

Amsterdam 4 nights. This city is one of my must sees and the idea of sleeping on a boat really has the kids excited.

Barcelona 3 nights. The bright mosaic parts of this city really appeal to us and the kids love the pictures of this city the most.

Rome for 6 nights. I love Ancient Rome and all the history with it, and one of the kids is excited to be in the pasta motherland

London for 4/5 nights. Castles, yummy food ,and the guard with the fluffy black hats have the kids really excited.

Does this seem doable?? Or am I being unreasonable and insane with this plan 🤣. I’d like to see Florence and Venice as well but I don’t think that amount of travel is do-able? Or is it?! How many days do I realistically need at each stop to enjoy my time, not be rushing, and see everything? Could Florence be a day trip from Rome?! My concept of distance and time is not great and I often underestimate how much time I need in certain places.

As per the title. I'm listing here the itinerary for my upcoming trip to Europe. It's a combination of solo and partner travel, independent and organised tour, planes, trains and yep, automobiles.

A mash up of chaos and relaxation, chasing food, activities and unique experiences.

The items that have specific dates attached are all booked and paid for. Everything in-between is loosey goosey, on purpose. Factor in a bit of freeform roaming.

Tonnes of contrast.

Travel plans solidified!

April 30th fly to Singapore, 17hr layover, hotel within the airport. Been to Singapore a number of times, don't plan on leaving the airport.

Fly to Istanbul, 4hr layover, fly to London. Arrive 9pm 1st of May.

May 2nd-5th London (Harry Potter, West End shows, world's largest collection of stolen artifacts), plus a trip to Skomer Island to see the puffins.

May 6th-13th Iceland in a campervan. A whole week of getting my geology geek on! Plus snorkeling Silfra (a true bucket list experience) and epic ATV experience.

May 13th-18th see parts of Scotland in a van. Distilleries, epic scenery, haggis and Highland Games.

May 19th-25th trains from Edinburgh to Oslo. No plans.

May 26th-29th Svalbard baby! Haven't booked activities yet, but am super excited to be visiting this most northern of communities.

May 29th-June 1st catch up with a friend in mainland Norway, see a few of the South Western fjords.

June 1st-17th across to Finland (up to Rovaniemi) then across to Tallin. Trains down through Eastern Europe, no set plans.

June 17th to 23rd Romania and Moldova. ATV adventure in the Carpathians. Phase 1 (solo travel) complete.

June 23rd fly to Rome. Four nights Rome, two nights Florence, one night Tirano.

June 30th a day on Switzerland's most scenic trains, arrive in the evening in Beaune, France.

2 nights in Beaune. July 1st wandering the city and trying Burgundian wines.

July 2nd train and bus to San Sebastian. Four nights San Sebastian.

2 nights in Bilbao, 6th and 7th July.

8th July fly to Istanbul via Barcelona.

9th-23rd July Best of Turkey Intrepid tour.

23rd July train and bus to Sozopol, Bulgarian coast. 3 nights.

26th-27th two nights Sofia.

28th July fly early to Ljubljana via Munich. Pick up hire car. Visit Lake Bled, Skocjan caves, Slovenian wine tasting, 1 night Piran.

29th July drive early back to Lubljana to return the car, bus to Split, Croatia. 2 nights Split.

31st bus to Dubrovnik, one night pre-tour.

1st-15th August Dubrovnik to Athens Intrepid tour through the Balkans.

15th-19th August in Greece, probably two days in Athens, 2 days somewhere else, or maybe all in Athens and day trips from there.

20th-29th August fly to UK, pick up friend's car and ferry to Ireland for 10 day driving trip. Phase 2 (with a travel partner) complete.

29th-31st August 3 nights back in London or surrounds.

Here's where it gets interesting, hoping things have calmed down by then...

1st September London to Cairo. 3 days to see the pyramids.

3rd September fly to Amman, Jordan. 2 days to see Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea (will be tight!).

5th September fly to Beijing via 10hr layover in Dubai.

7th-9th September 3 days in Beijing to see the Great Wall.

10th fly to Sydney via 8hr layover in Kuala Lumpur.

11th fly Auckland, arriving just after midnight 12th September. Phase 3 (see 3 Wonders on the way home) complete (hopefully).

Gonna be one epic adventure!!!!

Greece post tour and Ireland yet to be organised, although Ireland may simply be following the nose.

The two independent train blocks (Edinburgh to Oslo, Tallin to Moldova) nothing booked. Roaming fairly freely, will sleep on the train mostly. Probably get a hotel every third night.

A combination of one free and one discounted tour, a Black Friday sale Eurail Pass, and LOADS of online browsing looking for the best prices (eg return flights London to Iceland for £86) has made this epic trip possible/affordable.

