European Trip Itinerary: Paris to Copenhagen with Budapest and Krakow

Day 1: September 6 — Arrival in Paris & City Exploration

Morning: Arrive in Paris and check into your hotel. Take some time to relax and settle in.

Afternoon: Begin your visit with a walk along the Seine River and explore the iconic Notre-Dame Cathedral.

Evening: Enjoy dinner in a local bistro near the Louvre Museum and get a first glimpse of the Eiffel Tower lighting up.

Day 2: September 7 — Paris Landmarks & Culture

Morning: Visit the Louvre Museum and explore its incredible art collections.

Afternoon: Walk through Champs-Élysées to Arc de Triomphe and relax in Place de la Concorde.

Evening: Consider an evening Seine river cruise for sparkling city views.

Day 3: September 8 — Travel to Budapest

Morning: Business class flight from Paris to Budapest (approx. 2h 15m).

Afternoon: Check into your hotel and take a leisurely walk along the Danube Promenade.

Evening: Enjoy dinner at a traditional Hungarian restaurant.

Day 4: September 9 — Discover Budapest

Morning: Visit Castle Hill including Buda Castle and Matthias Church.

Afternoon: Relax at Széchenyi Thermal Bath or explore the Hungarian Parliament Building.

Evening: Walk across Chain Bridge and dine with views of the Danube.

Day 5: September 10 — Travel to Krakow

Morning: Business class flight or train to Krakow (approx. 7 hours by train; flight duration about 1h 30m).

Afternoon: Check into your hotel and stroll around the Main Square and visit St. Mary's Basilica.

Evening: Local Polish dinner and explore the vibrant Angel Market.

Day 6: September 11 — Explore Krakow

Morning: Take a guided tour of Wawel Castle and Dragon's Den.

Afternoon: Visit the Oskar Schindler Factory and learn about history.

Evening: Enjoy the lively atmosphere in Kazimierz Jewish Quarter.

Day 7: September 12 — Travel to Copenhagen

Morning: Business class flight from Krakow to Copenhagen (approx. 2 hours).

Afternoon: Check into your hotel and take a walk through Nyhavn.

Evening: Dinner by the canal and explore the Tivoli Gardens amusement park at night.

Day 8: September 13 — Discover Copenhagen

Morning: Visit the Little Mermaid statue and Amalienborg Palace.

Afternoon: Explore Rosenborg Castle and the King's Garden.

Evening: Enjoy dinner in the Vesterbro district.

Day 9 & 10: September 14-15 — Copenhagen and Optional Day Trips

Use these days to relax, revisit favorite spots, or take day trips to nearby castles or castles and the Louisiana Museum of Modern Art.

Day 11: September 16 — Departure from Copenhagen

Prepare for your departure or continue your journey with personal plans. If time permits, enjoy last-minute shopping and sightseeing.

Time and Cost Estimates

• Paris (Arrival & Exploration): 3 days - $400
• Flight Paris to Budapest (Business): 2h 15m - $800
• Budapest sightseeing: 2 days - $150
• Flight/Krakow travel: approximately 1.5 hours flight - $700
• Krakow sightseeing: 2 days - $120
• Flight Krakow to Copenhagen (Business): 2 hours - $900
• Copenhagen sightseeing: 4 days - $250
• Additional transportation, meals, and admissions: roughly - $200

Total Estimated Cost: $3,520

Tips

If you wish to extend your trip, consider adding more days in each city to explore deeper attractions or enjoy leisure days. Conversely, to shorten the trip, you could skip some optional day trips or reduce sightseeing time in each location, focusing on key highlights to maximize your experience within a shorter span.