Europe
Europe is where rich history and modern charisma come together. There are countless opportunities for either families, friends, or those traveling solo to be immersed in many diverse countries and cultures. Travel in ease from the hills of Tuscany to the Blue Lagoon of Iceland. Where's your next adventure?
England
Sites to See
- London
- Cambridge University
- The Eden Project, Cornwall
- Maritime Mercantile City
- Malvern Hills
- Hadrian’s Wall In Northumberland
- Durham Castle
- York Minster
- The British Museum
- Royal Observatory, Greenwich
- William Shakespeare Birthplace in Stratford Upon Avon
- Warwick Castle
- Lake District National Park, Cumbria
- Madam Tussaud
- Lizard Peninsula, Cornwall
- Jurassic Coast
- Bibury, England, The Cotswolds
- Blenheim Palace
- Windsor Castle
- Glastonbury Festival
- Salisbury Cathedral
- Canterbury Cathedral
- Stonehenge
- Big Ben and Parliament
About England
- Currency - British Pound (£)
- Language - English
- Power - Type G (3-prong plug), 230 V
- Weather - Relatively temperate. While it doesn't experience extremes during either summer or winter, it’s best to pack an umbrella.
- Tipping - Though not expected, you could give 10-15% at restaurants, if service charge is not included.
France
Sites to See
- Louvre, Paris
- Eiffel Tower
- Palace Of Versailles
- Cathedrale De Chartres
- Mont Saint-Michel
- Notre Dame Cathedral
- Chateau De Saumur, Loire Valley
- Musée D’Orsay, Paris
- Arenes De Nîmes
- Cathedrale Notre-Dame De ReimsArc De Triomphe
- Pèlerinage De Lourdes
- Centre Georges Pompidou
- Moulin Rouge
- Pont Du Gard
- La Valle De Chamonix
- Carcassonne
- Lascaux Cave, Montignac
- Limoges
- Champagne, France
- Theatre Antique D’Orange
- Gorge Du Verdon
- Route Des Vins D’Alsace
- Disneyland, Paris
- Pampelonne Beach Near Saint Tropez
About France
- Currency - Euro (€)
- Language - French
- Power - Type C, E (two-prong plug) 230 V
- Weather - Temperatures vary from average lows in the mid-thirties in the winter to highs in the mid-seventies in the summer. Pack an umbrella for July.
- Tipping - 5% at restaurants. 10% for tour guides.
Germany
Sites to See
- Neuschwanstein Castle
- Berlin Wall
- Gärten Der Welt Berlin
- Berchtesgaden National Park
- Aachen Cathedral
- Sylt, Germany
- Burg Eltz
- Schloss Herrenchiemsee
- Würzburg Residence
- Middle Rhine Valley
- Dresden Elbe Valley
- Cologne Cathedral
- Wies Church
- Museumsinsel, Berlin
- Regensburg
- Sanssouci Park
- Quedlinburg
- Weimar
- Schlenkerla Brewery
- Maulbronn Abbey
- Cathedral Of Trier
- Europa-Park, Rust
- Brandenburg Gate
- BMW Museum, Munich
- Modelleisenbahn Miniatur Wunderland
About Germany
- Currency - Euro (€)
- Language - German
- Power - Type C, F (two-prong plug) 230 V
- Weather - Temperatures vary from average lows in the mid-thirties in the winter to highs in the mid-seventies in the summer.
- Tipping - 5-10% is customary
Iceland
Sites to See
- Snæfellsjökull National Park
- Dynjandi Waterfall
- Hornstrandir Nature Reserve
- Tectonic Plates
- Rauðasandur Beach
- Blue Lagoon
- Viking World Museum
- Asbyrgi Canyon
- Djúpalón Beach
- Northern Lights
- Puffin Island
- Hallgrimskirkja Church
- Trokkur Geyser
- Lake Myvatn Geothermal Area
- Skaftafell Park
- Olgerdin Brewery
- Thingvellir National Park
- Husey
- Seljavallalaug Pool
- Helka Volcano
- Whale Watching
- Langjokull Glacier
- Gullfoss Waterfall
- Leidarendi Lava Caves
- Mount Esja
About Iceland
- Currency - Icelandic króna (ISK)
- Language - Icelandic (though English is widely spoken)
- Power - Type C plug, 220 V
- Weather - Thanks to the Gulf Stream, Iceland isn’t as cold as it sounds. Temperatures are moderate year-round. However, Icelandic weather can be unpredictable, so it’s recommended that you dress in layers.
