itinerary

noun

itin·​er·​ary ī-ˈti-nə-ˌrer-ē 

ə-,

 chiefly British nonstandard  -ˈti-nə-rē

plural itineraries

1

: the route of a journey or tour or the proposed outline of one

2

: a traveler's guidebook

3

: a travel diary

Examples of itinerary in a Sentence

Progresses could last for up to two months; they usually took place between July and October, and were carefully planned in advance, with the itinerary being set out in detailed tables … —Alison Weir, Henry VIII: The King and His Court, 2001

On the Sea Paradise itinerary are several exciting dives each week, including a thrilling, must-do dive with manta rays … —Greg Johnston, Rodale's Scuba Diving, December 1995

The ancient buildings and monuments of Luxor were high on the itinerary of the first modern tourists to the Levant … —Robert Fox, The Inner Sea, 1993

We planned a detailed itinerary.

Our itinerary included stops at several famous cathedrals.

I'll mail you a copy of my itinerary so you'll know where to reach me.

Recent Examples on the Web

Travelers could be charged an extra fee for making changes or cancellations to their itineraries 24 hours after booking. —Brianna Taylor, Sacramento Bee, 4 Apr. 2024

Here are my favorite mix-and-match separates that suit any type of trip itinerary — both work and play — along with some must-have accessories that'll widen your wardrobe horizons. —Jean Chen Smith, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024

Southwest requires passengers to make their claim within four hours of arrival for a domestic flight or within seven days for an international itinerary. —Zach Wichter, USA TODAY, 3 Apr. 2024

In fact, rates for Accor’s forthcoming La Dolce Vita Orient-Express itinerary climbed 75 percent in just 16 months, the outlet reported. —Abby Montanez, Robb Report, 2 Apr. 2024

For anything on the itinerary where flip-flops are too casual and heels aren't practical, turn to a stylish, comfortable flat. —Lale Arikoglu, Condé Nast Traveler, 2 Apr. 2024

Fares vary based on the itinerary and the day of the week, and are not available during busy travel times and holiday periods. —Michael Salerno, The Arizona Republic, 2 Apr. 2024

This increases the flexibility for guests when booking, and allows Costa to offer specific segments or itineraries at lower prices in order to fill its ships throughout the season. —David Nikel, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024

Attending a destination wedding often means traipsing to a tropical location and an itinerary with a host of activities. —Shelby Ying Hyde, Vogue, 19 Mar. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see itinerant

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

itinerary

noun

itin·​er·​ary ī-ˈtin-ə-ˌrer-ē 

ə-

plural itineraries

1

: the route of a journey

2

: a travel diary

3

: a traveler's guidebook

itinerary adjective

Etymology

Middle English itinerarie "route of a journey," from Latin itinerarium (same meaning), derived from earlier itiner-, iter "journey, passage," from ire "to go" — related to exit, issue, transit