Europe in 2 Weeks: 5 Recommended 2-week Itineraries to Europe

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Europe 2-week Itinerary Options
Eager to experience the best of Europe? Discover the stunning architecture of Barcelona, savor the culinary delights of Paris, and immerse yourself in the rich history of Rome with our curated Europe 2-week itinerary suggestions. Whether you’re wandering through the charming streets of Prague or relaxing along the Amalfi Coast, these plans will help you make the most of your European trip, ensuring you soak up a variety of cultures, landscapes, and experiences.
Itinerary #1: Denmark, Norway and Sweden


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrive in Copenhagen | Arrival | Copenhagen |
Day 2 | Join an in-depth city tour of Denmark’s capital and take a canal cruise | Sightseeing and cruising | Copenhagen |
Day 3 | Transfer to Sweden and take a Paddan boat tour along Gothenburg’s canals | Boat ride | Gothenburg |
Day 4 | Get acquainted with Oslo and cap it off with a dinner cruise | City sightseeing | Oslo |
Day 5 | Take the day to explore the capital city of Norway | Leisure day | Oslo |
Day 6 | Head to Bergen, stopping at the 182-meter-high Vøringsfossen Waterfall | Sightseeing | Bergen |
Day 7 | Catch the Ulriken Cable Car up the mountains during your free day in Bergen | Cable car ride | Bergen |
Day 8 | Before arriving in Voss, ferry-ride over to the breathtaking Sognefjord | Ferry ride | Voss |
Day 9 | Adventure the Fjordlands today | Fjord exploration | Voss |
Day 10 | Arrive in Lillehammer for a walking tour, catch the chairlift up Lysgårdsbakkene ski jump | Walking tour | Lillehammer |
Day 11 | Journey past Sweden’s lakes to Örebro | Sightseeing | Örebro |
Day 12 | Spend a quiet day exploring Örebro and its Disney castle | Exploration | Örebro |
Day 13 | Explore Stockholm and its famous bridges | Exploration | Stockholm |
Day 14 | Say goodbye in Sweden’s capital | Departure |
Go Viking during 2 weeks in Europe trip and explore the Scandinavian countries: Denmark, Norway and Sweden—if you’re lucky, you may even spot the Northern Lights! For those that go gaga for natural splendors, this intimate tour is all about the scenery and natural beauty of these three countries. Fill up your memory banks with panoramas of colorful, wooden Danish houses, the vast Fjordlands, majestic cascades, Norway’s ski resorts, and Stockholm’s picturesque canals. Check out our tours Scandinavian tours.
Itinerary #2: From Coastlines to Cities of Eastern Europe


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Start in Munich with a city tour; end with dinner at a German beer hall | Arrival and sightseeing | Munich |
Day 2 | Pass through Salzburg (Austria) and Lake Bled in Slovenia, take a walking tour around Ljubljana, optional food and wine tour | Walking tour | Ljubljana |
Day 3 | Admire waterfalls and lakes inside Croatia’s Plitvice Lakes National Park, head for Split | National park exploration | Split |
Day 4 | Taste oysters in Ston, and tour Dubrovnik with optional sunset cruise | Oyster tasting and city tour | Dubrovnik |
Day 5 | Enjoy a free day in Dubrovnik; optional day trip to Montenegro | Leisure day | Dubrovnik |
Day 6 | Photograph Mostar’s famous Stari Most and check out Sarajevo | Sightseeing | Sarajevo |
Day 7 | Set sights on Belgrade’s eclectic architecture | City sightseeing | Belgrade |
Day 8 | Leave behind Serbia for Hungary, witness a traditional horse show, and go on a driving expedition of Budapest | Cultural exploration | Budapest |
Day 9 | Tick the Hungarian capital’s thermal baths off your list during this free day, optional evening cruise on the Danube | Leisure day | Budapest |
Day 10 | See sites like the Bratislava Castle en route to Vienna; walking and driving excursion around the 'City of Music’ | Sightseeing | Vienna |
Day 11 | Take an introspective look at Mauthausen concentration camp, pass through Český Krumlov and tour Prague | Exploration | Prague |
Day 12 | Explore the Czech capital on your own (optional Traditional Folk Music and Dance evening) | Leisure day | Prague |
Day 13 | Learn about Nuremberg’s significance during WWII and travel back to Munich | Historical exploration | Prague |
Day 14 | End your two-week extravaganza in Munich | Departure |
Have your European cake and eat it as you travel across Europe from Croatia’s glistening coastline to Bavaria’s beer-friendly capital. It’s a guarantee of famous locations, foods and culture; traveling to fortresses, a City of Dragons, national parks, lake districts, up mountains, around Bosnian bazaars, Ottoman-styled towns, local farmlands, vineyards, castles and cities heavily involved in WWII antics. It’s the perfect combination of seaside living and urban life. Ten countries in two weeks; you’re practically a local! See more 14-day Eastern Europe tours.
Itinerary #3: Classic Europe