- Tipping - Tipping is not customary.
Italy
Sites to See
- Valley Of The Temples
- Mount Vesuvius
- Cinque Terre
- Lake Como
- Uffizi Gallery
- Juliet’s Balcony
- Colosseum in Rome
- Pompeii
- Amalfi
- Historic Center Of Siena
- Saint Mark’s Basilica
- Roman Forum
- Stromboli
- Blue Grotto
- Grand Canal
- The Last Supper
- Cathedral Of Santa Maria Del Fiore
- Trevi Fountain
- Frasassi Cave
- Chianti Wine Route
- Milan Cathedral
About Italy
- Currency - Euro (€)
- Language - Italian
- Power - Type G (3-prong plug), 230 V
- Weather - The climate varies considerably from the north to the south of Italy. North has extreme winters and summer. Central is milder, as is the South. Always check local weather.
- Tipping - Though not expected, you could give 10-15% at restaurants, if service charge is not included.
Norway
Sites to See
- Bergen Railway
- Mount Floyen
- Oslo Cathedral
- Hurtigruten Ferry
- Geirangerfjord
- Arctic Cathedral
- Akershus Castle
- Northern Lights
- Atlantic Ocean Road
- Lyngen Alps
- Kon-Tiki Museum
- Vigeland Sculpture Park
- Munch Museum
- Viking Ship Museum
- Norwegian Museum Of Cultural History
- Village Of Geiranger
- Oslo City Hall
- Tromso Fjords
- Ibsen Museum
- Ersfjordbotn Village
- Fjellheisen Cable Car
- Arctic-Alpine Botanical Garden
- Malhaugen Park
- Polar Museum
- Royal Palace
About Norway
- Currency - Norwegian krone
- Language - Norwegian
- Power - Type C, F (two-prong plug) 230 V
- Weather - Affected by the Gulf Stream, temperatures remains a few degrees above freezing even in winter, while it remains cool in summer.
- Tipping - Tipping in Norway isn't customary.
Spain
Sites to See
- Alhambra, Granada
- Ciudad De Las Artes Y Las Ciencias
- Santanyi Beach In Mallorca
- Toledo
- Mezquita Mosque-Cathedral, Córdoba
- Beach In Benalmadena
- Sagrada Familia
- Ronda
- Park Guell, Gràcia
- Puerto De Santiago City
- Picos De Europa
- Santiago De Compostela
- Ávila
- Prado Museum, Madrid
- Las Médulas
- Salamanca
- Guggenheim Museum Bilbao
- Seville
- Mérida
- Royal Monastery Of San Lorenzo De El Escorial
- Plaza De España
- Palace Of Catalan Music
- Nou Camp
- Sobrino De Botin
- El Eshavira Granada
About Spain
- Currency - Euro (€)
- Language - Spanish
- Power -Type C or F (two-prong plug) 230V
- Weather - Spain’s sheer size means that the weather forecast depends on where you’re going. The north is wetter and cooler than the south, which is dry and quite hot.
- Tipping - Tipping is not expected, but you can, if you wish, add a 5-10% service charge for exceptional service.
Switzerland
Sites to See
- Zermatt Lake Trail
- The Matterhorn
- Jungfraujoch: The Top of Europe
- Interlaken
- Lucerne
- Lake Geneva
- Chateau de Chillon, Montreux
- St. Moritz
- Bern
- Lake Lugano and Ticino
- Zurich
- The Rhine Falls
- Swiss National Park
- The Albula/Bernina Railway Line
- Oberhofen Castle
- Swiss Grand Canyon
About Switzerland
- Currency - Swiss franc
- Language - German, French, Romansh, Italian
- Power - Type C and J (3-prong plug), 230 V
- Weather - The climate is moderate with no excessive heat, cold or humidity.
- Tipping - Tipping is not a must in Switzerland as service is always included in the price.