MOST people will look at this at see aspects that they just don't like, that doesn't match their style of travel. That's cool. I expect as much.

I should also state that I am traveling with no bags at all, so the travel portions are more streamlined as a result. Even so, some aren't going to like it.

This obviously isn't a pick-one-region-and-immerse-yourself-in-it kind of trip. It's much more of a tasting platter, although I have allowed a bit of extra time in some areas.

I'm likely coming back for another 3 months in 2028, and that trip will be a lot less frenetic. Spending more time in places I found I liked, and adding places I'm not getting to this time, like Portugal.

Please feel free to share your thoughts/ask questions about this crazy trip. 😁

wondering where to go next that’ll fit in with my annual leave hours at work

so far i’ve done

brussels paris amsterdam ibiza london dublin prague and doing pisa in a couple days

feel free to ask any questions about my trips :)

Reading a lot of posts on multiple subs, I find most people's Europe itineraries are big cities only. (Madrid->Barcelona->Paris->Zurich->Milan->Venice->Rome->Prague, or similar).

Let's forget for a moment all the posts where people try to cram 7 cities into a 10 day trip.

Do people no longer visit all the wonderful small towns in between or nearby these big cities? Do they not realize all the culture and unique experiences they are missing by skipping towns along the way?

I know many towns that are worth visiting and along the tourist trails are many times touristy, but these towns and rural areas still hold a lot more uniqueness and culture than many large cities I see on so many people's itineraries today.

Just curious if I am missing a bigger picture or if the trend really is to just hit the big cities and miss everything in between.

Hi everyone,

The following is a possible Europe route we have planned and would love some feedback. We’d appreciate any thoughts or suggestions on things we might want to adjust.

London —> Brussels —> Amsterdam —> Cologne —> Nuremberg —> Prague —> Munich —> Zurich —> Strasbourg —> Paris —> Monaco (Monte Carlo) —> Milan —> Florence —> Ljubljana —> Bratislava —> Krakow —> Warsaw

To clarify, the reason the route doesn’t look the most logical (such as starting from Poland and making our way west and south) is due to the main fact that my friend wants us to spend Christmas in Paris and we wanna visit Germany, Prague, Zurich, Strasbourg and London while Christmassy stuff is happening haha.

what's a city in europe that's great for just existing/wandering? I'm not sure how to put into words the kind of traveler i am but I like to just wander a place, not feel too overstimulated, but still feel like there's a good amount going on. also yummy food and cute shops/town to walk around

also my goal is to travel while studying for an exam so preferably a place with cafes too

i'm not a super energetic person, but i love traveling and i'm mostly just trying to get out of my environment for a bit

Hi all i made a post the other day which I have now deleted and making a new one with updated info. My friend and I early 20s are doing our first Europe trip in October. I have the rough itinerary finished but we are running into problems because she is determined to go to Switzerland, however, I have been struggling for months now to find a way to add it in that makes sense.

She doesn’t have any specific reason for Switzerland other than the fact that it’s Switzerland which I don’t quite understand as there are other places which will give the same experience for half the price. I don’t like treating countries as checklists and all the other places we are going have a purpose. I know i know there is quite a few countries on the list already and it might sound like i’m contradicting myself but a lot of research has gone into this so far and each city has a purpose. If i’m being realistic I can’t afford more than 1 night in Switzerland - maybe 2 but it’s a stretch. It just seems to pointless to go there for that short of a time just to say we’ve been to Switzerland.

Current locations are

London

Paris

Nice

Verona

Salzburg

Garmisch-Partenkirchen (as an alternative to Switzerland)

Munich > fly to Amsterdam

I’m not looking for opinions on these locations please and thank you, just want to know if anyone has any logical ways to fit in Switzerland to please my friend - I have tried explaining that we can get everything that Switzerland will give us in certain regions of other countries nearby but i don’t think she’s interested because it’s not Switzerland. I feel the only way to have it make sense is to drop Nice or Salzburg but i’ve already dropped a few other places I really wanted to go that didn’t make sense geographically so I don’t really want to do that. And that still doesn’t solve the cost issue.

10 weeks Solo travelling as my first time in Europe from September to mid November. I feel like I have an ok balance between seeing a lot vs not spending all my time travelling. I’ve included travel time to my next location on each line. Transport is all on trains with a Europass except for where I’ve said flights. There is a few long haul trains but most are generally between 2-4 hours which I think is bearable. Hostels I’ve booked so far are generally a 10-20 minute walk from the train station.

