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Is a two-week Europe trip enough time for London, Paris, and Rome?

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Petar_Varna
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05.03.2025 06:04
I am currently planning my first big trip to Europe and I am trying to decide if I can realistically fit London, Paris, and Rome into a 14-day itinerary. I really want to see the main highlights in each city, but I am worried that spending so much time on trains and at airports will burn me out. Does anyone have experience with this specific route, or should I drop one city to have a more relaxed pace? I would love to hear your thoughts on whether this feels too rushed for a two-week vacation.
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Roman_88
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17.03.2025 06:50
It is definitely doable, but you have to be disciplined. Don't try to see every single museum; pick two big sights per day and just enjoy the vibe.
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Niko_N
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05.04.2025 16:26
Honestly, 14 days for three major cities is my personal limit. Any less and you're just living in train stations.
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ZlatnaRuka
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15.04.2025 08:49
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I agree with the previous comment. I did this exact route in 12 days once and I felt like I needed a vacation from my vacation when I got home.
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Yulia_M
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18.04.2025 06:07
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If I were you, I would drop one. You'll spend at least half a day traveling between each city, which eats into your sightseeing time significantly.
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Maks_D
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01.05.2025 10:47
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Don't listen to the people saying it's too much! If you book flights/trains early and stay central, you can absolutely make it work.
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Poli_H
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19.05.2025 02:37
London and Paris are so close via the Eurostar that they make perfect sense together. Rome is the outlier that adds a lot of travel time.
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krisi_r
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12.08.2025 06:46
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My advice: stick to two cities. You'll actually have time to sit in a cafe for two hours without feeling guilty, which is the best part of Europe.
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Stefan_W
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14.09.2025 17:16
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Is it rushed? Yes. Is it worth it for a first trip? Also yes. You want to see the main hits, and this itinerary covers them all.
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Niko_N
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17.09.2025 05:16
Make sure you factor in the time it takes to get to/from airports. It’s not just the flight time, it’s the two hours before and the transit into the city center.
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Maistor_Ivan
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20.09.2025 03:19
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I did London, Paris, and Rome in 14 days last summer. It was exhausting but I have no regrets. Just pace yourself.
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Maks_D
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02.10.2025 05:53
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Have you considered taking a night train to save time? It can be a hit or miss experience, but it saves you a day of travel.
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grigor_b
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20.10.2025 20:10
The key is to spend at least 4 nights in each city. Anything less than that and you're just unpacking and repacking your suitcase constantly.
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Iva_R
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16.01.2026 23:07
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Totally agree with the 4-night rule. If you can't manage that, just pick two cities and really explore them.
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ZlatnaRuka
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11.02.2026 11:05
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I think you're overthinking it. It's your first trip, just go and have fun. Even if you're tired, you'll be seeing amazing things.
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Filip_G
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12.03.2026 07:26
Whatever you decide, book your attraction tickets in advance. Waiting in line for the Colosseum or the Louvre will kill your schedule faster than the travel itself.

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