Get ready to check off a lot of items on your bucket list on this picture-perfect trip. From picturesque Venetian canals to hilltop Bavarian castles and snow-capped Swiss mountain ranges, this trip is a fairytale in the making with exclusive Europe tour packages.
Paris
From croissant-filled mornings at cozy corner cafes to sunset cruises along the Seine, Paris is one of those cities that’s simply a must. And the city’s iconic monuments are well-known the world over — for good reason.
Europe tour packages pincluded the Eiffel Tower which is the 7th arrondissement’s grand symbol that you can’t miss. The mighty Arc de Triomphe, built to commemorate Napoleon’s 1805 victory at Austerlitz, is also nearby, as are many of the city’s best restaurants and hotels.
The village-like quartier of Montmartre was home to a number of famous artists (including Picasso, Renoir, and Van Gogh) thanks to its spectacular views. Today, it’s a popular spot for young Parisians seeking cheaper rents and trendy restaurants and shops. The Sacre Coeur is an unforgettable landmark that sits atop Butte Montmartre. Europe travel packages have more to explore.
Strasbourg
Like Amsterdam and Paris, European tour packages include Strasbourg. Its best view is from the river. Hop aboard a 70-minute cruise from Batorama, which operates year-round near the Cathedral, to sail past the Petite France district’s well-preserved half-timbered houses and canals.
Alsace’s unique heritage is celebrated in local food and wine. Tuck into traditional dishes such as choucroute and flammekueche, or savor rich game stews and the tangy eau-de-vie Gewurztraminer. Then, cap off a meal at one of the winstubs (wine bars serving regional fare) that line Grande-Ile’s winding streets.
While you can visit France at anytime, the most comfortable weather is between May and October, so book your Europe travel packages according to your preferences. This is also where you’ll find the best rates on hotels and flights. The cooler temps bring the added benefit of fewer crowds at top sites such as Monet’s Giverny gardens and Disneyland Paris.
Salzburg
While Mozart and Julie Andrews may attract the majority of visitors, Salzburg’s baroque masterpieces, beautiful gardens and ornate churches offer a wide array of sights to explore. Walk through the birthplace of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart with your Europe tour packages and admire the city’s 14th-century town hall.
Visit Mirabell Gardens – the setting where Maria and the von Trapp family sang Do-Re-Mi in The Sound of Music. Afterwards, take the Festungsbahn funicular to Hohensalzburg Castle, the Prince-Archbishops’ medieval fortress for far-reaching mountain views.
Tour the Mozart Residence (Wohnhaus), the home he lived in with his family from 1773 until he was 17, for a more evocative experience than the Birthplace museum. Then explore 15 elegant State Rooms at Residenz Palace.
