It is simply impossible to tour Europe without being impressed by its natural beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity. Despite its population density, Europe retains spectacular natural landscapes: the harsh Scottish Highlands with their valleys and lochs; the fabulous fjords of Norway, seem to be torn to perfection by giants; the wine valleys of the Loire; and the steppe plains of central Espagne. For beaches, take a tour of the northern Mediterranean coast where beach vacations were practically invented. You can also travel to lesser-known but equally beautiful coastal areas, such as the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. Mountain lovers should head to the Alps: they cross central Europe, passing through France, Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy and tiny Liechtenstein.

It is simply impossible to tour Europe without being impressed by its natural beauty, epic history and dazzling artistic and culinary diversity. Despite its population density, Europe retains spectacular natural landscapes: the harsh Scottish Highlands with their valleys and lochs; the fabulous fjords of Norway, seem to be torn to perfection by giants; the wine valleys of the Loire; and the steppe plains of central Espagne. For beaches, take a tour of the northern Mediterranean coast where beach vacations were practically invented. You can also travel to lesser-known but equally beautiful coastal areas, such as the Baltic Sea and the Black Sea. Mountain lovers should head to the Alps: they cross central Europe, passing through France, Switzerland, Austria, northern Italy and tiny Liechtenstein.