### 3-day city explorer plan (history • food • nature)

#### Quick setup (do this now)
- **Anchor area**: Book lodging near the historic center or a transit hub.
- **Must-book**: Top museum/landmark tickets, one food tour or cooking class, nature day transport.
- **Map**: Save offline maps and pin food markets, viewpoints, parks, transit.
- **Passes**: Check city/museum/transit passes for Day 1 savings.
- **Timing**: Note closures (many museums close Mon) and sunset time.

### Day 1 — History deep dive
- **08:30**: Coffee + pastry near the Old Town.
- **09:00–12:00**: Guided walking tour of the historic core (or self-guided loop of main squares, cathedrals/temples, fortifications).
- **12:15**: Lunch of local classics near the heritage quarter.
- **13:30–16:00**: Flagship museum or palace; prebook a timed entry.
- **16:15**: Iconic landmark climb/lookout (tower, dome, hill) for city overview.
- **17:30**: Heritage café or tea house.
- **19:00**: Dinner with regional dishes; try a place with traditional cooking.
- **21:00**: Night stroll along river walls/boulevards or an after-hours museum.

Tips: Start at opening, use audio guides, and cluster sights by neighborhood to minimize backtracking.

### Day 2 — Food and neighborhoods
- **08:30**: Breakfast at the central market (taste local produce, cheeses, breads).
- **10:00–13:00**: Food tour or cooking class for context + shortcuts to the best bites.
- **13:15**: Casual lunch: street food or market counter.
- **14:30–17:30**: Neighborhood hop:
  - Artsy district for galleries and murals.
  - Merchant/immigrant quarter for snacks and specialty shops.
  - Riverside/harbor promenade for a walk.
- **18:00**: Aperitivo/happy hour; sample local wines/beer/tea.
- **19:30**: Dinner crawl (3 small plates across two spots) or a chef-led bistro.
- **21:30**: Dessert specialty (bakery/ice cream) or live music.

Tips: Pin 2–3 “must-try” bakeries, a market bar, and one dessert shop along your route.

### Day 3 — Nature escape
Pick one based on the city’s geography:
- **National/Regional park**: Half-day hike (loop with 300–600 m elevation) and picnic.
- **Coast/Lake/River**: Ferry or kayak/SUP session; promenade cycle.
- **Botanical garden/Urban green belt**: Garden + viewpoint combo.

Sample schedule:
- **08:00**: Transit/train/car share to trailhead/park.
- **09:00–12:00**: Hike or ride; choose a signed loop.
- **12:30**: Picnic or rustic lunch spot with a view.
- **14:00–16:00**: Secondary nature stop (waterfall, beach cove, garden).
- **17:30**: Return to city.
- **19:00**: Final-night dinner with a tasting menu or highly rated local classic.
- **21:00**: Sunset viewpoint or river cruise.

### Rain or timing swaps
- **Rainy**: Add a second museum, covered market grazing, café hopping.
- **Closed day**: Shift Day 1 and 2; keep the nature day flexible.
- **With kids**: Add science museum, playground in a major park, shorter food tour.

### Booking and logistics checklist
- **Transit**: Load local transit app or buy a day pass for Day 1–2.
- **Tickets**: Time-slot the big museum/landmark; reserve food tour/class.
- **Nature**: Check trail conditions, required permits, and return transport times.
- **Cash/cards**: Markets and small vendors may prefer cash.
- **Safety**: Keep valuables secure in crowded historic areas and markets.

If you share the city name and travel dates, I’ll tailor this to exact neighborhoods, venues, routes, and reservations.