• land in Rome 5 nights 2hr train to Naples

• Naples 3 nights 3hr train to Florence

• Florence 4 nights 2hr

• Venice 1 night - I’ve never felt drawn to Venice but everyone says it’s amazing so I’ve given it a night so I don’t regret it later - 2hrs to Bologna

• Bologna 3 nights 6.5hr

• Munich 3 nights - Oktoberfest 4hr to Vienna

• Vienna 3 nights 2.5hr

• Budapest 4 nights 8.5hr

• Krakow 4 nights 6.5hr

• Prague 4 nights 4.5hr

• Berlin 4 nights 6hr

• Amsterdam 5 nights 2hr

• Gent-sint-pieters 2 nights 2.5hr train to Paris

• Paris 5 nights 2.5hr flight to Lisbon

• Lisbon 6 nights 4hr flight

• Copenhagen 4 nights - there is a concert that I want to go here which is why Copenhagen is in such an odd spot on the itinerary - 2hr flight to London

• London 6 nights - fly home

A few days ago, I posted a very rough itinerary for a trip to Europe that I'm planning and got a lot of valuable feedback. I was hoping to get some thoughts on this updated itinerary.

I’m a 22-year-old guy planning my first long solo backpacking trip through Europe and would really appreciate some honest feedback. I’m planning to go from August to November 2027. Right now, I’m trying to keep the trip around 105 days (15 weeks). Spending no more than 85 in the Schengen Area (right now I’m at 81). I’m aware that it MUST remain under 90 days.

My rough itinerary (as of now):

**Places in the parentheses are possible day trips I'm considering for each location.**

• Fly into Geneva (2 days, arrival and travel to Chamonix)
• Chamonix (TDMB) – 12 days (Hike Tour du Mont Blanc) *THIS IS ONE OF THE MAIN THINGS I WANT TO DO!!*
• Interlaken – 5 days (Lauterbrunnen, Grindelwald, Jungfraujoch)
• Lake Como – 3 days (Stay in Varenna??, visit Bellagio and/or Menaggio)
• Amsterdam – 5 days (Zaanse Schans, Haarlem)
• Copenhagen – 4 days (Frederiksborg Castle, Roskilde)
• Prague – 5 days
• Vienna – 6 days (Hallstatt, Wachau Valley, Bratislava)
• Budapest – 5 days (Szentendre, Danube Bend)
• Istanbul – 5 days
• Albanian Riviera – 5 days (Himarë)
• Athens – 6 days (Delphi, Hydra, Aegina)
• Rome – 6 days (Vatican, Tivoli)
• Nice – 5 days (Monaco, Èze, Cannes)
• Barcelona – 6 days (Montserrat, Sitges)
• Lisbon – 5 days (Sintra, Cascais)
• Paris – 6 days (Versailles)
• London – 5 days (Bath, Oxford, Windsor, Stonehenge)
• Scotland – 4 days (Edinburgh, Highlands)
• Dublin – 5 days (Cliffs of Moher, Galway, Howth)

Some questions I have:

I’m really trying to avoid the “everything becomes a blur” problem. I purposely made most stops 4-6 days and am using day trips instead of constantly changing locations. Does this pacing look sustainable for 3.5 months?

I’ll be spending 10-12 days hiking the TMB right at the start. Do you think going straight from that into a long backpacking trip is realistic? Or should I expect to need a real recovery period after?

Right now, I’ve just listed locations, not exact travel times. Is this route logical geographically? Are there any segments that are way more exhausting than they look?

I’m planning to stay mostly in hostels, a mix of eating out and groceries, and trains/flights booked in advance when possible. Is $15k realistic for this route, or am I underestimating

One of my big goals is to experience a wide range of Europe. Big cities, smaller towns (via day trips), mountains, coastlines, and different cultures, etc. Does it seem like this itinerary can achieve that well?

Are there any major things you would recommend changing? Adding or dropping locations, what day trips should I really try to do, adjusting the time in certain locations, reordering parts of the trip, cutting something if it helps the overall experience, etc.

Any advice, recommendations, and/or suggestions would really be appreciated. Thank you!!

Hi all, i’d love some advise and input.

I have the availability to work remote, and have a bit saved up. I’m 21, live in Australia, and have travelled to a few asian countries on my own.

I will be working 1am-9am local time, but hoping this should be okay. I’d like to visit as many countries as I can while still experiencing them.

My current plan is to fly out Friday night, Arrive Sat night, then do the following:

Copenhagen 2 nights (it is the cheapest return)

Day trip to Malmo and Lund (Sweden)

Berlin 3 nights

Day trip to Szczecin (Poland)

Prague 2 nights

Vienna 2 nights

Day trip to Bratislava (Slovakia)

Budapest 3 nights

Fly back to Copenhagen for the flight.

