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From iconic classics like Paris and London to more off-the-beaten locales across the continent, Europe has a lot to offer travelers. Head to the cities for design, food, fashion, and culture, or venture to charming small towns and beautiful national parks. Regardless of the adventure you’re looking for, Europe has it.

Dubrovnik landscape. / Aerial view at famous european travel destination in Croatia, Dubrovnik old town.

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Mallorca, Spain
Where to Go in Summer
10 Best Places to Travel in August
Watch the total solar eclipse in Europe or embrace peak summer with lively fests this month.
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Mark Ellwood
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History + Culture
This Ancient French City Has More Intact Roman Ruins Than Anywhere Outside Italy
April 15, 2026 09:28 AM
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Alexander Lobrano
A small sandy beach alcove situated among rocky cliffs in Lagos, Portugal
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April 15, 2026 03:06 AM
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Jamie Davis Smith
Left: Venice, Italy - Doge's Palace; right: Maayan Ziv
Accessible Travel
Exploring Venice as a Wheelchair User Showed Me a Side of the City Most Tourists Never See
April 13, 2026 01:45 PM
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Maayan Ziv
Left: a white sand beach dotted with subathers in a rocky cove with turquoise water; hikers on a steep trail with Mediterranean flora on either side
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Greece’s New Hiking Trail Network Passes Ancient Ruins and Follows in the Footsteps of Gods and Heroes
April 13, 2026 08:46 AM
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Helen Iatrou
Locations
An aerial view of Ksamil Island, Albania
Albania
July 24, 2025 04:48 PM
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Amalfi Coast
May 17, 2018 11:52 AM
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Gillian Longworth McGuire
After boarding the Viking Longship, you have the afternoon to get acquainted with Amsterdam before setting out on your Grand European Tour. You might take a leisurely bike ride along picturesque canals lined with gabled mansions; admire the country’s homegrown talent at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; or see what’s in bloom at the Bloemenmarkt.
Amsterdam
May 23, 2018 04:11 PM
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Melissa Adams
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Athens
May 17, 2018 10:48 AM
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Kimberly Bradley
Austria Reopens to Travelers as It Hits 2-Month Low in Virus Cases
Austria
May 23, 2018 03:27 PM
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Zac Steger
Strolling along Las Ramblas through Barcelona&rsquo;s atmospheric Gothic Quarter, past the bustling Boqueria food market, and on to elegant Place de Catalunya is one of the planet&rsquo;s great pedestrian pleasures. Save time to explore the creations of visionary architect Antoni Gaud&iacute;, including his hallucinogenic, and as yet unfinished Sagrada Familia basilica, as well shopping on Passeig de Gracia, and the beaches and caf&eacute;s of trendy Barceloneta, a haven for locals on hot summer weekends. <br /><br /><strong>Travel Tip:</strong> It&rsquo;s not too late: Passengers traveling on Lufthansa will find a full range of shops for souvenir hunting in Terminal 1 of Barcelona Airport&mdash;including retailers selling branded FC Barcelona goods.
Barcelona
May 23, 2018 04:09 PM
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Chris Ciolli
a storefront with a display full of shelves of bottled beers in Ghent, Belgium.
Belgium
July 21, 2025 03:45 PM
Brandenburger Tor (Brandenburg Gate) panorama, famous landmark in Berlin Germany at night
Berlin
May 23, 2018 04:05 PM
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Adam M Groffman
Ixelles, Brussels / Belgium - 05 31 2019: People walking over the renovated pedestrian zone of the Fernand Cocq square with a fountain in the front
Brussels
May 23, 2018 03:24 PM
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Alison Cornford-Matheson
Budapest, Hungary : Szechenyi Baths in Budapest in Hungary on a sunny day. The biggest bath complex in Europe.
Budapest
May 17, 2018 01:31 PM
CHAMONIX, FRANCE : Cafe in Chamonix city centre. Chamonix Mont Blanc is a commune and town in south eastern France.
Chamonix
May 17, 2018 01:36 PM
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Copenhagen
May 23, 2018 03:07 PM
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Alex Berger
Dubrovnik, Croatia
Croatia
October 15, 2018 09:59 AM
Dramatic view of the Forte Fortress, now a public park, in Zadar old town in Croatia on a sunny day
Dalmatian Coast, Croatia
May 17, 2018 12:13 PM
Denmark ranked second in the 2023 World Happiness report.
