Summer season is fast approaching in Europe and deciding where you should be heading off to can be a little difficult. With so many places to see and so little time to explore them, I’ll help you plan the perfect Euro trip, covering both the popular places of Western Europe and under the radar destinations in the Eastern parts. Although the point of the Euro trip is to see as many locations in Europe as possible, I recommend sticking to one or two specific destinations, as you’ll have more time to explore and enjoy your trip rather than hopping from one place to another, spending most of your time in transportation. Friends of mine who own a garage floor coating company in Calgary took my advice on their recent trip to Europe and they were incredibly happy with their trip.
Croatia
Croatia is perhaps the most popular destination in Easter Europe, maybe to popular, as in summer time Croatia is extremely busy with tourists, but what brings so many tourists to this place you might ask? Well Croatia appeals so much to travelers from all over the world for a number of reasons, like the astonishing landscapes showed on the “Game of Thrones” series, the marvelous Plivtice Lakes and Kirka Waterfalls, the stunning Adriatic coastline which stretches all over Croatia and the number of historic ruins and medieval cities like Hvar, with four UNESCO World heritages sites making Croatia a top destination in 2019. However I do recommend visiting Dubrovnik, Split and Hvar in early summer or perhaps late spring, if you are hoping to avoid the crowd.
Slovenia
After exploring the beauty of Croatia, continue your trip north to the wonderlands of Slovenia, a small country with some of the most surreal vistas in the whole world. If you’re an outdoorsman, you’ll love the diverse landscape terrain of this tiny country, from the Julian Alps, down the Logat Valley and to the Mediterranean Sea, Slovenia is a natural paradise. The main attraction in Slovenia however is Lake Bled, the town of Bled seems like it was born out of a fairy tale, as several castles rise from the verdant forest surrounding the crystal clear waters of the lake Bled. Visitors can enjoy the beauty of this place, by kayaking on the calm waters, to the island which rises in the center of the lake, the island also has its own church.
Portugal
From Slovenia we head west, to the beautiful beaches, the vivid landscape and lively cities of Portugal, located on the Western Coast of the Iberian Peninsula. Portugal is among the most visited countries in Europe with 127 million foreign visitors in the past year and it doesn’t take long to figure why, as the country has idyllic climate, affordable travel costs and above all, the historic architecture and culture of its cities, with 14 UNESCO World Heritage sites. As soon as you step foot in Portugal you’ll get overwhelmed from places to see and activities to do, whether its ridding the tram up the streets of Lisabon, enjoy the Mediterranean cuisine with by the Douro river or take a boat trip to the botanic wonders of the island of Madeira, you’ll never get enough of this place.
Italy
What’s the point of planning a Euro trip, if you’re not going to include the home of the most fabulous cuisines and wines, beautiful coasts, mountains and Alpine lakes. Italy has a rich history with an abundance of ancient historic attractions, making it the country with the most UNESCO World Heritages sites in the entire world. If you’re planning on visiting Italy for a short period of time, than you’ll probably want to visit some “must-see” classics like the Colosseum in Rome, the romantic canals of Venice or the stone bridge in Florence. But if you have the chance of exploring Italy for a longer period of time, make sure you pay a visit the scattered city of Positano, located on the Amalfi Coast, the Piazza del Campo square in Rome, Tuscan village of San Gimigano and last but not least the beautiful village of Manarola.
