The first Europe trip I ever planned was a disaster of ambition: nine cities in fourteen days, a different bed almost every night, and a blur of train stations where the cities should have been. I came home exhausted and somehow felt like I’d seen nothing. Every trip since has taught me the same lesson, and it’s the heart of this guide to planning a Europe itinerary: the goal isn’t to see the most places — it’s to actually experience the ones you choose. Do that well, and even ten days can feel like the trip of a lifetime.
This is the planning guide I wish I’d had — part method, part ready-made routes you can copy or tweak. Whether you’ve got one week or one month, I’ll show you how to build an itinerary that flows, leaves you room to breathe, and hits the parts of Europe you’ll remember forever.
The short answer: how to plan a Europe itinerary
For most travelers, the best Europe itinerary follows three rules: pick two or three “anchor” cities rather than ten, keep them geographically logical (so you’re not zig-zagging), and give each major city at least two full days. Fly into one city and out of another to avoid backtracking, connect your stops by train where you can, and build in a buffer day or two. A classic first-timer route — say Paris → Amsterdam → Prague, or Rome → Florence → Venice over ten days — beats a frantic seven-country dash every single time.
Below, I’ll walk you through the planning method in detail, then give you tried-and-tested itineraries for one week, ten days, two weeks and a month — plus routes built around regions and themes (first-timers, the Mediterranean, Central Europe, the grand rail trip). This guide sits within our wider hub on the best places to visit in Europe, so once you’ve picked your route, you can dive into each destination.
Europe itineraries at a glance
Here’s the quick version — match your trip length to a realistic number of stops and a sample route. Detail on each follows below.
| Trip length | Cities (max) | Sample route | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 week (7 days) | 2–3 | Rome → Florence → Venice | First trip, one region done well |
| 10 days | 3–4 | Paris → Amsterdam → Prague | The sweet spot for first-timers |
| 2 weeks (14 days) | 4–5 | London → Paris → Swiss Alps → Venice → Rome | A proper grand tour |
| 3 weeks (21 days) | 5–7 | Western + Central Europe loop | Seeing two regions in depth |
| 1 month (30 days) | 6–8 | Rail trip, north to south | Backpackers, slow travel |
How to build a Europe itinerary that actually works
Before the routes, the method. Get these five things right and the rest falls into place.
1. Choose your anchors first
Start with two or three “anchor” cities you absolutely must see — the ones with the most to do and the best flight connections. For first-timers these are usually Paris, Rome or London. Build everything else around them. Anchors are where you’ll spend three or four nights; smaller stops in between get one or two.
2. Keep it geographically logical
The single biggest rookie error is a route that zig-zags across the map. Lay your shortlist on a map and connect the dots in a line or a loop, not a star. Paris–Amsterdam–Prague works because each leg moves you east. Paris–Rome–Amsterdam–Barcelona does not — you’ll lose days doubling back. When in doubt, follow the rail lines.
3. Respect the “two-night minimum”
Spend an absolute minimum of two full days (three nights) in each major city, and a good rule of thumb: if you’re changing hotels more than once every three days, you’re moving too fast. One-night stops sound efficient but they’re brutal — you spend the day you arrive checking in and getting oriented, and the next morning packing up again.
4. Fly open-jaw and connect by train
Book an “open-jaw” flight — into your first city, home from your last — so you never backtrack to where you started. Between stops, Europe’s trains are usually faster and far nicer than flying once you count airport hassle, and they drop you in the city centre. For longer hops, budget airlines fill the gaps. Our guides to train travel in Europe and getting around Europe go deep on this.
5. Plan the route before you book a thing
Lock your route first, then book accommodation — not the other way around. Booking a hotel before you’ve finalized the order of stops commits you to getting there even when it makes no logistical sense. And leave a buffer day or two unplanned; the best moments on any trip are usually the ones you didn’t schedule. For the full pre-trip process, see how to plan a trip to Europe.
Europe itineraries by trip length
Now the routes themselves. I’ve organized these by how long you have, with a few options for each so you can match the trip to your interests. Treat them as starting points — swap a city, add a day, make them yours.
One week in Europe (7 days): pick one region
A week is enough to fall in love with Europe, but only if you resist the urge to cram. Two or three cities in one region, max. My favourite one-week routes:
- Italy classics: Rome (4) → Florence (3), with a Tuscany day trip. Or Rome (3) → Florence (2) → Venice (2). The greatest hits, all by fast train. See our Italy travel guide.
