Europe

Tourist Guide

Oia which includes general coastal views, a coastal town and landscape views
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Camara de Lobos featuring a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Balluta Bay featuring heritage architecture, a bay or harbour and a coastal town
Europe

A holiday in Europe can mean anything from a tour of some of the world’s most famous landmarks and cities, to enjoying a quiet getaway in the far corners of this surprisingly diverse continent.

Europe packs in many flavors, traditions, religions and colors. The continent tops the list for those who love history, culture, shopping, wining and dining. Nature is never far away, if you need to unwind.

Whether you picture yourself skiing in the Alps, getting happily lost in cobblestoned old towns, getting pampered in Icelandic hotsprings and Scandinavian saunas, or lazing on a Mediterranean beach, Europe makes many daydreams come true.

Of course, visiting Europe is also about seeing some of the world’s most famous landmarks. Whether you fly, train or bus it, it can take as little as a week to visit Big Ben and Tower Bridge in London, the canal district of Amsterdam and the Brandenburg Gate in Berlin. Make it a fortnight and you can also take in Edinburgh Castle in Scotland, the Eiffel Tower and Arc de Triomphe in France, the Roman Colosseum and Leaning Tower of Pisa in Italy, the Sagrada Familia in Spain and the Acropolis in Greece.

Don’t forget to also enjoy the Mediterranean lifestyle by kicking back on Europe’s southern beaches and sampling its olives, cheeses and seafood and wines. Or how about a river cruise?

If you’ve done all that already, set out to find Europe’s less famous man-made wonders. The striking Hungarian Parliament Building in Budapest, the wonderful churches of St. Petersburg, the romantic Charles Bridge in Prague in the Czech Republic and the sparkling Blue Mosque and Hagia Sophia in Istanbul are some of the other architectural marvels of Europe’s mixed heritage.

Southeastern Europe is making a name for itself as a summer hotspot now too. Hike through the Accursed Mountains in Albania or the Balkan Mountains in Bulgaria, swim in the idyllic bays of Montenegro, party the night away by Lake Ohrid in Macedonia and enjoy an al fresco meal in the maze-like Old Town of Dubrovnik in Croatia.

Or why not start small? Europe is home to some of the tiniest countries in the world and visiting Andorra, Liechtenstein, Luxembourg, Malta, Monaco, San Marino or Vatican City can take no time at all, but will instantly show you what Europe is all about.

Popular cities in Europe

London featuring a monument, skyline and a square or plaza
London
Known for Museums, Theatres and Historical
Explore London: its theatre, museums, castle and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Hyde Park
  • Buckingham Palace
  • Piccadilly Circus
Paris
Paris
Known for Cafes, Museums and Art
Love museums, monuments and theatre? Get away to Paris!

Reasons to visit

  • Eiffel Tower
  • Louvre Museum
  • Arc de Triomphe
Roman Forum showing heritage architecture and building ruins
Rome
Known for Historical, Cathedrals and Museums
Rome is calling! Discover its history, cathedral, art and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Colosseum
  • Trevi Fountain
  • Spanish Steps
Barcelona featuring a city and street scenes
Barcelona
Known for Shopping, Cathedrals and Museums
Explore Barcelona: its architecture, art, cathedral and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Sagrada Familia
  • La Rambla
  • Plaça de Catalunya
Amsterdam featuring a river or creek, street scenes and a city
Amsterdam
Known for Museums, Biking and Art
Explore Amsterdam: its museums, monuments, architecture and more!

Reasons to visit

  • Van Gogh Museum
  • Dam Square
  • Anne Frank House
Madrid
Madrid
Known for Museums, Art and Theatres
Madrid is calling! Discover its monuments, museums, history and more.

Reasons to visit

  • Gran Via
  • Bernabéu Stadium
  • Plaza Mayor