European Highlights

Perhaps most famous for its multitude of canals, history and infamous red light district – Amsterdam is a great city to kick off your European adventure. With plenty to see and explore including the former home of Anne Frank, the Heineken Museum and various canal tours to name but a few – the difficult bit will be choosing how to cram it all in!

As the biggest country in Europe, France has a huge amount to offer visitors from all over the world. It is made up of 20 regions over a total area of approximately 547,000sq km and contains a rich diversity of landscapes and attractions. Whether you are looking for history and culture, hiking in stunning scenery, winter sports in beautiful mountain ranges or shopping in arguably the most romantic city in the world, France has something for everyone. The country boasts stunning beaches in the south, the famous Bordeaux wine region in the south west and rolling green hills dotted with country farmhouses in the interior. It is also famed for its high quality food and drink, producing some of the world's finest wine and over 365 varieties of cheese! Sharing borders with eight other countries and just a short ferry, train or flight from the UK it is also a great place to begin a trip around Europe.

Italy - romance, pizza, wine and sunshine – who could want more?! Arguably one of the most beautiful countries in Europe, Italy has enough interesting attractions to entertain visitors for weeks and keep them coming back for more time and time again. Explore the ancient ruins of Italy’s Rome, lose yourself in the back lanes and canals of Venice or get off the beaten track and discover the more remote areas of the Italian countryside. Italy is a country full of history and culture from Pompeii in the south to Venice in the north living alongside the modern art museums and lively atmosphere of the fashion capital, Milan. Come to Italy and live the ‘la vita Italiana’!

Innsbruck is a beautiful city located in western Austria between the borders of Italy and Germany. Surrounded by stunning alpine landscapes and snow capped mountains, it makes for some fantastic photo opportunities. Twice home to the Winter Olympics, it is perhaps most famous for its winter sports but it makes a great year round destination with plenty to see and do!

One of Germany's historic cities, Munich is steeped in culture and fascinating sites. The food and local beer is sure to be a highlight of your visit, why not pay a visit English Garden to sample the local brew in one of the beer gardens or even try your hand at a spot of surfing during the summer months - yes you did read that correctly!

One of the first things you'll notice when you arrive in Prague is the imposing castle that sits on the hill above the city, thought to be the largest ancient castle in the world, it is certain to be highlight of any visit to this fascinating city. Prague is certainly a city brimming with personality and charm, from it's impressive main square, cobbled streets and complex history to its vibrant night scene. You should keep in mind that Breweries in the Czech Republic produce some of the best beer in the world, so be sure to sample some of the local tipple during your visit to Prague!

Germany's famous capital city and the perfect end to Europe's best bits! Most famous for the Berlin wall and its well documented demise in 1989, there are still remnants of the wall today and are a must see on any visit to Berlin.