3 night stop in Europe

If it’s any time soon, I would avoid Paris because of the Olympics. It will be chaotic as hell there.

If it’s after mid-August, Paris is fair game.

I would go with one of Rome, Barcelona, or Paris if it’s later in the year.

If it’s in the late fall or winter, Rome and Barcelona will have better weather than Paris.

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Barcelona
Amsterdam
Paris
Vienna
Copenhagen
Munich
Rome
Zurich

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Personally, I would delete Copenhagen and Zurich from the list. All of the others would be able to occupy you very well for three days.

Rank the following in order of importance to you, including sub classes:

Food
- High end
- Low end

Culture

Art
- Modern
- Classical
- Ancient

Architecture
- Modern
- Classical
- Ancient

Legalized Drugs

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I would delete Copenhagen

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Copenhagen would be high on the list.

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I know nothing about this place. Could yall each give me some reasoning for the opposite opinions?

I've been to all of these cities and they each have their own unique charms.

Connection? As in you want to fly from Malta to that City and continue on later from there to the US?

First thing I'd think of is how much time is 3 days actually. Flying from Malta, getting there, checking in etc., burns a day right there. But may you have factored that in. Bottom line you don't have much time and you don't want to burn it traveling, connecting, etc. Find the easiest destination with the best connections back to your airport in the US for starters.

You didn't say if you'd been to any of these cities or if you and the MS/SO have every had any of them on a bucket list?

October is a great time to visit any of these cities. It'll be cooler, not as crowded.

Actually going back to Munich and Salzburg this November. I'm not a beer drinker, but it's obviously known for its famous Oktoberfest, Munich is vibrant in October! But I'm going to rule that one out.

For me, it's either Amsterdam or Rome because of the historic, iconic landmarks, food and great airports.

If I had to chose just one, absent anything other information, my vote would be:

#1. Amsterdam. Was just there in November of last year. Canal tours are a MUST DO! Great food scene. You can take a train to Zaandijk, Netherlands and see the windmills. Maybe a 25-minute train ride. Tour the amazing Rijksmuseum. I'm not a museum person, but you could spend a day there easy. Of course there's the more touristy red-light district, but it's fun to walk around and look.

Selected Photos.

Amsterdam

I think seeing a Northern European city after the stay in Malta would be a really good contrast.

Having been to AMS and CPH in shoulder season/offseason, I found they are pretty comparable for food, architecture, history. You could distinguish the two based on one important factor -- If you do not like crowds of tourists, go with CPH. If you are OK with tourist crowds and the energy they bring, then AMS is the winner.

From your list I've only been to (Vienna Munich Rome Zurich) and I would chose Rome hands down for three days.

Lisbon would be a good choice, cheaper than any of the cities you listed.

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Paris is my answer

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Since you are talking about October and are coming from Malta, I think it would also be mine.

Paris can be challenging in the summer crowds, but it should be a different story in October, and it will definitely provide a nice contrast with Malta.

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Go to Lisbon over any of those other cities with Rome as the 2nd choice.

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Flew United
Left Lisbon noon local time, arrived DC 3:15pm local time.