Norwegian Air has direct flights back to New York from $99 (or fly via Oslo, Copenhagen, or London if it’s easier). The drive back to Zürich is only an hour and a half, so you may as well take the scenic route. While these trips are designed for the light-footed traveler, we’ve allowed enough time to cover the big cultural essentials and sample more than a few local tipples. Three hours later, you’ll arrive in the world’s fifth-smallest country, home to the striking clifftop castle of Guaita. Ditch the car on arrival in Venice (3 hours north). Throughout the entire trip, we only came across one hole-in-the-wall Filipino eatery in Vatican City near St. Peter’s Basilica. Hit the slopes again or rest up at a rococo spa with a bottle of local riesling.
The Roman Forum and the Pantheon are essential stops for any self-respecting touristus maximus, but you’ll stumble on history at every turn -- the city center is loaded with Renaissance frescoes, baroque fountains, and sculptures by Michelangelo.
Another tip to save money in Cork would be to go to grocery stores like spar for food, most have deli counters and hot food as well (not to the highest quality but its cheap) and often limited amounts of seating i.e. Go for one last spin around the archipelago, then take off for home with tales to tell and five new countries under your belt. Day 6-7: Oslo, Norway If you are in Paris on a wednesday/friday, go to the famous Louvre in the evening, as it is cheaper (saves you 3,50 euro after 6 pm, it's then open to 10 pm), and for the wonderful Impressionists of the Musée d'Orsay it's Thursday evening (saves you 2,50 euro after 6 pm).
Take the train to Gothenburg (from $40, 3 hours 30 minutes) via the 5-mile Oresund Bridge, the longest bridge in Europe. Aaaaand... you’re back.
Days 4-5: Paris, France Good news about Zürich: it’s a flight hub with tons of direct routes to the US. Also – while there are chances to eat at great places for lunch, be ready to eat sandwiches at convenience stores for dinner during the long bus trips. Of countries we have visited: Poland is particularly good value, Portugal s also fairly cheap. Day 1-3: Copenhagen, Denmark For many of these itineraries, we have a full, detailed version in a separate article. Eurostar City Hopper: UK, France, Belgium, Luxembourg, Netherlands If you are a resident of another country or region, please select the appropriate version of Tripadvisor for your country or region in the drop-down menu. Thorn Tree is currently set to READ-ONLY mode. If you prefer to be more connected, tablets are a good investment for long-term travel. So I combined a birthday leave with my remaining work leaves to have a 10-day, 9 city ‘backpacker-style’ trip around Europe. Day 7: Day trip to Bruges, Belgium or Luxembourg No part of this site may be reproduced without our written permission. 1-7 of 7 replies Sorted by. Visit the royal palaces your parents would want you to see, and the anarchist district of Christiania they’d surely disapprove of. When you arrive in the capital, you’ll find a town of crumbly churches nestled in a deep-cut valley -- as well as a new stamp in your passport. 5. But Lech (3 hours’ drive) is a pinch prettier than the rest and has beginner slopes aplenty, whether you need them or just want to boost your ego by showing off in front of some kids. Eastern Bloc Party: Germany, Czechia, Hungary, Slovakia, Austria Take the train to Dresden (2 hours, $18). A 10-day trip will probably eat up a huge chunk of your annual paid time off -- so how do you make the most of it? I can unsubscribe any time using the unsubscribe link at the end of all emails. Day 10: Stockholm, Sweden We remove posts that do not follow our posting guidelines, and we reserve the right to remove any post for any reason. Please feel free to browse existing topics for answers to your travel questions. Day 7: Budapest, Hungary It’s basically Berlin’s little brother, with grit, glamor, and a feisty creative scene wedged into a very walkable center on the banks of the River Elbe. For a grand old soak, drop into the Gellert Hotel spa, or for the most extensive multi-bath experience, go to the mahoosive Széchenyi on the outskirts of the city center. Days 1-3: Rome, Italy Considering their Viking ancestors were savage warriors who dabbled in the occasional pillage, the Norwegians are a lovely bunch. If there’s one guy you should get to know while you’re here, it’s the architect Antonio Gaudí. Fly into Berlin, arguably Western Europe’s cheapest cool-kid mecca, then pick a neighborhood to hang out in. Such a compressed schedule is not really for everyone. There are tons of direct routes back to the States out of Vienna. 1. Family trip to London,Highclere Castle, Paris and . The super-speed Eurostar train will deliver you to the City of Light in just over two hours (from $56).
I am backpacking on my own. The carabinieri cops will toot their whistles loudly at anyone who dares drive into the restricted city center zone, so either find a lot nearby or stump up cash for a hotel valet. Look at trips offered by companies such as Contiki/ Topdeck. Go direct to Vienna from Budapest (from $30, 2 hours 40 minutes) if you’re desperate for a Wiener schnitzel. Drive straight across Bavaria for an hour and 20 minutes (stopping occasionally for sausage-based snacks) to the unpronounceable and unmatchable Neuschwanstein Castle, the next best thing to a Disney castle. I want emails from Lonely Planet with travel and product information, promotions, advertisements, third-party offers, and surveys.