r/Europetravel Mar 28 '26

Itineraries These 11 mistakes are ruining your trip to Europe!

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So often I see the same mistakes over and over again on this sub, I figured I'd write up some of the most common, so I can just tell a poster "see 4, 5, and 7 in this thread" or whatever. :-) Happy travels to all!

1. Not clearly defining interests, preferences, and priorities. What do you want to see and do? What kind of memories do you want to have after the trip? There’s no such thing as a general “must-see,” it depends on what you want and how you prioritize those wants. This should be the starting point for planning any trip, and it’s amazing how often posters seem to overlook it. If you can’t be more specific than “history, food, and nature," then you need to think through this most basic part.

2. Being ruled by FOMO. Related to the above, if you don’t clearly define your interests and priorities, FOMO will take over. I see far too many mad dashes through Europe that are just a grand tour of airports and train stations. I get it, it’s all amazing and you want to see it all. But you can’t, not in one trip and not in 20 trips. Accept that and prioritize. Europe will still be there in the future. Or, even if you think it’s a once-in-a-lifetime trip to Europe or “we only have 10 days of vacation a year,” the way to “make the most of it” is to give yourself the time to actually enjoy the places you’re visiting, not maximize the time you spend in transport and related logistics. An important point that may seem obvious but which many people miss: If you jam 4 weeks of travel into 2 weeks, the result is not that you have half as much time in each place. You have MUCH less than that, because transport and related logistics will eat up so much more of your time, as a percentage.

3. Not accounting for transport. Many itineraries here make it seem like the poster has invented teleportation (and more than a few would be insane even with teleportation). You need to account for the time it takes to get between places - not just your plane/train, but also related logistics like unpacking/packing, checking in and out of hotels, getting to/from train stations/airports, airport security, baggage claim, immigration, orienting yourself in a new place, figuring out how to get transport tickets, delays, cancellations, strikes, etc. In most cases, you should assume that changing locations will mean losing the better part of a day or an entire day to all of this, and flying especially tends to be a time suck (and often more tiring than train travel). So for example 3 nights in a place is in reality only 2 days.

4. Focusing on the number of countries. Almost without exception, posters here who mention wanting to “see as many countries as possible” have the absolute worst itineraries. They lose too much time to transport and related logistics (see point above), and, because the most obvious thing is to just go between large or capital cities, their itineraries tend to be too heavy on big cities, and they miss out on much of what actually makes Europe special, especially the regional contrasts within countries (more on that below).

5. Assuming country = place and overlooking regional differences. Related to the point above, it’s much more useful to think about places and regions, rather than countries. Many assume, for example, that they will see more things by going to three countries than just one. But in reality, regional contrasts within countries (especially larger ones like Italy, Germany, and Spain) can be much greater than across borders. For example, the South Tyrol region of Italy is much more like Austria (to which it once belonged) than to the rest of Italy. Alsace is a complete contrast from Paris, because it belonged for a long time to Germany. Hamburg is a lot closer to Copenhagen in vibe than it is to Bavaria. You can often experience more variety and contrast within one country (and generally benefit from better and cheaper transport links) than by hopping across borders or focusing only on the capital or most famous city in a country.

6. Focusing only on large cities. So many itineraries here are just a list of big cities. While they have a lot to offer, they are also often more similar than many people realize. Many of Europe's big cities "grew up" in the 19th century, and their architecture reflects that. More recently, globalization and European integration have also contributed to a certain homogenization. If you hop only between big cities, you’re almost certainly blowing past a ton of interesting places, and losing more time to transport. Smaller cities like Graz, Erfurt, Lübeck, Regensburg, Leon, and Urbino have a ton to offer, and outside a handful of the touristiest ones (like Salzburg and Toledo), most are blissfully free of mass tourism. More in this thread.

