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2 Weeks in Europe: Paris, the Alps, Rome, Barcelona & Amsterdam

Europe travel guide

Gothic cathedrals and Gaudí curves, espresso in tiny piazzas, midnight trains gliding between countries, and snow-capped Alps you can reach by lunchtime — Europe packs a continent's worth of wonder into a single trip, and crossing borders feels as easy as changing carriages.

Here's a relaxed two-week route that links five of Europe's most loved cities — plus the little things that make multi-country travel smooth, including staying online the moment you land in each new place.


Days 1–3: Paris — Art, Cafés & the Seine

Begin in the City of Light. Watch the Eiffel Tower sparkle on the hour, lose an afternoon in the Louvre, then wander Montmartre's cobbled lanes before a riverside picnic along the Seine.

Tip: many museums are free on the first Sunday of the month — and a carnet of metro tickets beats paying per ride.


Days 4–6: Switzerland — Alps & Lakes

Hop a fast train to Switzerland and trade boulevards for mountains. Ride the cogwheel railway up to Jungfraujoch, cruise the turquoise water of Lake Lucerne, and let the scenery roll past from a panoramic carriage.

Tip: the views outside the train window are the real attraction — keep your camera (and your data) ready for the Alps.


Days 7–9: Rome — Ancient Wonders & La Dolce Vita

Fly or train south to Rome. Stand inside the Colosseum, toss a coin into the Trevi Fountain, and refuel on cacio e pepe and gelato between the ruins. Every corner here is a postcard.

Tip: book the Vatican Museums online in advance to skip the long queue.


Days 10–12: Barcelona — Gaudí, Tapas & the Beach

Cross to Spain's sunlit coast. Marvel at the Sagrada Família, stroll the mosaic paths of Park Güell, then graze your way through tapas bars in the Gothic Quarter before sunset on the city beach.


Days 13–14: Amsterdam — Canals & Bikes

Wrap up in Amsterdam: glide along the canals, rent a bike like a local, and visit the Van Gogh Museum or the Anne Frank House before one last canal-side evening.


Quick Tips for Europe

  • Best time to visit: April–June and September–October for warm days and thinner crowds.
  • Getting around: Europe's high-speed trains link the major cities centre-to-centre — book ahead for the best fares, with budget flights for the longer hops.
  • Plugs & power: Type C/E/F plugs, 230V — one EU adapter covers almost the whole continent (the UK uses Type G).
  • Budget & currency: most countries use the euro, but Switzerland uses francs and the UK uses pounds — cards are widely accepted, so carry just a little cash for cafés and markets.

Staying Connected in Europe

From mapping metro stops to booking the next train, you'll want data that follows you across every border. With Happy Travel SIM you have two easy options:

  • Travel eSIM — delivered instantly by email. Scan the QR code and you're online the second you land, with one plan that works across Europe — no swapping SIMs at every border. Ideal if your phone supports eSIM. Europe Travel eSIM →
  • Physical SIM card — prefer a real card, or your phone doesn't support eSIM? We post your Europe SIM to your door with free shipping in Malaysia and Thailand, ready to pop in before you fly — one card for the whole trip. Europe Travel SIM Card →

Both give you fast 4G/5G coverage right across Europe — no roaming bill shock, and no hunting for a new SIM in every country you visit.


Ready for Europe?

Pack your sense of adventure, sort your data before you go, and let the cross-border journey begin.

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