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Who This Itinerary Is For
Travelers ready to do Europe slowly, with one day of nothing per city.
Route Overview
Three or four cities, with one being smaller and slower. Examples: Paris → Lyon → Provence → Barcelona. Or London → Edinburgh → Amsterdam → Bruges.
Day-by-Day Plan
- Days 1–4: City A (a slow start helps with jet lag).
- Day 5: Travel day.
- Days 6–8: City B.
- Day 9: Travel day or day trip.
- Days 10–12: City C.
- Days 13–14: Optional city D or a slow finish in City C.
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Pace
A rest day every 4–5 days. One must-do per day per city. Buy fewer tickets, see more.
What to Book Ahead
- All inter-city transport at least 6 weeks ahead
- One Michelin-level dinner
- A day trip in each city
What to Skip
- Five or more cities
- Country-hopping in week 1 with jet lag
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What is the best time of year for this trip?
April, May, September, October consistently work best.
Can I do this in fewer days?
Compressing it usually hurts the trip. 14 days is the sweet spot.
Do I need to rent a car?
No. Trains and short flights handle every leg.
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Paris Travel Guide
A working travel hub for Paris — the guide, a 3-day itinerary, where to stay by neighborhood, and the experiences worth booking in advance.
Amsterdam Travel Guide
Amsterdam trip hub — the city guide, a 3-day plan that includes the canal ring, where to stay outside the red light district, and the museums you should book months ahead.
Rome Travel Guide
Plan Rome end to end — the city guide, a 3-day route through ancient and modern Rome, where to stay in Trastevere or Monti, and the food tours that earn their price.
Florence Travel Guide
Florence trip hub — the city guide, a 3-day itinerary, where to stay in Oltrarno vs Centro Storico, and the Uffizi, Accademia, and Tuscan wine experiences to book.
Barcelona Travel Guide
Barcelona planning hub — the city guide, a 3-day route through Gòtic and Eixample, where to stay by vibe, and the tapas and Gaudí experiences worth pre-booking.
Lisbon Travel Guide
Lisbon travel hub — the city guide, a 3-day route through Alfama and Bairro Alto, where to stay, and the food, fado, and Sintra day-trip experiences worth booking.