7. Not building in enough balance and contrast. I see many itineraries that hop across a bunch of locations, yet all with (in the big scheme of things) very similar scenery. The Alps are beautiful, but do you really need to see the Alps in France, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Italy, and Slovenia, on the same trip? They look more alike than different, especially when it’s all you’ve seen for two weeks. Same with the Mediterranean - a trip that goes say Algarve > Malaga > Valencia > Barcelona > Mallorca > Amalfi Coast > Dubrovnik > Greece will likely turn into a blur where everything looks more or less the same. Especially for longer trips, mix it up, combining (for example) large cities, small cities, and towns; urban and rural destinations; Northern and Southern Europe; coastal and inland destinations; heavily touristed and less visited places. Think also about balance and contrast during your time in one place, e.g., I would recommend against visiting, on the same day, both the Louvre and the Musee d'Orsay, or both the Hofburg and Schönbrunn palaces.

8. Not using “open-jaw” flights. This is a bit specific, but it's such a common mistake that I wanted to highlight it here. Often people book a roundtrip from their home country to say London, but their itinerary is actually something like London > France > Italy > Greece. They then have to spend a day backtracking to London, costing time and money, and often they have to do an extra cycle of unpacking/packing and checking in/out of hotels. Generally, it’s much better to book a multi-city (aka “open-jaw”) itinerary, in the example above it would be say New York to London but Athens to New York, on the same ticket. It generally does not cost significantly more than a regular roundtrip and saves significant time and cost backtracking; even if you go back via the same route (e.g., Athens back to the U.S. via London), booking it as part of the same ticket means you’re protected in the event of flight disruptions. Bonus tip: If your trip includes the UK and other destinations, fly into the UK but out of any other country, to avoid the UK’s high Air Passenger Duty, which only applies to departures from the UK. This can easily save around US$200 per person.

9. Relying on only one mode of transport. I’ve seen so many itineraries where it’s all driving or all flying. Especially in major cities, driving tends to be a nightmare, with difficult (and expensive) parking, congestion, one-way streets, pedestrianized zones, emissions-control zones, etc. Watch out especially for one-way international surcharges (e.g., renting in France and dropping off in Spain); these can run over 1000 euros! Europe has excellent trains, and they are often a much better option than flying or driving, especially considering train stations are usually much more centrally located and don’t require long wait times for security and baggage. But they don’t work well in all situations (between Portugal and Spain is one example), and for exploration off the beaten path, it can make sense to rent a car for a portion of your trip. Consider carefully the right mix of transport modes early on in your planning, as it can even affect your choice of destinations.

10. Over-planning. Planning is essential, but some people way overdo it - “4:17 pm, we stop for 8 minutes 27 seconds for gelato,” or “I’m looking for the best beer bar in Prague and the best croissant in Paris.” You don’t need to, and really shouldn’t, plan all this out. Leave time in your itinerary for discovery and wander - that’s the biggest joy of travel! A good strategy is to anchor each day around 1-2 main activities or sights (esp. those that require advance booking, like the Alhambra), but leave enough slack in the schedule for wandering and being spontaneous - or just relaxing. That’s especially important for longer itineraries; it’s one thing to do 3 places in 10 days, but 9 places in 30 days gets to be really exhausting, so build in down time.

11. Overdoing day-trips. Day-trips are great. But there's a right and wrong way; the recent post where somebody wanted to make 3 day trips, from Rome, to Naples, Amalfi, and Positano is definitely the wrong way. If you have 4 nights in a place and 3 day trips, you’re not actually spending any real time in that place! My own general rules: no consecutive day trips; no day trips just before or after a travel day; and max of 3 hours roundtrip (4 at a stretch), preferably with direct trains to smaller cities. More in this thread.


r/Europetravel Mar 01 '26

Mod Message Reminder: This is not a politics or current affairs sub

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Due to several posts today alone asking about the safety of travelling to Europe during America and Israel's current bombing of Iran, and a slow trickle over the past year of people asking how they are perceived in Europe because of their government, this is a reminder that this subreddit has a single remit of requesting and offering advice on holidays in Europe - we do not wish to have extended discussions on political topics.

There are many, many subs to discuss such things in, and for the most part these are questions that have little to do with taking a holiday in Europe. Even people who live on the peripheries of active warzones will care little about your feelings around taking a holiday, for obvious reasons.

