21 Days in Europe
London's history, Paris's magic, Rome's ancient wonders, and Barcelona's vibrant beaches — this three-week grand tour hits the highlights of Europe that families remember forever.
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A$923 / week
to save before you go · A$24,910 total · 27 weeks until you leave
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Your stop-by-stop itinerary
4 stops across 21 nights. Each one chosen so you experience a different side of Europe.
Stop
01
London
5 nightsFly into Heathrow (LHR)
Highlights
- British Museum (free entry)
- Tower of London and Crown Jewels
- Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace
- Natural History Museum (free)
- Harry Potter Studio Tour in Watford
Local tips
- Get an Oyster card for all tube and bus travel
- Book Harry Potter Studio Tour weeks in advance — sells out fast
- Many major museums are completely free — plan your days around them
Suggested stayFamily apartment in South Kensington
Stop
02
Paris
5 nightsEurostar from London St Pancras (2.5 hrs)
Highlights
- Eiffel Tower (book skip-the-line tickets online)
- Louvre — focus on Mona Lisa, Venus de Milo, and Egyptian wing
- Disneyland Paris (45 min by RER)
- Sacré-Cœur and Montmartre streets
- Seine river cruise at dusk
Local tips
- Book Eiffel Tower summit tickets weeks ahead — queues without booking are 3+ hours
- Disneyland Paris is easier and cheaper than US parks — great for a day trip
- Get a Paris Museum Pass — covers most major museums with queue jumps
Suggested stayFamily apartment in Montmartre
Stop
03
Rome
5 nightsFly from Paris CDG to Rome FCO (2 hrs)
Highlights
- Colosseum and Roman Forum (book online for skip-the-line)
- Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, St Peter's Basilica
- Trevi Fountain coin toss
- Borghese Gallery and gardens
- Pompeii day trip by train (2.5 hrs)
Local tips
- Book Vatican and Colosseum tickets online months in advance
- Pompeii is an extraordinary day trip — book a guided tour for kids
- Gelato from Giolitti or Fatamorgana — avoid tourist-trap shops near fountains
Suggested stayFamily apartment near Campo de Fiori
Stop
04
Barcelona
6 nightsFly from Rome FCO to Barcelona BCN (2 hrs)
Highlights
- Sagrada Familia (book timed tickets months ahead)
- Park Güell (Gaudí's outdoor wonderland)
- La Barceloneta Beach
- La Boqueria Market food walk
- Camp Nou stadium tour (football fans)
Local tips
- Book Sagrada Familia months in advance — the architecture is unlike anything on earth
- Barcelona is Europe's most child-friendly major city — kids eat for free at many restaurants
- Metro is excellent — get a T-Casual 10-trip card for the family
- Fly home from El Prat (BCN)
Suggested stayFamily apartment in Eixample
Real cost estimates · calibrated 2026, not glossy estimates
What it costs
All-in for a family of 4.
Here’s what Europe costs across the four components SaveToRoam tracks. Flights are shoulder-season ex-Australia; travel insurance and personal extras vary.
| Component | Family of 4 |
|---|---|
Flights Return economy flights ex-AU (mid-shoulder estimate) €950 per person | €3,800 |
Accommodation 4 stops | €5,850 |
Activities & local transport Activities & local transport (estimated) €610 per person | €2,440 |
Daily food & local transit 21 nights × family of 4 | €3,192 |
Trip total Insurance & personal extras separate | €15,282 ~A$26,285 |
What it covers
The ~A$24,910 estimate is all-in for a family of 4 — accommodation across 4 stops, shoulder-season flights from Australia, activities and local transport, and daily food. Travel insurance and personal extras vary, so we keep them separate.
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