Spectacular landscapes, architectural marvels, rich cultural heritage, exotic adventures and Europe's gastronomic delights will never be enough. To help you plan a perfect European vacation, here is a list of the 7 best experiences in Europe not to be missed.
1. Watch the sunset atop the Eiffel Tower in Paris
No trip to Paris is complete without a visit to the iconic Eiffel Tower. For the most spectacular experience, head to the top of the Eiffel Tower before sunset. Sip a glass of champagne as you watch the sun set over Notre-Dame cathedral, Sainte-Chapelle and the magnificent Parisian panorama. Really a photographer's pleasure!
2. Take a Gondola ride in Venice
The beautiful canals and bridges, the charming squares, the Renaissance architecture and the artistic cultural heritage will not fail to make you love Venice. Take a gondola ride through its many historic waterways, with Baroque buildings and palaces in the background. It looks like a dream setting, is not it? If you are lucky, your gondolier could also sing for you!
3. Attend an Opera in Germany
Home to some of the most renowned musicians and composers of all time, such as Mozart, Beethoven, Weber and Richard Strauss, Germany hosts one of the largest number of lyric performances each year. Whether it's short two-act productions, long epic performances or singers' masterpieces from around the world, you're sure to find what you love.
4. Take a chocolate tour in Switzerland
Welcome to Switzerland, home to the best chocolates in the world and the best international chocolate brands. The region's chocolate shops, boutiques and chocolatiers offer an extraordinary variety of local Swiss chocolates to sample, as well as an overview of their chocolate making process with original recipes handed down from generation to generation. For those who are passionate about chocolate, the Tour de Chocolat organizes workshops, courses and culinary experiences with renowned chocolatiers.
5. Party the night away in Ibiza
Think party, think Ibiza! This offshore island is full of beach bars, electronic music, nightclubs and bustling holidays. The best time to visit this 'world party capital' is the summer months of summer discos and popular European nightclubs where the best DJs from around the world gather.
6. Go wine tasting in Tuscany
Tuscany in Italy is considered one of the best wine destinations in the world. From small family wineries to large and old historic wine producers, Tuscany is home to a very wide variety of wineries, producing the best of local wines, world-renowned labels and fine wines. Get ready to visit their old wineries and their beautiful vineyards amid spectacular scenery, then present the winemaking process and a private tasting session.
7. Cable car to the top of Mount Titlis in Switzerland
Mount Titlis, Switzerland's most popular attraction, is the highest peak in central Switzerland. Take the revolving cable car from Engelberg to Mount Titlis for a spectacular 360-degree view of picturesque lakes, valleys, snow-capped mountains and glaciers. Once at the summit, explore its glacier cave, glacier park, photo studio and many activities in the snow. The Titlis Cliff Walk, the highest suspension bridge in Europe, is a must for adventure seekers!