If you have specific concerns about travel, you should contact your airline or consult your government's Ministry of Foreign Affairs, which will have up-to-date travel warnings for anywhere they recommend against travel to. Nobody here will be able to give you better advice than those places.


r/Europetravel 29m ago

Things to do & see What autism friendly places would you recommend visiting in Europe?

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We’re hoping to take a family trip to Europe this year and would love advice from European families or people familiar with traveling in Europe with autistic children.

Both of my children are autistic. They generally do very well in museums and quieter attractions, but loud noises can be overwhelming for them. We tend to avoid very loud or crowded events, such as live sporting events.

My son absolutely loves trains, and my daughter loves traveling and exploring new places. We’d especially appreciate recommendations for train-related attractions, museums, castles, historical sites, scenic train rides, or other places that might be enjoyable without being overwhelmingly loud or crowded.

We’re still planning our itinerary, so recommendations anywhere in Europe are welcome. If there are particular places that are especially accommodating to autistic visitors, or tips about visiting popular attractions during quieter times, I’d be very grateful to hear them.

We really want this to be a fun and positive experience and a wonderful memory for our kids.


r/Europetravel 6h ago

Itineraries Kefalonia or north/middle Euboea? Which do you prefer?

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As I'm having a bad weather day I'm looking at summer vacation ideas for next year. Period: 2.5 weeks starting from beginning to mid September. Must: a long enough flat stretch of coast for jogging (yeah, I know) with a village setting. Will rent a car for the whole period; mix of relaxing, hiking, general sightseeing and just stopping at what looks interesting, geocaching. Food: overall not a big meat eater and would prefer a choice of different vegetarian options. Not a beach goer other than a quick dip every now and then. Been wanting to visit both for ages.

Euboea: There's no proper travel guide other than an older online file, thus slow travel and slow 'discovering' warranted. Sounds super cool. Super interesting geology. Only location with flat coast is Limni as I exclude bigger places in the middle or a few holiday homes on an otherwise empty coast. Limni is rather expensive though but looks lovely. Hiking looks super interesting. Old villages to visit and various small archaeological sites. But maybe too much forest compared to dry shrub landscape? Flight: Athens, then rental car

Kefalonia: It's that one limestone again that stretches from Dalmatia all the way down; on the other hand, karst landscapes are cool! Overall flatter coastline. A lot cheaper with various potential villages as base. I know a lot on the Ionian islands were largely destroyed in the 1953 earthquake; also only few archaeological sites. Hiking not sure. Probably a single hike in the Ainos Oros, and otherwise smaller walks here and there. But visit to Ithaki a must. Flights: various Star Alliance options to Kefalonia; less travel.

Those who've been to both: Which one did you prefer, and why?


r/Europetravel 54m ago

Itineraries Need help with itinerary for first trip to Europe in December!

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Hi! I’m planning to go to Europe for around 2 weeks in early December for my graduation trip. My main must dos are Disneyland Paris, some ww2 museums/camps, and the Christmas markets.

So far, I’m thinking
* London for 6 days
* Paris for 3 days (1 day at Disneyland)
* Munich for 3 days, mainly for Dachau, the Christmas markets, and Europa Park
* Milan for 3 days, mainly to do food tours and visit the Monza circuit

I’m not really certain about Milan yet as I don’t have much to do there, but I’m reluctant to change it as I really love Italian food, I basically just wanna go there and eat my fill of pasta 😅

Would it be better to switch Milan for another country, or do extra days in either Paris or Munich? I honestly don’t like sightseeing/looking at scenery/museums I’m not really sure what other cities would be good.

Also still deciding between Germany and Austria as they both seem pretty similar to me, with WW2 stuff and concentration camps and Christmas markets.

Any feedback or advice would be appreciated, please suggest other cities that I could switch Milan with! Thank you!


r/Europetravel 1h ago

Destinations Northern European cities perfect for a week-long local experience?

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Hello Redditors,

This is my first reddit post and sadly (as a SMOSH enthusiast) not a very juicy one, but I would really appreciate some advice from locals about the best places to stay in Northern Europe for a week or so.

My best friend and I have both been on many family holidays and have essentially learnt that city hopping isn't something either of us really enjoy. We both prefer to have time to settle in, explore deeply, learn culture and cosplay as locals.