- Paris & Amsterdam: Paris (4) → Amsterdam (3), linked by a 3-hour train. Two of Europe’s most lovable cities with zero stress.
- London & Paris: London (4) → Paris (3) via the Eurostar. Easy, iconic, and a gentle first trip with no language barrier to start.
- Spain in a week: Barcelona (4) → Madrid (3), or Barcelona plus the beaches of the Costa Brava. Sun, architecture and tapas.
Want one of these spelled out day by day? Our 7-day Europe itinerary has the detail.
10 days in Europe: the sweet spot
Ten days is, for my money, the ideal length for a first trip — long enough for three or four places at a humane pace, short enough to keep the planning simple. This is the length I recommend most. Top routes:
- The first-timer’s classic: Paris (3) → Amsterdam (2) → Berlin (2) → Prague (3). Four iconic capitals, all linked by train, each completely different in character.
- Italy in depth: Rome (4) → Florence (3, with Tuscany) → Venice (2). Fly into Rome, out of Venice. The single best introduction to Europe, full stop.
- The Mediterranean highlights: Rome (3) → Florence (2) → Venice (2) → Nice or Barcelona (2). City, art and coast in one.
- London, Paris & the Alps: London (3) → Paris (3) → the Swiss Alps (3). Big cities plus jaw-dropping mountains.
Our dedicated 10-day Europe itinerary breaks the classic route down hour by hour, and I’ve fleshed one out in full further down this page.
Two weeks in Europe (14 days): a grand tour
With two weeks you can link two regions or do one region properly with a scenic detour. Four or five bases is the comfortable maximum. Routes I love:
- The classic grand tour: London (3) → Paris (3) → Lucerne/Swiss Alps (3) → Venice (2) → Rome (3). Flying into London and out of Rome, this is the quintessential first big trip.
- Italy & Greece: Rome (3) → Florence (2) → Athens (2) → island-hop the Cyclades (4). Ancient ruins, Renaissance art and impossible-blue islands; see our Italy and Greece itinerary.
- Iberia in full: Lisbon (3) → Porto (2) → Madrid (3) → Seville (2) → Barcelona (3). The best of Spain and Portugal, with the most sun and the best value in Western Europe.
- Western Europe: Amsterdam (3) → Brussels/Bruges (2) → Paris (4) → Loire or Provence (2) → back. Canals, chocolate, châteaux and the French countryside.
More options in our 2 weeks in Europe itinerary guide.
Three weeks to a month: go deep or go wide
With three weeks or more, you have the luxury of seeing two regions in depth — or slow-travelling one. The temptation is to add more cities; resist it. The travelers who remember their month in Europe are the ones who lingered.
- Three-week Western + Central loop: Paris → Amsterdam → Berlin → Prague → Vienna → Budapest, with a couple of nights in each plus buffer days. A continent-spanning sweep of capitals, all by train.
- One-month rail trip, north to south: Amsterdam → Germany → the Alps → Italy → and onward to Greece or back through France. The classic backpacker odyssey — our guides to backpacking Europe and the Europe by train itinerary are built for this.
- Two regions in depth: two weeks in Italy, then two weeks in Greece or the Balkans — the kind of trip that turns a tourist into a traveler.
For the longest trips, see our 3 weeks and one month in Europe itineraries.
Europe itineraries by region and theme
Another way to plan is by the kind of trip you want. Here are my favourite routes built around regions and travel styles — mix and match with the durations above.
The first-timer’s classic Europe itinerary
If it’s your very first trip and you want the iconic, can’t-go-wrong introduction, do Paris → Amsterdam → Prague (or extend with Berlin and Vienna). You get the romance of Paris, the canals and museums of Amsterdam, and the fairy-tale beauty of Prague — three completely different cultures, all linked by comfortable trains, all forgiving of beginner mistakes. Ten days is perfect; two weeks lets you add Berlin and Vienna. See our first-time Europe itinerary.
Central & Eastern Europe: grandeur for less
For fairy-tale cities and unbeatable value, run Prague → Vienna → Hallstatt → Budapest. Cheaper than the west, gorgeous, and walkable, with thermal baths, imperial palaces and alpine lakes along the way. Add Kraków at the start or Ljubljana and Lake Bled at the end. Our Central & Eastern Europe guide and Eastern Europe itinerary map it out.
