Indian families are now travelling to Europe more than ever, but they are rewriting the rules of how the trip is planned. Instead of maximising the number of countries covered, families are choosing fewer destinations to cover, longer stays at each destination, and lower intensity of daily travel, even if it increases per-trip spending.

According to the Thrillophilia Multi-Day Travel Index 2025, family-led travel to Europe grew 32% year-on-year in 2025. However, this growth did not translate into faster or denser itineraries. On the contrary, families reduced the average number of countries per trip and extended the time spent in each destination, signalling a clear shift in planning approach for long-haul leisure tours.