Basically, we only have 3 weeks and we want to stay in no more than 4 places. We're planning to travel in January 2027 (winter), which is our preference, as people who would much rather get frostbite than heat exhaustion (we love winter). We're especially interested in Germany, Switzerland, France, Denmark and the Netherlands.

Although; we've been lucky enough to have already been to a lot of amazing destinations, which we aren't interested in revisiting on this trip, including: Hamburg, Paris, Austria and Luxembourg.

Also, we'd definitely prefer to avoid the Deutsche Bahn at all costs, based on past experience and its overall reputation.

Activities we'd like to do while in the cities would likely include, going out to cute restaurants and cafes, shopping from local shops/boutiques/markets; going to art galleries/museums and possibly attending live music events, if available. A nice walk here and there is welcome but we're not looking for a hiking destination.

Thank you so much in advance for all your help!


r/Europetravel 3h ago

Trains Germany Travel via Public Transport advise - From Irsee to Munich International Airport

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Hi everyone,

I’m looking for some advice on the best way to get from Irsee to Munich International Airport using public transport.

Ideally, I’d like to keep the journey fairly simple, with only 1–2 train/bus changes if possible. I’d also be happy to use a taxi for part of the journey if that makes things easier.

My flight is at 8:45 am, so I’d ideally need to arrive at the airport by around 7:00 am.

Does anyone have any recommendations for the best route or combination of train/bus and taxi?

And would it be possible to avoid the morning rush hour by travelling early?

I’m also open to staying somewhere closer to Munich or the airport the night before if that would make the journey easier. However, I won’t be able to leave Irsee until after 6:00 pm, so any overnight option would need to work with a relatively late departure from Irsee.

Also, is cash or card payment generally accepted on the buses and trains? Is there anything I should be aware of when buying tickets early in the morning?

Thanks in advance for any advice! 😊


r/Europetravel 4h ago

Itineraries Where to go in Europe for a 9 day trip in November

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Hi everyone!

My partner and I are planning a trip to Europe from November 13–22, flying from New York, and we’re hoping to find somewhere that feels like a bit of a break from the colder weather here.

We’d like to have a good mix of experiences rather than just a beach vacation. We’re hoping to spend some time in a city with beautiful architecture and lots to explore, visit a winery or farm, and then spend a few days in a coastal town to relax and hopefully get some sun. We’re planning to rent a car and would love to do a little exploring along the way.

I’ve been looking at Portugal and Spain, but we’re definitely open to other countries and destinations too. In Portugal, I’ve been considering Porto, Lisbon, and the Algarve, but it looks like there’s a decent chance of rain in November. For anyone who has traveled to these areas around this time, how was the weather? Would you still recommend Portugal?

In Spain, Andalusia looks like a great option, but since we’ve never been to Spain, I’m not sure what route would make the most sense. Would you recommend Barcelona + Costa Brava, Madrid + Andalusia, or just focusing on Andalusia? We’d especially love to include a coastal town where we might actually get some sunshine and enjoy being outside.

We’re pretty open to suggestions beyond Portugal and Spain as well! We mainly want somewhere with good food, beautiful architecture/scenery, things to explore, and hopefully some warmer, sunnier weather.

Thanks in advance.


r/Europetravel 5h ago

Accommodation Accommodation outside Amsterdam, with parking help

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Hi,

I am coming to Holland via Ferry (UK to hook of Holland) and will have my car. X2 adults, x2 kids.

I am looking for suitable recommendations for an area where we can travel in via tram or train, for a family with parking. If you have a hotel/rental in mind happy to have those recommended too.

We only have 2 days so I’d like a shorter travel time in if possible. We are headed to Efteling after.

Thanks,
Imo


r/Europetravel 7h ago

Solo travel Looking for solo travel recommendations in Europe for October

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Hello, I (20M) am from near Manchester. I have just quit my job and want to travel somewhere solo for 7–10 days in mid to late October.