I’ve budgeted €750 for the flight to and from Australia, €75 per night for accomodation, €20 per day for food, and €200 on trains, and £500 on tourist sightseeing stuff. This works out to roughly £2500, is this reasonable?

Is it possible for me to get an eSim and use that to hotspot while I travel on a train or should I stick to hotel wifi?

Edit: Thank you to those that were helpful, and i’ll increase my food budget to €35 a day, and overall budget to roughly €3000. I’ll also skip the Poland day trip, and although i’m flying into copenhagen, i’ll go across the bridge to Sweden that day, and save the two nights for when I fly back from Budapest (Flights are only €50)

For those who gave input, I’ll be taking half days from work, only 4 hours, so majority of my time will be spent on tourism. My schedule will be more like 5am-9am work, train, sightsee, train back, and in bed by 10pm.

Thanks to the helpful comments!

Hey everyone!

I’ve finally started planning my first-ever trip to Europe (April–May 2026, around my birthday 🥳), and I’d love some feedback on my itinerary, accommodation choices, and pacing.

I’ll be traveling solo with a Eurail Pass (10 travel days within 2 months – USD $527) and focusing on a mix of slow travel, local experiences, and city exploration rather than cramming in tourist attractions.

A few things about me:

• Not the biggest foodie, more into home-cooked meals and trying out food the local way
• Love grocery shopping and cooking simple meals instead of dining out
• Into photography, art, languages and cultural experiences
• Not a huge party person, don’t drink alcohol
• I'm training for a marathon so, scenic running routes = yes please!
• Planned this entire trip myself, just looking for a vibe check + any better-value ideas (esp. accommodation!)

🇩🇰 Copenhagen, Denmark —(10 nights)

Accommodation: Next House Copenhagen – 4-bed female dorm (no meal plan)
Cost: 2049 DKK

Why here:
Starting off somewhere safe and calm for my first Europe trip. I want to enjoy local cafés, architecture, and museums at an easy pace. I also read a book about the Hygge culture in Denmark and thats one of the main reasons I want to stay longer here too.

Day trip: Malmö, Sweden (by train)

Questions:

• Is the Copenhagen Card worth it for a slower-paced trip?
• What’s the best way to get around — should I buy public transport tickets in advance?
• Any cool architecture or design-related museums I shouldn’t miss?
• Any favorite running routes or peaceful neighborhoods to explore?

🚆 Train to Hamburg — 5h 23m

🇩🇪 Hamburg, Germany — (2 nights)

Accommodation: Hotel Terminus am Hauptbahnhof & ZOB – Single room w/ shared bathroom
Cost: €158

Why here:
A short stop to get a feel for Germany before heading west.

Questions:

• Is 2 nights enough to enjoy Hamburg?
• How does public transport work here — can I just tap in/out with Apple Pay?
• Any local parks or waterfront spots worth checking out?

🚆 Train to Amsterdam — 5h 46m

🇳🇱 Amsterdam, Netherlands — (5 nights)

Accommodation: ClinkNOORD Hostel – 4-bed female dorm + breakfast
Cost: €278.56

Why here:
Amsterdam has been a dream city for years! Planning to wander canals, relax in parks, and just be there.

Possible day trip: Rotterdam

Questions:

• Thinking about staying in Jordaan — is it worth switching accommodations? Any budget recs there?
• What’s the best way to get around? I’ve read about free ferries — any public transport hacks?
• Any free or scenic experiences you’d recommend (markets, runs, gardens)?

🚆 Train to Ghent — 2h 22m

🇧🇪 Ghent, Belgium — (6 nights)

Accommodation Options:

• Het Rustpunt – Single room w/ private bath + breakfast (€606)
• Hostel Uppelink – 8-bed dorm, no meal plan (€225)

Why here:
Using Ghent as a peaceful base to explore Belgium — planning day trips to Bruges and Brussels. I'd also love to visit some of the beautiful churches and cathedrals in the area and attend a local Mass.

Questions:

• Is Ghent a good base, or should I split time between Bruges and Brussels?
• What’s the easiest way to get around (is there a transport card or pass)?
• Any canal runs or cute neighborhoods I should visit?

🚆 Train to Paris — 2h 10m

🇫🇷 Paris, France — (5 nights)

Accommodation Options:

• The People – Paris Nation (6-bed female dorm + breakfast) – €232
• Plug Inn Montmartre (female dorm + breakfast) – €275

Concerns:
A little nervous about safety as a solo female traveler, so I want somewhere safe, near the metro, and walkable.

Questions:

• Any non-touristy day trip ideas (cute small towns, scenic areas)?
• Any budget-friendly stays with a Parisian balcony vibe that are still safe for solo travelers?
• Planning to get the Metro card — anything else to know for getting around efficiently?

