Europe in 2025: 9-Day Itinerary for First-Time Travellers

Discover Europe’s Best in Under 10 Days

Short on time but high on wanderlust? This 9-day Europe itinerary is tailored for Canadian first-timers looking to hit the highlights across multiple countries.

🌍 Sample Itinerary

Day 1–2: Paris

• Eiffel Tower, Louvre, Champs-Élysées
• Seine River cruise

Day 3–4: Lucerne

• Mount Titlis or Pilatus day trip
• Chapel Bridge and Lake Lucerne

Day 5–6: Venice

• Gondola rides, St. Mark’s Basilica
• Local pasta and canal walks

Day 7–8: Rome

• Colosseum, Roman Forum, Vatican
• Pizza, wine, and gelato evenings

Day 9: Departure

• Morning souvenir shopping or final espresso

✨ Optional Add-ons

• Florence or Pisa day trip
• Vatican guided tour
• Jungfraujoch snow experience

💡 Smart Tips

• Book flights into Paris, return from Rome
• Use Eurail or Italo trains to save time
• Buy attraction passes online to skip lines