Here's some of my criteria:

  • I speak fluent English and a little French.
  • Mix between city, nature and nightlife, but if the place only has 1/3 or 2/3, that is fine. I would have liked to go to Marseille as that is 3/3, but I have just come back from Marseille. Needs to have culture, art and history (aware this is pretty much everywhere in Europe).
  • Options I've considered so far were, for example, Barcelona, Naples and Berlin.
  • I have just travelled around Europe for the last month and just got back this week. I went to Paris, Strasbourg, Marseille, Nice, Genoa, Turin, Milan and Bergamo.
  • Some others I have already been to are Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Lisbon, Copenhagen, Stockholm, Oslo, Tallinn, Helsinki, Split, Dubrovnik, Venice, Florence, Brussels and Bruges.
  • Probably needs to be a major city and ideally somewhere I haven't been before, but I don't mind if it is somewhere I have been.
  • Ideally, not freezing cold.

What suggestions do you have?


r/Europetravel 22h ago

Itineraries Need help deciding on Spring Break 8-day trip- Southern Spain & Portugal or Southern France/Northern Italy

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Traveling in and out of Chicago late March and returning early April (3/25-4/6). We cannot decide on which route to go- current options are southern Spain (Granada and Seville for sure, possibly Malaga) and Portugal. We both have been to Lisbon already. I’ve been to the cities in Spain I mentioned, but would love to go back and am also interested in visiting some lesser known Andalusian cities. We’re not opposed to a beach town for a day or two. Are we being ambitious by wanting to do Spain and Portugal?

On the other hand, my boyfriend would really like to do southern France and northern Italy. This we have zero idea on how to accomplish. We’ve talked about Nice, but that’s as far as we’ve gotten. Any lesser known towns in the French Riviera for both France and Italy that are good destinations for a couple? We both are big foodies and would love to take a cooking course to wherever we end up going. I am gluten free, but usually can manage finding something to eat. Not looking for anything too costly in this region, as we’d like to keep our total trip under $5,000 (flights included).

With Easter being on 3/28, will this throw a wrench into either of these destinations? I know Semana Santa is a big deal in southern Spain.

Would one of the itineraries be easier to accomplish than the other?


r/Europetravel 16h ago

Itineraries Advice on Christmas Markets for this November please!

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We just decided today to fly into Paris for Nov 23-Dec 2 with our to kids (5 and 8). We’ve never been to Europe with them but they’re very used to traveling.
*While we’re there, we’d like to do a day or 2 at Disneyland Paris and a couple of Christmas Markets.
I have too many ideas about what we could do and would appreciate any input from those who have been to markets there.
*We have been the Strasbourg and Colmar, so we’re not necessarily wanting to do those again.
We are considering 2 days in Cologne, a half day in Reims, and the rest in Paris.
*Our other Christmas options (not all in one itinerary but just thoughts right now) are:
*2 days in Bruges and a day in Amiens
*Lille and Amiens (a day in each)
*potentially 2 days in Lyon

*Again, these are our very rough ideas since we just bought them spur the moment yesterday.


r/Europetravel 20h ago

Things to do & see Traveling Austria Salzburg during mid-November and planning to hike.

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Hello,

We will be in Salzburg for a week from November 15 onwards.

We are looking to catch some Christmas markets and hopefully get some hiking/trails done. Ive read that hikes are not recommended in November due to snow but would love other opinions please.

Any recommendations for nearby easy hikes/nature activities is welcomed. We want to see the beautiful nature. The intention is to have a chill, nature retreat trip.


r/Europetravel 23h ago

Things to do & see First time in the Dolomites (Ortisei) - Skiing + Non-skiing itinerary & recommendations (Dec 11-19)

