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I tried these ⬇️ AI travel assistants to make itineraries.

Either it takes infinite Google searches, or you can go smarter by opting for AI.

Yes! Artificial intelligence isn’t limited to some geek working science in a laboratory. 2023 has made it available to the masses, and these tools assist in most white-collar jobs.

But how useful are they in creating travel itineraries?

To find the answer to this question, I’ll input a common prompt to these “AI Travel Assistants” to see how things work if they do at all.

I am an art enthusiast planning a solo trip to Italy for a couple of weeks. I'll be interested in visiting various art museums famous for ancient art. I have a budget of 2000 euros.

TripGenius

TripGenius is a Telegram Bot, which means you can use it only via the Telegram app. Technically, Telegram has a web interface, but I found TripGenius was more compatible with its smartphone app.

This starts with a generalized travel itinerary after you enter a place (city or country).

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Next, you get those standard recommendations. Now, either you can settle with the output or go for a personalized response, which asks about the trip duration, purpose, no. of travelers, budget segment, transportation mode, etc.

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You also get the trip summary link to bookmark and visit at a later stage. In addition, this gives you general places to visit at that location and a Google Maps link to get the directions.

This is good. However, the process is very rigid, and I hoped for a prompt field to enter everything to get the result. Besides, you can’t enter the exact budget, which is the most important planning element.

And there is no way to know how my inputs have affected the output since the result feels generalized.

TripGenius is completely free as of yet. It allocates two tokens daily, with the option to top-up listed as coming soon.

GuideGeek

GuideGeek is a free AI travel assistant that works via WhatsApp and Instagram and can take input in one go.

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It listed four Italian cities along with a few places to visit in each location.

But again, the output feels a bit rigid, with no mention of expenses anywhere. I followed it with a prompt asking for the same, and it responded negatively about this capability.

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Frankly, I was hoping for a bit more advanced output. Something more than what a typical Google Map search can give me. Except for the day’s estimate, it’s pretty generic.

Travel Plan AI

Travel Plan AI is a freemium travel planner that plans in depth. Take a look at the result:

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You select the location, set the duration (1-14 days), and a few other details to get an hour-by-hour travel plan ready.

This gives a lot more than a generic travel itinerary. The fact that only a few cities are available for planning signals a travel database, which is more than simply consolidating a few Google searches.

However, the scope is limited (as of this writing) since the total number of available cities was just 20. Moreover, you can’t customize the output, which makes the response a bit generalized even if detailed.

Travel Plan AI paid plans allow you to set a budget, have more words (more details) per itinerary, unlock all durations & languages, and have a few more features. It also has a lifetime access plan for its first 100 members (39 were already claimed).

Maya

Maya is powered by the iconic generative AI engine ChatGPT, which takes text and image prompts to do a variety of tasks, including summarization, explanations, code, math, poetry, and much more.

It’s completely free to use and presents a browser-accessible chat interface where you can text prompt to have the itinerary ready.

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You can type the prompt and let Maya ask for any details if needed. Next, you get a draft to check before going to generate a full plan. It can take a few minutes, and you can opt for saving the plan (needs sign-up) to check it later.

It informs via email once the travel plan is ready.

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In addition to places, Maya suggests hotels, and you can also book activities at every destination, which takes you to a third-party website, getyourguide.com.

Despite the great initial impressions, the itinerary was not perfect, however. It suggested visiting the same spot on two consecutive days. Check it out:

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In addition, the travel plan remained unchanged when I increased the budget to 8000 euros from the previous 2000 euros, including recommending the same hotels and activities.

Therefore, it’s generally workable, but the budget has little effect on the travel itinerary, undermining its overall credibility.

BetterTravel

BetterTravel has a clean interface where you either enter a place and select duration (up to a week) or give a short prompt to let it suggest places.

I have tried both of its modes and found the former more informative.

Take a look at its 7-day trip plan for Italy.

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Here’s the other version, which worked out with our test prompt:

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Similar to most of the other tools we have seen in this list, it is best to summarize a few places with no information regarding accommodation, budget, transportation, etc.

Copilot2trip

Coplit2trip is a chat-based AI travel assistant that suggests the places to visit and eat, the hour-by-hour plan, and the average cost.

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I could use this to prepare a 14-day itinerary, giving sufficient information about the attractions and restaurants.

However, it didn’t offer anything about the accommodation and transportation.

Copilot2trip is a freemium tool. The paid subscriptions let you make unlimited plans and use its advanced AI capabilities.

