10 Days in Europe

23-11-2018

Europe is such a joy to explore. With world-class cities, medieval towns, the towering, snowcapped Alps, gorgeous beaches, and some of the world's most delicious food, these are the perfect ingredients for your next vacation. If you want to spend 10 days in Europe, we have five amazing itineraries with some of Europe's most popular destinations. These itineraries are perfect if it is your first time in Europe or if you need a little travel inspiration to plan your next trip.

London & Paris: Two of Europe's Great Cities

This is a great introduction to Europe. By starting in London, you get your first taste of Europe without a language barrier. Ride the London Eye, tour the Tower of London, explore the amazing British Museum, ride the Underground, and even take the double-decker bus tour through the city. Travel by Chunnel to get to Paris and spend several days exploring this gorgeous city.

London & Paris

Day 1: Arrive in London
Days 2, 3, 4 & 5: Explore London, consider a daytrip to Bath, Stonehenge, or Windsor Castle
Day 6: Train to Paris in the morning
Day 7, 8 & 9: Paris
Day 10: Fly home

Scandinavian Explorer: Copenhagen, Stockholm, & Oslo

Copenhagen is a delight, with its picturesque harbor called Nyhavn. If you are traveling as a family, kids will love Tivoli Gardens, one of the oldest amusement parks in the world.

Stockholm is a gorgeous city. Stroll through Gamla Stan, visit City Hall (where the Nobel Peace Prize is awarded every year), and take a day cruise through the archipelago.

Then, hop over to Oslo, Norway. Learn about Vikings, visit a ski jump, and then take the Norway in a Nutshell cruise to sneak a peek at the fjords.

Copenhagen, Stockholm, & Oslo

Day 1: Arrive in Copenhagen
Days 2 & 3: Explore Copenhagen
Day 4: Fly to Stockholm, explore Stockholm
Days 5 & 6: Stockholm
Day 7: Fly to Oslo
Day 8: Oslo
Day 9: Norway in a Nutshell
Day 10: Fly home

Coastal Explorer: Barcelona & the French Riviera

On this itinerary, tour one of Europe's great cities and then explore the glitzy, gorgeous French Riviera. Dine on gourmet cuisine, drink fine wines, relax on the beach, and get a taste of the good life.

Barcelona needs at least two days of your time to see the best of it. There are also great daytrips you can take from Barcelona, such as visiting Montserrat, Girona, Costa Brava, and Tarragona.

In the French Riviera, Nice is a great city to make your home base. From Nice, you can easily get to the other coastal cities, such as Cannes, Antibes, Monaco, and Villefranche-sur-Mer by train. Or, if you want, rent a car, which gives you more freedom and a chance to hit some of the hillside towns. Nice has an international airport, convenient for your flight home.

Barcelona & The French Riviera

Day 1: Arrive in Barcelona
Days 2, 3, 4, & 5: Barcelona plus daytrips
Day 6: Travel to Nice, France
Day 7, 8, & 9: French Riviera
Day 10: Fly home

A Taste of Italy: Rome, Florence, & Venice

Who doesn't dream of touring Italy? Ten days is just enough time to get a taste of this country. Rome, Florence, and Venice are three of Italy's most popular cities, places that many travelers feel like they must see. Here's how to do it.

Florence deserves the biggest chunk of time in this itinerary. Spend at least one day exploring Florence, and then use your extra days to take daytrips into Tuscany, visiting Siena and the other hill towns. You can do this on your own by renting a car or using the public buses (but this was a nightmare in our experience...we highly recommend renting your own car or hiring a driver while in Tuscany!).

A Taste of Italy

Day 1: Arrive in Rome
Day 2: Rome
Day 3: Rome, take a train to Florence in the evening
Days 4, 5, & 6: Florence and Tuscany
Day 7: Train to Venice
Day 8 & 9: Venice
Day 10: Fly home

Amsterdam, Brussels, & Paris

On this itinerary, three cities are connected with short train rides. Travel time is low which means you have plenty of time to explore these three cities. If you are planning to travel to Europe in April, this itinerary gets our vote. In April, the bulbs are blooming in The Netherlands and it is a sight to see!