The Mediterranean & Southern Europe
For sun, sea and ancient history, the south delivers. Two of my favourite Mediterranean routes:
- Italy to Greece: Rome → Florence → Athens → the Greek islands. Renaissance art into Aegean blue.
- The Riviera run: Barcelona → the French Riviera (Nice) → Cinque Terre → Florence. A string of coast and culture along the northern Med.
Both shine from May to early October. For the islands and coastlines, see our roundup of the best beaches and islands in Europe.
The Adriatic & the Balkans
One of Europe’s best-value sunny routes runs down the Adriatic: Venice → Slovenia (Ljubljana & Lake Bled) → Croatia (Split, Dubrovnik & the islands) → Montenegro (Kotor). Mediterranean beauty, medieval old towns and prices below Italy next door. Two weeks does it justice. See our Croatia & the Adriatic guide.
The grand rail trip (Interrail / Eurail)
If the journey is the point, build your itinerary around the railways. A continuous rail pass lets you roll from Amsterdam through Germany and the Alps into Italy, hopping off wherever you like, with some of the world’s great train rides built in — the Swiss alpine lines, the run along the Rhine, the night trains that save you a hotel. It’s the most romantic way to see the continent and a backpacker rite of passage. Our Europe by train itinerary and train travel guide cover passes, routes and booking.
Western Europe in depth
For a slower, classic loop, London → Paris → the Loire or Provence → Amsterdam → Bruges packs in big cities, French countryside and Belgian canals without long transfers. It’s especially good for a second trip, when you want to go beyond the headline capitals. Our Western Europe itinerary has the full route, and for more route inspiration see the best Europe travel routes.
A detailed 10-day Europe itinerary, day by day
Let’s make it concrete. Here’s my go-to 10-day route for first-timers — Paris → Amsterdam → Prague — written out day by day. It flies into Paris and out of Prague (open-jaw), connects entirely by train, and gives you three wonderful, completely different cities at a pace that’s a pleasure rather than a slog.
- Day 1 — Arrive Paris. Settle in, shake off the jet lag with a gentle wander along the Seine, and have your first proper French dinner. Don’t over-schedule day one.
- Day 2 — Paris icons. The Eiffel Tower early, a stroll through the Champ de Mars, the Louvre or Musée d’Orsay in the afternoon, and the Latin Quarter at night.
- Day 3 — Paris neighbourhoods. Montmartre and Sacré-Cœur in the morning, the Marais in the afternoon, a picnic dinner by the Canal Saint-Martin. This is the day Paris stops being a checklist and starts being a place.
- Day 4 — Train to Amsterdam. A direct high-speed train (around 3.5 hours) gets you there by lunch. Spend the afternoon orienting yourself on foot along the canal ring.
- Day 5 — Amsterdam. The Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum, a canal cruise, and an evening in the Jordaan district. Book the museums and the Anne Frank House well ahead.
- Day 6 — Amsterdam or a day trip. Rent a bike and explore, or take a fast train to the windmills of Kinderdijk or the city of Utrecht.
- Day 7 — Travel to Prague. This is the one longer leg — a direct train is scenic but slow, so many travelers take a short budget flight (under two hours) to save the day. Arrive in time for dinner and a first floodlit glimpse of the Old Town.
- Day 8 — Prague’s Old Town & Castle. Cross the Charles Bridge at dawn before the crowds, explore the Old Town Square and the astronomical clock, then climb to Prague Castle for the view.
- Day 9 — Prague at leisure. The Jewish Quarter, a riverside beer garden, maybe a day trip to fairy-tale Český Krumlov. Soak up the city you’ve earned.
- Day 10 — Depart Prague. A last Czech breakfast and a slow morning before flying home.
Swap in Berlin or Vienna if you have two weeks, or replace the whole thing with the Italy classics (Rome–Florence–Venice) if Renaissance art and pasta call louder than canals and castles. The method is the same; only the dots on the map change. For the Italy version, see our Italy travel guide and 10-day itinerary.
Getting around: trains, flights and ferries
How you connect your stops shapes the whole trip. Here’s how I decide.
