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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.
Itinéraires Populaires
All expert day-by-day routes — free to read and customize
Itinéraire de 7 jours pour la France
Découvrez l'élégance intemporelle et le romantisme de la France, des monuments emblématiques de Paris comme la Tour Eiffel et le Louvre aux charmants villages de Provence et à la glamour Côte d'Azur, offrant une cuisine exquise, un art de classe mondiale et des expériences inoubliables.
Itinéraire de 7 jours pour l'Allemagne
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.
Itinéraire de 7 jours pour le 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.
Itinéraire de 5 jours pour la Grèce
Explorez les merveilles antiques et les paysages à couper le souffle de la Grèce, de l'emblématique Acropole d'Athènes aux plages ensoleillées de Santorin.
Itinéraire de 10 jours pour l'Italie
Découvrez le charme intemporel de l'Italie, où l'histoire, l'art et la passion s'entremêlent au milieu des ruines antiques de Rome et des canaux romantiques de Venise.
Itinéraire de 7 jours pour l'Espagne
Explorez la riche tapisserie d'histoire, de culture et d'énergie de l'Espagne, des rues animées de Barcelone à l'architecture majestueuse de Madrid, et offrant une cuisine alléchante.
Spain & Portugal
Experience the best of both Spain and Portugal in 14 unforgettable days
Itinéraire de 7 jours pour l'Inde
Découvrez le charme envoûtant de l'Inde à travers ses cultures diverses, ses monuments magnifiques et son hospitalité chaleureuse, ce qui en fait une destination captivante pour le tourisme.
Itinéraire de 10 jours pour le Japon
Le Japon offre un mélange unique de traditions anciennes et de technologie moderne, avec des sites emblématiques comme le Mont Fuji, des villes animées comme Tokyo et des paysages sereins comme les forêts de bambous de Kyoto, en faisant une destination incontournable pour l'immersion culturelle et la beauté naturelle.
Itinéraire de 7 jours pour l'Indonésie
L'Indonésie enchante par ses paysages divers, des luxuriantes rizières en terrasses de Bali aux anciens temples de Borobudur, et sa culture vibrante, des rues animées de Jakarta aux plages sereines de Lombok, offrant une riche tapisserie d'expériences pour chaque voyageur.
Itinéraire de 10 jours pour la Thaïlande
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.