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Who This Itinerary Is For
First-time European travelers who want a relaxed, well-paced one-week trip.
Route Overview
Pick two cities maximum. Fly into one, train or short flight between, fly out of the second. Avoid splitting a week across three cities — it ruins the trip.
Day-by-Day Plan
- Days 1–4: City A — arrive, settle, do the city in 3 full days.
- Day 5: Travel day — short flight or fast train to City B.
- Days 6–7: City B — two full days, depart on day 8.
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Pace
Two anchor sights per day. Long lunches. Evenings on foot.
What to Book Ahead
- Anchor museum reservations in both cities
- Train tickets between cities (released 2–3 months ahead)
- One nice dinner per city
What to Skip
- A third city
- Day trips on travel days
- A rental car for a two-city week
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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. 7 days is the sweet spot.
Do I need to rent a car?
No. Trains and short flights handle every leg.
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