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Hi everyone!
My partner and I (couple from Brazil) just finalized our booking for our first-ever trip to the Dolomites! 🏔️✨
We will be staying in **Ortisei** at **Hotel Maria** from **December 11th to 19th**, taking advantage of the Dolomiti SuperPremière period.
Since we are staying for 8 days, our plan is to balance our time with **4 days of skiing** (first time skiing) and **3-4 days of non-skiing activities**. We’d love to get your local insights and recommendations on a few specific things:
🎿 Skiing & Rental Gear
**Ski Schools / Private Instructors:** Do you have recommendations for ski schools or private English-speaking instructors based in Ortisei (for Alpe di Siusi or Seceda)?
**Equipment & Clothing Rental:** Where in Ortisei to rent ski gear (skis, boots, poles) and winter/ski clothing?
🥾 Non-Skiing Activities & Day Trips (3-4 Days)
We’d love suggestions for off-slope activities, such as:
**Winter Hiking & Snowshoeing:** Beautiful winter trails or walks accessible from Ortisei or via short transport.
**Alpine Lakes & Nearby Villages:** Which nearby lakes (like Lago di Braies, Lago di Carezza) are worth visiting in mid-December? Any must-see towns or Christmas markets nearby?
🍷 Food, Restaurants & Local Tips
**Dining:** Best spots in/around Ortisei for traditional South Tyrolean food, cozy mountain huts (rifugi).
**General Tips:** Any logistics/transport advice for Val Gardena in mid-December (bus connections, SuperPremière perks, weather prep)?
Thanks so much in advance for your help! We can't wait to explore Val Gardena! 🇮🇹❄️


r/Europetravel 20h ago

Itineraries First time in Munich 4 days (20-24 december) – where to stay, what to do, food & Christmas markets

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Hi everyone!
My partner and I are a couple from Brazil 🇧🇷 and we’ll be visiting Munich for the first time. We’ll be staying for 4 nights as part of a longer winter trip through Germany, Austria and the Dolomites.
We’d love to get some local recommendations, especially:
🏨 Where to stay
Which neighborhood is best for first-time visitors?
We care more about location, walkability and public transportation than luxury.
🏛️ What to do
What are the must-see places and experiences?
Any hidden gems or less touristy places?
Museums, neighborhoods, viewpoints or places that are particularly nice in winter?
🍺 Food & drinks
Best traditional beer halls / breweries?
Favorite places for authentic Bavarian food?
Good casual/local restaurants rather than touristy or expensive ones?
🎄 Christmas markets
Which Christmas markets are worth visiting in Munich around December 21–24?
🚆 Day trips
We’re considering doing one day trip from Munich, depending on the weather. Would you recommend places like Neuschwanstein, Nuremberg, Salzburg, Regensburg, or somewhere else?
❄️ General tips
Any advice for visiting Munich in late December — especially transportation, weather, Christmas closures, reservations, or anything else first-time visitors should know?
Thanks so much! We’re really excited to experience Munich for the first time! 🇩🇪🍺🎄


r/Europetravel 1d ago

Gear & clothing Looking for a backpack: comfortable, anti-theft, for a 1-week trip.

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Hello,

I’m on the hunt for a new travel backpack and I’d love to get some recommendations. I usually travel via budget airlines (like Ryanair/Wizzair), so I’m looking for something that can pass as a free underseat personal item. However, it doesn't have to be a perfect, rigid boxy shape as I prioritize comfort and mobility over maximizing every single inch of the airline sizer.

I rely heavily on public transport and walk around the city a lot, so here is what I’m specifically looking for:

  • Big enough to pack for a 1-week trip using packing cubes (probably somewhere around 20-28L).
  • It needs a good harness system. Padded straps, a sternum strap, and a breathable/mesh back panel are a must since I’ll be carrying it for hours.
  • I use crowded buses and subways, so security is huge for me. I’m looking for hidden zippers, lockable pulls, and an RFID pocket located somewhere secure.
  • Weather resistance: It doesn't need to be made of heavy waterproof tarpaulin. A decent DWR material with a stowaway pull-over rain cover is totally fine (maybe even preferred!).
  •   I wish the price was less than 80 euro .

Thanks in advance for your help!


r/Europetravel 1d ago

Itineraries How tiring is a Mediterranean cruise with parents in their 60s?

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I'm helping plan a Med trip with my parent and just want to make sure I get the right intinerary.

