Monday, December 20, 2010

Explore London

If you are talking about any europe travel tours package then missing out on London would be considered nothing less than a sin! Marked as one of the foremost tourist destination of the world, London, the capital of United Kingdom, is your perfect getaway which is highlighted by the fact that it gets more than 15 million international tourists every year. United Kingdom is one of the world greatest military and economic super powers, making it one of the safest destinations for travelers. 


London has several stunning and awe-inducing sights and some of those are listed below:


British Museum - The museum houses more than 7 million objects which tell the complete story of human culture.


National Gallery - Located on iconic Trafalgar Square, the gallery houses more than 2,300 paintings dating from the mid-13th century to 1900.


London Eye - This 135 meter Ferris wheel is the tallest in Europe and is the most visited tourist destinations in London.


Madame Tussauds - At Madame Tussauds, you'll come face-to-face with over 300 wax figures of the world's most famous faces. It includes wide array of celebrities ranging from people belonging to showbiz, sport, politics and even Royalty.


Other famous tourist spots are; British Library, Victoria and Albert Museum, National Maritime Museum, Tower of London, Natural History Museum, Tate Modern etc. and the list is endless!

Friday, December 17, 2010

In Bruges

Bruges, located in the Flemish region of Belgium and popularly known as ‘the Venice of the North’, is one of the most glorious European canal cities on our package tours to europe. The capital of the Belgian province of West-Flanders, Bruges is a UNESCO World Heritage city since the year 2000, and is one of the gems of Europe with its stunning medieval architecture. No other country has preserved its beautiful past as Bruges has, with buildings like the Church of Our Lady, the world's highest brick tower at 122.3 meters and the sculpture Madonna and Child, Michelangelo's only sculpture to have left Italy. A small visit to the city isn’t enough, as once you are here the city will intoxicate you with so much history that you’ll find it impossible to even think of moving out of the city limits. Some other must see tourists destinations are the béguinage, The Basilica of the Holy Blood, The Groeningemuseum, The city hall, Onze Lieve Vrouwkerk Choco-Story Museum, Diamond Museum etc. 

Tuesday, December 14, 2010

Mad about Monaco

Measuring less than two square kilometers, Monaco is one of the smallest sovereign city-states located in South Western Europe on the northern central coast of the Mediterranean Sea. With tourism as its primary industry and its proximity to France; Monaco has become an inseparable part of our paris tour packages, which is not just about Paris alone. Monaco is known world over as centre of opulence, prestige and power and has six main areas, out of which Monty Carlo is famous for its casino’s and glamorous night life.  Monaco's other districts are Fontvieille, La Condamine, Larvotto, Monaco Ville and Moneghetti. Places that you must visit in Monaco are; Musee Oceanographie, Monaco Cathedral, The Palais du Prince, Casino De Paris, Cote d'Azur, The Monte Carlo Beach Club, Fontvieille Park etc.


To experience this gem of French Riviera, hop on to our European tour packages and we will make sure you feel like a celeb. 

Friday, December 10, 2010

Picturesque Portugal

The land of explorers, Portugal attracts tourists from all over the world. The never ending sea coast of Atlantic and Mediterranean makes Portugal an exciting & adventurous holiday destination on our europe travel tours package. One of the smaller European countries, Portugal has a big heart and you can feel that in its capital Lisbon, which attracts almost around 7-8 million tourists each year, second only to Barcelona. Also a part of our “budget tours europe” package, Portugal was one of the first few countries that undertook intensive exploration and colonization of countries in Africa, Asia, the Americas and Oceania. This in turn has influenced Portugal’s culture which is reflected in its architecture, cinema, music, art, literature, and even in its cuisine. It has even developed niche draws for the travelers to the country, which separates it from the other European destinations e.g. health, nature and rural tourism. Some of the most sought after tourist spots are in Portugal are; Lisbon, the Algarve, Madeira, Costa Verde, Montanhas, The Azores islands, The Douro Valley, Porto Santo Island, and Alentejo. 

Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Beautiful and Historic City of Namur

At the confluence of rivers Sambre and Meuse lies the ancient & picturesque city of Namur, also a municipality in Wallonia in Belgium. The destination is a part of europe travel tours and is an attractive feature for travelers to the European continent. The ease of access to the city has now opened it to the world & showcases the centuries of art and culture. Namur has always held an important strategic location and being situated at the center of the European continent it bears some of the deepest scars of the invasion and its aftermath, from Roman times through the Second World War. Some of the most sought after tourist locations in our european tour packages to Namur are; St. Alban's Cathedral (Built between 1751 and 1767 it shows it Italian influence and is a World Heritage Site), The Meat Hall (Located on the banks of river Sambre, it’s one of the most important archeological museums of Wallonia), The convent of the Sisters of Notre Dame, and last but not the least is the Citadel of Namur. Tourist locations near Namur include Maredsous Abbey, Floreffe Abbey, Annevoie Castle etc. 

Friday, December 3, 2010

Sizzling Paris

Paris also referred to as “La Ville des Lumières” or “The City of Lights” is one of the most popular tourist destinations of the world, which, in turn makes it an indelible part of our paris tour packages. This cosmopolitan capital of France is located in the north, around the river Seine and is famous for lovers of all kinds i.e. food lovers and romantic couples of all ages. The sparkling city is packed with several tourist destinations and also has numerous UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Paris is also the world’s “Luxury Capital” and is home to some of the world’s finest luxurious products.  Divided into twenty districts, Paris has mild temperatures with small diurnal and seasonal temperature variations. Paris sightseeing tours will take you to places like; Arc de Triomphe, Arènes de Lutece, Chateau de Versailles, The Eiffel Tower, Le Musee des Arts Decoratifs, The Louvre, Champs-Elysees and many more. Disneyland Paris tours also take you to the second Disney resort that opened outside the United States.