{"id":61677,"date":"2022-05-17T13:25:59","date_gmt":"2022-05-17T17:25:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/europe_new\/what-to-pack-for-europe-comfort-is-key\/"},"modified":"2022-12-02T10:44:10","modified_gmt":"2022-12-02T16:44:10","slug":"what-to-pack-europe-year-round","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/cruise-planning\/what-to-pack-europe-year-round\/","title":{"rendered":"What to Pack for Europe: Comfort is Key"},"content":{"rendered":"

Europe takes fashion seriously, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to lug five suitcases across the ocean or teeter around on cobblestones in the world\u2019s most uncomfortable shoes. Our packing list for Europe helps you pack smart, so you\u2019ll be comfortable and stylish on cruise excursions. As our Europe<\/a> cruises are a week or longer, start with a large suitcase and roll your clothes and use packing cubes to keep everything organized. And bring a carry-on and\/or a backpack, so you can have some items on hand.<\/p>\n

Europe is a large continent and your Europe packing list will vary depending on the region and time of year. The Mediterranean<\/a> is known for hot, dry summers with July temps climbing to the high 80s and 90s. Aim for soft, light-colored fabrics and sun protection for beachcombing and walking ruins. Northern Europe<\/a>\u2019s summers are on the cooler side with highs in the upper 60s\/low 70s. For Northern Europe cruises, forgo the shorts and tanks for hooded rainproof layers and light sweaters that you can remove quickly when the sun comes out. Yes, even in summer.<\/p>\n

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Be sure to bring clothes for cooler temperatures in Northern Europe.<\/p><\/div>\n

Europe is on the dressier side when it comes to dining and theater events. Pack versatile clothing that can go from mornings at the museums to tapas on the terrace with a few tweaks. Above all else, dress for the weather and comfort.<\/p>\n

Packing List for Europe: General Day Wear<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Comfortable walking shoes and socks
\n\u2022 Sandals for the beach\/pool
\n\u2022 Casual dresses, skirts, pants
\n\u2022 Shorts or chinos (if visiting the Mediterranean)
\n\u2022 T-shirts and tank tops
\n\u2022 Swimsuit and a tunic
\n\u2022 Active wear with moisture-wicking fabrics
\n\u2022 Sunglasses and\/or sunhat (summer)
\n\u2022 Maxi skirts or sundresses (summer)
\n\u2022 Cardigans and sweaters (fall & spring)
\n\u2022 Dark-wash jeans (fall & spring)<\/p>\n

Northern Europe (Add): <\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Fleece and waterproof hooded jacket
\n\u2022 Wool socks and hiking boots<\/p>\n

Evening and Dining On Board:<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Long-sleeve tops and sweaters
\n\u2022 Dress pants
\n\u2022 Cocktail dress or formal dress for Galas
\n\u2022 Dress pants, collared shirt, blouses
\n\u2022 Dress shoes<\/p>\n

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The Med means attire for warmer weather!<\/p><\/div>\n

When packing for Europe, check clothing regulations. Modest dress is required at many religious institutions and men and women must cover their arms and legs. Pack a second outfit in a backpack to change into before entering these buildings. If you\u2019re visiting the Cinque Terre in Italy or ruins in Greece, you don\u2019t wear heels or flipflops. Improper footwear is unsafe for both you and the ancient treasures. Tourists have been fined for not following this rule.<\/p>\n

Europe Packing List: Other<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u2022 Phone chargers\/USB converters
\n\u2022 Adapter for the country\/countries you\u2019re visiting (if staying in a hotel, we’ve got you covered on board with both outlets)
\n\u2022 Camera
\n\u2022 Sunscreen
\n\u2022 Daily medication (pack extra) and prescriptions
\n\u2022 Extra pair of glasses or contact prescription
\n\u2022 Travel documentation
\n\u2022 Band-aids, especially the ones for blisters
\n\u2022 Waterbottle
\n\u2022 Money\/credit cards<\/p>\n

Download translator apps and street maps, so you can find your way around. Refine your packing list for Europe a few days before you leave, when you have a better idea of the weather and the excursions. Remember that with the exception of medication, eye glasses, phones, and travel documents, most items can be purchased in Europe.<\/p>\n

Did we miss anything? Tell us your packing “must bring” in the comments!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Europe takes fashion seriously, but that doesn\u2019t mean you have to lug five suitcases across the ocean or teeter around on cobblestones in the world\u2019s most uncomfortable shoes. Our packing list for Europe helps you pack smart, so you\u2019ll be comfortable and stylish on cruise excursions. As our Europe cruises are a week or longer, start with a large suitcase […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1876,"featured_media":61678,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[33,53,4197],"tags":[4206,2368],"class_list":["post-61677","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-cruise-planning","category-featured-cruise-planning","category-preparations","tag-destinations","tag-travel-tips"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61677","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1876"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=61677"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61677\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":68528,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61677\/revisions\/68528"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/61678"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=61677"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=61677"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.hollandamerica.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=61677"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}