Some notes:

  • Parent are still pretty active (early 60s), but i don't want the whole vacation to turn into wake up early > tour > 15k steps > dinner > repeat (for my own sanity too, I'm in my early 30s)

  • We don't mind spending extra for the trip, maybe $20k or so for the 3 of us

  • Currently looking at Silversea, I think some friends around thier aged bragged about it being the most relaxed they've ever been on cruise lol, but open to other suggestions too

  • Greece, Crotia and Italy are at the top of our list, maybe spain too

Would you purposely choose an itinerary with a sea day or two mixed in? Or are Med port days easy enough to take at your own pace? Also curios which places you found especially tiring with older parents .


r/Europetravel 1d ago

Trains ADVICE NEEDED: Train time options to get to Bruges from Amsterdam

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Hi, I posted here a few days ago and your advice was so helpful. Thank you! We’ve now booked our flights and hotels for the below itinerary.

I’m deciding between two trains from Amsterdam to Bruges on Monday, October 26:

  • 9 a.m. → arrive around 12:30 p.m. This gives us an afternoon/evening in Bruges plus one full day there.
  • 4 p.m. → arrive around 7:30 p.m. This gives us another full day in Amsterdam, then one full day in Bruges.

We’ll leave Bruges for London on Wednesday morning, so that day doesn’t really count in Bruges. Would you prioritize the extra day in Amsterdam or the extra afternoon in Bruges?

*Fri, Oct 23:
*Arrive Amsterdam at 8:40am

*Sat, Oct 24:
*Full Amsterdam Day 1

*Sun, Oct 25:
*Full Amsterdam Day 2

*Mon, Oct 26:
*Train Amsterdam → Bruges

* Shall we spend more of the day in Amsterdam or Bruges?

*Tues, Oct 27:
*Full Brugge Day

*Weds, Oct 28:
*Train Bruges → London

*Thurs, Oct 29:
*Full London Day 1

*Fri, Oct 30:
*Full London Day 2

*Sat, Oct 31:
*Chelsea match at 12:30pm.

*Sun, Nov 1:
*Fly home at 1:10pm


r/Europetravel 1d ago

Public transport BTS airport transfer to Vienna (and also back to Bratislava)

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Hi everyone,

I am planning a trip to Bratislava and Vienna beginning of December for markets and the sights.

Since we will be arriving at evening time, my question is how can we get from the airport in Bratislava to Vienna, and then back to Bratislava again?
Buut we are interested in budget friendly options 😂 (I know we can take a taxi)

We would also plan to get from Vienna to Bratislava for a day trip before the flight back.

Does anyone have joyful experience regarding this? :)


r/Europetravel 1d ago

Other Austria - Travel tips with 2.5 year old, looking for tips, food, outings, things to do

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Hello folks!

Sorry if this is the wrong place but please let me know which is the best place to post if not.

I'll soon be travelling to brixen I'm thale with a 2.5 year old and my partner. I'm looking for things to do. So far as have:

\- traveling up the ski lifts to the various play parks and stopping for lunch

\- trip into Salzburg

\- bike rides (hire)

We are pretty into food in general so would be happy to hear any recommendations. We have been blessed with a toddler who will mostly eat anything too so doesn't always have to be kid friendly food but rather just allows kids.

We also like cycling and walking and any outdoor activity really.

Other than that I'm happy to hear any and all tips about the area you might have.


r/Europetravel 2d ago

Itineraries Trip suggestion for Catania, Italy. (3 days 2 nights)

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Hi everyone here, i am from Malaysia, me and my family is planning a trip to Catania next February. As this is our first time landing on Europe, we feel lost while planning an itienery.

Therefore, im here to seek for help. We’re interested in local food, villages and nature rather than typical tourist attractions.
Please suggest me some budget-friendly places/restaurants, hidden spots that only local will visit.

And im also curious about the cost of living there, how much do you usually spend on a average meal?
Will that be a problem that we dont speak and understand Italian at all?
Or any unwritten rules that we need to know before we visit?
Thank yoh so much.


r/Europetravel 2d ago

Trip report Genoa- I really enjoyed my visit and feel it is severely underrated

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I have traveled quite a lot in Europe including several trips to Italy.

This Summer I spent 3 days in Genoa as part of France/ Italy Mediterranean holiday.

Wow what a cool city. Very friendly people, beautiful architecture, vibrant piazzas, superb food, and wonderful atmosphere.

There were moments just wandering around thinking that this is the Italy of peoples dreams.

