We are a family of four adults and a toddler. We are planning to travel across Europe in 2017 or 2018. What are the most convenient routes that can cover the maximum number of countries? How can we arrange for home or hotel stays from here? What will be the approximate budget ex-Mumbai?
Marco Says:
Planning a multi-country trip across Europe is like saying you want to travel across India. There is obviously a plethora of options, and which places you want to visit will depend on your particular interests—culture, food, beaches, natural attractions and so on. A convenient way to travel is to take the train between countries, since much of Europe is connected on the Eurail. Ideas and itineraries are available at eurail.com/europe-by-train/itineraries/3-weeks-in-europe. There are plentiful options for home stays at airbnb.com. However, making independent arrangements for a holiday where the main idea is to “cover the maximum number of countries” might be an exhausting affair. And the travel may be a headache too, especially if your group includes a toddler.
Instead I would recommend that you sign on for one of the multi-country Europe tours offered by large tour companies such as Cox & Kings or Thomas Cook. A typical 10-day holiday takes in five countries in Western Europe (both companies offer a choice of tours), with prices starting at approx. ₹1.5 lakh per person. A two-week trip to seven countries costs from approx. ₹2.15 lakh per person. And it’ll all be taken care of—flights, hotels, meals, sightseeing, visas, transfers. See coxandkings.com/duniyadekho/europe or thomascook.in.