Denmark
October 26, 2023 06:41 PM
red cabins on a lake island in Finland
Finland
July 22, 2024 02:34 PM
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Florence
May 24, 2018 10:43 AM
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Nicky Swallow
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France
March 31, 2021 11:30 AM
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Jennifer Ladonne
Villefranche sur Mer between Nice and Monaco on the French Riviera, Cote d Azur, France
French Riviera
May 17, 2018 12:05 PM
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Sylvia Sabes-Dublanc
View of Genoa, port city in northern Italy
Genoa
May 24, 2018 10:37 AM
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Collier Lumpkin
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Germany
May 23, 2018 02:45 PM
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Adam M Groffman
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Glasgow
May 23, 2018 11:20 AM
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Duncan Forgan
Amusement park in Gothenburg/Sweden 06/12/2019 photo from Liseberg in Gothenburg
Gothenburg
May 17, 2018 11:34 AM
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Marie Oskarsson
C76JNA Greece, Cyclades Islands, Mykonos, Chora, Church of Panagia Paraportiani. Image shot 2011. Exact date unknown.
Greece
May 23, 2018 03:06 PM
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Candice Walsh
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Iceland
May 23, 2019 03:32 PM
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Paul Sullivan
Ireland, Coast, Dingle
Ireland
May 23, 2018 03:12 PM
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Yvonne Gordon
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Istanbul
May 23, 2018 04:04 PM
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Leeann Murphy
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Italy
May 23, 2018 02:32 PM
Aerial view on the central square and Sukiennice in Krakow. Market Square from the tower of the church of St. Mary. Poland. Cloth Hall.
Kraków
May 17, 2018 12:20 PM
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Andy Jarosz
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Lisbon
May 23, 2018 04:06 PM
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Rita Alves
Hotels
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
This guest room at the Portrait Roma offers views of the Spanish Steps.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 21 Best Luxury, Boutique, and Historic Hotels in Rome
Rome’s hotel scene is as lively and varied as the city itself. Here are 21 places that let you experience the Eternal City in comfort and style.
May 29, 2025 11:36 AM
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Erica Firpo
Chiva-Som, Thailand
Hotels We Love
24 Wellness Resorts and Hotels You Should Book Right Now
These are the 24 hotels we recommend most for wellness.
January 31, 2025 01:00 PM
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Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.
Domaine des Etangs, Auberge Resorts Collection, is housed in a castle dating back to the 13th century.
Hotels We Love
20 Luxury French Hotels Outside of Paris That Are Worth a Special Trip
These are the 20 best luxury hotels and resorts in France outside of Paris, according to insiders—whether you’re seeking a bucolic Provençal getaway or an immersion in a bygone era of the French Riviera.
January 9, 2026 12:40 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Two Bedroom Villa at Adronis wellness concept
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Destination Spas Around the World
If you’re looking for serenity in 2024, check out these top destination spas.
January 31, 2024 12:53 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
Ritz Paris
Hotels We Love
The World’s 19 Most Romantic Hotels
These 19 hotels around the world immerse you in their destinations while carving out space for unhurried time together.
January 30, 2026 12:39 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
This guest room at Miramonti in the Dolomites features blond wood floors and views of the Dolomite mountain range.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels in the Dolomites
The Dolomites and their alpine charms are in the spotlight ahead of the 2026 Winter Olympics—and these are the 10 best places to stay.
April 25, 2024 10:05 AM
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Erica Firpo
This guest room at San Domenico Palace, a Four Seasons Hotel, features a large bed that faces the Mediterranean Sea, which is on view through French doors.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels in Sicily
Baroque cities. Archaeological ruins. Sun and sand. Multicultural cuisine. Sicily has it all—and these are its top 10 hotels and resorts.
April 26, 2024 10:01 AM
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Erica Firpo
Ta’aktana, a Luxury Collection Resort & Spa, features overwater bungalows in a tranquil lagoon.
Hotels We Love
5 Unique Honeymoon Destinations (and Their Most Romantic Resorts)
Book one of these romantic retreats in these off-the-beaten-path honeymoon destinations.
October 14, 2024 01:18 PM
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Chris Dong
Rooftop pool opposite white column smokestacks above a power station, reflecting in the water
Rooftop pool opposite white column smokestacks above a power station, reflecting in the water
Hotels We Love
The Most Stylish London Hotels for Under $300 a Night
The British capital may be expensive, but there are affordable design hotels in every corner of the city.
March 24, 2025 01:51 PM
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Nicholas DeRenzo
A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background
A person in a winter coat and boots standing in the snow beneath the northern lights, with two domes in the background
Hotels We Love
The 19 Best Hotels in the World for Stargazing
Sleep under the world’s darkest, clearest skies across six continents at one of these 19 dark sky zone hotels.
March 12, 2026 01:57 PM
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Megan Eaves
This house on Necker Island sits on the coast and is surrounded by the sea.
Hotels We Love
Dreaming of a Private Island Getaway? Here’s How to Make It a Reality
At these 14 luxury resorts, it’s possible to have that dream vacation on a private island—without having to own one.
