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PlanningFlying into one city and home from another can remove an entire day of backtracking from a multi-city itinerary.
PlanningThree days is ideal for Athens itself; two covers the essentials, while four works if food, neighbourhoods and ancient sites beyond the Acropolis all matter.
PlanningThree days is ideal for Prague; two covers the core, while four adds neighbourhood depth without needing to force a day trip.
PlanningThree days is enough for Vienna’s essentials; four is ideal if palaces, museums and coffeehouse time all matter.
PlanningThree days is ideal for Budapest; two covers the essentials, while four gives both sides of the river and thermal baths room to breathe.
PlanningThree days is ideal for Amsterdam itself; four is better if museums, neighbourhoods and a day trip all matter.
PlanningTwo days is enough for Brussels itself; three works if museums, food or a day trip to Bruges or Ghent matters.
PlanningOne full day covers Bruges, but one night is much better because the historic centre changes completely after day-trippers leave.
PlanningTwo days covers Edinburgh’s essentials, but three is ideal for Old Town, New Town, Arthur’s Seat and a less compressed first visit.
PlanningFour days is the minimum strong first visit to London; five is better because the city is huge and neighbourhoods matter as much as landmarks.
PlanningTwo days is enough for Lyon’s core; three is ideal if food, neighbourhoods and museums are major priorities.
PlanningFour days is the ideal first visit to Paris; three is workable, five adds neighbourhood depth and slower museum days.
PlanningTwo days is enough for Osaka’s essentials; three is better if food, nightlife and major attractions are priorities.
PlanningThree days is the minimum comfortable first visit to Kyoto; four is better if temples, gardens and neighbourhood time matter.
PlanningTwo days covers Porto’s essentials, but three days is ideal for a first visit if food, riverfront neighbourhoods and wine matter.
PlanningTwo days is enough for Milan’s essentials; three works if art, design, food or a slower neighbourhood trip matters.
PlanningTwo days is ideal for Bologna itself; three is better if food is a major focus or you want a day trip into Emilia-Romagna.
PlanningOne full day covers Córdoba’s core, but one night is better than a day trip if you want the Mezquita, old town and patios without racing the clock.
PlanningTwo days is enough for Granada’s essentials if the Alhambra is planned well. Three days is ideal for most first visits because Albaicín, Sacromonte and Realejo deserve time beyond the palace complex.
PlanningThree days is possible, four is solid, five is the sweet spot for a first visit, and six or seven days gives Tokyo enough room for deeper neighbourhoods or a day trip without rushing.
PlanningThree days is enough for Lisbon’s essentials. Four days is the sweet spot for most first-time visitors. Five days works if you want slower neighbourhood time or a day trip without gutting the city.
PlanningTwo days covers Florence’s major landmarks at speed. Three days is the sweet spot for a first visit. Four days gives art, Oltrarno and slower neighbourhood time enough room.
PlanningThree days is enough for Rome’s essential ancient, Vatican and historic-centre sights. Four days is the sweet spot. Five days gives the city room to breathe and adds neighbourhoods, parks and smaller museums.
PlanningThree days is enough for Madrid’s essentials. Four days is the sweet spot if art, neighbourhoods and food matter. Five days gives you room for a day trip without sacrificing the city itself.
