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European travel itinerary?
Hi! I am planning (well in advance) for a 14-20 day trip to Europe from Canada. Its our first time to Europe so we want to do it up right. Time and money are plentiful. I want to visit France (Paris and the Riviera) and the hubby wants to see Italy and Spain (he doesn't care what he sees in terms of sites, mostly wants cool cities). It would be ok if we went to London on the way there or back and maybe visited Greece. I have read the guide books etc. but would really appreciate some expert advice - THANKS!
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- Well I'm no expert, but I have been to several European countries and will be studying in England in the fall, so I've done plenty of research. Here are some tips: :) 1. Allow plenty of time in Paris--visit the Louvre, Eiffel Tower, Musee d'Orsay, and spend time shopping on the Champs Elysees. I also recommend taking a river cruise down the Seine at night--I did it during the day but I think it would be prettier at night. Also be sure to visit Versailles--it's a little distance outside the city, but well worth the visit. 2. Definitely go to London--it's probably my favorite European city because there is so much to do, and everything is exceptionally clean and well-kept. Ride the London Eye to get your bearings; visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Buckingham Palace, and Westminster Abbey; and take time to walk around some of the neighborhoods. 3. Haven't been to Italy, but I really want to! Rome looks really good, as does Venice and Florence. 4. If you go to Spain, I definitely recommend visiting Barcelona. I've heard it's the most beautiful city in Europe. 5. If you have time, also visit Amsterdam and Luzern, Switzerland. I've also heard great things about Salzburg and Vienna, Austria and Prague, Czech Republic. 6. I was on a Trafalgar tour, so I don't know too much about the transportation options, but if you think you would be interested in a tour, I definitely recommend them. They're a great way to travel, though I must admit that they can get a bit hectic--some more so than others. Here's their website if you're interested: http://www.trafalgar.com/ Hope this helps, and hope you have a wonderful trip!!
