It is most travellers’ dream to travel across Europe. Reason? Because Europe offers so many diverse and exciting experiences. However, we have those top places that one must visit when in Europe and enjoy lifetime experiences. It could be historical sites or experiences that you must have seen in documentaries, movies, your favourite travel channel, blog or recommended by a friend. As usual, we tend to develop a bucket list of places we would want to visit, things to do or try, taste, and experience in our lifetime. Truth be told: Europe is beautiful and you will end up having an endless bucket list. So, to make things easier for you, here are some top six experiences to try across Europe that should be on your bucket list.
Riding the Tram in Lisbon, Portugal
The nostalgic lemon-yellow hue tram in Lisbon is the unique way to experience the Portuguese capital. These trams are not only an embodiment of old-world quintessential capital appeal but they are iconic symbols. With just one ride, you will cover scenic routes with historical monuments and breath-taking attractions. The most popular tram is tram number 28, also known as E28. However, the E28 is often busy and suffers from over-tourism. So don’t miss out on this delightful ride. The key to getting a seat at E28 is riding the tram early or late in the day or else you board the tram at Martin Moniz.
Scaling the Eiffel Tower in Paris, France
Eiffel Tower is Paris’s centrepiece iconic site that gives you a breath-taking panoramic view of Paris. It was designed over a century ago in 1889 by Gustave Eiffel. The tower was constructed to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the French Revolution in Europe. At the time of construction, the tower was the tallest building in the world. It is one of the major tourist attractions in Paris and one of the most visited monuments in the world.
The tower has restaurants, a banquet hall, unique gift shops, champagne bar. You can go up the tower either using the stairs or the lift. It is worth noting that there are 1665 steps to the top of the tower but you can only go to the second floor with exactly 674 steps. It should take you about 35-40 minutes if you are physically fit. Otherwise, opt for the lift option. The view from the tower is magnificent, not to mention the Eiffel towers glittering effervescent sparkling lights at night. Consider adding this tower to your bucket list. It offers a magical experience.
Note: If you decide to use the stairs, you can only visit the second floor because the other top is not open to the public.
Prague Astronomical Clock, Czech Republic
The famous astronomical clock is a medieval clock you can’t afford to visit and view when in Prague. This clock is the most significant landmark of the town and has been there for over 600 years. You may be wondering why go and see an old clock? It is an unusual clock. For starters, it tracks the Old Bohemian time, Babylonian time, Star time, and position of the sun, moon and stars. Also, a ring for the zodiac and a calendar dial. Amazing right! The clock was engineered by clockmaker Mikulas of Kadan and astronomer Jan Šindel.
The clock has four figures around it representing vanity, greed, extravagance, and death. When the clock strikes the hour, the four figures start to dance: the vain man looks at the mirror, the skeleton shakes the hourly glass, the greedy man moves his bag and the extravagant man moves his head. Counting the minute for the clock to strike the hour is an experience you should look out for in Europe.
A Sailing trip in Croatia
Seize the opportunity, discover Croatia’s best experience from sailboats. Croatia is visitors’ most preferred destination when it comes to sailing vacations. When you Sail in Croatia, you will get to sunbathe, enjoy sumptuous meals, get scenic views of old villages, calm bays, and islands. The sailing choices are unlimited and many tours to choose from ranging from 3 days to 15 days. For the best sailing experience, getting the right tour is crucial. Some tours like More Sailing offer a sail in Croatia with a crew for one week. A week is pretty enough to create holiday memories of a lifetime. Imagine getting pampered by skippers and hosts throughout your trip or enjoy a breath-taking view of sunset or sunrise in the waters!
Listening to Opera in Vienna, Austria
Vienna, the city of music. Do you want to be treated to a night of live classical music? Then, Vienna is the place to be. Every night in Vienna, there is always something new in music. Something unheard of in any other city all over the world. Vienna has the most famous concert halls with sumptuous architectural settings offering world-leading operatic music. A trip to Vienna concert halls is highly recommended to experience this feeling of listening to Opera music in a proper environment and atmosphere. Taking afternoon tea in London, England
If you are a tea lover, this will excite you! Afternoon tea, a celebration status of enjoying tea a few hours before dinner is next to none. If you have a day in London, a Routemaster-based tea bus tour is a smart and diligent way to use your time. Riding in a vintage double-decker at Victoria, scoff fancy finger sandwiches and cupcakes as the gorgeous staff flit around with drinks.
The overview of London’s historic passing outside is brought to life by an obstructive voiceover. Additionally, there are several luxury hotels also serving elegant tea with scones, cakes and sandwiches. This place is a tourists’ haven. Final Remark
Europe has a lot to offer. Talk of scenic views, monumental sites and experiences that you must add to your bucket list. The listed places are just the tip of the iceberg. There are a lot of places that enjoy beautiful adventures in Europe. Visit the world and enjoy life when you can. Although the adventures can be expensive, the experience is worth every penny. Plan well and book your tickets in advance!
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