- Trains are the default for journeys up to about five hours. They’re scenic, city-centre to city-centre, and often quicker than flying once you count getting to the airport, security and the transfer at the other end. Paris–Amsterdam, Rome–Florence–Venice and the Swiss alpine lines are a joy. Book popular high-speed routes a week or two ahead for the cheapest fares.
- Budget flights (Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz, Vueling) make sense for long hops — Prague to Lisbon, say — where the train would eat a whole day. Watch the strict baggage rules and the out-of-town airports that can erase the time you saved.
- A rail pass (Interrail for Europeans, Eurail for everyone else) can pay off on multi-country trips with lots of train travel; for a simple three-city hop, point-to-point tickets are usually cheaper. We compare them in our train travel guide.
- Ferries are essential — and gorgeous — for island-hopping in Greece and Croatia, and for crossing the Adriatic.
When to go
The best time to travel almost anywhere in Europe is late spring (May–June) or early autumn (September–October): warm weather, manageable crowds and lower prices than peak summer. July and August are best spent in the mountains, the far north or on the islands rather than in the big, sweltering southern cities. Winter is quiet and cheap, magical for Christmas markets and skiing. Whatever your route — from Barcelona’s beaches to Venice’s canals — shifting it by a few weeks into shoulder season transforms the experience. Our best time to visit Europe guide breaks it down month by month.
How much will a Europe itinerary cost?
Costs swing hugely with where you go and how you travel. As a rough daily budget per person, excluding international flights:
- Budget (€80–120/day): hostels or cheap stays, self-catering and street food, trains and buses, free sights. Very doable across Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Portugal.
- Mid-range (€150–250/day): comfortable 3-star hotels or apartments, restaurant meals, the odd tour. The typical Western Europe sweet spot.
- Luxury (€350+/day): boutique hotels and fine dining, easy to reach in Paris, London, Switzerland and the Italian coast.
The biggest savings come from travelling in shoulder season, favouring cheaper countries for the bulk of your route, and booking trains and headline sights early. Our guides to Europe on a budget and the cheapest places to travel in Europe have the tactics.
Entry requirements: Schengen and ETIAS
One thing that affects every multi-country itinerary: most of the destinations on these routes are in the Schengen Area, which you cross without internal border checks. Visitors from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries can currently visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period. From late 2026, you’ll likely need an ETIAS travel authorization — a quick online form and a small fee. Because the timeline has shifted before, always confirm the current rules in our Schengen & ETIAS guide before you book, and check your passport has at least six months’ validity.
Common Europe itinerary mistakes to avoid
Almost every itinerary I’m asked to sanity-check makes at least one of these. Fix them and your trip instantly gets better:
- Too many places, too fast. The cardinal sin. Seven cities in fourteen days means you’ll remember train platforms, not Europe. Cut your list, stay longer, go deeper.
- Underestimating travel days. “It’s only three hours” ignores checkout, getting to the station, the journey, and reaching your next hotel. Every move costs the better part of a day — plan for it.
- A zig-zagging route. Doubling back to a hub wastes days. Plan a logical line or loop and fly open-jaw.
- Booking hotels before the route. Lock the order of stops first, then book — otherwise you’re committed to a route that may not make sense.
- No buffer days. A back-to-back schedule has no room for a delayed train, a rainy day, or the cafe you never want to leave. Leave gaps on purpose.
- Ignoring the season. The same route can be a dream in May and a sweaty, sold-out scrum in August. Shift your dates before you shift your expectations.
Europe itineraries by traveler type
Tailor the route to who’s travelling:
For couples and honeymooners
Slow it down and lean romantic: Venice and the Amalfi Coast, Paris and the Loire, or Santorini and the Greek islands. Fewer stops, nicer hotels, long dinners. Our Europe honeymoon guide has the dreamiest routes.
For families
Pick a base or two and do day trips rather than hopping constantly — kids hate packing up. London, Amsterdam and Switzerland are wonderfully family-friendly. Keep sightseeing days short. See our Europe with kids guide.
For budget travelers and backpackers
Favour Central and Eastern Europe and the Balkans, travel by train with a rail pass, sleep in hostels, and move at a backpacker’s unhurried pace. Our backpacking Europe guide is built for exactly this.
For solo travelers
Stick to walkable, sociable cities with great hostels and easy train links — Amsterdam, Berlin, Prague, Lisbon and the Italian cities are ideal first solo trips. See our solo travel in Europe guide.
