Europe
From the Swiss Alps to the Greek islands, Europe rewards slow travel: fewer cities, longer stays, trains instead of transfers. We plan single-country journeys and multi-country routes for families, couples and groups travelling from India.
When to go, from India
Switzerland
June to September for green valleys, hiking and lake days. December to March for snow and skiing. April–May and October are quieter, with some mountain lifts closed for maintenance.
Most visited: Lucerne, Interlaken & Jungfrau, Zermatt, Geneva & Lake Geneva.
France
April to June and September to October. July and August are busy and hot in the south; Paris in December is beautiful and cold.
Most visited: Paris, Provence, The Riviera, Loire Valley.
Italy
April to June and September to October. The coast is at its best from May to September; cities are pleasant in spring and autumn.
Most visited: Rome, Florence & Tuscany, Venice, Amalfi Coast.
United Kingdom
May to September for long days and the countryside. December for London at Christmas. August in Edinburgh means the festivals.
Most visited: London, The Cotswolds, Edinburgh, Scottish Highlands.
Greece
May, June and September to early October. July and August are hottest and busiest. Many island hotels close from November to April.
Most visited: Santorini, Mykonos, Milos & Paros, Athens.
Turkey
April to May and September to November. Summer is hot inland; the coast is best from June to September.
Most visited: Istanbul, Cappadocia, Bodrum & the coast.
Starting points in Europe
- Paris, the Alps and ItalyA first European journey done properly: four nights in Paris, the Swiss Alps by train, then Venice and Rome.
- Summer in the Swiss AlpsLakes, cable cars and mountain villages across three bases by scenic train — made for children and grandparents alike, with the Glacier Express as an option.
- Summer on the Amalfi CoastRome for three nights, then Positano and Ravello: boat days, lemon groves and lunches above the sea.
- Santorini and a quieter islandCaldera sunsets in Santorini, then the coves of Milos — with a night in Athens on the way home.