💶 Summary

• Total length: ~4 weeks
• Eurail pass: USD $527
• Travel style: relaxed, early mornings and early nights, journaling, running, slow sightseeing

💬 What I’d Love Feedback On

• Is the pacing realistic for a first Europe trip?
• Any cheaper but higher-value accommodation options?
• Hidden gems / local experiences in any of these cities?
• Safety tips or hostel recommendations for solo female travelers
• Train travel advice (I love long rides — reading, journaling, and window views!)
• Locals: any tips for booking must-do activities or public transport passes in advance?

Would love to hear what you think, and if you’ve lived in or traveled through these cities, I’d especially appreciate your insider tips! 💛

LAX(USA) to MILAN

Chose Milan for the scenery and nature (3 days)

Restaurants, lake day, views, hikes.

Milan to Budapest (flight)

Chose Budapest for partying and the city (3 days)

Staying in district 7, like to drink and want to party.

Budapest to Vienna (train)

Chose Vienna for the history and architect (3 days)

Staying in central, Interested in seeing the historical landmarks.

Vienna back to LAX (USA)

I’ve tried to do a lot of research, not trying to see all of Europe in one go but I do want to get a good feel for it. On somewhat of a budget but willing to splurge, planned for September/October. Anything I should add or take off? Anything to know? Thanks.

After reading the pinned posts here (shoutout to TrampAbroad2000 I owe you a beer), I realised I’ve been falling into the same trap as my previous trips. Last year I spent 22 days in Japan and got bored of the same thing before that, a Central Europe loop (Warsaw to Budapest) felt repetitive. The trips only "opened up" once I hit places with high contrast like Singapore or the Balkans. Not that I didn't enjoy Budapest and Prague it was hard to split the places

For my upcoming trip 48 (46 without flight days) trips (August/September 2026 if flights open up again) I was initially doing the whole trip around the UK and Ireland. I’ve ripped this up and starting prioritising contrast, I’ve crossed out places that will be too hot (Andalusia, Malta, Sicily) or too expensive (Switzerland, Iceland). I did history at Uni as optional units with a deep interest in WWI/WW2 and ancient Italy/Greece, a love for world-class gardens, and I will not be renting a car unless unavoidable relying hopefully entirely on trains, buses, and day tours.

I’ve broken the trip into four phases and would love some feedback:

Phase 1: Paris & Military History

• The Plan: 4.5 days in Paris (a bucket list item), then a pivot for history.
• The Dilemma: Bayeux (Normandy) vs. Belgium. * I’m leaning toward Bayeux for the D-Day sites, but tours seem pricey and harder to navigate without a car if minimum numbers aren't met.
  • Belgium (Ypres/Bastogne or Fort Eben-Emae)
• seems easier for a solo traveler on public transport, plus I can mix in Ghent/Bruge/Herge museum in Brussels
• Question: Has anyone done both and have thoughts of one of the other getting to do the last post in Ypres seems like it would be a sobering experience

Phase 2: The "English Speaking" Break

• The Plan: A mid-trip "reset" where I don't have to translate
• The Route: London – Oxford – Bath – Liverpool/Chester – York.
• The Logic: I considered Scotland and Ireland, but August is peak Fringe Festival/tourist season there. I also looked at Wales (Bodnant Gardens, Ring of Iron, Cardiff and Snowdonia) but feel like I can't skip London on a "grand tour."
• Question: Does anyone have an experience with a more Welsh heavy trip?

Phase 3: Nature & Beauty (Italy Pivot)

• The Plan: Venice – Bolzano (Dolomites) – Lake Garda.
• The Logic: I need a "Balkans-style" nature break (lakes and mountains). Switzerland is too expensive, and Norway feels too remote for this loop. Bolzano seems perfect for the cable cars, Trauttmansdorff Gärten and seems like you get away with public buses
• Question: Is Bolzano/Lake Garda easy to navigate via public transport in late August/Early Sept? From my research it seems pretty easy to get my way around

Phase 4: Ancient History & Gardens

• The Plan: Bologna (for the food/ visiting Parma for the Parma cheese), Rome (Tivoli), and Naples (Caserta/La Mortella) as well the usual sites collesum, pompeii
• The Wildcard: I’m considering flying home from Istanbul instead of Rome. It’s significantly cheaper to fly back to Australia from there, and it offers that "contrast" I crave.
• Concern: I have a weak stomach. I survived Bosnia without issues and according to Google Turkey has stricter Food Health and Safety, but I've heard mixed things about Istanbul I am probably overly anxious.

