Europe in 6 Days: 3 Recommended 6-day Itineraries to Europe
Europe 6-day Itinerary Options
Looking to do Europe in 6 days? While you can’t see it all, you can savor some highlights. Here are three itineraries that showcase the best plan for your European trip. Check out our Europe 6 days itinerary ideas below.
Itinerary #1: Pearls of Northern Europe
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Start your trip in Oslo. | Arrival | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Tour Oslo, travel to Örebro to visit its castle, then continue to Stockholm. | Sightseeing | Stockholm |
| Day 3 | Take a trip to Stockholm highlights like Gamla Stan, the Nobel Prize Museum, the Cathedral, Royal Palace, and the Fjällgatan viewpoint. | Sightseeing | Stockholm |
| Day 4 | Bus to Helsingborg, take a morning ferry to Helsingor to visit Kronborg Castle and travel to Copenhagen. | Ferry ride | Copenhagen |
| Day 5 | Visit the Little Mermaid, Nyhavn Harbour, Amalienborg Palace, Town Hall Square, and Tivoli Park. | Sightseeing | Copenhagen |
| Day 6 | Departure from Copenhagen. | Departure |
Is Scandinavia the best place to visit for 6 days in Europe? It’s definitely a highlight, and this whirlwind trip brings you the best bits. You’ll tour three bustling capitals, stopping off at intriguing old-world attractions like cathedrals, canals, palaces, and parks. While traveling between cities, you’ll stop to admire quaint Scandinavian towns with majestic castles and glistening lakes. For a fast-paced taste of Northern Europe, this itinerary is an excellent choice.
Itinerary #2: Amazing Amsterdam, Brussels and Paris
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Start your trip in Amsterdam. | Arrival | Amsterdam |
| Day 2 | Visit Zaanse Schans windmills and the Volendam fishing village, then central Amsterdam sites like Dam Platz, Rembrandtplein, and Van Gogh Museum. | Sightseeing | Amsterdam |
| Day 3 | Travel to Brussels, visit Grand Place, and explore medieval Bruges before arriving in Paris. | Sightseeing | Brussels |
| Day 4 | Visit the Eiffel Tower and cruise the Seine River, then have dinner in the Latin Quarter. | Sightseeing and cruising | Paris |
| Day 5 | Visit the Louvre Museum, and then explore bustling plazas and promenades. | Sightseeing | Paris |
| Day 6 | Departure from Paris. | Departure |
This 6-day trip in Europe whisks you through Holland, Belgium, and France to tick off three countries in one epic adventure. Over six action-packed days, you’ll explore off-the-beaten-track destinations in Amsterdam, make a quick pit stop in Brussels, tour the charming medieval town of Bruges, and revel in the romance of Paris. If you want to experience Western Europe in a tight timeframe, this itinerary is for you.
Itinerary #3: Scandinavian Secrets
| Overview | Activity | Overnight | |
| Day 1 | Arrive in Oslo. | Arrival | Oslo |
| Day 2 | Tour Oslo, travel to the historic lakeside town of Örebro and then continue onto Stockholm. | Sightseeing | Stockholm |
| Day 3 | Visit Gamla Stan, the Cathedral, Royal Palace, City Hall, the Vasa Museum, and Stortorget Square. | Historical exploration | Stockholm |
| Day 4 | Spend another day exploring Stockholm attractions then take an overnight ferry to Turku (Finland). | Exploration | Turku |
| Day 5 | Watch the sunset over the Åland Islands, explore Turku, visit Naantali, and travel to Helsinki. | Exploration | Helsinki |
| Day 6 | Cruise the Suomenlinna Islands, and tour Helsinki markets and cathedrals. | Cruising/ Departure |
Another classic Scandinavian itinerary, this trip showcases the highlights of Norway, Sweden, and Finland. You’ll tour the top attractions around Oslo, visit the charming Swedish town of Örebro, and then continue onto the electrifying capital of Stockholm. A scenic overnight ferry trip sees you wake up with a stunning sunset view of the Åland Islands. This itinerary is the perfect way to spend 6 days in Europe if you’re yearning to explore Scandinavia. Check out our tours to Scandinavia.
Need help planning your 6-day itinerary to Europe?
6 days in Europe gives you time to savor three capital cities and a small town or two. We’ve recommended three action-packed itineraries showcasing the highlights of Northern and Western Europe. With our Europe 6 days itinerary options above, you can cover most of the highlights of the continent.
We’ve also got plenty of helpful info in our Europe travel guide and covered other itineraries to Europe such as 5 days in Europe and one week in Europe.
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