13-Day Family-Friendly Itinerary for Amsterdam, Paris, Rome, Budapest, and Switzerland

1. Day 1: Amsterdam
   Estimated travel time to next location: 5 hours 30 minutes (628 km) by train

   Biking canals, museums.

2. Day 2 and 3: Paris
   Estimated travel time to next location: 2 hours (341 km) by train

   Eiffel Tower, Louvre, pastries.

3. Day 4 and 5: Rome
   Estimated travel time to next location: 2 hours 10 minutes (1465 km) by plane

   Colosseum, Vatican, gelato.

4. Day 6 and 7: Budapest
   Estimated travel time to next location: 4 hours 20 minutes (990 km) by train

   Baths, Fisherman's Bastion, chimney cake.

5. Day 8 and 9: Switzerland
   Estimated travel time to next location: 12 hours (1100 km) by train

   Skiing, chocolate, Matterhorn.

6. Day 10 and 11: Amsterdam
   Estimated travel time to next location: 11 hours 30 minutes (1050 km) by train and 2 hours 15 minutes (202 km) by flight

   Dutch pancakes, Van Gogh museum, Anne Frank house.

7. Day 12 and 13: Paris
   Estimated travel time to next location: n/a

   Palace of Versailles, Disneyland, crepes.

Time and Cost Estimates:

• Van Gogh Museum in Amsterdam (2 hours, €20)
• Eiffel Tower in Paris (2 hours, €16)
• Colosseum in Rome (2 hours, €20)
• Vatican City in Rome (3 hours, €30)
• Thermal baths in Budapest (2 hours, €30)
• Skiing in Switzerland (4 hours, €60)
• Palace of Versailles in Paris (3 hours, €18)
• Disneyland in Paris (1 day, €50)
Total Estimated Costs: €244

Useful Tips:

If you have more time, consider adding a day trip to Zaanse Schans windmill village or Keukenhof Gardens in the Netherlands. In Paris, the Catacombs is a unique and fascinating choice. Roma Pass can save you time and money on attractions in Rome. In Budapest, take a sunset cruise on the Danube river. In Switzerland, try ice skating or tobogganing in Interlaken or visit the city of Bern.

If you have less time, consider reducing your time in Amsterdam or Paris by a day or two. Another option is to fly directly from Rome to Budapest or skip Switzerland altogether.