I was wondering when the best time to go to Europe is to
get fairly nice weather and not too many tourists/crowds.
The places we hope to visit are England, Wales, Amsterdam,
France, Italy and Greece. Is this too much to see in a
month? Should I maybe drop one country?
Thanks!

We have always found June to be marvelous weather. Schoolage children do not get out for summer vacations till the end of June, so it is not quite as crowded as it is later in the summer. I've heard September is also very nice. You could easily spend a month in Britain, without even trying. There is so much to see and do in every country or area, to squeeze in so many areas would keep you exhausted...all you would really do is get "the lay of the land" so you could go back later and do the areas you saw so briefly.

I agree- that is too many countries to see in 30 days- You will also go broke in London- I spent more there in 3 days than I spent in a week in Holland. The exchange rate is brutal. We took $7,000 for 3 weeks for 2 adults and 2 teens, opting to rent a VW van instead of spending $$ on Eurorail passes. We left Europe with little cash left and I thought we were very frugal, even staying in pensions for part of the time and making our own lunches. From now on I am vacationing in USA.

Nancy, September is a wonderful time to travel in Europe. Fewer Tourists, mild weather (early Autumn), locals are more relaxed and friendly, shoulder season so there are better rates for fares and accommodation. We have found that 3 days in a major city will let you see most major tourist sites, allow a day for travel betwen each place, and at least a 3 or 4 day stopover in some small village to give you a chance to recover from the culture shock. If you use this as a guideline you will find that 3 or 4 countries works out quite well.The cost af travel in between may be the deciding factor as all the desinations you mention have something special to offer. Have a great time. Peg

The answer is after May 15, or after Sep. 15---I prefer the latter especially if you skip those
northern expensive destinations and concentrate on
the best of Europe. Draw an arc on your map from
Barcelona to Munich---now, anything south of that--
including the Alps, Bavaria, French riviera, and
most of Italy---that is what you want. Better climate, food,currency rates, scenery and people.
If you want more detail, contact me directly.

Since this appears to be your first trip to Europe, I would recommend that you take a "Classic Europe" tour with a reputable tour company. A good travel agent can introduce you to several. This saves you a lot of time, money, and travel travails. You will also see much more than you can on your own, which gives you a broader perspective for future trips. Since virtually everything is paid in advance, and you have a tour guide to help you with exchange rates etc., you don't have to be overly concerned about money. The best time to visit Europe is spring or fall - early spring or late fall may give you marginal weather but things will not be as crowded. Of the locations you mention, I would drop Greece. It's a great country but too far off the beaten path for a standard European tour. Good luck!

Late May, June, and September would definintely be the best times. I, too, would recommend a tour if this is your first trip.