Europe in two weeks — it sounds ambitious, but with the right itinerary, you can experience the very best of the continent without feeling rushed. This route takes you from the romance of Paris to the drama of the Swiss Alps, the art of Venice, the beauty of the Amalfi Coast, and the magic of Santorini.
Days 1–3: Paris, France
Begin in Paris — the City of Light. Day 1: Eiffel Tower at sunset, Seine River cruise, dinner in Saint-Germain. Day 2: Louvre Museum (book in advance), Notre-Dame, Marais district, Sainte-Chapelle. Day 3: Versailles day trip, Champs-Élysées, Arc de Triomphe, farewell dinner at a classic brasserie. Stay in the 7th arrondissement for the best location.
Days 4–5: Swiss Alps, Switzerland
Take the TGV from Paris to Geneva (3.5 hours), then transfer to Interlaken or Zermatt. Day 4: Arrive, cable car to Schilthorn or Gornergrat for Matterhorn views. Day 5: Jungfraujoch — the "Top of Europe" at 3,454 metres, with views across the Aletsch Glacier. The Swiss rail system is impeccable — buy a Swiss Travel Pass for unlimited travel.
Days 6–8: Venice & Florence, Italy
Train from Zurich to Venice (4 hours). Day 6: Arrive Venice, St. Mark's Basilica, Doge's Palace, gondola ride at sunset. Day 7: Rialto Market, Murano glass island, Burano lace island. Day 8: Train to Florence — Uffizi Gallery (Botticelli's Birth of Venus), Ponte Vecchio, Piazzale Michelangelo sunset. Stay in the Oltrarno neighbourhood.
Days 9–10: Amalfi Coast, Italy
Train from Florence to Naples (3 hours), then ferry or private transfer to the Amalfi Coast. Day 9: Positano — the most photogenic village on the coast, with its cascade of pastel houses. Day 10: Ravello for gardens and views, Amalfi town, boat trip to the Emerald Grotto. Hire a private boat for the most spectacular coastal experience.
Days 11–14: Santorini, Greece
Fly from Naples to Santorini (2 hours). Day 11: Arrive, check into a caldera-view hotel in Oia or Imerovigli. Day 12: Oia village, sunset at the castle — arrive 2 hours early for a spot. Day 13: Catamaran cruise around the caldera, hot springs, Red Beach, wine tasting at Santo Wines. Day 14: Akrotiri archaeological site, final sunset, departure.
✦ Planning Tip: Book Paris and Santorini hotels 6 months in advance — the best properties sell out quickly. TravelWorld can handle all bookings, transfers and visa arrangements for this itinerary. Schengen visa covers all five countries.
Written by
Arjun Mehta
Luxury Travel Specialist, TravelWorld