Fun Things To Do With Kids While Travelling Around Europe

Fun Things To Do With Kids While Traveling Around Europe!

Summer is almost upon us! Now is the perfect to begin planning your next holiday with the kids. To help you out, we have prepared a lovely travel itinerary that takes in some of the best parts of Europe. It will give the little ones an experience of a lifetime and take you through some of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

Take the train from London to Paris
Travelling by train from London to Paris is an excellent way to start the journey. The Eurostar train service takes just over two hours and allows you to spend the journey in air-conditioned comfort while enjoying the sights.

Taking a train means you can take a generous amount of luggage with you. All passengers can take 2 medium sized items plus 1 item of hand luggage. There are three separate travel classes, of which we would recommend the standard premium class. It will give you and your family a dedicated coach and a delicious meal served at your seat.

You will arrive at the Gare du Nord station in Paris all fuelled up and ready to tackle the city!

Fun Things To Do In Paris With The Kids
There are dozens of fun-filled activities in the city of light including:

• The Eiffel Tower
  A “must see” for visitors to Paris that your children will love.

• Disneyland Paris
  Located 30 minutes from Paris, Disneyland Paris will provide an action-packed day out that young children will love.

• Cite des Enfants and Cite des Sciences
  Perfect for young children with curious minds, there are dozens of hands-on scientific displays to play with.

If your children are slightly older, they might be able to participate in a more sophisticated outing, like:

• Paris By Mouth Food Tours
  A fun and interesting morning or afternoon tour that explores some of the best food in Paris. If your children are into trying new things, they will love it!

• Louvre Museum
  One of the finest art galleries in the world and an absolute delight to visit.

• Luxembourg Gardens
  A beautiful park with historic buildings, a carousel, a marionette theatre and a huge pond for sailing tiny wooden boats. It is a magical location that your children will love.

• Jardin des Plantes and Natural History Museum
  If your children are inquisitive, they will love this museum and zoo. It features some of the world’s best archaeological collections and there are some beautiful animals on display in the zoo.

• Paris Catacombs
  If you have teenagers with a morbid curiosity, this is the perfect outing. These catacombs are the resting place of more than six million Parisians.
  

There is so much to do in Paris that you might have to extend your stay to 3 or 4 days!

Travel to Italy Milan via a Train

From Paris, we’ll jump on the train again and head over to Milan in Italy. This is quite a long journey, with train travel taking between 7 hours and 11 hours (depending on the train speed and chosen route).

The train journey is one of the most beautiful scenic routes in the world (so we’d recommend taking your time). It takes travels through some spectacular parts of France, Switzerland and the Italian countryside before reaching Milan.

Aside from its world-leading fashion industry, Milan is known for its incredible architecture, food and wine. You can find some of the world’s best pizza in Milan, so add it to your “things to eat” list!

Some of the best things for kids to do in Milan include:

• Gardaland Water Park
  Summer is the perfect time to visit a water park and Gardaland is one of the best in the world!

• Go Shopping at the Galleria Vittorio Emanuelle II
  A very beautiful shopping mall with a few toy stores for the kids to enjoy

• Parco Della Preistoria (Prehistoric Park)
  Although the park is located about 24kms outside of Milan, it is an essential activity of you have children who are crazy about dinosaurs!

• Have a Picnic at the Parco delleBasiliche
  This is a lovely park with many playgrounds for the kids. It is the perfect spot to enjoy a pizza and a glass of wine while watching the kids have fun!

• Sempione Park Aquarium
  This is a great free attraction in Milan. The aquarium features a diverse collection of fish, crustaceans and turtles from the Mediterranean Sea.

Spend Some Time in Naples
The next leg of the journey involves traveling south to Naples, another beautiful Italian city. Again, we would recommend taking a train there, so you get to enjoy the magnificent Italian landscape. A train ride can take anywhere from 7 to 9 hours, depending on which service you use.

Naples is a very charming city that features some of the most diverse architecture in Europe. It ranges from intricate classical buildings through to the brightly coloured cottages surrounding the harbour. The kids will love the character of the city, as will you!

Some of the best activities in the city include:

• Visit Pompeii
  This ancient Roman city was devastated by a volcanic eruption in AD 79. The site was recovered in 1599 and is one of the world’s most important archaeological discoveries. An incredible destination to visit!

• Visit Castel Nuovo
  High above the Bay of Naples, this historic castle is a must-see.

