Create Personalized City Trip Itineraries with Telegram Bot & GPT-4o

Overview

This workflow transforms your Telegram bot into a smart AI-powered travel assistant that instantly creates 3-day trip plans for any city in the world. Users can personalize trips by sending hashtags such as #luxury, #budget, or #romantic to receive itineraries aligned with their travel style — from cozy getaways to adrenaline-filled adventures.

Ideal for travel bloggers, tour operators, and AI enthusiasts looking to provide interactive trip suggestions through Telegram.

How it Works

1. Telegram Trigger — Listens for new messages from users.
2. Show Typing Indicator — Sends a “typing…” signal for a smooth user experience.
3. Switch Node — Detects preset hashtags (e.g. #cozy, #nightlife, #cultural) and routes the flow.
4. Prompt Builder — Creates a JSON prompt with the selected city, trip duration, and preset theme.
5. AI/ML API (GPT-5 or GPT-4o) — Generates a detailed 3-day itinerary including sights, restaurants, and travel tips.
6. Telegram Message — Sends the formatted trip plan back to the user.

Key Features

• 🌍 Dynamic Itinerary Generation — Get personalized 3-day travel plans for any city.

• 🧠 AI-Driven Recommendations — Sights, food, local culture, and insider tips generated via AI/ML API.

• 🎯 Preset Travel Styles — Support for multiple hashtags:

  • #cozy — Relaxed and charming 🛋️
  • #nightlife — Bars, concerts, and clubbing 🌃🍸
  • #extreme — Adventure & adrenaline 🧗‍♂️
  • #family — Kid-friendly fun 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦
  • #budget — Affordable travel 💰
  • #luxury — Premium experiences ✨
  • #cultural — Museums & history 🎨🏛️
  • #nature — Parks & scenic hikes 🌲🏞️
  • #romantic — Cozy and scenic spots 💕

• 💬 Interactive Telegram Experience — Fast responses with typing indicators.

• ⚙️ Plug-and-Play Setup — Ready to import and activate.

Setup Steps

1. Create Telegram Bot

   • Open @BotFather
   • Run /newbot, set a name and username
   • Save your bot token

2. Add Credentials in n8n

   • Telegram API → Use your bot token
   • AI/ML API → Add your API key (GPT-4o or GPT-5 model)

3. Import and Configure

   • Import this JSON workflow into n8n
   • Link credentials for Telegram and AI/ML API
   • Activate the workflow

4. Test the Bot

   • Send: #luxury Paris or #nature Bali
   • Receive your detailed AI-generated itinerary instantly

Example Interaction

User:

/romantic Florence

Bot:

✨ 3-Day Romantic Getaway in Florence ✨  

Day 1 — Artistic Beginnings  
• Visit: Uffizi Gallery, Ponte Vecchio  
• Eat: Trattoria ZaZa 🍝  
• Tip: Sunset walk along Arno River 🌇  

Day 2 — Tuscan Charm  
• Visit: Boboli Gardens, Piazzale Michelangelo  
• Eat: Wine tasting in Chianti region 🍷  
• Tip: Rent a Vespa for the full Italian vibe 🇮🇹  

Day 3 — Hidden Gems  
• Visit: Fiesole hilltop village  
• Eat: Local bakery for morning cappuccino ☕  
• Tip: Avoid peak crowds by starting early 🌅  

Resources

• 📘 AI/ML API Documentation