Itinerary advice - First time to Europe
Apr 5th, 2015, 06:06 PM
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Itinerary advice - First time to Europe
Good morning,
I've booked my first trip to Europe from October 2nd until October 25th, and will be traveling solo (Thankfully my work allowed me to use all my PTO in one stretch!) My flight lands into Copenhagen, and I have to leave out of Stockholm (Not by choice, the Airline I'm using is Norwegian so I'm bound to certain cities leaving back, otherwise I would axe Stockholm.) I know there are a lot of posts saying people try and cram too many cities into one trip, and I feel I may be one of those people! My current itinerary is:
Copenhagen - October 2nd-October 5th (6:00AM flight to Amsterdam)
Amsterdam - October 6th -October 9th (Overnight train to Prague)
Prague - October 10th - October 14th (Train/Overnight train to Vienna)
Vienna - October 15th - October 19th (4 hour ride to Innsbruck)
Innsbruck - October 20th - October 22nd (Fly into Stockholm)
Stockholm - October 23rd - October 25th (Departure)
My question is, will this trip be feasible before I further book accommodations? Or is this way too many cities in a short time span? I'm completely comfortable with 3 days per city, but don't want to feel too overwhelmed. Innsbruck would be my shortest stay, and if I had to eliminate a city, it would unfortunately be that due to time constraints and costs flying into Stockholm.
I'm open and welcome to suggestions! I'm mid twenties, and have no desire to party, but for scenery, history, and culture. Thanks!
I've booked my first trip to Europe from October 2nd until October 25th, and will be traveling solo (Thankfully my work allowed me to use all my PTO in one stretch!) My flight lands into Copenhagen, and I have to leave out of Stockholm (Not by choice, the Airline I'm using is Norwegian so I'm bound to certain cities leaving back, otherwise I would axe Stockholm.) I know there are a lot of posts saying people try and cram too many cities into one trip, and I feel I may be one of those people! My current itinerary is:
Copenhagen - October 2nd-October 5th (6:00AM flight to Amsterdam)
Amsterdam - October 6th -October 9th (Overnight train to Prague)
Prague - October 10th - October 14th (Train/Overnight train to Vienna)
Vienna - October 15th - October 19th (4 hour ride to Innsbruck)
Innsbruck - October 20th - October 22nd (Fly into Stockholm)
Stockholm - October 23rd - October 25th (Departure)
My question is, will this trip be feasible before I further book accommodations? Or is this way too many cities in a short time span? I'm completely comfortable with 3 days per city, but don't want to feel too overwhelmed. Innsbruck would be my shortest stay, and if I had to eliminate a city, it would unfortunately be that due to time constraints and costs flying into Stockholm.
I'm open and welcome to suggestions! I'm mid twenties, and have no desire to party, but for scenery, history, and culture. Thanks!
Apr 5th, 2015, 11:43 PM
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Have you thought about taking a flight from Amsterdam to Prague instead? It will cut down on a long and tiring train journey, and if you book in advance the tickets can be pretty cheap with airlines like easyjet.
Apr 6th, 2015, 12:14 AM
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I agree that this trip is relatively fast-paced, but if I'm reading your plans correctly, then I think it is do-able and potentially quite enjoyable. Kudos for your planning efforts -- should be a GREAT introduction to Europe!
You might want to add some time to Stockholm, not only because it is stunning and delightful and easily has enough to keep one happily busy for much more time than you are giving it, but also because you might as well take advantage of your time there, since you apparently have to fly out of it.
If you do then, then I think you are correct: It makes sense to skip Innsbruck this time around.
BTW, these are all wonderful places to visit solo.
Enjoy!
You might want to add some time to Stockholm, not only because it is stunning and delightful and easily has enough to keep one happily busy for much more time than you are giving it, but also because you might as well take advantage of your time there, since you apparently have to fly out of it.
If you do then, then I think you are correct: It makes sense to skip Innsbruck this time around.
BTW, these are all wonderful places to visit solo.
Enjoy!
