Europe

Why We Love Europe

Unwinding in pubs in London, discovering castles in Ireland, chasing the Northern Lights in Scandinavia, indulging in food and wine in Italy, sailing by Croatia and Greece, discovering art in Spain and France, there’s no other part of the world that plays such a fundamental role in all of our favourite things. Here are a few more reasons why we love Europe:

“Europe is my favourite continent, and London is the perfect gateway to Europe. You can wander the streets of London, taking in the art and the history and the food, and then hop on a quick flight or train to Paris, Madrid, Amsterdam, and more – and do it all over again.”

Heath Colliar, Flight Centre Guilford

"I love Europe because of the food. I still dream about the cup of coffee I had one day in Sorrento…”

Aaron Levine, Flight Centre Toronto

“Paris is truly a romantic city. The evening colours look spectacular when you're biking along the Seine. After biking for a while, stop, sit on a bench, and enjoy some cheese and wine while watching little cruise boats sail by. It's easy to fall in love here.”

Angel Tse, Flight Centre New Westminster

Our Favourite European Experiences

There is so much to do in Europe, but here are some of the experiences that absolutely can’t be missed for a first (or second, or third, or fourth) time in Europe.

Art in London

From Banksy to Rembrandt, London’s art scene spans modern and edgy street art to some of the world's best known art – and most museums are free.
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Paris at Night

Paris is beautiful at any time of day, but the City of Love is truly magical at night when the Eiffel Tower comes alive with sparkling light.
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Food in Florence

You will eat well across Europe, but arguably nowhere as well as in Italy. Cappuccino, pizza, Panini, gelato and fresh pastas will have you singing amore.
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Sailing the Mediterranean

The people, climate and foods of the Mediterranean make it a special place to visit – and there’s no better way than cruising the azure waters of Croatia, Italy, Greece or Turkey.
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Crisscrossing the Continent on a Eurail Pass

Can’t make up your mind what to see or where to go? You don't have to. Wake up in Barcelona and go to sleep in Paris by taking advantage of the great trains and the Eurail pass.
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See the Colosseum

Rome's great gladiatorial arena is the most thrilling of the city's ancient sights.
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Art in London

From Banksy to Rembrandt, London’s art scene spans modern and edgy street art to some of the world's best known art – and most museums are free.
Plan your trip

Paris at Night

Paris is beautiful at any time of day, but the City of Love is truly magical at night when the Eiffel Tower comes alive with sparkling light.
Plan your trip

Food in Florence

You will eat well across Europe, but arguably nowhere as well as in Italy. Cappuccino, pizza, Panini, gelato and fresh pastas will have you singing amore.
Plan your trip

Sailing the Mediterranean

The people, climate and foods of the Mediterranean make it a special place to visit – and there’s no better way than cruising the azure waters of Croatia, Italy, Greece or Turkey.
Plan your trip

Crisscrossing the Continent on a Eurail Pass

Can’t make up your mind what to see or where to go? You don't have to. Wake up in Barcelona and go to sleep in Paris by taking advantage of the great trains and the Eurail pass.
Plan your trip

See the Colosseum

Rome's great gladiatorial arena is the most thrilling of the city's ancient sights.
Plan your trip

When to Go

When you go to Europe depends on what you’d like to see and how you like to travel.

Prefer long, sunny days and lots of festivals? Go in the height of summer for the most buzz – but this also means the most expensive and the busiest travel times.

A big shopping fan? Europe’s Christmas markets are incredible and it’s a very unique time to be travelling the continent, but the days will be shorter and the weather cooler.

The shoulder seasons of autumn and fall present the best of both worlds. Days tend to stay long and warm in September, without the crowds. October brings beautiful fall colour in the north, and stays pleasant in the south. Flowers reappear in April and May and smaller attractions that were closed over the winter will reopen.

But whenever you want to travel, Europe’s got a great destination and activity for you.

Top Europe Travel Tips

We have hundreds of travel experts who have hopped on the Eurail, eaten their way through Italy, discovered Christmas markets in Eastern Europe and beached in Portugal, France, Greece and more. Here are a few of their top travel tips for your vacation to Europe.