Extreme Escapes

Escape the
ordinary.

Day trips, overnights & weekend breaks — no fixed dates, no fuss. Just go.

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Why us

Short trips. Real adventures. No overthinking.

Fly out. Explore. Fly home tonight.

Leave at 6am, land somewhere in Europe by 9am, and be back before midnight. An extreme day trip means no hotel, no big budget — just a flight, a city, and a day that punches well above its weight.

Built around real short breaks

Every feature is shaped around weekends and day trips — not two-week holidays. Search by vibe, pick a window, and we surface what actually fits.

What we offer

Everything built for the way you actually travel

Trip type, not travel dates

Pick the kind of escape you're after — extreme day trip, weekend city break, or quick coastal getaway.

Real flight prices

Live prices from Kiwi.com, updated daily. See the cheapest routes from your airport across Europe.

Destination guides

City guides with things to do, food, and stay ideas — built for short trips, not two-week holidays.

Travel profiles

Plan an itinerary, then share it with the world

GettingAway helps travellers move from a rough idea to a ready-to-use route. Plan the stops, keep the details together, then publish the itinerary so other people can use it for their own escape.

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Build the itinerary

Add flights, places, timings, food stops, and ideas into one practical plan.

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Shape the day

Turn a list of saved places into a route that actually works on the ground.

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Share it publicly

Publish the finished itinerary as a clean travel page others can discover and follow.

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Shared itinerary

Copenhagen in 48 hours

A planned route becomes a public page with timings, mapped stops, notes, photos, and practical tips for the next traveller.

Mapped route7 stopsPublic page

Where to go

Explore Popular Travel Destinations

Copenhagen cityscape

Copenhagen, Denmark

Discover Danish design, vibrant culture, and historic charm in Copenhagen's picturesque streets and canals.

Oslo fjord and cityscape

Oslo, Norway

Experience Oslo's blend of modern architecture, rich museums, and stunning natural beauty surrounded by fjords and forests.

Barcelona's Sagrada Familia

Barcelona, Spain

Immerse yourself in Barcelona's vibrant Catalan culture, Gaudí's architectural marvels, and Mediterranean beaches.

Milan Cathedral and square

Milan, Italy

Explore Milan's world-renowned fashion scene, exquisite cuisine, and iconic landmarks like the Duomo and Last Supper.

Eiffel Tower at sunset

Paris, France

Indulge in Parisian romance, world-class art museums, and culinary delights in the enchanting City of Light.

Berlin Brandenburg Gate

Berlin, Germany

Dive into Berlin's rich history, thriving arts scene, and vibrant nightlife in Germany's dynamic capital.

GettingAway Planner App interface

Mobile App

Your Ultimate Travel Companion

Elevate your travel experience with our iOS app. Discover, book, and plan your perfect getaway all in one place.

  • Customizable trip planning tools to organize your adventure
  • Offline access to itineraries for seamless travel
  • Create and share personalized travel web pages
  • Integrated with Apple Maps for effortless navigation
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