From the canals of Amsterdam to the Alps of Switzerland, the Schengen Area gives Indian travellers access to 26 European countries on a single visa. Here's what's actually in it, and how to plan a trip that makes the most of it.
Why one visa goes such a long way
A snapshot of the destinations we help clients plan trips to most often. All 26 Schengen countries are covered under the same visa.
Paris, the Louvre, the French Riviera, and the Loire Valley chateaux.
Most requestedRome, Venice, Florence, the Amalfi Coast — history and food in equal measure.
Popular for honeymoonsThe Alps, Interlaken, Zurich and Lucerne — mountain scenery and train journeys.
Scenic routesBerlin, Munich, the Rhine Valley, and Christmas markets in December.
Business & leisureBarcelona, Madrid, Seville — architecture, beaches, and vibrant city life.
Family-friendlyAmsterdam's canals, tulip fields in spring, and easy onward rail connections.
Short city breaksVienna's palaces and concert halls, Salzburg, and the Austrian Alps.
Culture & musicSantorini, Athens' ancient ruins, and the Greek islands.
Island hoppingThe 26-country Schengen Area supports very different kinds of trips. Tell us what you're after and we'll help you plan an itinerary that matches your visa application.
Ancient sites, museums, and architecture spanning centuries.
Alpine landscapes, scenic train routes, and countryside.
Easy logistics, family-friendly cities, and shorter travel days.
Remember the 90/180-day rule when planning: you can stay up to 90 days total across all Schengen countries within any 180-day period. Here's how most of our clients structure their trips.
One country in depth — for example, Italy from Rome to Venice, or France from Paris to the Loire Valley.
The most common itinerary we help plan — 3-4 countries, e.g. France, Switzerland and Italy in one loop.
For travellers wanting to cover 5+ countries or visit family across multiple cities. Still well within the 90-day limit.
Fees, documents checklist, which embassy to apply to, and processing times — everything you need for your application.
All 26, if you have time — a single Schengen visa lets you cross freely between every member country with no separate visa or border check. Most travellers realistically visit 2-4 countries in a 10-16 day trip, but there is no legal limit on how many countries you enter, only on total days (90 within any 180-day period).
May-June and September are considered the best months — mild weather, fewer crowds than peak summer, and lower prices than the July-August high season. December is popular for Christmas markets in Germany and Austria, while winter (Dec-Feb) suits Alpine destinations like Switzerland and Austria.
No, if you stay within the Eurozone — 20 of the 26 Schengen countries use the Euro. Switzerland (Swiss Franc), and a few others use their own currency, so check ahead if your itinerary includes non-Euro Schengen countries.
Yes — extensive high-speed rail networks connect most Schengen countries, making multi-country itineraries very practical. Popular routes include Paris-Zurich, Amsterdam-Berlin, and Rome-Florence-Venice. We can advise on rail passes as part of your itinerary planning.