For city-break lovers
Short on time? String two nearby capitals into a long weekend — Vienna and Budapest, Lisbon and Porto, or Amsterdam and Brussels. Our European city breaks guide has dozens of ideas.
Scenic detours worth building into any itinerary
City-hopping is the backbone of most Europe itineraries, but the moments people remember longest are often the scenic ones. If your route passes anywhere near these, build in the detour — they’re worth a day or two of your precious time:
- The Swiss Alps (Lauterbrunnen, Interlaken, Zermatt) — slot between Paris/Germany and Italy for the continent’s most jaw-dropping mountain scenery and its greatest train rides.
- The Cinque Terre or Amalfi Coast — an easy, beautiful coastal break on any Italy leg.
- Hallstatt and the Austrian lakes — a fairy-tale pause between Salzburg and Vienna.
- Lake Bled, Slovenia — a short, gorgeous hop on an Adriatic or Central European route.
- The Greek islands — the perfect “slow down” finale after Athens or a Balkans run.
- The Rhine Valley — castle-lined and best seen from a train or a boat between Amsterdam and Switzerland.
For the most beautiful of these, our roundup of the best places to visit in Europe and the best Europe travel routes will spark ideas.
A few final planning tips
The small things that make a multi-city itinerary run smoothly:
- Pack light. You’ll be hauling your bag up station stairs and over cobbles. A carry-on you can lift one-handed is worth more than any outfit you “might” wear. Our Europe packing list helps you go minimal.
- Get a travel eSIM. One that works across borders is the cheapest, easiest way to stay online for train apps, maps and bookings as you move between countries.
- Download offline maps and train apps. Save your route, tickets and maps offline so a dead signal at a station never derails you.
- Carry a little cash. Cards work almost everywhere, but markets, small cafes and some rural spots are cash-only — and remember that several countries (the UK, Switzerland, Czechia, Hungary, the Nordics) don’t use the euro.
- Mind the details that trip people up. Validate open regional train tickets before boarding, book big sights ahead, and keep valuables zipped in crowds. Our Europe travel tips cover the rest.
Which Europe itinerary should you choose?
Still deciding? Here’s the short version of everything above:
- First trip, 10 days? Paris → Amsterdam → Prague, or the Italy classics (Rome → Florence → Venice).
- Two weeks, want it all? The grand tour: London → Paris → Swiss Alps → Venice → Rome.
- Best value? Central & Eastern Europe: Prague → Vienna → Budapest.
- Sun and sea? Italy into Greece, or the Adriatic from Venice down to Dubrovnik.
- Love the journey? A rail trip from Amsterdam through the Alps into Italy.
Whichever you pick, remember the golden rule: fewer places, more time. Now let’s answer the questions I get asked most.
Europe itinerary FAQ
How many days do you need for a Europe trip?
For a satisfying first trip, plan 10 to 14 days — enough for three or four places at a humane pace. A week works if you stick to one region and two or three cities. You can’t “see Europe” in one trip, so it’s better to do a small slice well than rush a big loop.
How many countries can you visit in 10 days in Europe?
Realistically, two or three. You can technically touch more, but each border hop costs travel time and you’ll end up seeing airports and stations instead of places. Three cities across two or three nearby countries — like Paris, Amsterdam and Prague — is the sweet spot for ten days.
What is the best Europe itinerary for first-timers?
Two routes are hard to beat: Paris → Amsterdam → Prague (three distinct cultures, all by train) or the Italy classics, Rome → Florence → Venice. Both are iconic, well-connected, forgiving of beginner mistakes, and doable in about ten days. Pick based on whether canals and castles or pasta and Renaissance art call louder.
How do you plan a multi-city Europe trip?
Choose two or three anchor cities, connect them in a logical line or loop (not a zig-zag), give each major city at least two full days, fly into one city and out of another, and book your route before your hotels. Then leave a buffer day or two for the unplanned moments that become the highlights.
Is it better to travel Europe by train or plane?
For journeys up to about five hours, the train usually wins — it’s scenic, city-centre to city-centre, and often faster once you count airport time. For long hops across the continent, a budget flight saves a day. Most good itineraries mix the two, leaning on trains for the shorter, prettier legs.
What is the best order to visit cities in Europe?