• More Pizza!
  Remember how you enjoyed that Pizza in Milan? Well, Naples it the birthplace of pizza and the best city to for Neapolitan pizza! Grab a pizza and a glass of wine then enjoy some boat watching on the harbour.

• Visit Villa Communale and Aquarium
  This is a very old city park along the bay with a 19th-Century style aquarium in the middle. A great day out with the kids.

• Climb Mt. Vesuvius
  If your family is very fit, you could climb the mountain and enjoy some incredible views.

Head Over to Capri
From Naples, we’ll take the ferry over to the beautiful island of Capri. Capri is well known for its high-end beach resorts, rugged landscape, and incredible shopping opportunities!

Some activities you can enjoy with the children include:

• Going to the beach
  The beaches are absolutely stunning and a perfect place to spend a day.

• Head over to the Blue Grotto
  The Blue Grotto is sea cave on the Northern coast of the island. When the sun shines through the cave entrance, it is bathed in a magical blue light.

• Visit Herculaneum
  This is an ancient Roman city that still features 2000-year-old art works and historical buildings.

• Rent a Boat or Take a Tour
  One of the best ways to explore the island is to jump in a boat and circumnavigate it. There are boats available for rent and many different boat tours.
  

Heading up to Rome

From Capri, we’ll head back up the coast to Rome. Rome is a sprawling, historically significant city that is packed with the finest art and architecture the world! This city is sure to impress your children. Here are a few of the best activities to check out:

• Visit the Colosseum
  One of the most impressive pieces of architecture in the world, your children will be amazed by its size and history.

• Visit the Sistine Chapel
  This ancient chapel is home to some of the finest artworks in the world and a great activity if your children are slightly older

• Bike Around the Borghese Gardens
  These gardens are absolutely spectacular and worth a trip.

• Grab Some Gelato
  Just like Naples is known for pizza, Rome is known for gelato.

• Old Appian Way Park
  This park features some ancient catacombs that date back more than 2000 years. There are guided tours available and some great eating options nearby.

Fly to Sardinia
From Rome, we’ll jump on a plane and head over the Mediterranean island of Sardinia. This stunning island features more than 2,000 km of coastline and a rugged, mountainous interior. It is one of the most beautiful locations in Europe and a very relaxing holiday destination. The children will enjoy:

• Beach Activities
  Your children will enjoy swimming, snorkelling, kite surfing, paddle boarding and much more on the beach! The Tavolara marine reserve is a great spot to go snorkelling because it is protected from fishing and full of wonderful sea creatures.

• Biking in the Usinavà forest
  If your children are a little older and are fit, you can take them mountain biking in the Usinavà forest. It is a pristine natural environment that has many bike paths available.

• Ride the Little Green Train
  This train journey travels through various wooded areas on the island. It is a great way to explore the natural beauty on offer.

• Find the Stone Animals!
  The rocky outcrops on the island have been shaped by centuries of erosion. That has led to some interesting shapes. Your kids will enjoy tracking down the stone elephants on the island including Elephant rock in Castelsardo, Bear rock in Palau and Turtle rock in S. Teodoro.
  

Fly to Athens and Experience Some Incredible Historical Sites
After enjoying some great beach activities, we’ll fly over to the city of Athens to see more historical sites and enjoy some fun activities. A few of the best include:

• Athens Happy Train
  A great journey for the kids, this bright red train will go past some of most historical buildings in the city.

• Children’s Museum in Plaka
  This is a museum with a difference. Exhibitions are designed for kids and will help them improve their observational skills while having fun.

• Greek Children’s Art Museum
  This museum is all about the kids and features art created by children. If your little ones love to draw or paint, they will enjoy this activity.

• Allou! Fun Park
  A fun theme park with a lot going on!

• Visit the Historical Sights
  If your children are a bit older, they will enjoy visiting some of the many historical sights around the city.
  

Taking The Boat to Mykonos
Mykonos is another wondering island in the Mediterranean that features some of the best beaches in the world. The best activities include:

• Search for Petros the Pelican
  The town centre in Mykonos is character-filled and very unique. While there you can look for Petros the Pelican — a very sociable pelican who is always wandering around.

• Enjoy World Class Beaches
  These beaches are incredibly beautiful and the perfect location for relaxing

• Enjoy Some Great Local Food
  There are some great food options on the island and you have to try the frozen yoghurt and Greek souvlaki!

Eventually Flying Back to London!
From the island, we’ll fly back to London. That concludes a busy and action-packed holiday that your children will remember for many years to come!