Europe Trip Planning Checklist
What to do, and when, before a trip to Europe: passports and the new EU border rules, the dates trains and timed-entry sights go on sale, then money, phone data and the final-week jobs.
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How Many Days Do You Need in Europe
Ten to 14 days suits most first trips, but the real answer is arithmetic: nights per city, half a day per move and a morning lost to the flight. Here are the sums, nights for 24 cities, real journey times and sample splits from five days to a month.
When to Book a Trip to Europe
Exactly when to book each part of a Europe trip: long-haul flights by season, the day Eurostar, TGV and Nightjet tickets go on sale, release days for the Anne Frank House, Colosseum and Last Supper, and the 2027 dates that fill hotels.
How to Plan a Trip to Europe: A Step-by-Step 2026 Guide
How to plan a trip to Europe in 2026 — when to go, how long you need, what it costs, the right booking order, and the entry rules that changed this year.