Madeira for first-time visitors: mountains, coast and a slower pace
Plan your first visit to Madeira with time for Funchal, the coast and the Laurissilva forest, plus room to adapt to the weather.
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Your first Dolomites trip: choose an area and find your pace
Plan a first visit to Italy’s Dolomites by choosing one area, considering views around Misurina and planning hikes separately.
Amsterdam in two days: canals, a focused museum visit and a quieter neighbourhood
Plan two days in Amsterdam with canal walks, one focused museum and a neighbourhood afternoon, plus Anne Frank House and Rijksmuseum booking advice.
Barcelona in three days: the old city, Gaudí landmarks and a slower waterfront
Explore Barcelona in three days: Gothic streets, Sagrada Família, Park Güell and Gràcia, with entry-time checks, dress rules and a flexible route.
Budapest in two days: Buda views, Pest streets and a carefully planned bath visit
A two-day Budapest itinerary with castle-district views, the Danube, Pest and an optional bath, including age rules and separate airport tickets.
Copenhagen in two days: Nyhavn, royal history and a harbour afternoon
Two days in Copenhagen with Rosenborg, Nyhavn and Christianshavn, plus an optional Tivoli evening, transport choices and a practical itinerary table.
Dubrovnik in two days: the old town, city walls and a flexible Lokrum choice
Plan two days in Dubrovnik with the old town, optional city walls and a flexible Lokrum visit, including access, weather and return-boat checks.
Edinburgh in two days: the castle, Royal Mile and a thoughtful New Town afternoon
Plan two days in Edinburgh with the castle, Royal Mile and National Museum of Scotland, plus a flexible New Town or Calton Hill afternoon.
London in three days: Westminster, the South Bank and one great museum
A practical three-day London itinerary for Westminster, South Bank, the Tower area and a chosen museum, with contactless transport advice and FAQs.
Paris in three days: one great museum, the Seine and neighbourhood time
A selective three-day Paris itinerary with the Seine, one major museum and Montmartre, plus closure-day checks, practical choices and four FAQs.
Porto in two days: riverside views, tiled stations and time across the Douro
Plan two days in Porto with São Bento, Ribeira, Gaia and one selected interior, plus hill-aware routes, booking checks and practical FAQs.
Prague itinerary: two days of bridges, old streets and castle views
Plan two days in Prague with Old Town, Josefov, Charles Bridge and Prague Castle, plus opening-day checks, transport advice and a flexible itinerary.
Rome in three days: ancient sites, neighbourhood walks and a separate Vatican day
Plan three days in Rome around the Colosseum, historic squares and a separate Vatican visit, with booking checks, a practical table and FAQs.
Vienna itinerary: two days of imperial sights and time to pause
A practical two-day Vienna itinerary: the historic centre, Hofburg and Schönbrunn, with museum choices, transport checks and time for café breaks.