Thank you so much for taking the time to read this

Hey me and gf age 25 are going to Europe in August what do you guys think of this itinerary. I can already feel the comments saying this is super busy 😂

Day 1- land in Madrid drive to Gijon

-land around 8am drive to Gijon spend time there and rest

Day 2 - Gijon

-cool views and beaches we plan to visit and town nearby

Day 3 - LLanes

-see the lake of covadogna

-spend time llanes and beaches

Day 4 - Santander

-drive to Santander see different beaches ect

-spend night in Santander

Day 5 - Bilbao

-game of thrones ocean walk

-spend time in Bilbao

Day 6- San Sebastián

Day 7- San Sebastián

Day 8- drive (probably train) to Barcelona

Day 9 -Barcelona

Day 10-Barcelona

Day 11- flight to Venice super early

-spend day in Verona

Day 12- lake garda

Day 13- lake garda

Day 14- lake garda

(This day we might go drive to see part of the Dolomites)

Day 15- leave lake garda drive to Venice

-noon onwards spend that night in Venice next to the airport

Day 16- back home!

Hey everyone!

I’m in need of some advice and feedback! My husband, our 5-year-old kid, and I are planning our first-ever trip to Europe. It’s a 14-day trip, and we’re visiting Italy, Switzerland, and Central Europe. I’ve been doing some research, but since this is my first time traveling in Europe, I’m really hoping some of you seasoned travelers can help me with any feedback our plans.

I’m really hoping for some advice here, because I am starting to second-guess myself on the whole plan. We’re not laid-back travelers — my husband wants a power-packed schedule, but I don’t want us to end up feeling like we’re running from one place to the next! So, I’ve got a couple of key questions:

1.  Does this itinerary seem hasty?
   

   Does it feel rushed? We’re okay with a busy day as long as we get a good night’s sleep. Are there any cities or spots I should cut out to make it more manageable?

2.  Are the connections reasonable?
   

   Any advice on whether the train connections are realistic, or should I tweak them? Is there any place that’s absolutely unmissable that I can still manage with these connections?

3.  Any must-see spots I missed?
   

   We’re big on food, culture, and soaking in the vibe of each place — not too into museums or historical tours. Did I miss any spots that are a must-see?

Any feedback, advice, or things I should totally reconsider? Please help a fellow traveler out Thanks in advance, everyone! 😊

Here’s what I have so far:

*Day 1 – Milan Visit: Duomo di Milano, Galleria Vittorio Emanuele II, Brera District (evening stroll) Night stay: Milan

*Day 2 – Milan → Bologna → Venice Train: Milan → Bologna Visit: Piazza Maggiore, Medieval Towers, Basilica di San Petronio, Mercato di Mezzo Quadrilatero food markets Train: Bologna → Venice Night stay: Venice

*Day 3 – Venice Visit: St. Mark’s Square, Rialto Bridge, Basilica Santa Maria della Salute, Cannaregio district stroll, Gondola ride Night stay: Venice

*Day 4 – Venice → Florence Train: Venice → Florence Visit: Ponte Vecchio, Oltrarno, Boboli Gardens Night stay: Florence

*Day 5 – Florence Visit: Florence Cathedral (Duomo climb), Baptistery of St. John, Piazza della Signoria, Santa Croce, Piazzale Michelangelo (sunset views) Night stay: Florence

*Day 6 – Tuscany Day Trip By car: Florence → San Gimignano → Siena → Florence Night stay: Florence

*Day 7 – Florence → Rome Train: Florence → Rome Visit: Colosseum, Roman Forum, Palatine Hill, Piazza Venezia Night stay: Rome

*Day 8 – Rome Visit: Vatican, Pantheon, Trevi Fountain, Piazza Navona, Spanish Steps Night stay: Rome

*Day 9 – Rome → Salerno → Positano/Amalfi Coast Train: Rome → Salerno Bus/Ferry: Salerno → Positano/Amalfi Coast Explore Amalfi Coast towns (Positano, Amalfi) Night stay: Salerno or Naples

*Day 10 – Naples → Lucerne Train 1: Naples → Milan Train 2: Milan → Lucerne Visit: Lakefront, Chapel Bridge Night stay: Lucerne

*Day 11 – Lucerne → Zurich Train: Lucerne → Zurich Visit: Mt. Titlis (cable car ride in the morning), Zurich Old Town, Lake Zurich promenade Night stay: Zurich

*Day 12 – Zurich → Prague Visit: Lindt Home of Chocolate (morning) Explore Zurich before the overnight train Overnight sleeper train to Prague Night stay: Prague

*Day 13 – Prague → Vienna Train: Prague → Vienna Visit: Graben & Kohlmarkt (shopping streets), Schönbrunn Palace, Naschmarkt Rathausplatz Christmas Market Night stay: Vienna

*Day 14 – Vienna Visit any missed attractions: St. Stephen’s Cathedral Hofburg Palace Flight back home

Hey everyone, My partner and I (both early 20s from Australia) are doing one big Europe trip together — this will likely be our only major international adventure, so we’re trying to make it count. We’ve built a 36-day itinerary that mixes city life, nature, romance, food, and culture.

