A great itinerary is more than a list of places to visit - it's an architecture for experience. Good itinerary design considers pacing (not too rushed, not too slow), flow (logical geographic progression), and balance (mixing must-sees with discovery time).

The best itineraries account for travel fatigue, jet lag recovery, and the reality that more isn't always better. They build in buffer time for spontaneity, consider opening hours and days, and sequence activities to maximize energy and enjoyment.

In this topic, we'll explore the principles of itinerary design - how to determine the right number of days, sequence activities effectively, and build plans that work in practice, not just on paper.