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With Trafalgar’s Europe tours, each crossing of the border brings new languages, foods, cultures and traditions, offering one culture-dense, romantic European holiday country after the next. Our European travel packages will see you connecting to the real soul of the destinations you go, from the canals of Venice to the countryside of France, and even a stop en route to appreciate the incredible views of the Swiss Alps. Though it sits in sixth position by land size of the world’s seven continents, it is number one when it comes to diversity and culture. Soak up the colourful markets of Istanbul and walk the tiled streets of Lisbon; there are infinite possibilities awaiting those taking a holiday in Europe.
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“This tour covered so many beautiful cities in Turkey, the group was amazing and the best part of our trip was our Travel Director. Knowledgeable, organised, always available, kind and funny.”
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With Trafalgar, you’ll journey into the heart of each destination. Be My Guest invites you to connect with locals, while MAKE TRAVEL MATTER® Experiences let you positively impact communities. Plus, on many tours, you’ll overnight at Stays with Stories accommodations with tales as rich as the places you explore. Here are just a few of these unforgettable experiences on a Trafalgar Europe tour.
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There are endless pinch-me moments to be found across the many countries that make up our Europe travel packages. But where to even begin? Perhaps a Flamenco show in Spain, afternoon tea in London or a Northern Lights viewing in frosty Iceland? Here are some of the highlights of our Europe and Britain trips that you're sure to love.
Our trips to Europe gravitate around indulgent local mealtimes. With new cuisines and cooking methodologies found at every turn, this continent is simply delicious.
Our trips to Europe gravitate around indulgent local mealtimes. With new cuisines and cooking methodologies found at every turn, this continent is simply delicious.
What to pack for a tour in Europe
Consider your environmental impact when you next take a trip and go single-use-plastic-free by packing a reusable water bottle, a steel straw, your own shopping bags and refillable toiletry bottles.
This depends on where you're travelling from, the nationality on your passport, and whether your destination country is part of the Schengen Agreement. This agreement sees 26 European countries offer visa-free travel to nationals from 60 other countries including Australia, the United States, Canada, Japan, and the United Kingdom.
You can find more information on the Schengen Visa's website to check whether you'll need a visa for the country you're travelling to.
The best time to travel to Europe depends on the kind of experiences you want to have. According to the United Nations definition, there are 44 countries in Europe that span 35 degrees of latitude (or over 2,700 miles) between the most northerly and southerly points.
Generally speaking, if you want to avoid peak crowds you should travel in the 'shoulder season' – the months of the year that lie between peak season and off-season. In most of Europe, this is March - May or September - November.
Weather in Europe varies dramatically from season to season. In southern Europe, Mediterranean countries such as Spain, Italy and Greece are dependably warm and sunny for between 6 - 7 months of the year. In the middle of summer, temperatures can reach in excess of 100 degrees Fahrenheit.
In northern central and eastern Europe, Scandinavia and mountainous regions, expect significant snowfall and temperatures well into the minus degrees during the winter months.
The most commonly used currency in Europe is the Euro, which is shared among 20 Eurozone countries including France, Germany, Italy, Greece and Spain. Some European countries have retained their national currencies rather than adopting the Euro. These include Poland (Złoty), Sweden (Krona), Czech Republic (Koruna), Switzerland (Franc), United Kingdom (Pound Sterling), Türkiye (Lira), Bosnia and Herzegovina (Mark), Bulgaria (Lev), Hungary (Forint), Iceland (Króna) and Denmark (Krone).
Tipping is not obligatory in most of Europe, however in certain circumstances it could be considered customary. The most common situations in which you should consider tipping are at restaurants, bars and cafes with table service (particularly independently owned establishments that don't inlclude an optional Service Charge on the check), taxis and food delivery drivers. Tip amounts are discretionary, but between 10-20% is standard.
ATM access in most of Europe is good, particularly in central city areas. However, the number of ATMs throughout Europe has declined significantly – by up to as much as -20% in the last 8 years. This is as a result of much of the region having adopted cashless payment methods as standard, so you'll need to bring credit and/or debit card with you.
Internet access in Europe is widespread and generally of a consistently high quality. However, some countries have a better connection than others. The countries with the best and most widespread access to the internet include Sweden, Finland, Denmark and Switzerland. You can find out how other countries perform on the euronews website.
Generally, the quality of tap water in Europe is very high and in the majority of countries it is perfectly safe to drink. The countries with the highest quality tap water include Italy, Switzerland, Germany, the United Kingdom, Greece (except the islands), Finland and Iceland. Find out more about tap water quality throughout Europe on the World Population Review website.
We highly recommend guests purchase travel insurance prior to your trip. Please ensure you add the details of your insurance to the MyTrafalgar portal. Your insurance should cover trip interruption, personal injury, medical expenses, and evacuation and repatriation cover including during pandemic events.
This depends on how many destinations you want to see on your trip. You can search our Europe tours by trip length:
Lightweight clothing and comfortable walking shoes are essential for sightseeing in Europe's summer. Pack in clothing items such as shorts, dresses, shirts, and comfortable sandals and sneakers to walk in. For outdoor exploring, pack sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat for sun protection. Bring along a bag to hold your reusable water bottle and power adapter for your devices.
Europe's winter calls for warm, layered clothing. A warm coat or down jacket, jumpers, cardigans, scarves, gloves and a warm hat are winter clothing essentials. For rainy conditions, pack waterproof boots and thermal socks for optimal comfort.
For spring and autumn in Europe, pack layers to adapt to varying temperatures. A light jumper, long-sleeve shirt and a jacket or lightweight waterproof coat works well for changing weather. Bring light scarves, umbrellas, thermal socks, comfortable walking shoes and boots for cooler days or rain. Don’t forget a power adapter for your devices.
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