When to Visit Europe?

Europe is extremely crowded wherever you go in the summer, so I would recommend visiting from April to May (spring) and September to October (autumn) instead. During these periods, you will get the best of both worlds: fewer tourists, cheaper prices for accommodations, good average temperatures, and nature's colors in full swing. Plus, outdoor activities that you can attend in cities like Berlin are still happening during these months, so it will be fun nonetheless.

How to Get to Europe?

The good thing about traveling in a well-traveled area, like Europe, is that there are plenty of cheap flights from which you can choose. Ideally, with this particular itinerary , I would recommend that you fly into Madrid, Spain, and fly out from Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Both airports have plenty of flights going in and out every day. For example, Iberia Airlines offers flights from the US to Spain, and KLM is a good option for flying out from Amsterdam. To find the cheapest flight to Europe, make sure to browse through Skyscanner or Expedia so that you can get the cheapest flight from your home country to Spain.

How to Get Around Europe?

Europe is massive, and since this itinerary covers over 10 countries, a well-planned route and mode of transportation are essential, especially with the 90-day limit on our tourist visa. Here are a few ways you can get around Europe. Low-Cost Airlines , like RyanAir, are a great option if you want to significantly shorten your travel time and travel far; however, they can be expensive. In this itinerary, you will likely be traveling nearby and making your way slowly around the continent, so you won't be flying. Buses are one of the best and cheapest ways to travel around Europe. Most of the locations covered in this itinerary can be reached by bus (except Zermatt where you will have to take the train). Flixbus is a great option with affordable prices and a good network of buses that connect most of the places I listed here. European trains are also a good option if you want to travel quickly, but they can become expensive very quickly. Therefore, I would recommend using them only when there is no bus available on the desired travel day. The Eurail Global Pass is recommended if you plan to travel by train frequently. The Eurail pass provides unlimited train travel on the national rail networks of over 31 participating countries for a specified period of time. You are eligible to obtain one as long as you do not hold European residency and purchase it prior to your arrival in Europe. Additionally, if you are 27 or younger, you are also eligible for a 23% discount. For more information about the Eurail Pass: How to Use a Eurail Pass - A Guide to European Rail Passes . If you want to save even more money, you can go with Blablacar , a carpooling service popular in countries such as Spain, France, and Poland.

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