u/FunFactVoyager

We’re planning a full two-week family trip to South America with 2 adults + 2 teenagers, flying from Düsseldorf (DUS).

We’d really like to fit in:

Brasília → Santiago → Buenos Aires → Montevideo

I know two weeks is short for four cities/countries, but unfortunately that’s all the time we have, so I’m mainly looking for advice on how to make this route work as efficiently as possible rather than cutting it down.

We’re thinking roughly 3 nights Brasília, 3 Santiago, 4 Buenos Aires and 3 Montevideo, flying between the first three and taking the ferry from Buenos Aires to Montevideo.

For anyone who has done a similar trip: how would you divide the two weeks, and what tips do you have for making this itinerary work without feeling completely rushed?

Any advice on flights, neighbourhoods, transport, must-sees and travelling with teenagers is very welcome!

​Hi everyone! We are busy planning our summer vacation and put together a 22-day itinerary for the four of us. The goal is to combine comfort, adventure, culture, and plenty of swimming time for the teens.

​I am very curious to hear what you think of this route, the transport, and the budget. Would be great to get your ideas!

​The Route & Highlights

- ​Milan (3 nights): San Siro stadium tour, day trip to Lake Como, and relaxing/swimming at the Novotel.

- ​Trieste (2 nights): Visit Miramare Castle and swim in the sea along the Barcola boulevard.

- ​Ljubljana (2 nights): Explore the castle, go alpine tobogganing, and swim in the alpine water at Lake Bled.

- ​Zagreb (2 nights): Day trip to the Plitvice Lakes and stay in a hotel with a rooftop pool.

- ​Budapest (3 nights): Visit Aquaworld water park (huge slides) and the Puskás Aréna.

- ​Timișoara (2 nights): Discover "Little Vienna", enjoy the beautiful squares, highly affordable, with pool time.

- ​Vienna & Bratislava (3 nights): Visit the Prater amusement park, swim in the Danube, and take a 1-hour train to Slovakia.

- ​Krakow (4 nights): Explore the salt mines, walk through the old town, and wrap up the trip at Park Wodny water park.

​Transportation

​Flight from Düsseldorf Airport (DUS) to Milan

​7 Interrail travel days for the journeys in between

​Return flight from Krakow back to Düsseldorf Airport (DUS)

​Budget Check (~€7,000 total)

​Rough estimate for four people, averaging about €238 per day