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Unrivaled history, unbelievable sightseeing, undeniably marvelous.

Europe Travel Guide

With history for millennia and dozens of the world’s most popular destinations, Europe has something for everyone. Looking for some R&R on the beach? We’d like you to meet our friends, the Greek Islands. Are you a food and drink junkie? Have a seat at one of Italy’s world class restaurants or pull up a stool in a Dublin pub. Looking for incredible art and architecture? There’s a little place in Spain called Barcelona that might be of interest to you. Whether you’re in the market for a quick, relaxing getaway or ready to set off on a month-long adventure, Europe has what you’re looking for.

Experience Europe

Never a dull moment, always a thrilling adventure.

Beauty

Europe looks good for its age.

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Three women on a boat cruise on the River Seine with the Eiffel Tower in the background

Float past Paris’ most iconic landmarks on the Seine River

The London Eye on the banks of the River Thames

Enjoy epic views from Europe’s tallest Ferris Wheel: the London Eye

The facade of St. Mark's Basilica in Venice, Italy

Stare in wonder at the artwork of St. Mark’s Basilica

Michelangelo's statue of David

Try not to blush at Michelangelo’s David

The village of Cinque Terre

Discover the vibrant cliffside villages of Cinque Terre

The Cliffs of Moher

Witness the struggle of ocean against rock at the Cliffs of Moher

A waterfall in Iceland

Marvel at Iceland’s incredible waterfalls and geysers

The blue-domed buildings of Santorini, Greece at dusk

Watch the best sunset of your life in Santorini

Neuschwanstein Castle in Germany

Gaze upon Germany’s fairytale castle, Neuschwanstein

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Indulgence

Sometimes a glass of wine and a bath after work just doesn’t cut it.

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A stone archway overlooking the Tuscan landscape

Drool over food and wine in the Tuscan countryside

A group of people smashing plates and dancing in Greece

Dance the night away in Europe’s world-class nightclubs

A stein of beer

Raise a stein in Munich’s lively beer gardens & halls

A Greek beach from above

Sunbathe at Greece’s world-famous beaches

A hand holding a stroopwaffel

Have hot waffles for breakfast, lunch, or dinner in Amsterdam

A hand holding an cone-shaped cake

Savor a mouth-watering Trdelnik cake in Prague

People dining outside in Rome

Pig out on Porchetta in Rome

The Blue Lagoon in Iceland

Enjoy the ultimate spa day at Iceland’s Blue Lagoon

A hand holding a cone of gelato

Try every flavor of gelato in Italy, then do it again

A bowl of ice cream

Choose between sweet or savory at a French crêpery

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Adventure

Your friends may have “done” Europe, but not like this.

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Lake Geneva

Gaze at Lake Geneva while summiting Rochers-de-Naye

A woman paddleboarding

Take a paddleboard lesson in Barcelona

The Matterhorn

Hike to the Matterhorn’s Hornlihutte at 10,695 ft

A gondola soaring above the Swiss Alps

Summit the Swiss Alps via gondola

Gran Paradiso National Park

Trek through the King’s trails at Gran Paradiso National Park

A woman on a bike in front of a windmill

Bike like a local into the stunning Dutch countryside

The Arve River running through a village

Navigate your raft through the thrilling rapids of the Arve River

A bridge connecting two rock formations

Explore Aiguilles Rouges, where the first Winter Olympics took place

The mid-Atlantic ridge in Iceland

Toe the line between continents at the Mid-Atlantic Ridge

Ireland's Mt. Carrauntoohil

Journey to the peak of Ireland’s tallest mountain, Carrauntoohil

Mljet National Park

Find your way into the Cave of Odysseus at Mljet National Park

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Accommodations. Activities. Rockstar Tour Director who knows a guy who’ll hook you up with an extra scoop of gelato.

This is group travel with EF Ultimate Break. Expertly crafted itineraries, everything included. We keep your stress levels low and holy-s#!t-that-was-awesome levels high.

Fun facts

  • According to legend, Iceland’s Oxarafoss waterfall turns from water to wine on New Year’s Eve, which is convenient if you need a refill.
  • St. Patrick’s Day is celebrated in more countries than any other national festival (but nobody does it better than the Irish).
  • Londoners serve beer at...room temperature. Cheers?
  • Gustave Eiffel originally pitched his tower to Barcelona, but the city rejected it, fearing it would be an eyesore. #missedopportunity
  • Amsterdam boasts more museums per capita than any city in the world.
  • If you looked at all 35,000 works of art in the Louvre for 60 seconds each, it would take 64 days to see them all.
  • The iconic white pillars of Athens’ Parthenon were originally painted in multiple vivid colors.
  • Martigny, Switzerland is home to the world’s only St. Bernard Museum, which was named Best Place in the Universe...by us, just now.
  • At least six ravens live in the Tower of London , under the superstition that the tower will crumble and harm will befall the nation if they leave.

Eat like a local

Eating is why we travel, right?

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Tapas

Barcelona Bite-size dishes like montaditos and patatas bravas (crispy, spicy potatoes).

Bistecca fiorentina

Florence Sirloin cut from Italian cattle aged for at least two weeks, served rare.

Stroopwaffel

Amsterdam The ultimate cookie: two thin wafers filled with a caramelly syrup, served hot.

