Europe: An Idyllic Destination For A Memorable Family Holiday

At the end of every week especially on Fridays, you get a little more excited as weekends reach to you. And why not? After all you get a pause from your work for at least two days. But what about Sunday night when you know that the very next day you will be pushed back to the same daunting tasks for the entire week, do you possess the same excitement? It’s pretty much hard to express isn’t it?

Well, that is where we lack some excitements in our life. Working consistently on the schedules makes us a typical clock and that’s true indeed. And we are so busy that it takes almost all the freshness away from the life. Even there are times when we it becomes a long gap since we passed our time with our family. However, there are options when you and your family could be altogether again. One such option in this regards is a holiday.

Holidays are not just the aspects to travel around. Instead, they also give you lots of memorable experiences. Apart from having a good time with your family you also come across various traditions and cultures of the places. And if you think of a destination, then Europe is one such spot which could serve this purpose. This marvelous continent surrounded with vast water bodies is certainly a worth place to be visited.

Check out some of its most exploring spots that would make your holidays truly remarkable.

Bruges – A Best Preserved Medieval Town And A UNESCO World Heritage Site

Bruges is a city which is brimming with history and medieval effect. It is the most popular medieval city of Europe. Its city center is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It is also known as the Venice of the North. Bruges was the main entrance to the trade route to the east which started in 1600 BC. There are very few traces of human activity in Bruges from pre-Roman Gaul Era. The first forts were built after Julius Ceaser’s quest of Menapii in first century B.C to protect coastal area from Pirates. The region was later taken by the Franks in 4th Century. Later trade soon began with England and Scandinavia.

Later Bruges became the main inlet for the local commerce and thus it was known as Golden Inlet. Later in 1050 due to gradual silting caused the city to lose direct access to the sea. In 1134 a storm hit the region and built a natural channel at Zwin. The city later became the commercial outpost for Bruges. It became one of the flourished city. In 15th Century Duke of Burgundy named Philip the Good set up a court in Bruges, Brussels and Lille which attracted number of artists, Bankers and other prominent personalities from all over the Europe. The weavers and spinners were considered the best all over the world. In the starting of 15th century the Golden Inlet started to silt and brought an end to the Golden Era.

Europe: A Destination Not To Be Missed

Travelling is a great therapy I believe and a good holiday is something that gives us the change we need isn’t it? To make the best of a tour it is important that we choose the right destinations. Europe is a destination you can’t go wrong with. If you’re planning for the perfect holiday then good Europe tours is what you should be looking for.

Discover The Enchanting Glories Of Europe

You might have had come across various articles or documentaries which exhibit based upon several scenic places of the world isn’t it? Don’t these places compel you to visit them for once? Well, how many times have you thought to set on for an abroad tour? Of course, that could be many times but the very next aspect of budget and expenses stops your mind to think further right? However, you need to think over again.

Traveling once considered to be expensive is no more costly in today’s era. That’s true for sure! There are now various options that offer you with varieties of affordable facets through which you could plan out your holidays instantly. And guess what? There are many destinations around the world which could make your holidays truly remarkable. One such incredible vacation spot is Europe.

A wide continent with exotic countries displaying world class cultures and surrounded with 3 large water bodies, Europe certainly instigates some of the flabbergasted places you would have had ever experienced. Check out some of the most spontaneous European locations which include

• Albania- An area covered with mountains along with serene beaches with ottoman architecture, Albania is the place which would invoke the real backpacker within you. It includes varieties of languages, colorful traditions and if you have got a good taste bud, then you could take pleasure of different Albania cuisines.

• France- If you wish to explore all sorts of diversities at one place then France could be an ideal vacation spot for you. The reason? Places ranging from coasts of Brittany, to the canyons of the Pyrenees and from limestone hills of Provence to the glaciated peaks of the Alps are some of the astounding spots which welcome you with open hands.

• Poland- A land known for its notable beauty and hospitality, Poland is a European place which comprises of placid lakes, mountains and beaches along with historical sites which are enough to leave you speechless.

• Wales- Though being small in its area, but Wales consists of extensive attractiveness all around whether it is the mountains, pristine coastlines, green valleys, nostalgic castles or market towns. Other than that, you would also like the prevailing culture and traditions.

And wherever you visit in Europe, you would surely be astonished with its classic exquisiteness. Traveling to Europe could be made more exciting by selecting one of the various Europe tour packages from tour operators. So select your suitable package and set on to a rejuvenating European excursion.

Top 10 Destinations must visit during Europe Tour

1. Windsor Castle London

One of the oldest and largest castles of the world is the “THE WINDSOR CASTLE”. It is currently the official home of her majesty the Queen Elizabeth II and it is full of history dating back over 1000 years. The castle has more than 13 acres of land and buildings that include chapel, where 10 UK monarchs are buried. 40 monarchs in the past have called the Castle home. Don’t miss the visit to this beautiful castle during Europe Tour.

