Itinerary Card

Display a chronological schedule of events or activities with this clean and modern itinerary timeline card.

This component is perfect for travel websites, event agendas, or any application that needs to present a sequence of events. The design uses CSS pseudo-elements to create a visual timeline connecting each item.

Screenshot of an itinerary card with a vertical timeline connecting several scheduled events.

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About this Component

This template uses a semantic ordered list to present the itinerary. The timeline effect (the vertical line and the circular "dots" for each event) is created purely with CSS pseudo-elements, making this a lightweight and reliable component. The text content is pushed to the right with padding, creating space for the timeline graphics.

Features

Robust CSS Timeline: A vertical timeline connecting each event is created using a classic and reliable CSS positioning technique that guarantees perfect alignment.
Semantic List: Uses a native HTML ordered list (ol) to structure the events, which is the correct semantic approach for a chronological sequence.
Clear Layout: The layout uses a simple block flow for content, making it highly readable and easy to customize.

Code Breakdown

HTML Structure

The card is built as a section. After a header for the title (e.g., "Day 1"), the timeline itself is a semantic ordered list (ol). Each event in the timeline is a list item (li) that contains the event's time, title, and description.

CSS Styling

This timeline is built on a simple foundation:

The parent ol (.itinerary-timeline) has position: relative and is given a generous padding-left to create empty space for the timeline visuals.
A ::before pseudo-element is added to this ol to create the single, continuous vertical line. It is absolutely positioned to sit inside the empty padding area.
Each li element (.itinerary-item) is also given position: relative.
Finally, a ::before pseudo-element is added to each li. This pseudo-element is styled as a circular dot and positioned absolutely with a negative left value, which places it perfectly on top of the vertical line. This technique ensures perfect alignment without complex grid or flex calculations.

Code

Here's the complete, self-contained code. You can easily build out a schedule by adding more li elements to the ordered list.

<style>
/* This is an optional body style to provide a background for the page */
body {
    background-color: #f3f4f6;
    font-family: system-ui, -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, 'Noto Sans', sans-serif;
}

/* Optional: a container to center the card on the page for demonstration */
.demo-container-itinerary {
    display: flex;
    justify-content: center;
    padding: 2rem;
}

/* === Itinerary Card Styles === */
.itinerary-card {
    --itinerary-radius: 12px;
    --itinerary-shadow: 0 4px 10px rgba(0,0,0,0.06);
    --timeline-color: #e5e7eb; /* A light gray */
    --dot-color: #4f46e5; /* Indigo */
    
    background-color: #ffffff;
    border-radius: var(--itinerary-radius);
    box-shadow: var(--itinerary-shadow);
    max-width: 500px;
    width: 100%;
}

.itinerary-header {
    padding: 1.25rem 1.5rem;
    border-bottom: 1px solid #e5e7eb;
}
.itinerary-day {
    font-size: 1.25rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0;
}

/* The main timeline container */
.itinerary-timeline {
    list-style: none;
    margin: 0;
    padding: 1.5rem 1.5rem 1.5rem 3.5rem; /* Left padding creates space for the timeline */
    position: relative; /* Positioning context for the line */
}

/* The vertical line */
.itinerary-timeline::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    top: 1.5rem;
    bottom: 1.5rem;
    left: 32px; /* Position line within the padding */
    width: 2px;
    background-color: var(--timeline-color);
}

.itinerary-item {
    position: relative; /* Positioning context for the dot */
}
.itinerary-item:not(:last-child) {
    margin-bottom: 2rem;
}

/* The dot on the timeline */
.itinerary-item::before {
    content: '';
    position: absolute;
    left: -32px; /* (Left padding) - (half dot width) - (border) */
    top: 0px; /* Vertically align with text */
    height: 14px;
    width: 14px;
    background: #fff;
    border: 3px solid var(--dot-color);
    border-radius: 50%;
    z-index: 1; /* Sits above the line */
}

.itinerary-time {
    display: block;
    font-weight: 500;
    font-size: 0.9rem;
    color: #6b7280;
    margin-bottom: 0.25rem;
}
.itinerary-title {
    font-size: 1.1rem;
    font-weight: 600;
    margin: 0 0 0.35rem;
}
.itinerary-location {
    font-size: 0.95rem;
    color: #4b5563;
    margin: 0;
    line-height: 1.5;
}
</style>

<div class="demo-container-itinerary">
    <section class="itinerary-card">
        <header class="itinerary-header">
            <h3 class="itinerary-day">Day 1: Arrival &amp; Exploration</h3>
        </header>
        <ol class="itinerary-timeline">
            <li class="itinerary-item">
                <time datetime="2025-09-15T09:00" class="itinerary-time">9:00 AM</time>
                <h4 class="itinerary-title">Breakfast at Cafe Funes</h4>
                <p class="itinerary-location">Enjoy artisanal coffee and pastries to start the day.</p>
            </li>
            <li class="itinerary-item">
                <time datetime="2025-09-15T10:30" class="itinerary-time">10:30 AM</time>
                <h4 class="itinerary-title">Kyoto National Museum</h4>
                <p class="itinerary-location">Explore the rich history and cultural artifacts.</p>
            </li>
             <li class="itinerary-item">
                <time datetime="2025-09-15T13:00" class="itinerary-time">1:00 PM</time>
                <h4 class="itinerary-title">Lunch in Gion District</h4>
                <p class="itinerary-location">Traditional lunch at a local restaurant.</p>
            </li>
             <li class="itinerary-item">
                <time datetime="2025-09-15T19:00" class="itinerary-time">7:00 PM</time>
                <h4 class="itinerary-title">Dinner at Kichi Kichi Omurice</h4>
                <p class="itinerary-location">Experience the famous viral omurice dish.</p>
            </li>
        </ol>
    </section>
</div>

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