Countries To Visit In Europe

Countries To Visit In Europe - Best travel destinations in Europe My favorite countries in Europe are Greece and Italy. The favorite cities in Europe are London, Paris, Barcelona and Florence. The best honeymoon destinations in Europe are Santorini and the magical cave hotels of Matera. The best beaches in Europe are in Greece. Europe with kids: My favorite places in Europe for families are London with kids, Paris with kids, Barcelona with kids, Amsterdam with kids, Rome with kids and Nexus with kids. Top tip for visiting Europe: arrive and depart from different cities to save time, effort and expense on your steps to the return flight. For example, fly to London, train to Paris, train to Amsterdam, fly home from Amsterdam. The best destinations for first trips are those with a direct flight from home (or as close to direct as possible) and located close to anyone within Europe - reducing costs and travel time. Best time to visit Europe: July and August have great weather, but they are packed all over Europe, so if you have the chance (and families usually don't), June and September are better because the weather remains great and all the Mediterranean beaches are still lovely. For outdoor attractions, April, May, October and early November are pleasant in most of Europe. If you're a museum buff, December, January, February and early March will see incredibly short queues at top attractions in London, Paris, Amsterdam, Berlin, Barcelona, Madrid, Florence, Milan and Rome. The weather may be miserable, but there's plenty to see inside these big cities. My favorite book about contemporary Europe is Tony Juddt's fantastic book After the War: A History of Europe from 1945. The most magical things to do in Europe are island hopping in the Greek islands and staying at an agriturismo in Tuscany. The 15 best places in Europe

1. Paris, France Paris has everything, making it close to a must-see in Europe. Food, history, art, culture and beauty in every corner. For me, the highlight is going on a bike tour around the city. Paris travel guide • The best hotels in Paris • The best hotels for families in Paris • The best cheap hotels in Paris • The best time to visit Paris • Paris with children • The best restaurants in Paris • The best attractions in Paris • Where to stay in Paris 2. Florence, Italy in Italy There are so many places to go, but Florence is so special you can't miss it. Art and history are obvious interests, but food tours and cooking classes are also my favorites. And Florence is an excellent base for exploring the treasures of Tuscany. Florence Travel Guide • Best Hotels in Florence • Best Family Hotels in Florence • Best Cheap Hotels in Florence • Best Time to Visit Italy • Best Attractions in Florence • Where to Stay in Florence 3. Santorini, Greece The best vacation destination in Europe (but I might be Tilted). The views of the caldera are as stunning as anything you will see anywhere. Sunsets, hikes, cruises, local wines, black volcanic beaches and the most luxurious hotels in the Mediterranean. Mykonos, Naxos and Paros are only a few hours away by ferry. Santorini travel guide • The best hotels in Santorini • The best hotels for families in Santorini • The best cheap hotels in Santorini • The best time to visit Santorini • Santorini with children • Santorini with children • The best restaurants in Santorini • The best attractions in Santorini • Where to stay in Santorini 4. London, England Everyone knows that London is full of world-class attractions, museums and historical landmarks. What may come as a surprise are all the wonderful local markets, shops, neighborhoods, cafes and restaurants. Make sure to stay away from the most popular attractions and look for the less touristy areas of London. The best hotels in London • The best hotels for families in London • The best cheap hotels in London • The best time to visit London • London with children • The best attractions in London • Where to stay in London 5. Amsterdam, Holland One of my favorite cities in Europe. A great city center as pedestrian and bike friendly as you will find. Full of fun cafes, restaurants, great museums and green parks. Perhaps more than any other European city, Amsterdam is a place where you will want to live after the first day. The best hotels in Amsterdam • The best hotels for families in Amsterdam • The best cheap hotels in