Here’s the breakdown:

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*📍 London – 4 nights Start of the trip. We’ll catch a Chelsea game and soak in the city vibes.

*📍 Edinburgh – 3 nights Love the dark, moody atmosphere. Planning to explore the old town, castle, and some spooky historical tours.

📍 Scottish Highlands – 3 nights Nature adventure tour, possibly with Rabbie’s or similar. Hoping to see Glencoe, Loch Ness, and Isle of Skye vibes.

*📍 Back to Edinburgh – 1 night A chill reset before flying to mainland Europe.

*📍 Paris – 5 nights Romantic vibe, iconic sights, cafés, and food. Want to do a mix of walking tours and relaxed exploring.

*📍 Munich – 5 nights German culture, food, and some day trips — maybe Neuschwanstein or Dachau.

*📍 Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland) – 6 nights A big focus for us. This is our nature hub: hiking, waterfalls, alpine villages, and just switching off. We want to base ourselves here and explore the Jungfrau region.

*📍 Rome – 9 nights Ending with lots of food tours, markets, cooking classes, and slower exploration. We want to soak in the vibe without rushing.

Also we will be going to every place by train except from Edinburgh to Paris as my partner gets sick on flights. Thank you for taking the time to read 😄

EDIT:

Thank you everyone so much I can’t stress how much your input has helped me!! Here’s the new and improved itinerary

📍 Edinburgh – 3 nights

📍 Scottish Highlands – 5 nights

📍 London – 4 nights

*📍 Paris – 5 nights

*📍 Munich – 3 nights

*📍Salzburg- 3 nights

*📍 Lauterbrunnen (Switzerland) – 6 nights

*📍 Rome – 6 nights

So we are now flying into Edinburgh then we’ll drive ourselves through the highlands finishing at iverness where we’ll take the sleeper train to London. We have reduced Rome and Munich to add Salzburg which is perfectly on route between Munich and lauterbrunnen and we added time in the Scottish highlands. I also want to mention that in Paris, Rome and Lauterbrunnen we will be having day trips to other places around the city/towns hence the extra time. Again thank you everyone so much and if you still think I can adjust it please let me know !!

My wife and I are mid 30s looking for a 9 day getaway and are pretty much sold on Poland. We are now in the process of trying to decide what path we should take. We would like this trip to be relaxing and have great food and drinks while we explore the many wonderful cities and museums.

The only definite city we want to end up in is Krakow. We enjoy spending 3 days the first place to help with jetlag and we know we need atleast 3 days in Krakow to do a day trip outside the city. So far we came up with two options.

Option 1: Gdansk 3 days, Torun 1 day (split up the long train south), Wroclaw 2 days, Krakow 3 days.

Option 2: Gdansk 3 days, Warsaw 3 days, Krakow 3 days.

It will be our first time in Poland and do not know when we will ever be back. Feels a little weird maybe not doing Warsaw but Wroclaw and Torun sound great. We are open to all suggestions and appreciate any help on how to plan this trip. Thanks in advance!

I (30F) will be traveling to Europe with my husband (30M) for the first time from the USA this summer. See below for our plans, feel free to share any feedback!

