Europe trip planning for Americans

Your First Europe Trip, Made Easier.

Day-by-day itineraries, realistic budgets and clear advice on where to stay, how to get around and what to book ahead, written for travelers flying in from the United States.

View over the rooftops of Paris and the Seine toward the Eiffel Tower
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Plan by What You Need

Itineraries, where to stay, budgets and getting around: start with the decision in front of you.

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Itineraries

Day-by-day plans with realistic timing and travel times between sights.

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Where to Stay

Neighborhoods compared for different budgets and travel styles.

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Trip Budget

Costs per day and per person, with every assumption spelled out.

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Getting Around

Airport transfers, city transit and trains between cities.

Planning checklist

How We Make Our Guides

What you can expect from every guide on this site.

Built for real trips

Each guide answers practical questions: what to see and in what order, where to stay, how to get around and what it will cost.

Researched, then reviewed

We use AI tools to help research and draft. Every guide is then read, checked and approved by a human editor before it goes live.

Sources you can check

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