The cosmopolitan city of London, the capital of England, combines old world charm with modern innovations in technology and latest trends in fashion. You will be spoilt for choice when it comes to sightseeing. The Big Ben, the Buckingham Palace, the London Eye, the Tower Bride, the Tower of London, Trafalgar Square, St. Paul's Cathedral, cruise on River Thames, the list is endless. Take a ride in the London tube and the famed double decker open top buses. You many also spend a day at the Oxford or Cambridge, who have their own stories to tell.

From London to Paris in the Eurostar travelling under the English Channel is an amazing experience. Paris, the City of Love and the capital of France, is a tourist hot spot situated on River Seine. The attractions in the city include the new age marvel called the Eiffel Tower, the Museum of Louvre housing the priceless painting of Mona Lisa, Arc de Triomphe, Champs Elysees, cathedral of Notre Dame, Seine river cruise, to name a few.

With convenient road and rail connectivity from Paris, Amsterdam, the capital of Netherlands will charm you. Cruise around in the city of many canals, visit the museums of your interest, the Ann Frank house, the windmills of Holland and the tulip gardens will captivate you with its riot of colours in spring time. Amsterdam is also famous for its nightlife. Snatch some time for a quick getaway to the Hague.

Think Switzerland and images of snow-capped mountains, bell collared cows, trains winding up the cog hill railways and gondolas (cable cars) come to our mind. Switzerland, in the heart of Europe, is this and so much more. Its the perfect setting for a dream holiday. A summer holiday in Switzerland is a very different experience when the blanket of snow lifts to uncover lush green valleys and seemingly manicured slopes. Hop from one city to the other to experience their uniqueness. Zurich, Luzerne, Lousanne, Geneva, Bern, Basal, Interlaken are the most popular of the cities. Must visit attractions include making your way up to Jungfrau, the top of Europe, Mount Titlis, Mount Regi and guided tour of the United Nations at Geneva.

You could even chug across Switzerland in one of the premium trains like the Glacier Express, Bernina Express or the Golden Pass. Head to Zermatt and St. Moritz, if you are skiing enthusiast. The Swiss are known for their obsessively efficient travel system, the art of watch making to perfection, delicious cheese, premium chocolates, sharpness of the Swiss army knife and efficient banking system. An awesome holiday guaranteed.

A magical cocktail of romance, history, fine arts, religion and culinary delights. That's Italy on a platter for you. Take your time in the 'Eternal City' of Rome, the capital of Italy, touring the grand palaces, holy churches, ornate basilicas and beautiful fountains. After all, Rome was not built in a day. The Colosseum, the Pantheon, the Roman Forum, Castel St. Angelo, St. Peter's and the Vatican, Trevi Fountain, Spanish Steps and the Piazzas willleave you spell bound.

Move over to Tuscany and its main city, Florence, often called 'the Cradle of the Renaissance' that holds treasures and masterpieces of Renaissance art and architecture in the Uffizi Gallery, the Academia, the Duomo Cathedral, Palazzo Vecchio and Boboli Gardens. The Tuscan country side is sure to captivate you on one of the wine tours. A day tour from Florence will take you to Pisa for marvelling at the visual spectacle, the famous Leaning Tower and the Cathedral.

A short train journey takes you to Venice, the Floating City. Venice is also the world's only pedestrian city and a tourists' delight. St. Mark's Square and Basilica, the Doge's Palace, snaking through the narrow canals and the Grand Canal in a Gondola, glass making at Murano and Burano. You can never get enough of the place and would want to keep going back to this very romantic city.

Athens, the capital of Greece and the Greek islands floating in the Aegean sea are very popular with tourists. Don't miss the classical monuments of the Acropolis of Athens and the Parthenon. A day trip to Delphi, the most famous oracle of ancient Greece and centre of the world in those times for the temple of Apollo and other historical ruins can be undertaken from Athens.

Sail to Santorini with the most romantic sunset in the world, Mykonos with its cosmopolitan character, Rhodes, the island of medieval castles and Poros. The famous white washed homes on the hillsides overlooking the sea, the blue domed churches, warm hospitality, bare landscapes, amazing coastline and excellent beaches with crystal clear waters are all characteristic of the Cycladic islands of the Aegean Sea. Trademarks of the Cycladic landscape are the windmills of Mykonos that stand tall staring at the blue seas below, defying time and space. Mykonos has the best nightlife and some of the best restaurants in the area. Activities in the area include sailing to the Volcano of Santorini and walking on its rim, swimming in the hot springs caused by the Volcano and stopping by Thirasia islands. You will relish the Greek cuisine cooked in olive oil with aromatic herbs and spices which is simple yet delicious.

GERMANY, located in the heart of Europe and with other popular tourist destinations of Switzerland and Austria as its neighbouring countries, has a variety of tourist attractions within its major cities and in the countryside. Germany, like most other countries in Europe has innumerable historical sites, palaces, museums and castles that are a tourist's delight.

Berlin, the capital of Germany has a unique character and is known as much for its historical sights as it is for its arts scene. The landmark monument of Berlin, the Brandenberger gate, Hitler's bunker, the Museum Island of Berlin with its five famous Museums, Reichstag building, the remains of the historic Berlin Wall, East Side Gallery and Check Point Charlie. You could also get a glimpse of all the major attractions on a cruise on the river Spree.

A short flight from Berlin is the city of Munich in Bavaria. Munich itself has many places of interest like the Residenz Palace in the heart of the city, the Nymphenberg palace, Marineplatz and the new Town Hall, Dacau Concentration Camp, Deutsches (German) Museum, the Olympic Stadium and many others. Munich comes alive packed with action, fun and frolic during the annual Oktoberfest. A trip to the fairytale Neuschwanstein Castle will be a memorable experience. The German side of Alps can be accessed from the town of Garmisch.