Amsterdam offers a variety of adventurous activities such as biking along the canals or exploring the city on foot. Take a canal cruise to see the city from a different perspective. Visit the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House. End the day with a meal at the Foodhallen.
Arrive in Zurich, Switzerland and head to the town of Grindelwald to experience the Swiss Alps. Hike the Eiger Trail for breathtaking views of the mountains and valleys. Take the cable car up to Mount First and enjoy a meal with a view.
Travel to Interlaken and set up camp at one of the many camping sites. Spend the next two days hiking, bungee jumping, paragliding or kayaking. Visit the Trummelbach Falls and take a dip in Lake Brienz.
Take a train to Innsbruck, Austria and stay in one of the many hostels. Explore the city on foot, visiting Hofburg Palace and the Golden Roof Museum. Take a day trip to the Oetztal Alps and go canyoning, rafting and rock climbing.
Travel to Lake Bled, Slovenia and stay in one of the many lakeside hotels. Spend the next two days relaxing or renting a boat to explore the lake. Take a hike up to Bled Castle for panoramic views of the Julian Alps.
Take a bus to Dubrovnik, Croatia and stay in a hotel near one of the many beaches. Spend the next two days swimming, sunbathing or exploring the Old Town. Go sea kayaking around the city walls or visit the Fort Lovrijenac.
Arrive in Athens, Greece and visit the ancient Acropolis and the Parthenon. Explore the Acropolis Museum or the National Archaeological Museum. End the day with a traditional Greek dinner.
Take a ferry to Santorini and stay in a hotel with a view of the ocean. Spend the next two days exploring the island and its beaches. Go wine tasting at one of the many vineyards or visit the Prehistoric Thera Museum.
Arrive in Rome, Italy and visit the Colosseum and the Vatican museum. Take a walk around the city and enjoy the Trevi Fountain. Have a traditional Italian meal for your last night in Europe.
Departure from Rome.
Travelers can take a combination of transportation methods including planes, trains, and buses for this itinerary. The estimated cost of travel is €500 and the total travel time is 35 hours spread over the 15-day itinerary. Flights usually cost more, but are quicker, while buses and trains are cheaper, but usually take longer.
If travelers have more time, consider adding a visit to Munich, Germany or exploring more islands in Greece. If they have less time, consider skipping Interlaken camping or reducing the time spent in other places. However, it is essential to double-check that all highlighted points of interest are open before heading there.
The primary airports in this itinerary include Amsterdam Schiphol Airport (AMS) with a distance of 30 mins (10km) from Amsterdam city center and Rome Leonard da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport (FCO), located 25 mins (28km) from Rome city center.