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The perfect European bucket list

There are millions of things to do and see in Europe, many activities that will allow you to get to know Europe and indeed yourself better.

 

Come and watch the dolphins in Madeira, learn how to make chocolate at a workshop with a master chocolatier in Brussels or be overwhelmed by the northern lighting in Iceland

 

Thousands of travellers voted and have made their European bucket list, the monuments they would like to see, the walks they would like to do, the museums they would like to visit.

 

Check out this selection of your 50 best things to do in Europe and book your flights, hotel and activities at the best price guaranteed and treat yourself with unforgettable experiences with family, friends, lovers or simply on your own.

 


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36. Take a ride in a Gondola, with George Clooney

Venice - Italy

After joining the lagoon Vaporetto, the boat that brings the passengers from the mainland to the historic heart of Venice, drop your suitcases in one of the best hotels in Venice where you will be pampered as a celebrity. Put on your sunglasses and enjoy life’s sweetness in this mythical city.

 

The best way to discover Venice is to treat yourself to a private gondola ride and discover the most beautiful places in this romantic destination. We also recommend booking at Venetian Lagoon Tour with a tour of Murano, Burano and Torcello.

 

Book your flights to Venice today and your hotel at the best price guaranteed. If you meet George, buy him a coffee.

 


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37. Fly over London from the London Eye

UK

The London Eye has changed  name a dozen times, depending on the companies that pay to have their name associated with this attraction. For Londoners this gigantic Ferris wheel is still called the London Eye. It was installed in 2000 to celebrate the entry into the new millennium.

 

The London City Hall decided in 2002 that this temporary attraction had seduced both tourists from around the world and Londoners and should stay permanently on the banks of the Thames. It is now a symbol of London that you can discover by buying your tickets online to avoid queues (cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund).

 

Buy your tickets for the London-Eye, your plane ticket and book your hotel at the best price guaranteed in London, a city that will never stop to surprise you!

 


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38. Raise your thumb at the Colosseum in Rome

Italy

This emblematic place in the city of Rome is both fascinating and disturbing. The Colosseum was built in 70 AD to host death executions to entertain the Romans; it has been hosting re-enactments and gladiatorial battles for over 500 years. The scar on its facade is the result of the many earthquakes that have shaken Rome over the centuries.

 

This place is as beautiful as it is scary since we know that hundreds of thousands of people died in this place. Life was not considered something so precious at the time and dying was even seen as a distraction.

 

Come and discover all the secrets of the Coliseum and enjoy the city as you treat yourself to unforgettable moments in Rome.

 

Book your plane ticket as well as your hotel and your best things to do in Rome such as a 4-hour food and wine tasting tour.

 


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39. Treat yourself to a cruise

Paris - France

Some people decline to take a cruise on the Seine because they are afraid that it is too cliché, too touristy. This is a mistake because it is one of the best ways to discover Paris and its most beautiful monuments.

 

Many Parisians themselves take a walk on the docks to enjoy a little cool calm stroll to see their Paris from another angle.

 

Book your plane tickets to Paris as well as your hotel and best things to do in Paris.

 

We recommend among others, the trendy and affordable Mama Shelter Hotel or the luxurious Plaza Athénée located in the very chic rue Montaigne.

 


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40. Meet the celebrities in Dubrovnik

Dubrovnik-Croatia

You can meet many celebrities in Dubrovnik like Richard Gere, Tom Cruise, Tina Turner, Beyonce and Jay-Z or Giorgio Armani. Bill and  Hillary Clinton are regulars in this beautiful city of Croatia and it is not uncommon to see them in the streets of this walled city.

 

Book your plane ticket to Dubrovnik as well as your best activities in Dubrovnik such as a guided tour of the old city. You will also find many hotels at the best price. We recommend the hotel Grand Villa Argentina, perfect for pampering yourself like a star and enjoying direct access to the beach of Dubrovnik.

 


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41. Dive into history and discover Pompeii

Naples - Italy

Come and visit this most moving, most disturbing, most incredible UNESCO site in Pompeii.  Book your plane tickets to Naples airport and your hotel at the best price in Naples and enjoy a bus transfer to discover the ruins of Pompeii and the famous Vesuvius, the volcano responsible for the disappearance of the city and its inhabitants in 79 AD. 

 

During your stay in Naples take the opportunity to discover the Amalfi Coast or to learn how to make delicious homemade pasta. 

 


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42. Douro Valley Wine Tour

Porto - Portugal

The Douro Valley has been ranked among the most beautiful landscapes in Europe. As if the beauty of the city of Porto was not enough, you will find merely an hour and a half away (two hours by train) beautiful cities like Pinhao. The cruise takes you through breathtaking landscapes, vineyards dug into the hills and unique sites of exceptional beauty.

 

The best roads to appreciate them are not easy to find and you could easily miss them if you improvise and leave without a plan. We advise you to book your accommodation in Porto and recommend the hotel InterContinental Palacio das Cardosas and for smaller budgets Porto Moments an apartment with sublime views over Ribeira.

 

Book your ticket online for a full day of discovery of the Douro Valley. Your driver will pick you up at your hotel and stop in the best places to enjoy wine, delicious olive oils and traditional Portuguese dishes. The day will end with a great ‘finale’ a traditional boat ride on a "Rabelo", similar to the boats that transported wine from the Douro Valley to the city of Porto.

 

Book your hotel at the best price in Porto, your plane ticket and your best things to do in Porto, the only city to have been awarded the title of Best European Destination three times.