• Friday (AMS): Arrive around 9:00 AM. Customs and drop luggage at hotel. Walk around Jordaan area. Nap as needed once we can check-in to hotel at 3:00 PM. Early dinner reservation at LuminAir.
• Saturday (AMS): Canal tour and explore the area. Bagel Boy for breakfast. Anne Frank House at 18:15 PM.
• Sunday (AMS): Open day. Possible day trip to Giethoorn or Zandvoort? Dinner at Juno?
• Monday (AMS): Van Gogh museum at 9:00 AM. Food market for lunch. Bennie's for dinner at 6:00 PM.
• Tuesday (AMS to BE): 13:10 train from Amsterdam to Brussels. Take bus to Bruges. (Any advice for this?) Canal tour, visit the Market Square and Church of Our Lady. End night at Bar Bulles. Get beer (De Halve Maan?) and fries somewhere!
• Wednesday (BE): Day trip to Zeebrugge or Oostende.
• Thursday (BE): Train to Brussels. Grand place & Manneken Pis, The Atomium, Comic Strip, Art & History Museum. Maybe Fromagerie Catherine for lunch and Le Bistro – Porte de Hal for dinner before taking the train back to Bruges?
• Friday (BE to FR): Have waffles somewhere before taking the 13:00 train to Paris! Drop luggage at hotel and walk around the 3rd. Grab food while perusing? Photobooth at Smith & Son. Louvre at 18:00 PM, Seine river cruise at 21:45 PM.
• Saturday (FR): Explore Montmarte? We were also considering using this for a day trip, possibly to Deauville (beach day) or Monet's Gardens.
• Sunday (FR): Musée de l'Orangerie at 9:00 AM, lunch at le Cafe Marly or LouLou? Pop over to the Champs-Élysées at some point. 7:00 PM dinner at Les enfants rouges. Go to Jazz club at 38 Riv
• Monday (FR): Tour de Ina Garten recommendations in the morning, with extra time for Jardin De Luxembourg. We'd love to stop by Cinémathèque Française this day too, or another visit to the Eiffel Tower. No food plans yet!
• Tuesday (FR): Disneyland Paris!
• Wednesday (FR to LON): Final croissants and jambon buerre before taking the train to London at 13:00. Drop luggage at hotel in Kensington. Check out the Victoria and Albert Museum. Dishoom reservation at 17:45 PM.
• Friday (LON): Notting Hill in the morning/afternoon. Thinking Ottolenghi for lunch? Back to Kudu for dinner at 18:30 PM.
• Saturday (LON): Afternoon tea at the Orangery at 12:00 PM. West end show in the afternoon (We haven't bought tickets yet- any suggestions on what show to see?). We'd also like to see Big Ben and Buckingham Palace on this day.
• Sunday (LON): Visit the Tower of London, Sky Garden, and Borough Market. Dinner at Hereford Arms for Sunday Roast.
• Monday (LON): Train to Richmond. Self-guided walking tour (thanks Reddit!) of Ted Lasso spots! Dinner at The Prince's Head.
• Tuesday (LON to BOS): Head to the airport, back to the USA!

We definitely have other food spots, museums, and souvenir spots that we want to check out, but also wanted to keep our schedules pretty open to just experiencing the city so we'll hit those up as we have time or are in that area. We have a TON of food spots saved depending on where we happen to be when we want to eat, but let me know if there's any can't miss places in the areas we'll be in.

Is 9 nights for these 3 cities too aggressive? Traveling with family and two kids ages 10 and 12. We would overnight train from Krakow to Budapest. Christmas markets in Vienna is a main focus. Chatgpt says it's doable but want to get some real life opinions.

Edit- thanks, everyone. We will take out Krakow and visit Budapest and Vienna.

Hello! This might be a bit long but I would love some travelers advice!!

I’m a 22f traveling to Europe this summer solo. I’ve been thinking about this trip for years, and have some savings for it. The only thing I for sure wanted to see was Auschwitz’s (and maybe Bergen-Belsen? But I can’t seem to figure out the best place to stay at for that so I’m ignoring that for now), and I want beautiful scenery, maybe some hiking? I just want BEAUTY! Where I live is SO FLAT & lacks any beauty.

I’ve already been to the major cities (Paris, Barcelona, Madrid, Berlin, Prague, Brussels, Rome, Vatican, Pisa, Amsterdam, Monaco, London). I’m not opposed to going back to any of the countries they’re in, but I also want to see new countries.

What I have planned/paid for as of now (that I unfortunately cannot cancel without losing the money) - Lisbon, Portugal - 4 nights - Zurich, Switzerland- 2 nights - Salzburg, Austria- 2 nights - Krakow, Poland- 3 nights

The more I research, the more I see my mistake spending such little time in Zurich & Salzburg.. but I have 8 nights left to plan before my flight back.

I would greatly appreciate any advice! I am trying to find budget friendly with flights/hotels (think broke, recently graduated college student) so I can spend more on experiences/once I’m there. Thank you in advance and thank you for reading all of this!!!

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Hi everyone,

My wife and I are planning a trip from June 12 to June 26. Our itinerary is:

- Rome: 3 nights

- Florence: 3 nights

- Lake Como: 2 nights

- Milan: 2 nights

- Switzerland: 4 nights

We booked an Airbnb in Rome for around $990 total. The rest are hotels with free cancellation and refundable options:

- Florence: around $990 total for 3 nights

- Lake Como: around $770 total for 2 nights

- Milan: around $550 total for 2 nights

- Switzerland: around $1,045 total for 4 nights

The total accommodation cost is around $4,340 for 14 nights.

Do these prices sound reasonable for June, or are they too high?

Also, would you suggest changing any city, hotel location, or number of nights?

Any advice would be appreciated.