List of my favorite places to visit over the weekend. All of them have activities to fill more than 2 full days. Enjoy!

London, UK

Venice, Metropolitan City of Venice, Italy

Denmark

Italy

France

Milan, Metropolitan City of Milan, Italy

Brussels, Belgium

Austria

Poland

Riga, Latvia

Netherlands

Czech Republic

Greece

Dublin, Ireland

Sweden

Bologna, Metropolitan City of Bologna, Italy

Latvia

Belgium

Estonia

Spain

Valencia, Spain

Ireland

Slovakia

Porto, Portugal

La Rochelle, France

Wrocław, Poland

Switzerland

Amsterdam, Netherlands

Vienna, Austria

Lyon, France

Rome, Italy

Dubrovnik, Croatia

Manchester, UK

Germany

Antwerp, Belgium

Paris, France

Verona, VR, Italy

Portugal

Lisbon, Portugal

Tallinn, Estonia

50 ideas for weekend city trips in Europe

Europe's rich tapestry of cultures, histories, and landscapes invites exploration at every turn. For those seeking affordable adventures, I've curated a list of 30 budget-friendly weekend city trips that promise unforgettable experiences without breaking the bank.
From the cobbled streets of Prague to the sunny shores of Valencia, these cities offer a mix of history, culture, and culinary delights. So, pack your bags, and let's embark on a journey across the continent!

Prague, Czechia

Kaunas, Kaunas City Municipality, Lithuania

Bilboa, Spain

Berlin, Germany

Tbilisi, Georgia

Palermo, PA, Italy

Copenhagen, Denmark

Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina

Warsaw, Poland

Oslo, Norway

Lucca, Province of Lucca, Italy

Bergen, Norway

Ljubljana, Slovenia

Gdańsk, Poland

Seville, Spain

Budapest, Hungary

Bruges, Belgium

Cluj-Napoca, Romania

Bratislava, Slovakia

Athens, Greece

Sofia, Bulgaria

Edinburgh, UK

30 Budget-Friendly Weekend Escapes in Europe

New York, NY, USA

Where I've Been

Virtual explorers and trip planners alike, explore Valencia with this interactive guide. Get the essentials to plan your trip, whether you're able to spend just 1 day or visit for 2 weeks. 

Learn about its uniqueness and history. Get the basics. Know when to go. Then...

Go deeper. Unlock the Inspired Guides series to discover delicious regional cuisine, beautiful architecture, and unique places:
• "A Foodie's Dream" delves into local cuisine and uncovers favorite restaurants and cafes.
• "Heritage Walks" leads you through historic neighborhoods to experience provocative beauty and antiquity. 
• "Culture Tours" takes you beyond the historic center to experience more modern attractions and natural features. 

Click places and links to access more info, stories, and tours.

These digital guidebooks give you a visual sense of this place and are intended for you to make your own. Explore at your own pace within your available timeframe. Work forward or backward. Visit all of the sites or just those that call to you. Skip around or simply glance on the way to your next meal. 

ABOUT
✔️ Basics
❓ When to Go

COME + GO
✈️ Airport
🚆 Train Stations
🚊 Metro

GUIDEBOOK PREVIEW
• "A Foodie's Dream: Valencia & the Region"
• "Heritage Walks: Parts of Old Valencia"
• "Culture Tours: Beyond Old Valencia"

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Pro tip: Get familiar with both Spanish and Valencian names in this bilingual city where English is not the prevalent language.

As a designer and avid traveler, I built AMG Inspired to design quality architecture and support sustainable tourism, defined as “tourism that respects both local people and the traveler, cultural heritage and the environment.”

Be sure to tag @amginspired in your photos.

Inspired Spain: Valencia

Are you dreaming of a perfect getaway tailored fully to your preferance and intrest but are lacking time and expertise to plan it yourself? Then you are in a perfect place, as my Travel Services will help you achieve just that.

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Custom Itineraries & Trip Planning

The list of the most important holidays and biggest Spanish 'fiestas' for 2024. This guide is ideal for students studying abroad, expats living in Spain, volunteers&au pairs, and travelers intrested in unique Spanish tradition.

When i first moved to Madrid on a student visa, i had days off for all of the national holidays. However, for not knowing ahead, i would spend a lot more money on late planning. This is why i tailored this guide so that you can be on time for the major Spanish events for 2024.

This fully FREE Guide includes:

-Dates and locations of biggest Spanish holidays&festivals
-At least one festival\holiday per month, all in order
-Interactive map with places and hotels
-Food&Drinks you should try
-What to wear
-Local traditions
-Accommodation option for different budgets
-Tips and recommendations

TAP INTO EACH PLACE to directly get directions with google maps and don't forget to download Thatch free app to have easier access.

Also make sure to subscribe to get notified when I launch new guides and itineraries!

SPANISH HOLIDAYS
&FIESTAS
GUIDE FOR 2024

Here's a suggested four-day itinerary for your visit to the Costa Blanca, based on the mentioned destinations.

Benidorm

Alicante

Valencia

Costa Blanca: Alicante, Benidorm and Valencia

I've been traveling the world full-time for nearly three years, exploring countless exciting activities and tours across the globe while sharing my experiences online. 

Now, I'm bringing all my favorite activities together in one place! In this guide, I'll be sharing top tours and activities (that I've personally have experienced) by continent, starting with Europe.

*To easily find the country you're looking for, please click the "FLAG ICON," on the map! :)

--> For Hotel Recommendations to the cities listed, please go to my profile for Hotels I recommend in Europe.

Hope you enjoy!
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Top Tours and Must-Do Activities Across 🌍 Europe

I strongly believe that the best way to get in touch with the culture and traditions of a country is to visit different cities that identify it. As far as Spain is concerned, this concept is even stronger because Catalonia and Andalusia are similar in some ways but different in others and crossing different cities to get to know the different facets is the best thing and the one I recommend. This trip turned out to be wonderful and I hope it will be helpful to those who want to plan a tour similar to the one I did. Spain is a land that transmits positivity. The weather is almost always good and sunny, the people very sociable and helpful, the food very good and the culture very strong and identifying.

Siviglia, Spagna

Barcelona, Spagna

Madrid, Spagna

Valencia, Spagna

Tour Spain: Madrid, Barcelona, Valencia, Sevilla 💃🏼

Valencia's 19 districts are divided into 88 barrios (neighborhoods) that radiate out from the 1st district of Ciutat Vella at the core. The Old City, as the name "Ciutat Vella" translates in the local language, is comprised of 6 barrios: El Carme, La Seu, El Mercat, La Xerea, Sant Francesc, and El Pilar (mostly residential). 

Turia Gardens bisects the north and south city. Surrounding it is the modern-day expansion. Beyond that is a protected agricultural zone and the Mediterranean’s Balearic Sea.

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