The Easter holidays are approaching and it is a good time for an unforgettable family trip.
The Easter holidays are approaching and it is a good time to plan this long-awaited family trip to Europe. To ensure that children and adults alike have fun, Rail Europe offers us an itinerary of three iconic cities, Mexican favorites, that can be visited by train and that have their own attractions for parents and children.
London
This city has it all, enough to please every member of the family. The first thing that strikes you is the direction of the streets, you must constantly remember that traffic circulates from right to left. A road detail that definitely makes you feel like you are discovering a different place than home. The simplest attractions are the famous red double-decker trucks, classic transport from the capital, the great city parks like Hyde Park and St. James Park where you can see the guards and gangs that participate in the traditional Change ceremony on call. A park is an excellent option for attending with children and avoiding crowds in front of Buckingham Palace The London Eye, one of the tallest cantilever observation wheels in the world, It is the obligatory point to enjoy a truly captivating city landscapes. On a clear day, you can see Windsor Castle where the Royal Wedding will take place in May 2018. For a perfect family day, a visit to the Natural History Museum will be unforgettable for all those curious souls who want to know more about nature, the planet and the evolution of man. The stars of the museum are dinosaurs and the large collection of stuffed animals, some donated by Charles Darwin, the father of evolutionary biology. And for a magical journey, you cannot miss an encounter with Harry Potter, the boy magician who is the protagonist of one of the most successful editorial sagas of all time. The theme park in the Harry Potter film saga is listed as one of London’s best family outings.
The London train route? Paris is the preferred route for Mexicans. It is a very friendly route, a journey of 2 h, 23 m, traveling in the comfort of Eurostar trains. And for children, traveling by train is much more interesting and fun. For families, there is enough room for walking, roomy seating, and even sections of seating around a table for games and a snack from the buffet car. Eurostar trains also have an on-board entertainment platform, with games and activities for children with headphones. Even better is his new virtual reality experience? Eurostar Odyssey? an adventure under the sea. With your smartphone, you connect to the free WiFi available onboard, enter the Eurostar application and choose? Eurostar Odyssey? and ready, Children will immerse themselves in this adventure with the support of viewers and headphones. This season and until April 2, 2018, Eurostar offers a 20% discount on Standard Premier tickets, available on the Rail Europe website.
Paris
What can I do in Paris with children? It seems quite a challenge to think about it in the most romantic city in the world; But, without a doubt, Paris has great surprises for the whole family. Although it is a city that craves for long walks, there is always the risk that boredom will take over your children. For this reason, a boat trip along the Seine River can be a charming and simple way to see the most emblematic places such as the Eiffel Tower, the beautiful Gothic cathedral of Notre Dame, the magnificent Louvre with its great pyramid of glass and metal. and many other monuments. In a dramatic twist to the classic tour, we propose a mysterious visit underground, typical of a group of explorers. These are the Paris Catacombs, a long series of Roman construction tunnels. On a guided tour, you can discover how this tunnel maze became a bone-filled underground cemetery in the 18th century. Back on the streets of Paris, and very close to the Eiffel Tower, the Aquarium de Paris Cinéaqua is located, which houses 43 ponds with more than 10,000 specimens of fish and invertebrates. The 25 shark pond stands out, the largest in France with 3 million liters of water. And if your stay in Paris lasts for many days, then it is well worth contemplating a day to visit the Disneyland Paris complex, made up of the Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park theme parks. The Paris Cinéaqua Aquarium is located, which houses 43 ponds with more than 10,000 specimens of fish and invertebrates. The 25 shark pond stands out, the largest in France with 3 million liters of water. And if your stay in Paris lasts for many days, then it is well worth contemplating a day to visit the Disneyland Paris complex, made up of the Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park theme parks. The Paris Cinéaqua Aquarium is located, which houses 43 ponds with more than 10,000 specimens of fish and invertebrates. The 25 shark pond stands out, the largest in France with 3 million liters of water. And if your stay in Paris lasts for many days, then it is well worth contemplating a day to visit the Disneyland Paris complex, made up of the Disneyland Park and Walt Disney Studios Park theme parks.
From Paris to Brussels it is among the five rail routes preferred by Mexicans. In less than 90 minutes, you can travel from Paris to Brussels by high-speed train with direct connections to 17 cities in France, Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany. Children between 4 and 11 years of age travel on the main high-speed routes with a discounted rate of almost 80% on the adult price.
Brussels
The final destination of this train itinerary is Brussels, a child-friendly city with beautiful historical buildings, museums and parks. Getting to Brussels by high-speed train is quite an experience, but be sure to step back into the history of the railways at the Train Museum. From steam locomotives, two examples of royal carriages, high-speed trains and many collectibles. The museum is ideal for children as they can ride old wagons, walk on a railway bridge, and even drive a train. Brussels is a city closely linked to comics and they are well known for their comic strips, including? The Smurfs? So take your kids to the Comic Strip Center, located in the heart of Brussels where they can enter a Smurf house and have fun with their favorite characters. If cars are in the family’s interest, consider Autoworld with one of the best car collections in the world. In a moment of rest, parents deserve to taste a typical craft beer. Near the Grand Place, the most representative square in the capital, there are several breweries where you can choose one of the 600 different types of beer that exist. For children and adolescents, a wide variety of chocolates and chocolates awaits. And what about the typical There are several breweries where you can choose one of the 600 different types of beer that exist. For children and adolescents, a wide variety of chocolates and chocolates awaits. And what about the typical There are several breweries where you can choose one of the 600 different types of beer that exist. For children and adolescents, a wide variety of chocolates and chocolates awaits. And what about the typical waffles, browned and crispy on the outside; soft and fluffy inside, served with ice cream, fruit, chocolate or jam. Very close to Brussels are other beautiful cities that can be visited by train on a day trip such as Bruges or Ghent.
The London-Paris train itinerary? Brussels is a very comfortable and simple option to visit the three capitals.