Itinerary
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/
Definitions
A detailed plan for a journey, including a list of places to visit, routes to be followed, and the schedule or time for each activity.
/aɪˈtɪnərəri/
A planned route or schedule for a journey.
I've booked flights and hotels, but I need to create an itinerary for the week-long trip.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're going on a trip! The itinerary is like a roadmap telling you exactly where you'll go and what you'll do each day. Like a checklist for your adventure! For example, when my family goes on a trip we always have a list of places to go in order!
👶 For kids: A plan for a trip! It tells you where you will go and when.
More Examples
The tour operator provided a comprehensive itinerary, including historical site visits and free time for shopping.
She meticulously reviewed the itinerary to ensure she wouldn't miss any important events.
How It's Used
"The travel agent prepared a detailed itinerary for our European vacation."
"The CEO's itinerary included meetings in three different cities."
Idioms & expressions
off the itinerary
Not part of the planned schedule.
"The unexpected traffic forced us to take the museum off the itinerary."
stick to the itinerary
To follow the planned schedule.
"We tried to stick to the itinerary, but we had to make a few adjustments."
From Latin *itinerarium* ("travel journal, road map"), from *iter* ("journey, route"). The word's development reflects the importance of planning and documenting travel.
Historically, itineraries were often handwritten or printed guides for travelers, listing routes, distances, and notable landmarks.
Memory tip
Think of an 'inner-airy' map inside your head to organize your trip.