Amsterdam • The best time to visit Amsterdam • Amsterdam with children • Where to stay in Amsterdam 6. Barcelona, Spain My favorite city in Spain. Full of good food, vibrant nightlife, art, architecture and eye-popping sights. A great vacation destination for families as well. The best hotels in Barcelona • The best hotels for families in Barcelona • The best cheap hotels in Barcelona • The best time to visit Barcelona • Barcelona with children • The best restaurants in Barcelona • The best attractions in Barcelona • Accommodation in Barcelona 7. Rome, Italy The Colosseum, Trevi Fountain, The Forum The Roman, the Pantheon, the Spanish Steps, the Sistine Chapel and the Vatican. Rome is packed with some of the most important attractions in Europe. Then throw in food, shops, cafes and funky neighborhoods. Anything less than five days in Rome and you will feel cheated. Rome travel guide • The best hotels in Rome • The best hotels for families in Rome • The best cheap hotels in Rome • The best time to visit Rome • Rome with children • The best sites in Rome • Where to stay in Rome 8. Reykjavik, Iceland Reykjavik is the cool capital of Europe. Great nightlife, cafes and restaurants. The Blue Lagoon, whale watching and magical scenery are all easy day trips. Best hotels in Reykjavík • Best family hotels in Reykjavík • Best budget hotels in Reykjavík • Best time to visit Iceland 9. Edinburgh, Scotland A great mix of castles, history, stunning scenery and modern Scottish life, Edinburgh is one of the best cities to visit in the UK. In Edinburgh • The best hotels for families in Edinburgh • Edinburgh with children • Where to stay in Edinburgh 10. Prague, Czech Republic is as close to an idyllic idyllic city as you can get. Prague is the favorite of almost all visitors. There is a lot to see and do here - and the beer is good too. The best hotels in Prague • The best family hotels in Prague • The best cheap hotels in Prague • Where to stay in Prague 11. Galway, Ireland Dublin has become a thriving international city where it can be hard to find the Irish culture you've come to experience. In Galway you really feel like you are in Ireland. The city itself has a great atmosphere and there is a lot to see within a 90 minute drive. Galway Family Hotels 12. Nice, France A fantastic base for exploring the south of France and a great mid-sized city. Easy train links to Monaco, Cannes, Lyon and many great beaches on the Mediterranean coast. Best Comfortable Family Hotels 13. Istanbul, Turkey People come to see the monumental historical sights, but leave to marvel at the markets, street culture, neighborhoods and amazing Turkish food. The best hotels in Istanbul • The best family hotels in Istanbul • The best cheap hotels in Istanbul • The best time to visit Istanbul • Where to stay in Istanbul 14. Naxos, Greece The best beaches in Greece and maybe in all of Europe. But it's not just sea, sun and sand. Chora (the capital) is as charming as any Greek town, and the interior of the island is full of charming villages and wonderful hikes. The best hotels in Naxos • The best hotels for families in Naxos • The best time to visit Greece • Where to stay in Naxos 15. Staying at an Agriturismo in Italy is one of the most fun and interesting things to do in Europe. Stay on a working farm in Italy (mainly Tuscany, but Umbria and Sicily are also popular). Suitable for everyone from families (that's my two boys playing in the pool) to honeymooners. Accommodation usually includes 2-3 meals a day. Some farms offer cooking classes, horseback riding or wine-related activities. Agriturismo in Tuscany • Agriturismo in Umbria Europe Itinerary – where to go • A week in Europe: London and Paris – Eurostar train between the two cities. fly into one and out of the other. • 10 days in Europe: London, Paris and Amsterdam. Practice between three. Fly in and out of different cities. • Two weeks in Europe: London, Paris, Amsterdam, Rome and Florence; or in London, Paris, Athens and the Greek islands. train between London, Paris and Rome; and between Rome and Florence. Ferry between Athens and the Greek Islands. Fly other ways. • Three weeks in Europe: London, Paris, Amsterdam, Barcelona, Rome, Florence, Athens and the Greek Islands. train between London, Paris and Rome; and between Rome and Florence. Ferry between Athens and the Greek Islands. Fly other ways. The best destinations in Europe every month