Europe

Holiday packages to Europe are popular and plentiful and can be tailored to your needs. Whether you have a few days or a few months, there are highlights tours and more extended programs to choose from. Also, various budgets can be catered for – there are cheap flights and tours available for most parts of Europe, while luxury travellers will find spending a little more can result in a great value holiday.

There is a lot to choose from - ancient capitals and buzzing modern cities, sparkling Mediterranean beaches and snow-capped mountains. The pace varies from the excitement of Paris, London, Madrid or Berlin to the relaxing rural provinces of southern France and northern Italy.

Parts of eastern Europe are establishing their reputations as great holiday destinations. Prague in the Czech Republic and Budapest in Hungary are favourites, and Croatia’s Mediterranean beaches are lesser known but growing in popularity.

If you are a fan of antiquity, the archeological heritage of the classical Greek and Roman civilizations are a must. Culture vultures flock to the Louvre in Paris and the less-visited but very highly rated trio of Madrid galleries - Museo Prado, Thyssen Bornemisza, and Reina Sofia.

Fashion centres like Paris and Milan are unique shopping experiences. The nightlife of cities like Berlin and Madrid is legendary. Sports fans should not miss seeing the football giants like Barcelona, Manchester United or AC Milan.

Fine dining, streetwise café culture, elegant bars and quaint pubs all make for a varied and excellent holiday for food-lovers of all budgets and tastes.