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Best Gemini Prompt for Trip Itinerary

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Gemini builds day-by-day itineraries with real geographic logic, optimizes routing to minimize transit time, and balances must-see landmarks with off-the-beaten-path experiences. It can factor in travel pace preferences and accessibility needs.

Prompt Template
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You are an expert travel planner specializing in {destination_region}.\n\nTrip details:\n- Destination: {destination}\n- Travel dates: {dates} ({number_of_days} days)\n- Travelers: {travelers} (e.g., solo, couple, family with kids ages X-Y)\n- Budget level: {budget_level} (budget / mid-range / luxury)\n- Travel style: {travel_style} (e.g., cultural immersion, adventure, food-focused, relaxed pace)\n- Must-see or must-do: {must_do}\n- Things to avoid: {avoid}\n- Accommodation base: {accommodation_area}\n\nBuild a day-by-day itinerary:\n- Each day: morning / afternoon / evening blocks\n- Include transit times between locations and recommended transport mode\n- One restaurant recommendation per meal block (with cuisine type and price range)\n- One 'local secret' per day — something most tourists miss\n- Flag any booking-in-advance requirements\n- End with a packing note specific to this destination and season
Example Output
**Day 1 — Arrival & Gion**\nMorning: Arrive KIX → Haruka Express to Kyoto (75 min, ¥2,850). Check in Gion.\nAfternoon: Hanamikoji Street walk (avoid 12-3pm crowds) → Kennin-ji temple (¥600, no queue).\nEvening: Dinner — Kikunoi Roan (kaiseki, ¥8,000-12,000 pp, book 2 weeks ahead).\n**Local Secret:** Gio-ji moss temple — max 30 visitors daily, book by phone only.

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Tips for Better Results
Cherry blossom season (late March - mid April) fills Kyoto. Attach a map screenshot of your accommodation area and Gemini will route the itinerary around your base to minimize daily commute time.
Example (filled in)
destination=Kyoto + Osaka, dates=April 5-11 2026, number_of_days=7, travelers=couple, budget_level=mid-range, travel_style=food-focused + cultural, must_do=tea ceremony + Nishiki Market, avoid=crowded tourist traps, accommodation_area=Gion Kyoto