At the end of English Civil War, Cromwell wanted to destroy the Castle, but fortunately, he was beaten by one vote in Parliament!

2. Alps of Switzerland

>> Mount Jungfraujoch

Jungfraujoch Mountain is on the top of Europe. It is the highlight of any Swiss holiday that must be included in Europe tour packages. The highest railway station of Europe is at 3,454 meters above sea level. The visitors can access a high-Alpine wonderland of snow, rock & ice, which they can watch from the viewing platforms of the Aletsch Glacier or in the Ice Palace. Mountain climbing is the major draw in the Swiss Alps. The first known person to climb this peak is J.R. Meyer on August 3rd, 1811.

>> Mount Titlis

The Titlis is a mountain located in Central Switzerland; it can be reached by 3 stages of cable car and the last one is a revolving cable car. We can enjoy the spectacular views and the eternal snow during Europe tour. The ‘Ice Flyer’ chairlift permits us to ride over the glacier and see it up close. Once we reach the top, Glacier park offers us great snow activities and the suspension bridge offers magnificent views of the valley.  Several hiking trails start or end near the mid station of cable cars in Trubsee.  

3. Keukenhof Gardens Amsterdam

The Keukenhof gardens are the largest and most beautiful flower gardens of the world. It has around than 7 million tulips, daffodils and hyacinths, which are spread in about 32 hectares of land. While enjoying the gardens, flower arrangers share informative tips on using different flowers. There are a lot of restaurants, cafes and also the tours with a bike or a boat which is include in Europe Tour Packages. The gardens are only open for 8 weeks in summer from mid march to mid may.

4. Black forest and Lake Titsee, Germany

This beautiful LakeTitsee is one of the best attractions of the Black Forest. It is surrounded by forest and Low Hills; it is an ideal place to relax in a wonderful, natural setting. Lake Titisee is perfect for sailing, windsurfing, swimming, pedal boating or a long stroll along the water front. The Cuckoo clock and Black forest cake originates from this area.

5. Tylorean folk show, Austria

Traditional Tylorean folk dance celebrates the true Austrian style, Tylorean folk show is a reminiscent setting of a traditional country estate. Musicians and dancers dressed in different types of colourful costumes and the lederhosen to entertain us with their impressive performances. One of the finest folk performances all across Europe, it has authentic Tyrolean music, Folk dance and “shoe-slapping” and “yodelling”.

6. Colloseum Italy

The largest theater of the Roman Empire, Colloseum could pack up to 50,000 people. The Games mostly started with playful acts and displays of exotic foreign animals and were concluded with battles to the death between gladiators and animals or between gladiators. These fighters were majorly slaves, prisoners and criminals. Even the free Romans and emperors took part in the contests at certain occasions.

7. Disneyland Paris

Once upon a time, a master storyteller, Walt Disney, who got inspired by Europe’s best love tales, used his own extraordinary gifts to share those stories with the world. He had a vision for a Magic Kingdom where these stories will come to life, and named it Disneyland.
Fairytales take flight across 5 amazing lands which have different kinds of classic shows, attractions and street parades. Zoom through time and space and watch the unforgettable firework and light displays above the Sleeping Beauty Castle.

Disneyland is dedicated to the young and the young at heart, with the true hope that it will be a great source of joy, love and inspiration for the entire world.

8. Mercedes Benz museum Germany

The first modern automobile was created in the city of Stuttgart, in Germany. Take a tour through more than 125 years of mesmerizing automotive history and also the future at this museum. It covers around 16,500 square meters on nine levels; the exhibition showcases 160 vehicles and more than 1,500 exhibits which are divided into Collection rooms and Legend rooms.

9. Venice(The Canal City)

Venice, Italy, is known by many names, one of them is the ‘Floating City’ as the city consists of 118 small islands which are connected by canals and bridges. Its stone buildings seem to rise out of water. There are no roadways or cars, only canals and boats. The Grand Canal snakes between the city, which is filled with a lot of narrow alleys and small public squares.
In order to give the buildings a solid foundation, the people initially drove wooden stakes over the sandy ground. Then, the wooden platforms were constructed over these stakes & finally, the buildings were constructed above such platforms.

10. Effiel Tower, Paris

There are more than 30 replicas of the Eiffel Tower all across the world. Gustave Eiffel, designer of the Effiel Tower, had an apartment for himself on the top of the Tower. 1,665 steps are needed to climb all the way to the top of the Tower and about 20,000 light bulbs illuminate it.

Con artist Victor Lustig “sold” the Eiffel Tower in 1925 for scrap metal.

The French people nicknamed the tower: La Dame de Fer, “the Iron Lady.”

During WWII, when Hitler came to Paris, the French people pulled out the lift cables on the Eiffel Tower so Hitler would have to climb all the steps to reach on the top.

The tower today has a lot to offer. The three platforms of Effiel tower are currently home to two restaurants, some buffets, a hall, a champagne bar and many gift shops. Informative tours of the tower are also available for children and tourist groups.