Family-Friendly Europe: A 7-Day Itinerary

  1. Day 1: London
    10 minutes (1 mile) from Buckingham Palace

    Ride the London Eye, explore the British Museum and end with a play at the Shakespeare's Globe Theater.

  2. Day 2: Amsterdam
    2 hours and 45 minutes flight from London

    Take a canal tour and visit the Van Gogh Museum. Head to the Artis Zoo for a glimpse of nature and end the day with a visit to the fun-filled NEMO Science Museum.

  3. Day 3: Paris
    3 hours and 20 minutes from Amsterdam by train

    Visit the Eiffel Tower and take a boat tour on the Seine. Explore the Louvre Museum and enjoy a delectable French dinner.

  4. Day 4: Barcelona
    2 hours flight from Paris

    Visit the iconic Park Güell, indulge in chocolate and visit the Barcelona Aquarium. Spend evening admiring the light show at Magic Fountain.

  5. Day 5: Rome
    2 hours flight from Barcelona

    Visit the Colosseum and the Vatican city, including a guided tour of the Sistine Chapel. End the day with delicious gelato in the charming Trastevere neighborhood.

  6. Day 6: Munich
    2 hours and 45 minutes flight from Rome

    Explore the BMW museum and head to the Nymphenburg Palace for a taste of Bavarian history. Visit the iconic Neuschwanstein Castle.

  7. Day 7: Zurich
    1 hour and 50 minutes flight from Munich

    Visit the Zurich Zoo and ascend the Uetliberg mountain for an epic view of the Swiss Alps. End the day with some indulgent Swiss chocolate.

Time and Costs Estimates

  • London Eye (2 hours, $25)
  • British Museum (3 hours, Free)
  • Shakespeare's Globe Theater (2 hours, $20)
  • Van Gogh Museum (3 hours, $25)
  • Artis Amsterdam Royal Zoo (4 hours, $30)
  • NEMO Science Museum (3 hours, $20)
  • Eiffel Tower (3 hours, $25)
  • Seine Riverboat Tour (2 hours, $20)
  • Louvre Museum (4 hours, $20)
  • Park Güell (3 hours, $15)
  • Barcelona Aquarium (2.5 hours, $30)
  • Sistine Chapel Guided Tour (2 hours, $30)
  • Colosseum (4 hours, $20)
  • BMW Museum (2 hours, $20)
  • Nymphenburg Palace (4 hours, $15)
  • Neuschwanstein Castle (3 hours, $25)
  • Zurich Zoo (3 hours, $30)
  • Uetliberg mountain (2 hours, Free)
  • Total Estimated Costs: $400 per person

Useful Tips

If you have more time, add a visit to the Tivoli Gardens in Copenhagen. If you're short on time, skip the boat tour in Paris.

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