 


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43. Revisit your childhood with a ride on a ferris wheel at the port of Marseille

France

Who knows, maybe you'll meet the singer Mika in the Ferris wheel located at the port of Marseille. This singer has been living in this beautiful city for many years now.

 

Marseille, one of the oldest cities in France was founded in the 6th century BC by the Greeks. It is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful destinations in Europe. Discover Marseille by booking your flight tickets and your hotel at the best price guaranteed and your best things to do in Marseille such as a Catamaran Cruise & Lunch in the Calanques National Park.

 


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44. Let yourself be taken in by the beauty of Santa Maria de Montserrat

Catalonia - Spain

Millions of travellers visit Barcelona, the Mecca of tourism in Europe every year but few know of the existence of one of the most incredible religious sites in Europe, the Monastery of Montserrat.

 

No need to be a believer to enjoy this unique site in the world. This place of worship dates from the 9th century but the Abbey is more recent (19th century) and was spared by the Spanish Civil War.

 

Discover this exceptional place by booking a half-day tour from Barcelona with a visit to the Montserrat Monastery and a hike in the natural park.

 

Book your hotel, your best activities and your flight ticket to Barcelona at the best price guaranteed and enjoy an unforgettable day discovering the monastery of Montserrat.

 


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45. Discover Van Gogh's incredible world 

Amsterdam - Netherlands

Plan a 2 or 3 day stay in Amsterdam and you will have plenty of time for a bike ride, a canal cruise, a little shopping and, of course, to view the unmissable largest collection of paintings by the Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh.

 

Do not waste time and buy your "Skip the line" tickets (which you can cancel until 24 hours before the scheduled date). More than 200 paintings and 500 drawings as well as hundreds of letters of the artist are presented to the public in this museum.

 

Book your hotel, B & B, guesthouse or apartment in Amsterdam and your best things to do in Amsterdam and your flight tickets at the best price guaranteed.

 


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46. Go back in time to see the Chimera of Notre Dame in Paris

France

There are a thousand things to do and see in Paris, you can buy your tickets to visit the Tour Eifel, delight your children with a day at Disneyland Paris, take a cruise with meals on the Seine or see an evening show at the Moulin Rouge. You can book these activities and tours and dozens of other activities in Paris on our website.

 

Beauty is everywhere in Paris. You will live unique and priceless moments face to face with its history, art and cuture.

 

For a romantic stay in Paris book your hotel directly on l’île Saint-Louis. Reserve your hotel room in the superb hotel "Jeu de Paume" and you will be sleeping right next to the Cathedral of Notre-Dame de Paris. 

 

For even more magic, treat yourself to a guided tour of this masterpiece of Gothic architecture that is the Cathedral of Notre Dame de Paris; you will also discover emblematic places such as where Marie-Antoinette was held captive and the best addresses to buy the best food in Paris.

 


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47. Sail on a sailing ship in Santorini

Greece

You have already rated Santorini as one of the best destinations for a honeymoon in Europe. Whether you're here to celebrate your wedding, birthday, a romantic getaway or a  family holiday, one of the best things to do in Santorini is definitely to treat yourself to a catamaran or a sailing cruise.

 

During this 3 to 5 hour cruise you will discover the most beautiful places in the archipelago, swim in the blue waters of Santorini, enjoy the sun and a delicious meal accompanied by the best Greek wines.

 

Book your romantic cruise in Santorini and your airfare and hotel room at the best price guaranteed and make that dream come true.

 


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48. Live a castle life and walk in the Hall of Mirrors in Versailles

France

During your stay in Paris you simply must not miss a visit to one of the most famous castles in the world, the Palace of Versailles.

 

Book your ticket with audio-guide and transfers from your hotel or a guided tour of Versailles by bike and discover this exceptional palace, its famous park, its Hall of Mirrors and take a walk in the footsteps of the greatest kings of France, Louis XIV, Louis XV and Louis XVI.

 

Book your flight tickets and hotel at the best price guaranteed as well as your best activities in Paris, such as a full day Versailles & Paris sightseeing tour with lunch. 

 


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49. Discover the archipelagos surrounding Stockholm

Sweden

 The capital of Sweden is visited every year by travellers from all over the world seduced by the relaxed lifestyle, gastronomy, shopping, design and nature that surrounds Stockholm.

 

The best way to discover this nature is to take a 2-3 hour cruise aboard a traditional 30's boat while savouring a small lunch made in Sweden.

 

Book your plane ticket to Stockholm and your best activities and hotel at the best price guaranteed.

 

For travellers looking for a trendy and atypical place we recommend "Downtown Camper by Scandic", located in the city center of Stockholm. For the most demanding, we recommend you to stay at the "Grand Hotel Stockholm" located opposite the Royal Palace of Stockholm.

 


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50. Visit Berlin and climb its highest tower

Germany

The TV Tower "Berliner Fernsehturm" can be seen from anywhere in the German capital. With its 365 meters, it is the tallest building in Berlin and is, with the Reichstag, certainly one of the most symbolic places in this incredible city.

 

It is very easy to get there: take your metro ticket and stop at the "Alexanderplatz" station and buy your tickets at the entrance of the tower. You can also buy your tickets online and avoid queues.

 

Extend the experience and treat yourself to a champagne whilst enjoying sublime views of the whole Berlin. Book your best things to do in Berlin and your airline ticket and hotel at the best price guaranteed.

 


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