If you are in Europe for a short vacation, you will need to see as much of the region as possible, starting with Europe’s most famous places. Listed below are a few ideas as to how you could best spend and get the most out of a 5 day break in Europe.
Day 1 - Berlin is good place to start your European holiday. Plan a day of sightseeing and visit the Berlin Wall, the Brandenburg Gate and the Checkpoint Charlie museum to get an idea of Germany’s past. Enjoy lunch at one of the many fine restaurants in Germany and then continue sightseeing. You can visit the famous Olympic stadium that Hitler presided over in 1936, the Pergamon Museum and the Berlin Zoo that are favourite tourist attractions.
Day 2 - Make your way from Berlin to Paris for your second day. Paris is one of the famous and most visited cities in the world today and is favoured destination for couples, romantics and art enthusiasts.
Begin your day with a trip to the Louvre, which houses Da Vinci’s Mona Lisa and many other famous paintings and sculptures. Stop for lunch at a local bistro and then spend the afternoon shopping in Paris. Do not fail to include a trip to the Champs Elysees, which boasts of some of the best boutiques in the world. End your day with a visit to the Eiffel Tower to get one of the best views of the city of Paris at night. You can even make dinner reservations at Altitude 95 or Le Jules Vernes that are located on the tower.
Day 3 - For day three, go to Venice. Make your way to the San Marco’s Piazza to take in the sights of the city. You can then go on a sightseeing tour of all the important architectural buildings in the city like the St. Marks Cathedral. It is recommended that you take a guide or a guidebook. You can visit the Rialto food markets and local restaurants for lunch and then make your way to Murano, a region famous for its hand blown glass. A gondola ride at the in Venice will be the perfect end to your day.
Day 4 - When in Europe, you must see Barcelona in Spain. Begin your day with a visit to the Sagrada Familia, which is Catalan architect Antonio Gaudi’s masterpiece and one of Spain's most famous churches that has been under construction for over a hundred and twenty five years. You can continue on with a visit to the Barri Gotic area and Picasso Museum. La Rambala is the perfect spot to do some afternoon shopping in Barcelona, while the San Sebastià beach is a good way to spend a relaxing evening.
Day 5 - Finish your holiday in Europe with a trip to Amsterdam. You can begin your day with a visit to the world famous Van Gogh museum. Enjoy the Heineken Experience with a cool beer after lunch at one of Amsterdam’s cosy cafes and coffee shops. Spend a few hours at Vondelpark and complete your day by sampling the exciting nightlife that Amsterdam has to offer. Also not to be missed is Amsterdam’s famous Red Light district, which has become must see for curious tourists.
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