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From the moment you step off the plane anywhere in Europe you will feel the excitement that awaits you. Each country has its own unique flavor.
Tours companies have come up with many wonderful itineraries, from faster paced to a more leisure pace, from 3-7 days concentrating a particular countries to very extensive tours that can include cruising the Greek Isles. Europe has so much to offer from beautiful beach resorts, to romantic Tuscan Villas, the pristine Swiss Alps, to the waterways of Venice. No matter where you go in Europe you are sure to have a cultural experience that will amaze you.
The "Hey they speak our language! That's just for starters. This regal country full of the old world lure has history, beauty, pomp, and great pubs! London is an exciting City with Theatre, Museums, monuments and jewels! See the famous changing of the guard and see if you can get one to smile! Get lost on the subway or shop at Harrods. Stay at one of the quaint B and B's Britain is famous for or live up at the Ritz. Its just a 5 hour train trip to Edinburgh Scotland with its Castle on the Hill, and lets not forget those men in kilts! The scenery is very impressive and touring Britain is a rewarding experience!
Just across the Channel is Lovely France with its Famous for Fashion PARIS. This is one romantic city, with Notre Dame and the Eiffel Tower, and lovely streets with outdoor cafes to stroll down.
Holland, famous for its canals, art, tulips and cheese. Amsterdam is a unique city with bicycles being ridden everywhere, and beautiful waterways that cast a light in the sky that many famous artists were inspired by. Tour the fields of tulip in the spring or have your photo taken next to a Windmill!
Ah Italy, where time slows down, and family and food are focused on. Visit Rome which hosts the famous Michelangelo,s ceiling in the Sistine Chapel. Take a gondola ride in Venice or have a cappuccino at the oldest coffee shop at St. Marks Square. Florence is another gorgeous city full of Art, even the famous bridge the Ponte Vechio is Art! For some real ancient history visit Pompei and see what the great volcano Vesuvias is capable of, or just relax and soak up the sun in Capri on the Italian Riviera where mopeds can be rented for exploration!
Getting around Europe is rather easy as they have a fantastic Rail system. It is a great way to see Europe as long as you don't have too much luggage to tote. Car rental is also available for those who want complete freedom, although you'd better brush up on the signs and laws of where you will be driving.
There is so much to see and so many interesting places that this is one destination you can go to over and over and still not see it all. |