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrive in Amsterdam, learn to make cheese, spot Zaanse Schans’s iconic windmills, enjoy a canal cruise | Arrival | Amsterdam |
Day 2 | Go wine tasting in Germany’s Rhine Valley, sail down the river from Boppard to St Goar | Wine tasting tour | Rhine Valley |
Day 3 | Pass Nuremberg en route to Prague, join a guided venture around the capital city | Transfer | Prague |
Day 4 | Explore Prague’s beauty at your leisure | Leisure day | Prague |
Day 5 | Admire Bratislava’s mountains and vineyards and sightsee Vienna | Sightseeing | Vienna |
Day 6 | In Hungary, join a driving venture across Buda and Pest, optional dinner cruise on the Danube | City sightseeing | Budapest |
Day 7 | From Budapest, visit Lake Balaton and Maribor, ending with a walking city tour in Ljubljana; optional food tour | Exploration and food tour | Budapest |
Day 8 | Cruise Venice’s iconic waterways by boat | Cruising | Venice |
Day 9 | Arrive in Florence for a Renaissance-filled morning and join a leather-making demo | Renaissance tour | Florence |
Day 10 | Travel through Tuscany’s rolling hillsides to Pisa | Scenic drive | Pisa |
Day 11 | Drive through snow-capped mountains in the Swiss Alps | Mountain exploration | Swiss Alps |
Day 12 | See glaciers and make snowmen during a free day in the Alps | Glacier exploration | Swiss Alps |
Day 13 | Capture Paris’ famous landmarks on a guided driving tour | City sightseeing | Paris |
Day 14 | Eat your way through the City of Love and make the most of the final day | Departure |
Euro newbies or classic lovers, this one’s for you; cue the most sought-after destinations around Europe — famed far and wide for good reason! Highlighting the continent’s must-see countries that have influenced the rest of the world (whether talking food, history, art or culture), this itinerary includes the Netherlands, Bavaria, Czechia, Slovakia, Austria, Hungary, Italy, Switzerland, and France. There’s nothing quite like seeing Amsterdam’s canals, Germany’s Rhine Valley, Prague's astronomical clock, Pisa’s Leaning Tower, Vienna’s St Stephen’s Cathedral, and the Eiffel Tower in person! See more 14-day Europe itineraries.
Itinerary #4: Essential Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrive in Barcelona. | Arrival | Barcelona |
Day 2 | Explore La Rambla, Gaudi's works, Sagrada Familia, La Pedrera and transfer to Girona. | Exploration | Girona |
Day 3 | Cross into France, visit Arles, Carrieres De Lumiere, arrive in Chambery and explore the medieval old town. | Historical exploration | Paris |
Day 4 | Visit Geneva's Palace of Nations, Gruyere village, Cailler chocolate factory and Chillon Castle before arriving in Leysin. | Exploration | Paris |
Day 5 | Cable car to Glacier 3000, stop in Interlaken and explore Lucerne; travel to Zurich. | Cable car ride | Zurich |
Day 6 | Journey through the Swiss Alps and visit Lugano and Morcote; travel to Milan. | Scenic journey | Milan |
Day 7 | Visit Pisa's Field of Miracles, Leaning Tower, and Ligurian Coast; travel to Rome. | Sightseeing | Rome |
Day 8 | Explore Rome’s Colosseum, Sistine Chapel, and Trevi Fountain; savor a hearty dinner in the Via Cavour area. | Sightseeing | Rome |
Day 9 | Take a guided tour of Florence and see the Duomo, Piazza della Signoria, Ponte Vecchio and Piazzale Michelangelo | City sightseeing | Florence |
Day 10 | Arrive in Venice, boat trip to St Mark’s Square and Murano glass factory visit (optional gondola ride). | Boat ride | Venice |
Day 11 | Travel to Innsbruck, scenic drive to Kitzbuhel and enjoy free time. | Scenic drive | Innsbruck |
Day 12 | Take a cable car ride in Kitzbuhel, visit Salzburg, explore St. Wolfgang, take the Traunkirchen Lake cruise and arrive in Vienna. | Cable car ride | Vienna |
Day 13 | Scenic visit to Vienna, Schönbrunn Palace and City Hall Square for nightlife. | Sightseeing | Vienna |
Day 14 | Departure from Vienna. | Departure |
Join a captivating group tour of two weeks in Europe, journeying through Spain, Switzerland, Italy, and Austria. Start in vibrant Barcelona, exploring iconic sites including La Rambla, the Sagrada Familia, and the historic Monastery of Poblet. Travel through France’s Provence region to the picturesque city of Chambery before heading to Switzerland. Admire the natural beauty of Geneva, Gruyere, and Chillon Castle, and take in stunning mountain views at Glacier 3000. Next, take a trip to Italy, where you'll marvel at Rome’s ancient landmarks, including the Colosseum and Vatican City, before exploring Florence's Renaissance treasures. Venice awaits with its charming canals and St. Mark's Square, followed by scenic drives through Austria. Discover Innsbruck and Kitzbuhel’s alpine splendor, visit Salzburg’s historic streets, and cruise Traunsee Lake to view four castles. Conclude your tour in Vienna, where you’ll enjoy a city tour and visit Schönbrunn Palace.
Itinerary #5: Best of Ireland & Scotland


Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
Day 1 | Arrive in Dublin and join a welcome dinner with fellow travelers. | Arrival | Dublin |
Day 2 | Explore Dublin, including the hallowed ground of Trinity College. | Sightseeing | Dublin |
Day 3 | Visit the National Stud Farm, explore Japanese gardens, and tour Cork's city highlights. | City sightseeing | Dublin |
Day 4 | Discover Blarney Castle, kiss the Stone of Eloquence and enjoy leisure time in Killarney. | Sightseeing | Killarney |
Day 5 | Pick between a lakefront stroll in Killarney National Park or a jaunting automobile ride pulled by horses. | National park exploration | Killarney |
Day 6 | Ferry across the Shannon, visit the Cliffs of Moher and explore Galway's historic sites. | Exploration | Galway |
Day 7 | Tour the wild Connemara region, enjoy scenic views and journey along Sligo Bay's shores. | Exploration | Galway |
Day 8 | Visit Londonderry, explore the Giant's Causeway and drive along the Antrim Coast | Exploration | Antrim coast |
Day 9 | Ferry to Scotland, explore Ardgowan Castle and tour Glasgow's historic landmarks. | Ferry ride | Glasgow |
Day 10 | Scenic drive along Loch Lomond, visit Glencoe, cruise on Loch Ness and arrive in Inverness. | Scenic drive | Glasgow |
Day 11 | Visit Culloden Moor, tour a whisky distillery and sip on a "wee dram" of single malt whisky. | Exploration | Culloden |
Day 12 | Explore St. Andrews, visit Blair Castle and get to Edinburgh in time for the Royal Military Tattoo. | Sightseeing | Edinburgh |
Day 13 | Tour Edinburgh's highlights, visit Edinburgh Castle and enjoy a Celebration Dinner. | Sightseeing | Edinburgh |
Day 14 | Get transferred to Edinburgh airport after breakfast. | Departure |
This 2 weeks in Europe itinerary takes you through the rich cultural, and historic landscapes of Ireland and Scotland. Start your trip in Dublin, with a tour of Trinity College and other important sites. Then, travel through Ireland’s scenic landscapes, visiting iconic sites, such as the Cliffs of Moher, Blarney Castle and the Ring of Kerry. Cross into Northern Ireland for a memorable walk along the Giant’s Causeway and explore the historic walled city of Londonderry. Enjoy a traditional High Tea at Ardgowan Estate in Scotland, take in the stunning vistas of Loch Lomond and Glencoe, and cruise on the mysterious Loch Ness. Take a tour of the Culloden Moor and sample some whisky at a nearby distillery. The tour culminates in Edinburgh, where you'll explore the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Check out our tours to Ireland and Scotland.
Need help in planning your 2-week itinerary to Europe?
Two weeks in Europe offer ample time for a memorable adventure that spans diverse cultures and experiences, from the vibrant atmosphere of Amsterdam and the architectural marvels of Prague to the historic allure of Budapest, among other European destinations. Explore our extensive country guides for further insights into planning your European escapade.
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