Beer

Munich Nobody brews like Germany: their beer contains only water, hops, malt, and yeast.

Steak tartare

Paris A French favorite: raw ground beef topped with an egg that’s served, you guessed it, raw.

Irish stew

Dublin Potatoes, onions, carrots, mutton, and bacon—best way to fill up for a night on the lash.

Souvlaki

Athens Meat on a stick, kabob-style, with tzatziki sauce. Simple, savory, and delicious.

Harðfiskur

Reykjavik A Viking tradition of wind drying fish creates this healthy white-fish jerky.

Fish and chips

London A true classic that needs no introduction. Best served with a pint, innit?

Schoggi brötli

Lucerne Two of life’s comfort foods, bread and chocolate, combined in a buttery roll.

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Best ways to visit Europe

Immerse yourself in the continent that has it all.

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Europe has no shortage of iconic destinations—let’s get into it.

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London

A history buff’s dream, London has a wealth of famous landmarks (think Big Ben, Buckingham Palace, and St. Paul’s Cathedral) backed up by its rich culture.

Big Ben
A taxi and double-decker bus driving through London

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Amsterdam

A maze of beauty you’ll be thrilled to get lost in. Walk or bike along picturesque canals and stumble upon one-of-a-kind attractions like the Van Gogh Museum, the floating Bloemenmarkt, or the Anne Frank house.

Homes along the canal in Amsterdam
A boat cruising through a canal in Amsterdam

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Paris

The Notre-Dame Cathedral, the Arc de Triomphe, the Mona Lisa, the Eiffel Tower— Paris clearly has no shortage of inviting sights. Top it off with coffee and a pastry at a French café for the perfect visit.

The Eiffel Tower at night
The facade of a Parisian restaurant

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Rome

Rome offers so much more than incredible Tuscan pasta—it’s got gelato, too! Walk all the food off towards historic landmarks like the Colosseum, St. Paul’s Basilica, and the Roman Forum.

The Roman Colosseum
The Trevi Fountain in Rome

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Dublin

The ideal day in Dublin? Start with a full Irish breakfast, hit the Guinness Storehouse and learn to pour the perfect pint, then take in castles and museums before dancing the night away at world-class pubs.

Temple Bar in Dublin, Ireland
A footbridge over a river

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Santorini

Between the volcanic landscapes, cliffside vineyards, and whitewashed villages with pastel-colored homes, visiting Santorini is like being transported into a watercolor painting.

Blue-domed buildings in Santorini
A white-washed building in Greece

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Barcelona

Can’t decide between a beach trip, foodie’s paradise, sightseeing adventure, or the ultimate nightlife getaway? Meet Barcelona.

Barcelona, as seen from Parc Güell
Barcelona's La Sagrada Familia

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Munich

Home to the world’s most famous beer hall and once ranked the world’s most livable city, Munich is a major center of German entertainment, art and music.

A massive cathedral in Munich
A city square in Munich

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Prague

At 16 centuries young, Prague boasts an abundance of sightseeing opportunities to Czech out , including Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, St. Vitus Cathedral, and the John Lennon Wall.

Buildings and a cathedral in Prague
A castle in Prague

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Swiss Alps

Summiting the Swiss Alps will be one of those moments where the rest of the world doesn’t matter and you ask yourself, “What could ever top this?”

A river bordered by mountains and a small village
A woman standing on an overlook in the Swiss Alps

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Europe with a group vs. solo

Young adults looking to see Europe often find themselves in a dilemma: plan everything yourself with friends, or plan everything yourself and go solo. The idea of Europe with friends sounds great at first, but once you start trying to coordinate busy schedules, varying budgets, and finding a way to hit everyone’s “must see” city, the logistics can become overwhelming.

Traveling solo might sound like a fun adventure—and we’re all for stepping out of your comfort zone—but then who’s going to help you finish all that pasta in Florence, be there for a champagne toast under the Eiffel Tower, and hold the camera for all your glamour shots along the way? (Remember: pics or it didn’t happen.)

So what’s better, group travel or solo travel? Why not both! EF Ultimate Break offers the best of both worlds. Sign up solo, but travel with a group of soon-to-be BFFs. Once you arrive, you’ll say “hola!” or “bonjour!” or just “what’s up?” to a group of other like-minded travelers who, like you, just want to experience Europe in all its glory.

Why EF Ultimate Break?

Picture yourself getting off a plane in Europe for the first time. You don’t speak the language or know your way around, fumbling around with your suitcases trying to hail a cab to take you to a hotel with a name you can’t pronounce. Sure, you can hop on Google and try to figure out the best places to go—but good luck finding any of the countless off-the-beaten-path gems that make Europe so special. Plus, every minute you spend trying to figure out what to do and where to go is time you’re not spending exploring and soaking up the culture, and you worked so hard to get here!

With EF Ultimate Break, you can forget about all those concerns. Our expert European Tour Directors live, eat, and breathe travel. With your destination as their canvas and your tour group as their brush, watch in awe as your dedicated Tour Director goes Pablo Picasso on your trip, painting a new unforgettable experience with every stroke.

So don’t worry; sit back and relax while we book accommodations and plan everything else you’ll need on your journey.

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