If the pandemic has taight us anything, it's not to take travel forgranted – and you don't even have to go far to experience a whole new culture! Discover every facet of Europe through the continent's greatest cities. European countries are chock full of fascinating history, great food, even better wine, stunning scenery, shopping destinations, wild nightlife and incredible beaches. From the ever popular capitals of Paris, Rome, London and Amsterdam to lesser known cities like Poland's gingerbread city, Toruń, Norway’s northern Arctic fishing port of Tromsø, where you can witness the Northern Lights, and the cave municipality of Matera, Italy – Explore Europe as you've never seen it before!
European City Breaks
WELCOME
PLANNING A EUROPEAN CITY BREAK • A BIT OF PREPARATION MEANS YOU CAN RELAX AND ENJOY YOUR VACATION, WHETHER IT’S A LONG WEEKEND OR A LEISURELY WEEK-LONG HOLIDAY
TOP CITIES
Culture Seekers • From art galleries and stunning architecture to world-class museums, performing arts and flourishing music scenes. If you are keen to soak up the creative customs of another country, these cities provide endless inspiration…
History Buffs • Europe is teeming with history, from ancient ruins to heritage sites….
Nature Lovers • Are you looking for a getaway that is immersed in nature but has the convenience of being in a city? Look no further than these five cities that will provide the best of both worlds.
Foodies • They say the way to someone’s heart is through their belly. If that’s the case, you will fall head over heels for these delicious destinations…
Shopaholics • If you enjoy acquiring mementos from your travels, look no further than these four cities – from upmarket boutiques to bartering flea markets, you are sure to find something unique.
Nightlife • Whether you are plotting a stag, planning a hen, or just enjoy going wild on the weekend, these cities are hotspots for late night fun…
INTRO
NORTH
BERGEN • IF YOU’RE PINING FOR THE FJORDS, NORWAY’S FORMER CAPITAL IS THE PLACE FOR YOU
TROMSØ • THIS BUZZING ARCTIC METROPOLIS HAS MORE TO OFFER THAN JUST CHASING THE NORTHERN LIGHTS
OSLO • EXPLORE THIS NORTHERN CAPITAL’S MASTERY OF BOTH NATURAL BEAUTY AND ARCHITECTURAL GRANDEUR
STOCKHOLM • DISCOVER WHY SWEDEN’S BEAUTIFUL CAPITAL IS A CITY OF CONTRASTS
GOTHENBURG • SMALLER THAN STOCKHOLM BUT LARGER THAN LIFE, THE WEST COAST OF SWEDEN SINGS
TURKU • AN AGE-OLD RIVER SEPARATES THIS FINNISH CITY’S MIX OF OLD AND NEW
HELSINKI • DISCOVER WHY FINLAND’S CAPITAL IS KNOWN AS THE “PEARL OF THE BALTIC”
COPENHAGEN • DISCOVER SCANDI STYLE IN THE CONSTANTLY EVOLVING DANISH CAPITAL
AARHUS • HERE’S WHY THE CITY OF SMILES WILL LEAVE YOU BEAMING…
REYKJAVÍK • JOURNEY TO ICELAND’S CAPITAL TO EXPERIENCE BREATHTAKING SCENERY AND SPECTACULAR NATURAL WONDERS
VILNIUS • THE CLOSEST A CAPITAL CITY CAN GET TO BEING A HIDDEN GEM…
TALLINN • IMMERSION IN THE MIDDLE AGES HAS NEVER FELT SO REAL
RIGA • THIS CITY HAS BECOME POPULAR AS A HIP AND STYLISH CENTRE, WITH A YOUTH AND VIBRANCY THAT SITS WELL WITH ITS HERITAGE
SOUTH
ROME • VISIT THE STUNNING CAPITAL OF ITALY AND EXPERIENCE A PART OF HISTORY
MILAN • THIS NORTH ITALIAN CITY IS PEERLESS WHEN IT COMES TO ART AND DESIGN – IT’S NOT BAD FOR A SPOT OF RETAIL THERAPY EITHER
PARMA • PARMA IS SMALL BUT MIGHTY – ESPECIALLY WHEN IT COMES TO CURED MEAT AND CRUMBLY CHEESE
FLORENCE • A SHRINE TO THE RENAISSANCE ERA, THIS CITY IS BRIMMING WITH ART AND CULTURE
BOLOGNA • FOOD, GLORIOUS FOOD! IN A COUNTRY THAT IS FAMED FOR ITS GASTRONOMY, BOLOGNA IS THE CHERRY ON THE...