February 25, 2025 03:31 PM
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Laura Begley Bloom
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Hotels We Love
Thermal Waters, Sea Air, Alpine Forests: France’s Best Wellness Hotels
From longevity-focused retreats to urban resorts with serious spa programs, France’s top hotels for wellness prioritize results-driven wellness shaped by tradition.
January 20, 2026 10:54 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area
Accommodations at Joali Maldives with plunge pool and deck area
Hotels We Love
A Caribbean Island Escape, an Alaska Fishing Lodge, a Venetian Craft Hotel: 7 Women-Owned Hotels
These hotels around the world—all owned and run by women—reflect a wide range of destinations and styles.
March 19, 2026 02:38 PM
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Alicia Erickson
Claridge's, one of London's most historic hotels, first opened in 1812.
Hotels We Love
The 15 Best Hotels in London
As the city undergoes a hotel boom in the run-up to the Coronation, we round up the 15 best hotels, classic and contemporary alike.
April 27, 2023 01:12 PM
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Jennifer Flowers
Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.
Saint James Paris is housed in a 19th-century private mansion in the 16th arrondissement.
Hotels We Love
Where to Stay in Paris: 21 Hotels for Every Kind of Traveler
These are the top places to stay in the City of Light.
September 25, 2025 09:02 AM
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Lindsey Tramuta
The pool at Le Sirenuse in Italy is flanked by daybeds on one side and balconied rooms on the other side.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotels in Italy
Whether you’re looking for a culinary getaway in Emilia-Romagna, a history-filled retreat in Basilicata, or design-forward digs in Lombardy, the top 15 hotels in Italy deliver a wide range of experiences in the “bel paese.”
June 18, 2024 09:53 AM
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Erica Firpo
Aerial view of Park Hotel Vitznau beside lake in mountains
Hotels We Love
These 11 Hotels Put You in Switzerland’s Most Idyllic Settings
Dreamy Alpine retreats. Belle Époque icons. Epic spa resorts. These are Switzerland’s top 11 hotels.
July 30, 2024 01:23 PM
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Adam H. Graham
The swimming pool at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc has views of the sea.
Hotels We Love
The 14 Dreamiest Hotels on the French Riviera
From a cliffside aerie to a hideout on the sand, France’s Mediterranean coastline is filled with outstanding luxury hotels—and these are the 14 best places to stay.
November 14, 2025 12:08 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
La Roqqa in Porto Ercole has a red exterior and has views of the marina.
Hotels We Love
The 7 Best Hotels in Italy for Getting Off the Beaten Path
Italy remains one of Europe’s most popular destinations—but you’d never believe it at these 7 hotels in less-visited destinations.
December 26, 2024 12:42 PM
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Erica Firpo
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
The entryway of Relais Christine, on Paris's Left Bank
Hotels We Love
Looking for a Different Paris? Book One of These Left Bank Hotels
Once home to artists and writers, Paris’s Left Bank still delivers cobblestoned charm and leafy boulevards—and these timeless hotels will put you in the center of it all.
September 4, 2025 12:34 PM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
A white guest room with doors opening to balcony and view of the Eiffel Tower
Hotels We Love
The Paris Hotels Where an Eiffel Tower View Is Actually Worth It
Not all Eiffel Tower views are created equal. These hotels prove why only some are worth the splurge.
September 18, 2025 09:58 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Hotel building with three stories in the middle of a snowy landscape with the northern lights overhead
Hotels We Love
Plan an Iceland Adventure Around These 10 Dreamy Hotels
The Nordic island nation is home to urban boutique hotels, spa resorts, adventure lodges, and even a bubble dome where you can watch the aurora borealis from your bed.
July 23, 2024 08:48 PM
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Elissa Garay
Ellerman House offers unobstructed views of the ocean from most guest rooms.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 10 Best Hotels for Art Lovers
Hotels can introduce their guests to the creativity that surrounds them—and reveal canvases visitors may not otherwise see.
September 16, 2023 06:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
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Hotels We Love
These Are the Best New Hotels of 2024
AFAR’s picks for the 31 best new hotels in the world.
April 4, 2024 09:00 AM
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Jennifer Flowers
L'Andana is located in Castiglione della Pescaia, near Grosseto, and is surrounded by rolling Tuscan hills.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 15 Best Hotels and Resorts in Tuscany
Whether you’re looking for a rustic countryside retreat or a stylish urban bolthole, these are the top 15 hotels and resorts in Tuscany, Italy.
March 28, 2024 03:53 PM
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Erica Firpo
Beach Pavilion accommodations at Amanzoe in Greece feature a private pool.
