What fits comfortably in a week
One main city with a day trip, two well-connected cities or one focused region are the patterns that tend to feel best. They leave enough room for meals, wrong turns, neighbourhood time and the occasional late start.
What usually makes a week feel rushed
Overloading the route with flights, long rail jumps and hotel changes is the most common problem. When every other day becomes a travel day, the week starts to feel like a transit montage rather than a trip.
How to build a stronger short trip
Pick a route with easy arrival from Canada, simple transfers and one or two signature experiences you genuinely care about. Let the rest of the trip happen around that core instead of trying to win Europe in one attempt.