ChatGPT

OpenAI recently opened up internet connectivity for ChatGPT. For the time being, this feature is reserved for its paid and enterprise plans only, with roll out to free users planned in the near future.

So, you can try this as well if you happen to have its paid plan ($20 a month).

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Here is the full response: 

Creating a travel itinerary for an art enthusiast heading to Italy is an exciting venture. Italy is a treasure trove of ancient art and architecture. Here's a suggestion for a two-week itinerary on a budget of 2000 euros. Prices can vary, so it's advisable to check the latest prices and availability.

### Week 1: Northern Italy

#### Day 1-3: Florence 
- **Accommodation:** Budget hostels or Airbnb options. Estimated cost: €150
- **Art Museums:** 
  - Uffizi Gallery: Home to works by Botticelli, Michelangelo, and Leonardo da Vinci.
  - Accademia Gallery: Famous for Michelangelo’s David.
  - Bargello National Museum: Renowned for its sculpture.
- **Transport:** Walk or use public transportation to get around. Estimated cost: €30
- **Food:** Explore local eateries and pizzerias. Estimated cost: €90

#### Day 4-5: Venice 
- **Accommodation:** Budget hostels or Airbnb. Estimated cost: €100
- **Art Museums:** 
  - Peggy Guggenheim Collection: Modern art in a beautiful palace on the Grand Canal.
  - Doge's Palace: A gothic palace housing works by Tintoretto and Veronese.
- **Transport:** Vaporetto (water bus) passes. Estimated cost: €30
- **Food:** Try seafood and risotto. Estimated cost: €60

#### Day 6-7: Milan
- **Accommodation:** Budget hostels or Airbnb. Estimated cost: €100
- **Art Museums:** 
  - The Last Supper by Leonardo da Vinci at Santa Maria delle Grazie.
  - Pinacoteca di Brera: A major public gallery of Italian Renaissance art.
- **Transport:** Use a city pass for public transportation. Estimated cost: €20
- **Food:** Enjoy Milanese dishes like risotto and ossobuco. Estimated cost: €60

### Week 2: Central and Southern Italy

#### Day 8-10: Rome 
- **Accommodation:** Budget hostels or Airbnb. Estimated cost: €150
- **Art Museums:** 
  - Vatican Museums and Sistine Chapel: Home to an extensive collection of art, including Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel ceiling.
  - Borghese Gallery: Houses a substantial part of the Borghese collection of paintings, sculpture, and antiquities.
- **Transport:** Rome 72-hour Travel Pass. Estimated cost: €40
- **Food:** Savor pasta and gelato. Estimated cost: €90

#### Day 11-12: Naples
- **Accommodation:** Budget hostels or Airbnb. Estimated cost: €100
- **Art Museums:** 
  - Naples National Archaeological Museum: Home to a large collection of Roman antiquities from Pompeii, Stabiae, and Herculaneum.
  - Capodimonte Museum: Houses significant ancient Italian paintings.
- **Transport:** Public transportation. Estimated cost: €20
- **Food:** Enjoy pizza in its birthplace. Estimated cost: €40

#### Day 13-14: Sicily (Palermo or Catania)
- **Accommodation:** Budget hostels or Airbnb. Estimated cost: €100
- **Art Museums:** 
  - Palazzo Abatellis (Palermo): Home to a regional gallery of art.
  - Castello Ursino & Civic Museum (Catania): Houses an extensive collection of Sicilian artifacts and art.
- **Transport:** Public transportation. Estimated cost: €20
- **Food:** Savor Sicilian cuisine like arancini and cannoli. Estimated cost: €40

### Miscellaneous Expenses
- **Inter-city Transportation:** Train tickets between cities. Estimated cost: €200
- **Entry Fees to Museums:** Approximated at €15 per museum. Estimated cost: €180

**Total Estimated Cost:** €1,870

This itinerary leaves a small buffer in your budget for unexpected expenses or additional activities. Remember, prices for accommodation, food, and transport can vary, so it's advisable to book in advance where possible and check the latest prices online.

Ironically, this generalist did a great job, even better than some (or all) of the “travel assistants.” It addressed the most vital aspects of travel planning.

Still, like with all AI tools, things can be (totally) inaccurate, and we need to cross-check everything before hearing “bon-voyage”.

Hit and Miss!

Barring ChatGPT’s response, other outputs can’t be called travel itineraries, which should ideally cover tourist attractions, accommodation, food, transportation, and the important–budget.

At the most, such “travel assistants” are good for giving you a head start. But you must figure out everything else or consult a good travel agent.

PS: But don’t lose hope just yet, at least not before trying a few more AI travel planners.

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