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Wandering Hermit helps you plan trips with a free AI itinerary builder, expert-written destination guides for Europe and Asia, printable language cheat sheets, and in-depth travel articles. Whether you are organizing a 7-day Portugal road trip or a two-week Japan rail journey, you will find practical day-by-day ideas here—no subscription required.
How our free AI trip planner works
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Enter your destinations
Type one or more cities or regions using Google Places autocomplete. Add a second stop for multi-city routes across Europe or Asia.
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Choose trip length and style
Select how many days you have (up to 14) and optional preferences such as food tours, museums, beaches, or family-friendly pacing.
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Get a structured itinerary
Our system returns a day-by-day plan with morning, afternoon, and evening ideas, restaurant suggestions, accommodation areas, and a daily budget estimate.
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Save or email your plan
Review the itinerary on screen and email a copy to yourself before you book trains, hotels, or tours.
Expert-curated destination guides
Prefer a ready-made route? Browse our library of researched itineraries with photos, local tips, and official tourism links. Each guide is written for realistic pacing—not rushed checklist tourism.
- France (7 days)
Paris icons, Versailles, Loire Valley châteaux, Provence lavender, and the French Riviera.
- Italy (10 days)
Rome, Florence, Venice, and coastal highlights with time for art, food, and slow walks.
- Japan (10 days)
Tokyo neighborhoods, Kyoto temples, Nara deer park, and Hiroshima/Miyajima history.
- Thailand (10 days)
Bangkok temples, Ayutthaya ruins, Chiang Mai culture, and southern islands.
- Portugal (7 days)
Lisbon, Sintra palaces, Óbidos, Coimbra, and Porto wine country.
- All itineraries
See Germany, Greece, Spain, India, Indonesia, Spain & Portugal, and more on our itineraries hub.
Frequently asked questions
- Is Wandering Hermit really free?
- Yes. The AI planner, curated itineraries, language cheat sheets, and travel articles are free to read and use. We may show advertising to support hosting costs.
- Do I need an account?
- No signup is required. Enter your trip details, generate a plan, and optionally email it to yourself.
- How accurate are AI-generated itineraries?
- They are a strong starting point based on your inputs, but opening hours, prices, and transport schedules change. Always verify before you book.
- Can I use the site for multi-country trips?
- Yes. Add multiple destinations in the trip builder and describe your style. For long routes, also read our curated guides for pacing ideas.
- What languages does the site support?
- The interface is available in English, French, German, and Spanish. Language phrase guides cover French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese for travel.
- How is this different from a blog or guidebook?
- Curated pages are fixed routes our editors maintain. The AI planner customizes a new route for your dates and interests. Our Guides section publishes long-form articles on specific topics like rail passes and regional planning.
- Can I suggest corrections to an itinerary?
- Absolutely. Use the Contact page to send the URL and what should be updated. We appreciate traveler feedback.
- Does the site book flights or hotels?
- We do not handle bookings. We link to official tourism resources and trusted external tools when helpful.
Read more in our travel guides, about page, or full itineraries list.
Beliebte Reiserouten
All expert day-by-day routes — free to read and customize
7-Tage-Reiseroute für Frankreich
Entdecken Sie die zeitlose Eleganz und Romantik Frankreichs, von den ikonischen Wahrzeichen von Paris wie dem Eiffelturm und dem Louvre bis zu den charmanten Dörfern der Provence und der glamourösen Französischen Riviera, die exquisite Küche, erstklassige Kunst und unvergessliche Erlebnisse bietet.
7-Tage-Reiseroute für Deutschland
Experience Germany's rich history and culture from Berlin's vibrant streets and world-class museums to Bavarian castles, Munich's beer gardens, Dresden's baroque splendor, and a scenic Rhine Valley finale.
7-Tage-Reiseroute für Portugal
Discover Portugal from Lisbon's hilltop viewpoints and Belém monuments to Sintra's fairy-tale palaces, medieval Óbidos, university Coimbra, and Porto's riverside charm and port wine cellars.
5-Tage-Reiseroute für Griechenland
Entdecken Sie Griechenlands antike Wunder und atemberaubende Landschaften, von der ikonischen Akropolis in Athen bis zu den sonnenverwöhnten Stränden von Santorini.
10-Tage-Reiseroute für Italien
Entdecken Sie den zeitlosen Charme Italiens, wo sich Geschichte, Kunst und Leidenschaft zwischen den antiken Ruinen Roms und den romantischen Kanälen Venedigs verbinden.
7-Tage-Reiseroute für Spanien
Entdecken Sie das reiche Gewebe aus Geschichte, Kultur und Energie Spaniens, von den geschäftigen Straßen Barcelonas bis zur majestätischen Architektur Madrids, und genießen Sie die verlockende Küche.
Spain & Portugal
Experience the best of both Spain and Portugal in 14 unforgettable days
7-Tage-Reiseroute für Indien
Erleben Sie den bezaubernden Reiz Indiens durch seine vielfältigen Kulturen, prächtigen Wahrzeichen und warme Gastfreundschaft, die es zu einem faszinierenden Ziel für Tourismus machen.
10-Tage Japan Reiseroute
Japan bietet eine einzigartige Mischung aus alten Traditionen und moderner Technologie, mit ikonischen Wahrzeichen wie dem Berg Fuji, geschäftigen Städten wie Tokio und ruhigen Landschaften wie den Bambushainen von Kyoto, was es zu einem Muss für kulturelles Eintauchen und natürliche Schönheit macht.
10-Tage Indonesien Reiseroute
Indonesien verzaubert mit seinen vielfältigen Landschaften, von den üppigen Reisterrassen Balis bis zu den alten Tempeln von Borobudur, und seiner lebendigen Kultur, von den geschäftigen Straßen Jakartas bis zu den ruhigen Stränden Lomboks, und bietet eine reiche Vielfalt an Erlebnissen für jeden Reisenden.
10-Tage-Reiseroute für Thailand
Experience Thailand from Bangkok's Grand Palace and Wat Pho to Ayutthaya ruins, Chiang Mai temples, Railay Beach, Poda Island, Maya Bay at Phi Phi, and Old Phuket Town.
Before you go
Free phrase cheat sheets in French, German, Spanish, and Portuguese.