Best Europe Itinerary: 10, 12 & 15-Day Trip Plans

Not sure how to route your Europe trip? Here are tried-and-tested itinerary plans covering the most popular cities, designed to avoid the stress of over-planning while still hitting the highlights.

10-Day Classic Europe Itinerary

The 10-day classic route runs Paris → Amsterdam → Prague → Vienna, ideal for first-timers who want iconic landmarks — the Eiffel Tower, Anne Frank House, Charles Bridge and Schönbrunn Palace — without excessive backtracking.

12-Day Alps & Lakes Itinerary

The 12-day Alps and Lakes route runs Zurich → Interlaken → Hallstatt → Vienna, perfect for scenery lovers and photographers who want mountains, lakes and fairytale villages over big-city sightseeing.

15-Day Grand Europe Tour

The 15-day Grand Europe Tour runs Paris → Swiss Alps → Venice → Rome → Barcelona, a comprehensive multi-country experience that mixes Alpine scenery with Italian history and Spanish coastal energy.

Tips for Building Your Own Route

Whichever route you build, try to limit yourself to one new city every 2-3 days to avoid burnout, and use overnight trains where possible to save on a night's hotel cost while covering longer distances.