Fall 2024
These Are the 16 Best Hotels and Resorts in Greece
Greece is always a good idea. Here are the 16 best hotels and resorts across the country, whether you’re looking for a beach retreat, a high-design city escape, or a mountain getaway.
October 29, 2024 10:27 AM
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Nicola Chilton
Martinhal Lisbon Oriente is located 30 minutes outside the city center and has a white exterior with balconies.
Hotels We Love
The 10 Best Hotels in Lisbon
Beauty, charm, and history infuse scores of hotels in Portugal’s capital city. To help you choose where to stay, here are 10 of the best hotels in Lisbon.
May 30, 2024 11:05 AM
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Laura Dannen Redman
A deluxe room at the Hôtel Brighton in Paris with a gilded portrait and a view of green space.
Hotels We Love
These Are the 14 Best 4-Star Hotels in Paris
The French capital is filled with stylish hotels that are big on personality—and easy on the bank account.
November 15, 2024 01:42 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace
The Presidential Suite at the Four Seasons Hotel Firenze has frescoed ceilings and a private terrace
Hotels We Love
These Are the 12 Best Hotels in Florence
Set in storied villas, quiet gardens, and stylish palazzi, these Florence hotels offer a more intimate take on the city’s Renaissance heart.
June 19, 2025 09:38 AM
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Laura Rysman
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Le Grand Mazarin is located in the heart of the Marais.
Hotels We Love
These Independent and French-Owned Hotels Are Where Paris Insiders Check In
This curated list of “maisons,” boutiques, and family-run hotels showcase the kind of style and attitude only Parisian hotels can deliver.
September 11, 2025 11:27 AM
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Mary Winston Nicklin
Locations (continued)
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London
May 23, 2018 04:05 PM
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Emma John
Madrid at sunrise
Madrid
May 23, 2018 03:23 PM
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Brandy Bell
People swimming and paddleboarding in a cove on the coast of Gozo, Malta.
Malta
May 17, 2018 11:44 AM
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Sara Lieberman
Milan, Italy, Sunset, Navigli
Milan
May 24, 2018 10:34 AM
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Erica Firpo
Monaco , Monaco - July 9 2008: Seaside view of Mus?e oc?anographique.
Monaco
May 23, 2018 03:10 PM
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Sylvia Sabes-Dublanc
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Munich
May 23, 2018 03:22 PM
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Laurel Robbins
After boarding the Viking Longship, you have the afternoon to get acquainted with Amsterdam before setting out on your Grand European Tour. You might take a leisurely bike ride along picturesque canals lined with gabled mansions; admire the country&rsquo;s homegrown talent at the Van Gogh Museum and Rijksmuseum; or see what&rsquo;s in bloom at the Bloemenmarkt.
Netherlands
July 22, 2024 02:20 PM
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Norway
May 23, 2018 02:35 PM
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Joshua Samuel Brown
Oslo a city in the fjord
Oslo
May 24, 2018 10:44 AM
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Alexandra Redisch
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Paris
May 23, 2018 04:22 PM
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Lindsey Tramuta
Torun, Poland - February 19, 2019: Townhouses around main square of historic part of Torun city
Poland
October 1, 2018 10:40 AM
Best European River Cruises
Portugal
July 10, 2024 05:55 PM
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Prague
March 31, 2021 11:39 AM
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Joann Plockova
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Reykjavik
May 17, 2018 11:12 AM
ROME, ITALY - MAY 05, 2015 : Unidentified people at street restaurant in Rome, Italy.
Rome
May 23, 2018 04:12 PM
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Katie Parla
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Salzburg
May 17, 2018 12:06 PM
La Concha beach in autumn day at San Sebastian. Spain
San Sebastián
May 24, 2018 10:45 AM
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Marti Kilpatrick
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Scotland
March 27, 2019 12:31 PM
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Spain
May 23, 2018 02:39 PM
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Brandy Bell
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Stockholm
May 23, 2018 04:08 PM
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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström
Sweden
Sweden
May 23, 2018 11:18 AM
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Lola (Akinmade) Åkerström
Austria, Alps
Swiss, Austrian & German Alps
May 17, 2018 10:45 AM
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Switzerland
May 23, 2018 04:12 PM
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Simon Willis
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Tuscany
May 17, 2018 11:02 AM
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Sandra Ramani
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United Kingdom
July 9, 2024 05:49 PM
Floating boats on a canal surrounded by buildings
Venice
May 24, 2018 10:31 AM
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Becca Blond
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Vienna
May 17, 2018 02:06 PM
Marina at the Island of Dyrön, Bohuslän, Sweden
West Sweden
May 17, 2018 10:59 AM
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Marie Oskarsson
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Zurich
May 24, 2018 10:47 AM
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Ratha Tep
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