Follow geography. Lay your shortlist on a map and visit them in a line or loop so each leg moves you forward, never doubling back. Start or end at the city with the best long-haul flight connections (often Paris, London, Rome or Amsterdam), and let the rail lines guide the order in between.
How much does a two-week Europe trip cost?
Excluding international flights, budget roughly €80–120 a day in Central/Eastern Europe, €150–250 in Western Europe, and €350+ for luxury — so a mid-range two weeks runs about €2,000–3,500 per person plus airfare. Travelling in shoulder season and favouring cheaper countries can cut that substantially.
What is the best time of year for a Europe trip?
Late spring (May–June) and early autumn (September–October) are ideal nearly everywhere — warm, less crowded and cheaper than peak summer. Save July and August for the mountains, the far north or the islands, and consider winter for Christmas markets, skiing and crowd-free cities.
Should I book a Europe itinerary in advance or wing it?
Book the big rocks early — flights, the first and last nights, and the headline sights and trains that sell out — but leave room to be spontaneous in between. A fully pre-booked trip is rigid and stressful; a totally unplanned one wastes precious days. The sweet spot is a firm route with loose days inside it.
Do I need a visa for a multi-country Europe trip?
Most of Europe’s top destinations are in the Schengen Area, which you cross without internal borders. Visitors from the US, UK, Canada, Australia and many other countries can currently visit visa-free for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; from late 2026 you’ll likely need an ETIAS authorization. Always confirm current rules before booking.
Can you travel a Europe itinerary on a budget?
Absolutely. Favour Central and Eastern Europe, the Balkans and Portugal, travel by train with a rail pass, sleep in hostels or apartments, eat at markets and local spots, and go in shoulder season. A careful backpacker can see a lot of Europe on €70–100 a day, flights aside. The west and the Nordics are where costs climb fastest.
What is the single biggest mistake when planning a Europe itinerary?
Trying to see too much. Nearly every over-ambitious itinerary I review fixes itself the moment you cut a city or two and add the nights back to the places that remain. You came to experience Europe, not to watch it blur past a train window — give yourself permission to slow down.
How far in advance should I plan a Europe trip?
Start two to three months out for peak season (summer, Christmas markets), when flights, popular trains and the best-value stays sell out. Off-season you can plan in a few weeks. Either way, book flights, the first night and any must-do sights early, and leave the day-to-day flexible.
Final thoughts: build the trip, then let it breathe
If you take one thing from this guide, let it be the rule I keep coming back to: fewer places, more time. The travelers I know who come home glowing aren’t the ones who conquered ten cities — they’re the ones who gave three or four places enough room to surprise them. A great Europe itinerary isn’t a checklist to be completed; it’s a loose frame around the freedom to wander, linger, and stumble into the moments you couldn’t have planned.
So sketch your route, book the big rocks, and then — this is the important part — leave space. When you’re ready to turn a route into a real trip, our guides to the best places to visit in Europe, the best time to go, and getting around by train are here to help you fill in the details. Wherever your map takes you, I’m a little envious. Buon viaggio, bon voyage, gute Reise — Europe is waiting.
Last updated: June 2026. Train times, prices and entry requirements change — always check current official sources (rail operators and the EU’s official ETIAS pages) before you travel.
Photo credits
All images are used under their respective free licenses, with thanks to the photographers.
- The Eiffel Tower in Paris, one of the best places to visit in Europe — Photo: Pierre Blaché from Paris, France (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- The Colosseum in Rome, Italy — Photo: Wilfredor (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- The Grand Canal in Venice, Italy — Photo: Didier Descouens (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, Czech Republic — Photo: Godot13 / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- Gaudi’s Sagrada Familia in Barcelona, Spain — Photo: Didier Descouens / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- Cliffs and waterfalls in the Lauterbrunnen valley, Swiss Alps — Photo: Photochrom Print Collection (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- White houses and blue domes in Oia, Santorini, Greece — Photo: Giles Laurent / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- The walled old town of Dubrovnik, Croatia — Photo: Diego Delso / CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- The lakeside village of Hallstatt in the Austrian Alps — Photo: (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- A scenic train in the Swiss Alps, the backbone of many a Europe itinerary — Photo: User:Möchtegern (CC0) via Wikimedia Commons. Source
- Canal houses along an Amsterdam waterway, Netherlands — Photo: Basile Morin / CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons. Source