Packing List for Women
Clothing
1 pair of walking/comfortable shoes
1 pair of sandals (weather permitting)
1 rainproof jacket
2 pairs of shorts/capris (shorts aren't allowed in major cathedrals, but capris are OK)
2 pairs of pants (one dressy, one casual; khaki is recommended – when washed, it dries faster than jeans)
1 belt 1 swimsuit (packed in a plastic bag)4 pairs of socks (cotton blend)5 pairs of underwear (silk, lace, or micro-fiber dries quickest)1 extra bra4-6 shirts (long/short-sleeved, various colors)1-2 light cardigans for layering1-2 skirts (wrinkle-resistant)2 dresses (optional)1 hatscarves (to wear with clothing or hat)2 vests (optional)1 pair of pajamas (or long shirt to get you to the bathroom down the hall if necessary)
Toiletries/Medicine
Body soap/puff (washcloth); most European hotels do not supply washcloths
Toothbrush/toothpaste/floss
Shampoo/conditioner
Brush/comb
Lotion
Vaseline (for feet)
Razor (non-electric)/shaving cream or soap
Sunscreen, insect repellent
Prescription drugs (in original container with your name and your doctor's name, write down generic name)
First aid kit/moleskin/blister kit
Feminine hygiene products
Deodorant
Nail clippers/file/tweezers
Spare glasses and/or prescription, mini-eyeglass repair kit, or contact lenses and supplies
Hand sanitizer
Vitamins
OTC remedies (whatever works for you): Pepto, decongestants, etc.
Clothesline, sink stopper, soap
Baby powder (dry shampoo for hair)
Money and Security
Moneybelt: Passport, plane ticket, debit card, credit cards, traveler's checks, railpass, driver's license (if you're renting a car)
Security: Bury copies of your passport, plane ticket, and prescriptions in the bottom of your luggage
Necessities for Hosteling
Pack towel
Sleep sheet (only worth bringing if hosteling for the whole trip – all hostels rent sheets for about $4)