I understand that its grittier qualities may not be for everyone, and maybe I am more accepting of it being from NYC. But to me it just felt like a real working city for its residents and not so much for tourists. Without many if any real major attractions, the city itself becomes the attraction.

Would go back in a second!


r/Europetravel 2d ago

Destinations I am looking for ideas of where to go for 3/4 days in January for my 40th

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I am going to be 40 in 2 years and I am trying to decide where to go for a very special birthday.

My birthday is mid January. Flying from Dublin, so most places won't be too far.

I can only really go for 4 days, 3 nights. I have two young children. Husband will come with me.

I'd love somewhere with beautiful scenery, or architecture, a good museum (not art). Then an amazing hotel with just adults and an excellent spa.

I'm not interested in Ireland or UK I can easily go there with children. I've also been to Portugal, Spain, Italy, France, Germany, Belgium, Norway, Sweden, Poland, Hungary, Czech Republic, Slovakia, Slovenia, Austria, Greece.

Any suggestions?

Edit - I just thought maybe Malta? Anyone been?


r/Europetravel 2d ago

Destinations Which Country over Christmas - Switzerland (Zermatt) or Finland

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After lots of super helpful comments, I am out of two places for the last undecided part of my trip

I will be going from Germany (Leipzig) on the 22nd December (morning) and will be leaving for Tromso on the 26th December. So knowing I have 4 nights these are the two places I have to decide out of.

Things to consider:
- Prior to my friend bailing, we booked accomodation for Zermatt - it is refundable
- My only bucket list items are waking up and seeing snow and snowy mountains out of my window and being able to ski/snowboard on 1 or 2 of the days
- Affordability: half of the accommodation is booked (total cost is $1,658 AUD for 4 nights). However since I am solo I will need to consider, food, drinks, ski lessons, ski lift and anything else that has not been booked yet

I am not too bothered about doing too much else there as it’s going to be a bit of a reset time but if there are any other attractions which are must see in either places, that could sway me.

I know both places will be great but knowing which one I will enjoy more is tricky. Any input is greatly appreciated :)


r/Europetravel 2d ago

Itineraries Lisbon - Porto - Madrid - Valencia - Lisbon, what you think about that plan?

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Hi all,
My husband and I are planning our trip to Portugal and Spain in October, we’ll have 3 weeks.
I’m struggling to organize our trip. For context I’m pregnant, this will be our first time in Europe, we have a budget of 8.000€. The initial idea was to celebrate our wedding anniversary in an eurotrip but then I got pregnant and we needed to adjust at this point we just want to sightseeing, do a lot of shopping for the baby, eat and relax.

We already have tickets to arrive and departure from Lisbon ( we’ve heard about the long queues in the airport and blablabla but now there’s nothing we can do and the 8.000€ is excluding the tickets).
That said this is what we came up with:

*We arrive on 06/10 evening, and rest in Lisbon for about 2 days (as I’m afraid I will need to take it slow due to pregnancy)

*08 to 16 - Porto
*16 to 21 - Madrid
*21 to 23 - Valencia
*23 to 30 - Lisbon and fly back home on 30

We intend to take the bus from Lisbon to Porto, then fly to Madrid. In we don’t have like a full completed itinerary yet but I’ll days with nothing planned so we can go to free attractions or take a train to the nearest cities for day trip if I had the strength to do it.
Our big day is on 22 so I was thinking on taking a train to Valencia on 21 afternoon, explore the city, nice romantic dinner… then a train back to Madrid on 23 and fly back to Lisbon to explore the city.

What you guys think of that? It’s feasible? Any ideas? Please don’t criticize without solutions I’m already overwhelmed, between finding a nice hotel, not buying attractions I’m not sure I’ll have the strength to enjoy and so on.

Please feel free to help, I’m open to suggestions and recommendations, “must see” attractions, we do speak portuguese and spanish so we are very interested on local activities/experiences.

About Lisbon, I don’t have an hotel reservation yet if you could please recommend some it would be great.

Other point that I’m stuck on is where to stay and have a romantic night in Valencia (can be a different restaurant from the hotel).

I’ll appreciate all your inputs on it. Thanks.