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Explore the Beautiful City of Budapest on European Vacations

Budapest is a now a must-see city on your European vacations. From its communist roots, Budapest from 1989 onwards has flourished to become tourist-friendly. Walk downtown and spot The Citadel towering over the Buda side of the river -- which is opposite the Pest side -- and use it as a reference point for your sightseeing and city tour. Up there, you will get romantic views of the city. For a piece of history, visit the cannonball-lined fort from the 19th century and the inspiring Liberation Monument on Gellrt Hill which commemorates the Soviet liberation of Hungary from Nazi forces during World War II. In Budas Castle District is where you can visit the Hungarian National Gallery, the Mathias Church that was formerly reserved for marriages of royal couples and is now open to all, and the Fishermans Bastion, a fairy-tale setting where couples marry and take memorable wedding photos on the Lookout Terrace. As your day winds down, sign up for a Danube cruise at sunset for the perfect ending to your Budapest adventure.

European Vacations to Stockholm

Stockholm settlers in Gamla Stan, the Old City, had been in the area since the establishment of the city more than 750 years ago. As early as 1252, pillaging raids abounded in the winding medieval alleyways, small town squares, ancient churches and of course, the Royal Palace. Nowadays, instead of horses or donkeys with carriages on the streets, you can find bus tours galore with tourists from all over the world. For a more relaxing tour of the city, try to avoid the main boulevards and stick to exploring the quaint side streets during your European vacations. Celebrate how far the country has gone by visiting the Stadshuset, the City Hall. Stadshuset is Stockholm's most prominent landmark and one of the most important too, as it hosts the Nobel Prize banquet every year. See the 10,000-piped organ, the impressive Golden Hall where Swedish history is depicted on wall mosaics with 18 million pieces in gold leaf, and the Council Chamber, which resembles the open roof of a Viking longhouse.

Look Back to Ancient Greece on European Vacations

During your European vacations, look back at the past with a tour to ancient Greece. Spot the Hadrians Arch at the center of Athens -- this impressive structure covers an ancient road leading to the Acropolis and a complex of important structures on the east side of the city. The Temple of Olympian Zeus once stood on this development, built to honor the Roman Emperor Hadrian when he arrived at the city for his many significant contributions to Athens. Continue your journey through the fertile plains of Boeotia and drive to Delphi. On the slopes of the magnificent Mount Parnassus you will find the center of the ancient world. From this spot you will be able to see the ruins of the Temple of Apollo and the Sanctuary of Apollo Pythios. Visit the Treasury of the Athenians, and imagine the wealth of that time. Visit the museum where you can learn about ancient Greek masterpieces such as the world renowned bronze Charioteer.

European Vacations to Charming Venice

Nicknamed the "City of Canals", the "City of Water", and the "City of Bridges", Venice is a popular getaway destination for European vacations. Made up of 117 small islands in the Venetian Lagoon along the Adriatic Sea in northeast Italy, it well deserves its reputation as one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. Begin your tour of the city by visiting a handful of its numerous museums. The Biblioteca Nazionale Marciana, the National Library of St. Mark named after the patron saint of Venice, showcases one of the most valuable collections of rare printed texts in the world. The museum gallery of Gallerie dellAccademia displays art pieces from ancient times up to the 18th century. Fans of Picasso, Dali and other American modernists and Italian futurists in the cubism, surrealism and abstract expressionism genres will surely love the Peggy Guggenheim Collection. Make a quick stop at the beautiful Palazzo Ducale; the facade of the Doge's Palace is visible from the picturesque St. Mark's Square. Stroll over the romantic Rialto Bridge, where jewelry shops abound.