Europe Itineraries

Here we present some of the best Europe tour routes, with dozens of great places to visit arranged in eight efficient itineraries. This list has links to expanded descriptions in detailed pages about the individual cities. You will find practical tips and information to help you enjoy the best of Europe as confident independent travelers.

Rome to London

Rome — Florence — Venice — Lucerne — Paris — London: Europe's best places to visit, all in one trip!

British Isles

London — Bath — York — Lake District — Edinburgh — Ireland: Dublin, Galway, Dingle and Kinsale

England 4 Weeks

Oxford — Cotswolds — Cardiff — Birmingham — Liverpool — Manchester — Lancaster — 6 more!

Northern Europe

Copenhagen — Bergen — Oslo — Stockholm — Helsinki — Tallinn — St. Petersburg: by train and ship

Northern Italy

Florence — Bologna — Venice — Verona — Milan: with many side trips by train to smaller towns

Mediterranean in Depth

Barcelona — Carcassonne — Avignon — Nice — Cannes — Monaco — Riviera - Cinque Terre — Rome

Switzerland

Lucerne — Interlaken — Jungfrau — Zermatt — Locarno — Lugano — Zurich: mountains and towns

Central Europe

Heidelberg — Munich — Salzburg — Vienna — Budapest — Prague — Nuremberg: easily reached by train

Making Trip Maps

How to create and use Google My Maps as your invaluable personal tour guide

About This Site

I have led many group tours in Europe during the past 30 years, helping people get the most out of their trips and discover the sights in an efficient way. These itineraries were developed from that experience and further research to provide you with strategies to visit these wonderful places in an enjoyable and well-organized way. The itineraries continue to be refined as I make more travel videos and write more articles about the places, all of which are on this site.

What You Will Find

Each itinerary page links to detailed city pages throughout this website covering the towns along the route. You will find photos, videos, detailed descriptions and maps to assist you on your journeys. Unlike many travel websites, there is nothing for sale here — no tour bookings, no hotel recommendations, no affiliate links. The goal is to give you insights into getting the most out of your time, so you can travel independently and focus on your personal interests.

Length and Plan of Trips

The suggested schedule is to stay several nights in each city, giving you time to see the sights properly and discover the character of each place. Descriptions are not just an A-to-Z list of attractions but are arranged with specific walking routes in mind, to help you navigate efficiently on foot. Even if you are not actively planning a trip, the photos, videos and descriptions make for rewarding armchair travel.

Train Travel

All these trips can be done by train, which is a comfortable, energy-efficient and relaxing way to get around. The sequence of towns in each itinerary works well with train schedules, moving you quickly between cities past lovely scenery.