Assuming we want to explore Europe with our mid-late teen kids, what type of travel do you rx?

Question

My husband and I have traveled throughout Europe on our own. We want to expose our kids, ages 15, 18 and 22. Should we cruise? If so, which one? Stay in one city or area and explore from there? If so, where? We'll have about 10-14 days.

Answer 1

Cruise travel is rather isolated from the real Europe, as I see those things.

I think you will be meet more of European life if you stay in a town.

A town like Paris or London will have enough to keep you occupied for a few weeks, specially if you also do day trips out of town.

You can also combine some smaller towns or even countries.

You can show them the countries you were most taken with, the country you have your roots, (if you are from European decent that is,) or just pick a place you have never been before and explore it together.

Your children are of an age with many who travel Europe alone. They might well have ideas where they want to go or what they like to do.

If you base yourselves in a small town that can be easily reached from an international airport, you could use a rental car to get around and explore the countryside.

If you want to travel relative long distances, (say about 10 hours by car) consider the train. Specially France and Germany have a very fast train system that will get you there is much less time.

For visits to two towns that are farther apart, think about a flight, either as part of your international tickets or with one of the cheaper airlines, like EasyJet.